Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood
Commonwealth Park, Charlotte
Restaurant in Charlotte, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Emmy Squared Pizza delivers Detroit-style rectangular pies with caramelized edges in Plaza Midwood's busiest dining corridor. The format (thicker crust, generous cheese, shareable portions) sets it apart from Charlotte's Neapolitan and New York-style competitors. Walk-in availability, extended weekend hours, and mid-range pricing make it a practical choice for groups who want a casual, no-reservation meal.
About Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is a casual Charlotte venue with service hours seven days a week: Monday through Wednesday from 4–10 PM, Thursday from 11 AM–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM–11 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM–9 PM.
For readers comparing Charlotte dining options, Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood can be considered alongside other choices such as Supperland, Intermezzo, Bang Bang Burgers, dish, and The Fig Tree Restaurant.
What the Format Delivers
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is a casual Charlotte venue with weekly service hours.
If you are planning around timing, the clearest distinction is the schedule: service begins at 4 PM Monday through Wednesday, at 11 AM Thursday through Saturday, and at 11 AM on Sunday, with closing times ranging from 9 PM to 11 PM depending on the day.
Who Should Book
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is best evaluated by diners who want a casual Charlotte option and whose plans fit the hours.
If you are comparing it with other Charlotte restaurants, consider the kind of outing you want and check current details directly for each venue. Supperland, Intermezzo, Bang Bang Burgers, dish, and The Fig Tree Restaurant are other named options to research, while the broader Charlotte dining map can help frame additional choices.
Reservations: Confirm directly with the venue. Dress: Casual. Budget: Confirm directly with the venue. Best time: Plan according to the hours: Mon–Wed 4–10 PM, Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM, and Sun 11 AM–9 PM. Parking: Confirm directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 4–10 PM · Tuesday: 4–10 PM
- Location
- 1508 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- opentable.com/restaurant/profile/1208101
- Phone
- +17046720993
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Emmy Squared plants a distinctly neighborhood-minded pizza concept into Plaza Midwood, leaning into the Detroit-style square as its defining character. Emmy Squared is a deliberate, slightly defiant alternative in the city’s thin-crust and wood-fired pizza conversation. The kitchen’s caramelized, cheese-fused edges and airy, thick center are a material quality that shapes the meal as much as the menu does. Overall the tone is approachable and focused on craft: this is pizza with a clear point of view that sits comfortably within a lively, independent stretch of Central Avenue.
Best For
Emmy Squared suits gatherings that value communal sharing and straightforward, well-made food. The menu’s architecture, starters to share followed by Detroit-style pies baked to order, supports groups and families who want a social, unpretentious meal. Its placement on Central Avenue and the midrange pricing positioned between Uptown and purely casual options make it an easy choice for neighborhood dinners and casual meetups. The format also works for food-focused date nights where the pizza itself is the centerpiece rather than a formal multi-course experience.
Ordering Tips
Plan your meal around the bake time: starters are intentionally designed to occupy the table while pies finish in the oven, and the Detroit-style square is baked to order and cannot be rushed. Treat the first courses as part of the rhythm of the meal rather than filler, and expect the pizza to be the pivot point. When choosing from signatures like the Le Big Matt or the Angel Pizza, remember the format’s hallmark (caramelized, cheese-fused edges and a thick, airy center) so you’re ordering for texture as much as toppings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and inviting atmosphere perfect for date nights, family dinners, or celebrations amid the bustling Central Avenue neighborhood.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Beer
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Le Big Matt
- Angel Pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1508 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 4–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 4–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–9 PM
Location
1508 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- dish, Notable alternative
- Supperland, Southern Steakhouse, Southern Steakhouse
- Intermezzo, Notable alternative
- Bang Bang Burgers, Notable alternative
- The Fig Tree Restaurant, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Emmy Squared Pizza occupies a distinct format niche in Charlotte's casual dining landscape. Unlike Supperland's Southern steakhouse model, which requires reservations and carries a higher check average, Emmy Squared runs a walk-in, shareable-plate operation with lower price barriers and faster turnover. Intermezzo offers a more refined Italian menu, but Emmy Squared's Detroit-style pizza format provides a clearer point of difference from the neighborhood's Neapolitan and thin-crust competitors.
For pure value and ease of access, Emmy Squared edges out dish and Bang Bang Burgers on weekend lunch availability: both concepts lean heavily toward dinner service, while Emmy Squared opens at 11 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. If you're looking for a full-service, date-night experience with tableside polish, The Fig Tree delivers higher ambiance and a more wine list, but at twice the per-person cost and with stricter reservation windows.
Emmy Squared's best fit: groups of four or more who want a casual, no-planning-required meal in Plaza Midwood's walkable core. If you need thinner crust or wood-fired preparation, you'll need to look elsewhere. If you want a quieter, more intimate room or a full bar program, Supperland or The Fig Tree are better bets, but both require advance booking and carry higher price tags.
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Compare Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood | Charlotte | No published awards | |
| dish | Charlotte | No published awards | |
| Supperland | Charlotte | Southern Steakhouse | Michelin Guide American South 20262026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2022 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #15 |
| Intermezzo | Charlotte | No published awards | |
| Bang Bang Burgers | Charlotte | No published awards | |
| The Fig Tree Restaurant | Charlotte | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood?
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is a casual Charlotte venue. Hours are Mon–Wed 4–10 PM, Thu 11 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM, and Sun 11 AM–9 PM.
What is Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood known for?
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is a casual Charlotte venue with service seven days a week.
Where is Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood located?
Emmy Squared Pizza: Plaza Midwood is located in Charlotte.
