Vera Pizza and Grill

If I were to stumble upon this restaurant in NYC, I would probably see a long line of folks who had been appreciating their quality of food for years. Instead we can experience this level of quality right here in North Raleigh in a strip mall by Aldi's and Total Wine on Capital Blvd. An area previously starved for great pizza.The two of us tried it out on this Friday after work. Previous reviews had mentioned the friendliness of the place and we couldn't agree more. This is a proud family who invites you in and welcomes you with an awesome variety of items to choose from. Pizza by the slice...NY style or Sicilian...whatever toppings you want... whole pizzas, calzones, pastas, sandwiches, Mediterranean fare...there's a wide selection. We kept it simple with two slices each. I chose two Sicilian Grandma's style, while Husband had one Sicilian and a NY style pepperoni.Order at the counter. Get your own beverage. Beverage choices are minimal. Soft drinks or water. Would love a tea option.Prices are very inexpensive, especially for the quality and quantity. Our four pieces plus two soft drinks with tip were just $25. Note they are currently having a five dollar off $25 grand opening special. Not sure how long that lasts.Let me tell you this is some amazing pizza. Rich. Full of flavor. The Sicilian was so different from the NY Style. I've had plenty of Grandma's pizzas before but this was different. The sauce was magnificent. And I loved the addition of rosemary. Added pepperoni to one slice and sausage to another and both were so rich that I could only eat half of each. Looking forward to leftovers. Not a fancy location, but rich in flavor and friendliness. This is the kind of place you crave and want to come back for more.

I recommend trying this place. Their pizza is good and that is coming from someone who thinks pizza in raleigh is generally garbage. I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza ny style. It was bigger than expected, more like a large. Fair prices. The lady that worked the counter was super nice. It was to go and she asked me if I wanted Parmesan or plates, which is a nice change from most places not caring. 5 stars for service.

Best NYC style pizza I have had in some time. Generous toppings. Nice dining area. Nice people too!

Today I stumbled upon this gem. Immediately as I walked in I was greeted by the owners, they were warm and attentive. Since I usually shop at Aldi's which is right next to it, I decided to give it a try and I am so glad that I did. I ordered one of their Monday-Thursdays lunch special which was 2 slices of pizza with a drink. Once I sat down and took the first bite of the slice of cheese pizza, I was hooked. The crust was thin, airy, not dry at all. And was well complimented by the savory sauce and generous cheese. What I liked the most was the freshness of the pizza and the service. I would absolutely recommend this place, as they also have an expansive menu including hot and cold sandwiches, pasta, and desserts to name a few. There's also plenty of seating for those who choose to dine in like I did.

The owner is great. He is friendly and very accommodating. I believe the young lady working there was a relative of his. She came in and immediately started to help him with my order. They didn't even have to speak to each other and they were working side by side like a well oiled machine. I mention that because I appreciated the additional attention to my order as I was heading back to work after I got my food. To summarize: Kind folks, clean restaurant, speedy service, and now the food. The pizza tastes very good. The cheese is the right amount of oouey gooey, the crust a hint of sweetness, and the toppings were fresh. This beef patty with cheese was average. I can do without the cheese. Vera you have yourself a repeat customer. Come one come all to this hidden gem! I saw some deserts through the glass. They looked yummy that's next to try.

Wanted to try something new that I hadn't been to. Decided pizza sounded good. This place is super clean, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Got the lunch 2 piece pepperoni pizza and water. In my opinion- a smidge expensive but would pay it again! The dough is thin and crisp and airy. Perfect! A little on the greasy side- but I expect that with pepperoni pizza. The service was quick and very nice. I will be back again when in Raleigh. Texting my BFF now to tell her she has to come here! It's down the street from her!

We noticed they were open on yelp, I think it was their first day, or at least first week. SUPER friendly staff and the pizza was top notch! Looking forward to trying some other things on their menu.

Excellent!!! You won't be disappointed! We enjoyed visiting Tara Grill for many years. The NEW Vera Pizza & Grill is a pleasant surprise. The owners have done a wonderful job with the menu and recipes. (Freshest Grape Leaves ever!!!) Amazing Taziki Sauce.

I walked in alone and ordered two slices. I realized my mistake when he sat two plates on my table. The slices are huge. I have tried to convey that in my picture but I don't think it looks as big in the picture as it looks in real life. It had a thin crust like in NY pizza but not overly thin. I really enjoyed it. Counter service.

It was my first time here and I didn't know what to expect. It was a clean inviting space and the person at the counter was very friendly. I regularly try to find "The Best" pizza in Raleigh and Vera's Pizza and Grill was the highest rating (though only 10 reviews). Anyway, we got a NY Style pizza and hot wings. Both were excellent! The crust reminded me of crusts I've had in NY. The sauce, cheese and toppings were all good quality and tasty. The wings were a good size and the sauce was hot, but, not too hot.I would recommend this place as one of "The Best" pizza places in Raleigh (and I've tried a lot). It's definitely worth a look. I would note it's more of a small venue and doesn't have a liquor license if you're looking for a big restaurant with a bar. I met the Owner and she was very nice and seemed to really care that I had a good takeout experience.