South Carolinians will just about go to battle for their favorite pizza pies, that’s how loyal we are. We all have a special allegiance to a certain eatery that really nails our taste for “za.” But we always keep an open mind when we’re traveling, hoping to find that special place that does the pie justice. Right?
From wood-fired masterpieces to authentic Italian pies that’ll make you think you could be in Italy, here’s the ultimate South Carolina pizza bucket list to make your mouth water.
- Apizza Di Napoli - 740 Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
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Facebook/Apizza Di Napoli Wood fired authentic Italian neapolitan pizza with ingredients imported from, you guessed it, Italy. Everything about this restaurant screams Italy, even the name - pronounced “ah-beetza.” If you want to visit Naples, Italy then just head to downtown Aiken for a pie from Apizza Di Napoli.
- Ray’s Pizzeria and Ice Cream Shoppe - 5140 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC 29072
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TripAdvisor/management Have that delicious pie with a side of Ray’s famous milkshake at this popular Lexington pizzeria where everything is made fresh daily.
- Stefano’s - 2600 S Irby St, Florence, SC 29505
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Stefano’s of Florence, South Carolina Stefano’s offers a taste of the old country with a menu chock full of traditional faves from the Old World. Authentic ingredients and time-honored tradition make the pies at Stefano’s extra special.
- A La Mario’s Pizza - 2286 E Hwy 501, Conway, SC 29526
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Facebook/A la mario’s pizza A La Mario’s in Conway has great hot subs, calzones and gyros. But it’s the pizza that steals the show at this local eatery. Are you ready for the Mario’s Party Pizza? It’s almost as big as the table!
- La Pizzeria - 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
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Facebook/La Pizzeria La Pizzeria opened in Mt. Pleasant 10 years ago and has been dishing up authentic italian fare ever since. Pizza and pasta are primo at this Lowcountry eatery. Save room for their homemade Tiramisu.
- Blaze Pizza - 275 Park Terrace Dr #100, Columbia, SC 29212
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Yelp/Heather J The build-your-own quick fire Blaze Pizza in Columbia is a hit for pizza artists everywhere. Pass through a service line, much like at a Subway, and literally build your pie. Everyone’s a chef at Blaze.
- The ‘Wich Doctor Sammies & Pizza - 106 W Hudson Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
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Facebook/The Wich Doctor You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at The Wich Doctor but you’ll be especially happy with the pizzas. They’re truly bucket-list material. A reviewer from New York said this quirky little restaurant on Folly Beach has “the best pizza for 300 miles, and I’m from Brooklyn.”
- Dempsey’s - 910 S Broad St, Clinton, SC 29325
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Facebook/Dempsey’s Pizza Hit up the buffet, order a side of wings, or have a whole pie all to yourself at Dempsey’s. The family-run pizza stop in Clinton is open seven days a week with an all-day, every day buffet.
- Todaro Pizza - 105 Sloan St, Clemson, SC 29631
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Yelp/Sandi C Any trip to Tigertown deserves a hometown treat of a piping hot pie from Todaro, located right downtown and just a few steps off College Avenue. Headed to a game? Call ahead and be the life of the whole parking lot with a stack of these beauties!
- Mama’s Pizza at Indian Land - 8356 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC 29707
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Facebook/Mama’s Pizza at Indian Land Just like Mama used to make…if Mama was from Italy. Head to Mama’s in Indian Land location for a Marguerita Pizza that employs fresh plum tomato sauce and fresh Mozzarella, garlic and basil. Mama’s also has a location in Fort Mill.
- Fat Baby’s Pizza & Subs - 1034 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Yelp/Michelle S Order by the slice or have a whole pie with the hope of taking home some leftovers. Fat Baby’s new location seems to be getting the thumbs up from patrons. Maybe it’s those heated up leftover slices that last into the next day that keep folks coming back again and again.
Pizza lovers know what kind of pizza they love (and crave). Did we list your favorite South Carolina pizza place here? If not, you can feel free to add it in the comments.
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Facebook/Apizza Di Napoli
Wood fired authentic Italian neapolitan pizza with ingredients imported from, you guessed it, Italy. Everything about this restaurant screams Italy, even the name - pronounced “ah-beetza.” If you want to visit Naples, Italy then just head to downtown Aiken for a pie from Apizza Di Napoli.
Yelp/Joseph K
TripAdvisor/management
Have that delicious pie with a side of Ray’s famous milkshake at this popular Lexington pizzeria where everything is made fresh daily.
Yelp/Keith S
Stefano’s of Florence, South Carolina
Stefano’s offers a taste of the old country with a menu chock full of traditional faves from the Old World. Authentic ingredients and time-honored tradition make the pies at Stefano’s extra special.
Facebook/A la mario’s pizza
A La Mario’s in Conway has great hot subs, calzones and gyros. But it’s the pizza that steals the show at this local eatery. Are you ready for the Mario’s Party Pizza? It’s almost as big as the table!
Facebook/La Pizzeria
La Pizzeria opened in Mt. Pleasant 10 years ago and has been dishing up authentic italian fare ever since. Pizza and pasta are primo at this Lowcountry eatery. Save room for their homemade Tiramisu.
TripAdvisor/citallwic
Yelp/Heather J
The build-your-own quick fire Blaze Pizza in Columbia is a hit for pizza artists everywhere. Pass through a service line, much like at a Subway, and literally build your pie. Everyone’s a chef at Blaze.
Facebook/The Wich Doctor
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at The Wich Doctor but you’ll be especially happy with the pizzas. They’re truly bucket-list material. A reviewer from New York said this quirky little restaurant on Folly Beach has “the best pizza for 300 miles, and I’m from Brooklyn.”
Google Maps [streetview]
Facebook/Dempsey’s Pizza
Hit up the buffet, order a side of wings, or have a whole pie all to yourself at Dempsey’s. The family-run pizza stop in Clinton is open seven days a week with an all-day, every day buffet.
Yelp/Sandi C
Any trip to Tigertown deserves a hometown treat of a piping hot pie from Todaro, located right downtown and just a few steps off College Avenue. Headed to a game? Call ahead and be the life of the whole parking lot with a stack of these beauties!
Yelp/Bill W
Facebook/Mama’s Pizza at Indian Land
Just like Mama used to make…if Mama was from Italy. Head to Mama’s in Indian Land location for a Marguerita Pizza that employs fresh plum tomato sauce and fresh Mozzarella, garlic and basil. Mama’s also has a location in Fort Mill.
Yelp/Michelle S
Order by the slice or have a whole pie with the hope of taking home some leftovers. Fat Baby’s new location seems to be getting the thumbs up from patrons. Maybe it’s those heated up leftover slices that last into the next day that keep folks coming back again and again.
For more foodie articles from the Palmetto State, see this list of the best steakhouses in South Carolina and check out the South Carolina seafood bucket list.
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