Top Five Pizza Joints in DTR

Between back-to-school, football season and everything else, it’s the start of the busy season. Who’s got time to cook? It’s pizza delivery or take-out to the rescue. We’ve put together a list of five of our favorite pizza joints in downtown Raleigh. No one has to cook or clean up!

• The Pizza Times – The Raleigh Times’ pizza kitchen, known as The Pizza Times, turns out fresh and creative NY-style pizza all week long but we especially love the creative specials, including the mouth-watering chicken bacon ranch. Fill up with the $8 daily lunch special, which includes two 1-topping slices and a drink. 210 S. Wilmington St.

• Oakwood Pizza Box – The pies at Oakwood Pizza Box don’t disappoint, made with the highest quality ingredients. Don’t sleep on the “square” pies, and try dining in if you have time. The nostalgic pizzeria vibes are great for date night. 610 N. Person St.

• Lilly’s Pizza – A Raleigh staple since 1994, Lilly’s Pizza in the historic Five Points neighborhood is the classic pizza joint of your dreams. A great place for groups, order at the counter and enjoy the eclectic décor and mismatched furniture as you wait for your pizza. Make sure to grab some extra napkins! 1813 Glenwood Ave.

• Vic’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria – We love Vic’s because it makes us feel like we’re a New Yorker in Raleigh, eating a loaded-down slice with Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and pepperoni. Now there’s more Vic’s to love with a new location at the southern tip of Glenwood Avenue. (Of course, nothing beats the original Vic’s for date night at 331 Blake St.)

• Frank’s Pizza – Those in the know, know about Frank’s. Located near The Alamo movie theater in the Longview Shopping Center, Frank’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant has offered no-frills NY-style pizza and classic Italian dishes since 1976. 2030 New Bern Ave.