A wood-burning pizzeria will close in the Triangle after more than a decade in business
The wood-burning oven of a downtown Hillsborough pizzeria will close this month after more than a decade of slinging pies.
The popular Radius Pizzeria & Pub in the heart of foodie Hillsborough announced this week it will close, the last weekend of 2024.
Owners and married couple Kate and Mick Carroll announced the closing Wednesday morning, calling it a “bittersweet sadness,” while adding the pizzeria was filled with wonderful memories.
“Since opening our doors on March 26, 2013, Radius has been dedicated to providing our guests with welcoming dining experiences, featuring our signature natural fermentation dough, cooked on a brick floor by wood fire,” the couple said in an emailed statement. “Radius has enjoyed sharing globally-inspired comfort food; making all our dishes from scratch for a wide range of palates. Over the years we have been honored to be a part of countless celebrations, gatherings, and everyday meals with our valued patrons.”
Radius opened in an era of emerging wood-burning ovens in Triangle pizzerias, as local diners became accustomed to world class pizza. Radius introduced that style to the foodie paradise of Hillsborough, where just a few city blocks are packed with beloved neighborhood restaurants, bars and James Beard-nominated chefs.
The Radius owners said the decision to close was influenced by a desire to do more things outside the restaurant.
“The decision to close was not made lightly or easily,” the Carrolls said. “Radius has been our lives for these past 11 years, and while it has been a source of joy, connection, and community, Radius has also kept our family from doing many things. We are looking forward to having time and energy for ourselves, our family and giving our sons, Ronan and Wyatt, our best selves. We are incredibly grateful for the support and loyalty of our customers, who have made our journey so rewarding.”
Radius was known for its classic and creative pizzas, with bases beyond the traditional tomato sauce, with some pies made with smoky barbecue sauce, white wine and onion marmalade. The Hillsborough pizzeria was a destination for pizza lovers with dietary restrictions, as Radius was known for one of the Triangle’s best gluten free pies.
There are still more than three weeks of service for Radius, which will close Sunday, Dec. 29.
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated staff, who have been the backbone of Radius,” the owners said. “Working with so many talented people over the years has been an honor and a privilege for both of us. Our employees’ hard work, passion, and commitment have been instrumental in creating the warm and welcoming atmosphere that our guests have come to love.”
