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Noble Pie Returns to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

The Reno restaurant highlights its wings and meatballs in a new episode airing October 30, 2026.

Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Comfort Food

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Reno pizza favorite Noble Pie is set to appear on the Food Network’s 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' episode this Wednesday. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Midtown pizza favorite Noble Pie makes a return appearance on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The restaurant appears as part of the Triple D Nation series, showcasing a menu that includes wings, sandwiches, and meatballs.

Why it matters

Local spots gaining national screen time often see a surge in popularity as viewers from around the country visit the Biggest Little City to sample the featured dishes. This latest feature highlights the restaurant as a staple in the evolving Midtown food scene.

Noble Pie marks its second appearance on the national program following its debut in 2019. It remains unknown which specific cable packages or streaming platforms will carry the initial live broadcast.

The players

Noble Pie

A Reno-based restaurant known for pizza and comfort food that is featured on the Triple D Nation series.

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

A national Food Network program hosted by Guy Fieri that travels to local eateries across the country.

The details

The episode, which was filmed in Reno during August 2025, spotlights the restaurant's diverse offerings beyond its signature pizza pies. As part of the Triple D Nation series, the segment focuses on the kitchen's preparation of wings, sandwiches, and meatballs. Residents can catch the feature when it premieres on television this week.

Timeline

  1. 2019: Noble Pie makes its first appearance on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

  2. August 2025: The new episode is filmed at the Midtown location.

  3. October 30, 2026: The feature episode airs on television.

The Truckee Meadows View

This television feature builds upon the restaurant's 2019 appearance on the same show, highlighting its continued presence in the valley. It follows a recurring trend of local Midtown establishments gaining national recognition for their signature comfort food.

Midtown diners should expect higher foot traffic at the restaurant following the broadcast. If you are planning a visit this weekend, consider arriving early to avoid potential wait times for popular items like the meatballs and wings.

The takeaway

National television features often draw crowds to featured local restaurants, so keep an eye on wait times if you plan to visit soon. You can watch for the episode's air time on your local cable listings to see the Reno kitchen in action.

Further reading

Explore more local favorites in our Comfort Food section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by KRXI.

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