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Cugino Forno Durham

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Cugino Forno Durham, your go-to Pizza restaurant in the heart of Durham, NC! Located at 800 Taylor St, Cugino Forno Durham offers a unique dining experience that combines traditional Italian flavors with modern twists. Our menu features a wide range of delicious pizzas, salads, and sandwiches, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for a classic margherita or something more adventurous, our expert chefs have got you covered. At Cugino Forno Durham, we're passionate about serving our community with exceptional food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Join us for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite on the go!

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Hikayenle Gez -Google user

2 weeks ago

Those who want to experience authentic Italian pizza should definitely visit this place. You can enjoy incredibly delicious wood-fired pizzas. The owners were also very kind and friendly. Thank you for everything.

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lotBinanın etrafında çok sayıda park alanı varUygun

Charles Crosier -Google user

a month ago

My family and I just love their pizza. It's simple, it's authentic and it's classic Italian. I brought my mother here, whonwas born in Sicily, and she thought the crust was firm and crisp while the toppings weren't overdone. I'm a fan of...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitSomewhat recommendPlenty of parking

David Chang -Google user

a year ago

Lots of interesting pizzas at a great price point. Order the pizzas and run over to hiwire for beers, they will bring the pizza over! Pretty awesome. The spicy salami was pretty salty and the peppers were nice and spicy. Pizza dough is thin, flavorful,...Read More

Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Raleigh Eating IG:Raleating -Google user

2 years ago

Great spot for Napoli pizza in Durban’s Golden Belt campus. Ultra thin crispy pizza the way I like with a slight char. We loved their Blanco, Funghi, and Marinara pizzas! Wish that they had options with beef and chicken, but they are amazing none the...Read More

Elizabeth M -Google user

a year ago

Make your own authentic, Neapolitan-style pizza in Durham! 🍕Cugino Forno, founded by 3 cousins who are actually from Turkey, offers pizza-making classes that are super fun and informative! Almost all ingredients are imported from Italy. 🇮🇹 Only the fresh basil, mushrooms, and onions are local. The...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

mike engel -Google user

2 years ago

Yummy recommendation on our visit to the area. Our large group between ages 81 - 7 all were happy with pizzas and drinks. A highlight was most of the staff grabbing a table together and eating some really delicious looking food. It made me want...Read More

Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5

Hillary Whittaker -Google user

3 years ago

Delicious authentic Italian pizza spot! We finally tried this place out and it did not disappoint. We had the napoletana pizza and caprese salad. The buffalo mozzarella is so fresh and best you can find anywhere. Also the crust and toppings were all perfection. Highly...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20

NSA -Google user

a month ago

4.5 for the pizza. Delicious pizza. Slightly undercooked but still crunchy and delicious They have a make your marinara sauce station with all the toppings which was unique and great Open space with indoor and outdoor seating Plenty people sitting at the hi brew brewery Kids playing outside Large pizzas...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Jake The Solar Guy -Google user

3 weeks ago

Fantastic pizza all around, in a great area for kids to hang out on the lawn, and ice cream shop right across from it, if you’re wanting some woodfired pizza, they were also rated top 100 in the US on Yelp!! Their homemade cannolis are...Read More

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 59+ peopleHighly recommendPlenty of parkingYes

Ajimon Thomas -Google user

8 months ago

First time here. We had the Calabrese pizza delivered inside the adjoining brewery. I loved the peppers and the spice. The person at the counter seemed very disappointed to be working on a Sunday afternoon though.

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Laurie Whitnack -Google user

2 years ago

Cugino Forno is located in the Golden Belt Campus and serves up delicious Neopolitan-style pizza, salads and dessert. My favorite is the Margarita pizza- it is SO good!!! It is a casual restaurant with a big inside seating area with large communal tables and also...Read More

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Abigail Veit -Google user

3 years ago

Pizza was FANTASTIC!!! We got the Verdure (veggie) pizza and the crust, toppings, dough, etc, everything was delicious about it. The service was great, pizza came out quick, and the staff was very friendly. Perfect take-out order to pair with a beer from hi-wire.

Michael Snipes -Google user

3 years ago

Wonderful wood fired pizza! The ovens are imported from Italy. Great pizza, salads, desserts, bottled drinks, beer, and wine. Incredible service and it’s always fun watching them toss dough in the air when they’re making pizza!

gabrielle lemieux -Google user

a year ago

I ordered from uber eats but felt the need to write a review on google because the food was that good!! I am so happy I stumbled across this restaurant, I will never order from another pizzeria in Durham!! Bravo!

Chris Reyes -Google user

2 years ago

I've finally found it, best pizza in Durham! That's if you're looking for a true Neapolitan pie. I highly recommend dining in, as the best way to enjoy this type of pizza is straight out of the oven. Take out is still great but just...Read More

David Teo -Google user

2 years ago

The Napoletana pizza was a huge winner. Boss was very nice, patient as we decided. Pizza came out QUICK. Owner says 97% of all the ingredients come from Napoli! One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.

Ashley Heidinger -Google user

2 months ago

Super fast on a Friday night. We ordered the pizza (Americano) and about 2 minutes after we paid; it was already being brought out. It’s a pretty large pizza, so it can definitely be split between two adults! Large selection of beer, cider, seltzers, and...Read More

Dine in$10–20Suitable for all group sizesSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Phil D -Google user

4 months ago

An excellent place for pizza! I'm typically used to New York-New Jersey style pizzas, but the pizza here is more typical of Naples, with fresh basil, thinner crust, and more "charred". But I really enjoyed the pizza here. Not long of a wait once the...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Salads, CapreseHighly recommendClearly labeled vegetarian dishes

Camilo Saraiva -Google user

Edited 3 months ago

Cugino Forno – A Taste of Naples in the Heart of Durham At Cugino Forno, pizza is treated with reverence—and it shows. The dough is a masterpiece in itself: light, airy, perfectly blistered. Each pie is topped with classic, high-quality ingredients that honor tradition without overcomplicating...Read More

Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5No waitHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionNo gluten-free optionsSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lotVery kid-friendly

Anton Goncharuk -Google user

10 months ago

Cugino Forno in Durham is an absolute gem! We ordered the Bianca pizza, and it was hands down the best pizza I’ve had in the Triangle area. The flavors were perfectly balanced, with fresh ingredients and an amazing crust that had just the right amount...Read More

Take outDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Highly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Thomes? -Google user

a year ago

Lovely pizza that makes you actually want to eat the crust. If you're usrd to Domino's then be prepared to spend $20 per pizza, but it's absolutely worth it!

Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5

Britney -Google user

2 years ago

Deliciously authentic pizza! I got the americano and it was so fresh and well made even though the kitchen was just about to close for the night. Definitely will be back again

J B -Google user

2 years ago

Yum, yum, yum. I’m an American that has never been to Italy, however, this pizza was what I expect authentic pizza to taste like. The guys throwing the pizza in the air was enough confirmation that they mean business. It was such a large …

Kelsey Rothwell -Google user

3 years ago

My boyfriend and I could not be more happy that this pizza place opened up just down the street from us! We have been hunting for that perfectly crisped, no flop, lightly sauced, no grease pizza!!!! This is by far the best pizza in Durham!...Read More

Lauren : Rank Rise Studio -Google user

3 months ago

Pizza was amazing Dessert case was stunning Salad was huge and delicious 😋 …

Jayaram Hariharan -Google user

a week ago

I stopped by this pizzeria for an early lunch around 11:00 AM on a weekday. From the moment I arrived, the staff was friendly, attentive, and helpful—a great start, especially since they had just opened. The star of the show was the pizza, which was excellent...Read More

Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizesHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

James -Google user

6 months ago

Excellent quality woodfired thin crust pizza. Salads are super tasty and large portions as well. A nice bar of seasonings for touching up your pizza after it arrives. Fast service! The lecce salad is strongly recommended if you like a good homemade...Read More

Dine in$10–20Atmosphere: 4Salads, Funghi Pizza

Ty Gentile -Google user

4 weeks ago

Love the place been coming here for many years. Ever since they were in greensbrough I have been coming here the food is amazing and the gelato is on point. If there was a pizza place that wasn’t to go it would be here every...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

David Evert -Google user

5 months ago

Best pizza in the Triangle+ gelato, what else do you want? Owned and run by a nice family from Napoli Italy. Vibe is a little food hall, but it's nice to grab your own sodas and all the pizza fixings (Parm, garlic salt,...Read More

Deborah High -Google user

Edited 2 weeks ago

Some of the absolute best wood fired pizza I have ever eaten! Friendly staff and excellent selection of Italian wines.

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