Carson City, Nevada has been keeping a delicious secret since 2017, and the word is officially out. 🍕
Flat Earth Pizza is the kind of locally-owned pizzeria that reminds you why nothing beats a neighborhood spot run with genuine passion.
With dough made fresh daily, sauces crafted entirely from scratch, and every single pie fired in a 900-degree wood-fired brick oven, this Carson City gem has earned its reputation as one of Nevada’s most beloved mom-and-pop pizza joints.
How Flat Earth Pizza Won Carson City’s Hearts
When Flat Earth Pizza first opened on East William Street, Carson City didn’t exactly have a shortage of places to grab a slice. 🌟
But what owner Brandon brought to the table was something different — an Old World brick oven pizza experience rooted in authentic technique, premium imported ingredients, and a sincere love of the craft.
He saw a slice of pizza as more than sauce and cheese — he saw it as a bridge between cultures, a way to bring people together around the table.
That philosophy showed up in every detail, from hand-tossed dough made fresh each morning to specialty pies inspired by flavors from India, the Mediterranean, and classic New York-style tradition.
The consistency also played a huge role. Review after review noted that the quality never dipped — a hallmark of a kitchen that genuinely cares about every single pie that comes out of the oven.
The Quattro Cantone, a one-of-a-kind XL pizza divided into four customizable corners by a braided dough cross, became a local legend and a conversation starter every time it landed on a table.
Seven consecutive years of being voted best pizza in Carson City doesn’t happen by accident — it happens when a small family-run shop pours its heart into every handmade crust, every house-made sauce, and every carefully sourced ingredient. 🏆
Food Highlights
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The Great Bambino Pizza: The ultimate crowd-pleaser — shredded mozzarella and imported plum tomato sauce topped with pepperoni, Italian sausage, fresh onion, seasoned mushrooms, black olives, and fire-roasted bell peppers.
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The Goodfella Pizza: 🥩 A meat lover’s masterpiece built on imported Italian plum tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella, then loaded with meatball, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and pecorino romano.
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The Chicken Florentine Pizza: 🌿 Also known as “The Admiral Byrd” — a house-made garlic white sauce base, layered with rotisserie chicken, fresh spinach, red onion, and shredded mozzarella.
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The Fungus Amungus Pizza: 🍄 Built around a rich porcini mushroom cream sauce, then topped with fresh homemade mozzarella, freshly seasoned sliced mushrooms, and imported pecorino romano.
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The Hawaiian Luau Pizza: 🍍 A devoted fan favorite built on house-made whiskey BBQ sauce and finished with Canadian bacon, pineapple, shredded mozzarella, and fresh tomato.
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King’s Choice Pizza: 👑 The boldest pie on the menu — whiskey BBQ sauce, fresh mozzarella, pepperoni, meatballs, Italian sausage, bacon, and jalapeños.
- The Mediterranean Pizza: 🫒 A globally inspired showstopper featuring creamy pumpkin seed basil pesto sauce, rotisserie chicken, artichoke hearts, fresh spinach, tomato, black olives, red onion, fresh garlic, and feta cheese.
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The Quattro Cantone (Four Corner Pizza): The ultimate table-pleaser — a 16-inch XL pizza divided into four fully customizable corners by a braided dough cross.
Atmosphere
Flat Earth Pizza has the warm, unpretentious energy of a place run by people who genuinely love what they do — casual and welcoming, with the dramatic centerpiece of a roaring 900-degree wood-fired brick oven visible from the dining area.
It’s the kind of spot that feels equally right for a quick solo lunch, a family dinner, or a casual date night — relaxed enough to feel like home, but the food is impressive enough to make every visit feel like a special occasion.
Bottom Line
Flat Earth Pizza is the rare kind of locally-owned Carson City restaurant that earns its reputation the old-fashioned way — through scratch-made ingredients, a blazing wood-fired brick oven, and an owner who genuinely cares.
Seven consecutive years as the best pizza in Carson City says everything you need to know, and one bite of that perfectly charred, hand-tossed crust will tell you the rest. 🍕🔥
Address:
2010 East William Street, Carson City, NV 89701
📞 (775) 267-5458
🕔 Mon: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Tue–Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sun: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM