Di Fara Pizza Tavern

Di Fara Pizza Tavern brings Brooklyn’s iconic slice culture to Downtown Cary, translating the DeMarco family legacy into a full-service tavern steps from the Cary Arts Center. Guests settle into the bustling dining room or seasonal street-side igloos while staff present pies hot from the stone deck, keeping the experience as close to Avenue J as possible.

Classic round pies showcase imported 00 flour dough, San Marzano-style sauce, and bufala mozzarella, while square Sicilian slices earn loyalists with caramelized edges. Specialty orders range from the sausage-and-pepper Di Fara Classic to the indulgent Chaos Pie piled with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, and wild onions. Calzones layer low-moisture mozzarella, seasoned ricotta, and hand-grated Grana Padano, and house-made meatballs and garlic knots round out family-style spreads.

The bar complements the kitchen with rotating craft drafts, Italian wines, and signature cocktails like a strawberry basil martini, making the tavern a lively game-day hangout. Takeout travels via Toast for guests grabbing dinner on the go, but staff encourage dining in for peak crispness. Whether booking a private party or lingering over a slice in Downtown Cary, Di Fara delivers New York nostalgia with Triangle hospitality.