Luna Pizza sets Clayton debut

CLAYTON — Greenville-born Luna Pizza Cafe will open its second Johnston County eatery on Sunday, July 7.

Known for its Neapolitan pies, Luna Pizza will open at 802 E. Front St. in the Clayton Spinning Mill complex, a Taft Family Ventures development.

“Opening our third location in Clayton is an exciting milestone for us,” said Richard Williams, who co-founded and co-owns the small chain with John Jefferson. “We are eager to become a part of this vibrant community and share our passion for authentic Neapolitan pizza with new friends and neighbors.”

“Our team … is dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating memorable dining experiences for all our guests,” Williams added.

Menu highlights include:

• Authentic Neapolitan pizzas — prepared with hand-stretched dough, San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella and baked in an 800-degree brick oven.

• Appetizers — including meatballs in pomodoro sauce, fire-roasted mushrooms and involtini di melanzani, or thin slices of breaded and baked eggplant filled with ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella.

• Fresh salads — featuring local hydroponic lettuce and a house-made vinaigrette.

• Desserts — including tiramisu, cannolis and panna cotta, an Italian custard.

• An extensive beverage list — including a curated selection of wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails.

“After traveling to Italy to learn to make pizza, both Richard and I resigned from our jobs to found Luna and bring what we learned to the good people of North Carolina,” Jefferson said.

For more information about Luna Pizza Cafe, go to lunapizzacafe.com or follow the restaurant on social media @LunaPizzaCafe.

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