The more things change, the more they stay the same. This applies to restaurants in Asheville as some of our old favorites have not survived. Not to fear, we’ve updated this list where we eat pizza in Asheville after Tropical Storm Helene!
When you come to Asheville, you need to a place to stay like Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast. And you need a place to eat. Some days it’s farm-to-table dinner at a restaurant. Some days you just want pie like this recipe for Apple Toffee Hand Pies. We love to bake them up on Pi Day, March 14. The other kind of pie is pizza. These are our favorite spots for pizza in Asheville.
Pizza on the South Slope
We would have sent you to Archetype Pizza who took over the location at Harvest Pizzeria but neither are slinging pies anymore. However there is a new spot on the South Slope: Mission Pizza AVL. The pizza, salads, and other Italian dishes are the brainchild of James Beard-nominated chef Peyton Smith in Winston-Salem. With burrata and arugula topped pizza like this, he’s a welcome addition to Asheville.
Better yet, it’s located inside Terra Nova Beer Company so you can get two favorites at one stop. They have counter service so it’s perfect when you don’t make reservations. And we’re particularly fond of their outdoor deck and beer garden with plenty of first come, first served seating. The brewery has a small parking lot or try the Biltmore Ave garage for a short walk for pizza.
Pizza with a View
With the new Soprano Cucina, it’s more about the view than the pizza. Located in a new hotel downtown, this rooftop bar is walkable from Pinecrest. Even better, they take reservations so plan ahead and snag a table on the weekend for an epic sunset view. They boast a full bar and a menu with several types of red or white pizzas, snacks, salads, and desserts. It’s true, this one is all about the views looking west to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Asheville Pizza and Brewing
This local gem has two locations we like. If you are looking for a movie to go with your pizza, head to their North Asheville restaurant. This 150-seat theater shows first-run movies and some old classics (like our personal favorite, Groundhog Day!) Pick your seat then order at the theater bar. Our favorite beer here is Ninja Porter, although we order Ninjabread Man Porter at Christmas. If the weather is nice and sunny, head to their South Slope location. Besides a full restaurant, they have an open air venue Asheville Yards (formerly Rabbit Rabbit) which hosts events such as concerts, movies, and festivals. There is an on-site taco truck or you can order in pizza from next door.
The menu has all the usual pizzas, both hand tossed or thin crust, along with burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers to share. Personally our favorite was Funky Chicken until they released Hot, Sexy Mother Clucker! This pizza is loaded with spicy hot fried chicken, pimento cheese, goat cheese, sliced red onion, and bacon; it’s addictive.
White Labs Brewing Company
And yet another brewery…..that serves delicious pizza. Actually White Labs first and foremost produces yeast in San Diego and more recently, in Asheville. Most of their craft brews come in 2 styles, using yeasts from the west and east. Asheville Kitchen & Tap takes yeast to another level by incorporating it into many of their menu dishes. Naturally pizza is one of them with a charred crust from the wood-fired oven.
Beyond pizza (and beer) there are plenty of other reasons for White Labs to make our list. With plenty of seating, particularly outdoors, all service is order-at-the-counter which works on busy Asheville weekends when we don’t have reservations. In case you don’t like beer, they have a full bar. The menu has a daily special, lots of variety beyond pizza, and it’s all delicious. More importantly, White Labs has a parking lot which is a big deal in downtown Asheville. We love it for all these reasons.
Carryout Pizza Near the B&B
Do you really need a large pizza if it’s just the two of you? For carryout pizza to eat at the B&B, our favorite is DelVecchios North. They are located nearby and have a parking lot for convenient pickup. Best of all they have pizza by the slice and you can customize with up to 7 your favorite toppings. Or opt for a custom stromboli or calzone. They also have a menu full of classic Italian favorites sure to please everyone. A slice of pepperoni and a small Caesar salad hits the spot for us.
Stay With Us
Choose Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast when you visit Asheville. We serve up a hot fresh breakfast everyday. It might even be inspired by pizza like our tomato tarts with stracciatella and basil. And we’re happy to share advice to plan the rest of your day, especially if it includes pizza!