With summer comes patio weather, and there’s nothing like sinking your teeth into the gooey goodness of a delicious pizza at an outdoor restaurant or in your own backyard. There are pizzerias all over Ottawa, but there are a few notable locations that top the list.
Name: Louis’ Restaurant & Pizzeria
Location: 181 McArthur Ave. in Vanier
What they’re known for: If you are looking for a good old-style pizza, look no further. Louis, which has been in business for decades, makes pizzas with soft, plump crust and generous toppings.
Price: From $11 for a small 10-inch to $24.75 for the 15-inch Louis’ special (includes pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers, olives and bacon). Delivery: No.
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Kalil Dahdouh poses for a photo at Cafe Colonnade in Ottawa last year.
Name: Colonnade Pizza & Restaurant
Location: 280 Metcalfe St. downtown, along with five other locations across the city.
What they’re known for: They have perfected a recipe that’s been around for five decades. The ingredients are known to be fresh and loaded onto their specialty and single-topping pizzas with include a classic crust.
Price: From $6.95 for a plain seven-inch pizza to $28.95 for a 15-inch large pizza with several toppings. Delivery: No
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A Fiazza pizza.
Name: Fiazza Fresh Fired
Location: 86 Murray St. in the ByWard Market
What they’re known for: This customizable thin-crust gourmet pizza is made fresh in front of you. Reviewers described it as the “subway for pizza, only better” because you choose your toppings and then they place it in their fire oven.
Price: The base price for this personal-sized pizza is $8.55, and then the customer can add a variety of cheese — whether mozzarella, a cheese blend or vegan — and a wide variety of toppings that cost between $1.35 to $2.35 extra. Delivery: Order through skipthedishes.com
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The Grand on George St.
Name: The Grand Pizzeria & Bar
Location: 74 George St. in the ByWard Market
What they’re known for: These wood stove pizzas have a thin crust and are dressed in authentic Neapolitan-style with fresh ingredients such as basil, arugula and shaved Parmigiano. The pizzas are one size — about six slices, which can feed one to three people.
Price: From $17.99 for a Margherita to $21.99 for a Shrimp Pizza. The Grand also offers gluten-free crust for an extra $2. They also offer a vegan version with faux cheese. Delivery: Through skipthedishes.com
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Tennessy Willems on Wellington St. West.
Name: Tennessy Willems
Location: 1082 Wellington St. West
What they’re known for: They offer authentic wood-oven pizza using local ingredients. The pizzas come in one personal size.
Price: From $12 for a marinara to $20 for Duck Confit, Wild Boar or Ciccio. They also offer gluten-free options. Delivery: No.
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Name: Napoli’s Restaurant
Location: 81 Richmond Rd. near Island Park Drive
What they’re known for: This family-owned and operated restaurant offers fresh traditional pizza with all the classic toppings.
Price: From $10.95 for a small plain to $26.95 for a large Meat Lover with ground beef, ham, bacon and pepperoni. Delivery: Yes
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Name: Cumberland Pizza
Location: 152 Nelson St. in Sandy Hill
What they’re known for: Simple homemade pizza with fresh, generous toppings. They offer everything from classic toppings, to pizza with a Mexican and Green twist.
Price: From $8.85 for a small nine-inch plain pizza to their new Gyro Pesto on thin crust (includes gyro meat, sundried tomatoes, red onions, black olives and feta cheese) for $29.20 for an extra large 17-inch pizza. They offer gluten-free crust for an extra $4. Delivery: Yes.
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Name: Golden Crust Pizzeria
Location: 353 St. Laurent Blvd.
What they’re known for: If you are looking for a pizza with thick, golden crust, this is your spot. They boast fresh toppings — from fresh veggies and olives to chicken and steak — on traditional and whole wheat dough. homemade garlic sauce and a special “secret” pizza sauce.
Price: From $6 small nine-inch cheese pizza to $28 for an extra large Chef’s Special with mushroom, pepperoni, green pepper, green olives, tomato and bacon. Delivery: Yes
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Name: Ricardo’s Pizza
Location: 267 Bay St., downtown Ottawa
What they’re known for: This family-owned restaurant makes a classic pizza with a variety of generous, fresh toppings in the heart of the city. They make the sauce and dough fresh daily and will tailor your pie to your needs: If you would like your crust a little thinner, or your sauce with a dash of spice, just way the word.
Price: From $9.30 for a small plain pizza to $33.65 for an extra large meat lover. Delivery: Yes
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San Marino Pizza in Barrhaven.
Name: San Marino
Location: 1 Jockvale Rd. in Barrhaven
What they’re known for: San Marino Pizza opened in 1987 in Barrhaven. Operated by two brothers, they share their art of cooking by preparing fresh ingredients, made on the premises, daily.
Price: From a plain small nine-inch for $9 to a 17-inch extra large San Marino Special with mushrooms, pepperoni, green peppers, olives, bacon and ham for $30.25. Delivery: Yes