V Pizza + Sidecar

V Pizza + Sidecar is a Pizza Place in Jacksonville, FL. The restaurant serves authentic wood‑fired pizza made in brick ovens imported from Italy, along with a selection of cocktails, beer and wine available for take‑out. It offers catering, weekly specials such as a Memphis BBQ pizza and wings, and family‑style meals like the Layla’s Cavatappi pasta with all‑natural meatballs. Since opening, the concept has expanded to multiple locations across the state, and the Jacksonville site draws diners from the surrounding neighborhoods. The venue holds a 4.5‑star rating based on 3,786 customer reviews.

The brand emphasizes old‑world Italian sourcing: San Marzano tomatoes grown in volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius, buffalo mozzarella from the Campanian plains, imported dry‑aged Italian meats, 00 flour and extra‑virgin olive oil. Each pizza is hand‑stretched and finished with characteristic burn marks on the crust, reflecting the Napoletana tradition. The menu also highlights a weekly Memphis BBQ pizza topped with shredded mozzarella, slow‑cooked pork, red onion, cheddar and a signature smoky BBQ sauce, as well as wood‑oven‑roasted wings. V Pizza’s story notes that the first location opened in 2014 and that the chain now operates 13 venues nationwide, all committed to authentic Italian flavors and community involvement through partnerships such as V for Victory, a nonprofit supporting families battling cancer.

The restaurant sits at 1406 Hendricks Ave, just steps from Hendricks Avenue itself and a short walk, about 0.1 mile, from the San Marco Preservation Society and Kings Avenue. It is also within a few hundred metres of Advantage Dermatology, Radiance of San Marco Yoga and Southside Tennis Club, placing it in a lively part of Jacksonville’s Southside district.

Customers recognize V Pizza + Sidecar for its solid reputation among the diners it has served and for an established track record built on a large base of reviews. These strengths reflect consistent delivery of authentic, wood‑fired pizza that resonates with local tastes.

That reliable reputation for genuine Italian pizza makes V Pizza + Sidecar a favored destination for pizza lovers throughout Jacksonville.