Dino's Pizza
Phone: (919) 908-0184
Dino’s Pizza is led by chef Tom Cuomo, who previously cooked at places like WD‑50 and Carbone in New York City and the now-closed St. James Seafood in Durham. It’s part of Matt Kelly’s restaurant group, joining local favorites like Mateo, Mothers & Sons and Nanas. The vibe is classic Italian‑American—think checkered tablecloths, Tiffany lamps and a menu that feels like a throwback in the best way. With Western NY-style pizza (think thin, crackly crust), a chicken parm that is out of this world, and more, Dino’s has quickly become a spot for everyone from the kids to the grandparents.
Cuisines
- Pizza
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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Google Rating
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Absolutely fantastic pizza! Loved the thin, crispy charred crust which also had the right amount of elasticity and fermentation which make for a perfect bite. All ingredients were tasty and top notch, and would definitely be a regular here if I lived nearby. I feel that the pizza would be best enjoyed if eaten in house, not only because of the style, but to the friendly staff that did their absolute best to make for a great experience! -
The environment was pretty good for Durham. Service was great! Pizza was good not great. Garlic knots were great. Buratta was delicious. Chicken wings with hot honey were tasteless like boiled chicken breast. The absolute fail was the $15 calamari which presented as the under tray of the fryer being dumped into a basket. Laughably small portion that was like tasteless jerky. Unfortunately it adds up to a non return.
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Original review remains below for reference, but everything I've tried since the grand opening has been phenomenal. I've enjoyed both of their red and white pizza styles with consistently perfect crust, and most recently the rigatoni. I've not tried the pizza logs again but based on other reviews those issues seem to be sorted out.
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They're still working through the normal rough edges of a newly opened restaurant, which is to be expected for another month or so. The servers were all incredibly friendly, I'll be back again down the road to try a few more things.
It could just be because mine were undercooked, but I definitely don't understand the magic of pizza logs! Five or six pieces of pepperoni wrapped around a mozzarella stick, put it in an egg roll wrapper and deep frying it seems like it should have been a slam dunk as an appetizer but it was underwhelming. The mozzarella wasn't melted or even fully warmed. The other orders I noticed coming out of the kitchen all looked to be the same level of done, so I'm not sure if this was everybody's experience.
The pizza was the star of the show! I know this is purely subjective, but if you're a local in Durham and enjoy crusts in the realm of Toro and Ponysauras I suspect you'll enjoy this! Perfectly thin and it held up well to the toppings, just the right amount of chewy. I kept it simple with their mushroom pizza from the white section of the signature pies with no regrets. -
I stopped in for lunch on a Friday and ordered the lunch special of a half pizza, salad, and drink for ten dollars. I upgraded the house salad to a Caesar for two bucks more. Well worth it! Everything was delicious, and two pieces of the pizza are coming home with me
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If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would! The food was absolutely packed with flavor, and the prices were amazing for the quality and portion sizes. As a New Yorker, I’m pretty picky when it comes to pizza, and I can honestly say this is the best pizza I’ve had since moving to North Carolina. The crust, sauce, and cheese were all perfect. On top of that, the service was just as amazing—friendly, welcoming, and attentive from start to finish. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for incredible pizza!
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