Bird Pizzeria is highly regarded as one of the best pizza restaurants in Charlotte.

The popular Black-owned restaurant was named of one the best pizzerias in the United States by the New York Times in 2024 and by the limited reservation availability, many guests agree.

Bird Pizzeria is quaint, offers an elevated pizza experience and has a full bar. And while the pizza is the obvious star, many visitors cite one menu item as a must-try standout: the Kale Caesar Salad.

I visited recently with a friend to try the highly-rated salad and experience dining in at Bird Pizzeria. Here’s what I thought.

What it was like

The ambiance inside Bird Pizzeria is nothing like the average pizza joint. It feels like a chic dining experience.

With a relatively intimate capacity, the restaurant has a few

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