The Best Pizza in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

By Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau on Nov. 12, 2025

One of the first things many, if not most, people search for when they’re staying with us for a few days (or more) is, “where is the best pizza in Punta Gorda”—or in Englewood, Port Charlotte, or any of our other cozy communities.

As local experts on the pizza scene, we’re here to tell you: the options are varied and delicious!

Explore below to get a taste (as it were,) of what locals in the know think of a few of our most-loved pizza spots. If you're not hungry after, you probably just ate!

Englewood
Port Charlotte
Punta Gorda

Englewood

Englewood Florida may be best known for beachy vibes and waterfront restaurants, but you’ll also find two of the most authentic pizza restaurants here:

>Mama's Italian Restaurant

Mama’s is known for authenticity, with many special call-outs for its pizza crust—a perfect balance of crispy and soft, able to handle plenty of traditional toppings like chorizo, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. Try the "Big Joe."

>Nicola's Italian Restaurant

Family-owned for over 34 years, Nicola’s is the place the locals go for comforting and bona fide Italian classics, crafted with love and care in the heart of Englewood.

Port Charlotte

Port Charlotte is the friendly hub of the area, as well as the most populous, so there are lots of amazing pizza places to try:

>Bella Napoli

Chef Vito Recchia of Bella Napoli wins (and even judges) international pizza competitions and imports his flour from Italy. Everything is authentic and created with care and respect, and it tastes like it.

>Blue Heron Pizza Pub

The place for Massachusetts Pub Pizza (and a New England-themed menu). Come as you are! With 25+ years of restaurant experience, the owners of this gem in Port Charlotte know how to send you off with a full stomach and a smile.

>Gina's Pizza Bar

With rave reviews from the get-go, Gina's continues to delight with genuine New York pizza made from scratch using fresh ingredients & classic Italian methods, honoring their Sicilian heritage. Friendly service rounds out the experience.

>Luigi's Family Restaurant & Pizzeria

Luigi's is family-owned and operated and has been gathering dedicated fans of its authentically Italian pizzas—featuring thin crusts, fresh toppings, and ample cheese—since 1981.

>Pioneers Pizza

Pioneers Pizza focuses on gourmet ingredients and creative flavors like their Margarita Sweet Sauce, a Greek pizza, a Formaggio White creation, and many more. Toppings are generous and the crust is perfectly cooked.

>Uncle Nick's Pizza

For all Uncle Nick’s pizzas, the dough is always made fresh and the sauce is flavor-rich. Special standouts are the crispy crust options and especially the White Pizza, which is consistently called out in reviews. Treat yourself!

Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda is full of independently owned restaurants, both in the walkable downtown area and farther afield. Rest assured that these pizza spots are worth a drive:

>Brooklyn Joe's

With thin and crispy crust, high quality sauce and Grande cheese, and a variety of creative and unique pies as well as authentic New York-style flavors, Brooklyn Joe’s satisfies pizza connoisseurs of all kinds.

>Deep Creek Pizzeria

With homemade dough hand-tossed for a light and crispy texture, the pies at Deep Creek Pizzeria—along with the friendly atmosphere—win high praise.

Pizza at Monty's Pizza in Punta Gorda, Florida

>Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria

Monty’s has been a local favorite since 1983 because of its house-made dough and sauce, authentic Italian recipes, healthy portions, and the “perfect” pizza crust: thick but still able to support the generous toppings.

>Pizza Gorda

Pizza Gorda cooks all their pizza in their wood-burning oven, which mean a signature flavor and texture. With options including vegan mozzarella and unique toppings like gorgonzola, pears, and walnuts, you won’t forget the flavors.

They say that even bad pizza is good—because it’s pizza—but based on real-world experience, we’re confident you’ll find only the best around here, whichever restaurant/s you choose.

Mangia!

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau

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