Every pizza Dave Portnoy tried in Charlotte
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Barstool Sports' CEO, Dave Portnoy, known for his popular pizza reviews, recently reviewed five Charlotte-area restaurants.
Why it matters: The "One Bite" reviews have brought serious business and exposure to the restaurants, our news partners at WBTV report.
How it works: Portnoy scores the pizza on a scale of 1-10. His ratings are tough, and most of the time seem lower than what a typical customer might give.
King of Fire Pizza
One Bite score: 4.9
What they're saying: Before taking a bite, he said, "if you judge a book by its cover, this is like...a one."
- King of Fire's owner isn't mad about the 4.9 rating. He's a proud 49er and offered customers $4.90 pizza over the weekend.
Stop by: King of Fire is at 435 S. Tryon St.
Go deeper: Local World Pizza Champion opens first restaurant in Uptown with big plans for growth
Zio Casual Italian
One Bite score: 6.8
What they're saying: Portnoy gave a quick review after a taste test of the pizza, and he complimented the restaurant's atmosphere. The pizza seemed to have what Portnoy calls "flop," prompting a lower score.
Stop by: 116 Middleton Drive
Sal's Pizza Factory
One Bite score: 7.3
What they're saying: Portnoy enjoyed the pizza, though he felt the pizza was a bit "sloppy." Even with the sloppiness, he said, the pizza had good texture underneath, bringing up the score.
Stop by: 3723 Monroe Road and 2212 Park Road
Geno D's Pizza
One Bite score: 7.4
What they're saying: Portnoy said the pie was "good quality pizza," stating that the restaurant could make it in New York or Chicago. He also loved the story behind Geno D's, explaining that it's more than just the pizza, and it's about the people.
Stop by: 224 E. Seventh St. inside The Market at 7th St.
Bird Pizzeria
One Bite score: 7.8
What they're saying: Portnoy enjoyed this pie, claiming it was his "favorite pizza" in the Queen City. Outside of the minor complaint of a little grease, it didn't seem he had much else to say.
Our thought bubble: Bird has some of the best pizza in the country, per the New York Times (and us).
Go deeper: Bird Pizzeria in Optimist Park opens its indoor dining room with a bigger menu