Columbia, South Carolina

Neo-Neapolitan.
Built for slices.

Crispy, structured crust. Simple toppings. A neighborhood bar feel — right under Hendrix on Main Street.

1649 Main St • Under Hendrix

A crisp, modern take on Neapolitan — designed for lunch, slicing, and hanging around.

Clean • Elevated • Still Casual

What Black Dog Is

A pizza bar built around high-heat pies, a tight menu, and a room that feels good to stay in.

  • Crispy, structured crust with leopard char and an airy interior.
  • Classic pies + rotating specials, plus sandwiches, salads, and shareables.
  • Bar program built for pizza nights: negronis, spritzes, craft beer, wine.
Pizza coming out of the oven at Black Dog Pizza

About the brand

Black Dog Pizza brings a downtown energy and an Old World foundation — with a modern, slice-friendly build.

Black Dog Pizza mural artwork

Questions, catering, or press: info@blackdogpizzasc.com(803) 667-9085

Freshly baked pizza at Black Dog Pizza

Built around the oven.

Flour • Fire • Brick

House-made dough, high-heat bakes, and toppings that stay clean — with a bar that matches the pace.

  • Neo-Neapolitan bake: blistered crust, balanced bite, slice-friendly structure.
  • Classic pies, spicy specials, and a few “why is this so good?” combos.
  • Pairs best with a draft, a spritz, or something stirred and strong.
Menu

The full lineup.

A tight menu built for slicing: shareables, salads, specialty pies, build-your-own, sandwiches, dessert, and a bar program that matches the pace.

BLACK DOG PIZZA Tues–Sat 11am–10pm • 1649 Main St • @blackdogpizzasc • blackdogpizzasc.com
Questions / Catering / Press: info@blackdogpizzasc.com
Phone: (803) 667-9085

Appetizers

Arancini
mushroom risotto, parmesan, marinara
12
Fried Pasta
bucatini, vodka sauce, parmesan
12
Whipped Ricotta
honey, sea salt, pistachio, lemon, focaccia, olive oil
9
Meatballs
marinara, mozzarella, parmesan, focaccia
14
Calamari
marinara, fried pickled peppers, parsley
15
Pizza by the slice
Cheese 3
Pepperoni 4

Salads

Caesar
romaine, focaccia crumb, parmesan, charred scallion, caesar dressing
12
Chopped
romaine, soppressata, pepperoni, olives, pickled celery + carrot, aged provolone, focaccia crumb, red wine vinaigrette
14
Panzanella
mixed greens, blistered cherry tomato, pepperoncini, red onion, parmesan, focaccia, lemon-basil vinaigrette
12

Dessert

Tiramisu
lady fingers, mascarpone cream, espresso, cocoa
8
Negronis 12
ClassicFords Gin, Campari, Dolin Rouge
Black DogMezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica, Basil
BlancPlymouth, Suze, Carpano Dry, Fino Sherry, Orange Bitters, Charred Rosemary
BDBRittenhouse Rye, Campari, Carpano Antica, Basil
Spritz 12
HugoSt. Germain, Brut, Soda Water, Mint
AperolAperol, Brut, Soda Water, Orange
CampariCampari, Brut, Soda Water, Blood Orange
LimoncelloLimoncello, Brut, Soda Water, Lemon

Specialty Pizzas

16 inch
Chorizo
garlic cream base, potatoes, cilantro
24
Nduja
vodka base, roasted long hot peppers, basil
24
Fried Pickle
dill cream base, ranch drizzle, fresh dill
22
Margherita
tomato base, basil, EVOO
20
Veggie
EVOO base, spinach, cherry tomatoes, banana peppers, red onions, olives, feta
23
Lamb
EVOO base, lamb, chili crunch, cilantro, mint, spiced yogurt drizzle
26
Philly Cheesesteak
garlic cream base, shaved ribeye, mushrooms, grilled onions, roasted long hot peppers, aged provolone
28
Supreme
tomato base, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black olives
24
Sausage
tomato base, fennel sausage, blistered shishitos, red onions, whipped ricotta, chili flakes
24

Create Your Own Pizza

16 inch • 18
Base
tomato, pesto, vodka, garlic cream, calabrian cream, EVOO
Cheese
fresh mozzarella, parmesan, shredded mozzarella, feta, aged provolone, gorgonzola crumbles
Meats
pepperoni, sausage, nduja, chicken, salami, chorizo, ribeye
Veggies
mushrooms, banana peppers, long hot peppers, jalapeno peppers, green peppers, pepperoncini, white onion, red onion, spinach, tomatoes, potatoes, arugula, black olives, capers
Toppings $2 each

Focaccia Sandwiches

Meatball
marinara, fresh mozzarella, banana peppers, red onions, arugula
15
Italian
soppressata, capicola, mortadella, fresh mozzarella, arugula, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncini, oregano, oil + vinegar
16
Chicken Parmesan
chicken cutlet, marinara, mozzarella, basil, parmesan
15
Chicken Cutlet
marinated blistered cherry tomatoes, capers, lemon, arugula, black pepper, parmesan
15

Wine

glass / bottle
Prosecco – Avissi, Veneto
11 / 32
Lambrusco – Venturini, Emilia-Romagna
12 / 35
House White – Sant’Evasio, Piedmont
7
Pinot Grigio – Sassi, Friuli-Venezia, ’23
10 / 29
Sauvignon Blanc – Taonga, Marlborough, ’23
13 / 38
Falanghina – Fontana Vecchia, Campania, ’23
12 / 35
Chardonnay – Valle, Abruzzo, ’23
10 / 29
Moscato d’Asti – Francesca Collection, Piedmont, ’23
11 / 32
House Red – Sant’Evasio, Piedmont
7
Valpolicella – Corte Majoli, Veneto, ’23
11 / 32
Barbera – La Meridiana Quattro, Piedmont, ’22
13 / 38
Pinot Noir – Commuter Cuvee, Willamette, ’23
14 / 42
Montepulciano – Vigna Madre, Abruzzo, ’22
13 / 38
Chianti Classico – Cecchi, Tuscany, ’22
12 / 32
Primitivo – San Marzano, Puglia, ’22
11 / 32
Cabernet Sauvignon – Omen, California, ’23
13 / 38

Beer

Domestic Beer
Michelob Ultra, Bud Light, Miller Lite, High Life, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Coors Banquet
Craft / Import
Peroni Nastro Azzuro, Birra Moretti, Paulaner Hefeweizen, Bravazzi Blood Orange Hard Italian Soda, Columbia Craft Macro Lager, Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, Bold Rock Apple Cider, Modelo Especial, Guinness Stout
On Tap
Peroni Nastro Azzuro – Pale Lager 5%
Birra Moretti – Pilsner 4.6%
Golden Road Mango Cart – Wheat Ale 4%
Michelob Ultra – Lager 4.2%
Stella Artois – Belgium Lager 5%
Wicked Weed Pernicious – American IPA 7.3%
We politely decline any substitutions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Location

Main Street • Columbia

We’re on Main Street — in the space beneath Hendrix. Walk in for a slice or grab a full pie.

Where to find us

1649 Main St • Columbia

Jobs

FOH • BOH

Hiring front + back of house. Quick form + resume upload, or email us directly.

Apply

Want to work with us? Apply online — quick form + resume upload.

Contact

Questions • Catering • Press

Menu, catering, private events, and press — email is best. Calling works too.

Email

info@blackdogpizzasc.com
Menu, catering, private events, and press.

Good to know

Walk in for a slice or grab a full pie. Hanging around for drinks is encouraged. For groups or private events, email us and we’ll take it from there.

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