Best Pizza Restaurants in Ottawa
Find the best pizza restaurants in Ottawa.
The Grand Pizzeria & Bar
Neapolitan wood-fired pizzeria in ByWard Market with half-price pizza and $5 drinks during happy hour — one of the best food deals downtown.
Colonnade Pizza
The original Ottawa-style pizzeria, established in 1967. Thin-crust pizza with diverse toppings and a loyal local following. Five locations across the city.
Heartbreakers Pizza
New York-style pizzeria with thin, foldable slices, natural wines, and late-night hours. Uses organic stone-milled flour and fresh local ingredients.
Farinella
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria serving pizza by the meter, fresh pasta, and house-made gelato. Family-run with locations in Little Italy, Kanata, and Trainyards.
Anthony's Pizza
Ottawa's original Pizza Napoletana. Wood-fired in a hand-built stone oven using old world techniques. Featured on Food Network's Top 12 Pizzerias Across Canada.
Pizza Nerds
Creative wood-fired pizzeria with a cult following. Multi-day fermented dough, Ottawa-inspired toppings, and options for vegan and gluten-free eaters.
Centertown Halifax Donair & Pizza
Ottawa's first authentic Halifax donair — family-owned since 2009 on Bronson Avenue. Real East Coast donair meat + sweet donair sauce, plus pizza, garlic fingers, and wings.
Canal Ritz
A longtime Italian restaurant on the Rideau Canal in the Glebe with panoramic waterfront views, indoor and outdoor seating, and free parking.
Piz'za-za
Gourmet pizza and wine bar on Rue Laval in Vieux-Hull, operating for over 30 years. Wood-fired pizza with local ingredients and private import wines.
Pachino Pizza
Ottawa South halal pizza and grill on Albion Road — fresh pizza, wings, kababs, and chicken shish taouk combos with late-night hours (2 AM Fri-Sat).
Restaurant Laspézia
Gatineau restaurant on Boulevard d'Europe mixing Italian classics with Lebanese and Middle Eastern plates — pizza, sandwiches, and generous portions at moderate prices.
The Clarendon Tavern
Farm-to-table tavern in an 1800s heritage building with daily happy hour, artisanal pizza deals, and a dog-friendly courtyard patio.
Vespa Wine Bar
Cozy Italian wine bar in Old Ottawa East featuring authentic cuisine, Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pasta, and carefully curated Italian wine selection.
Giulia (The Market)
Widely considered the best pizza in Ottawa, Giulia's ByWard Market location on York Street serves coastal Italian pizza and pasta with a stellar beverage program. The Chef's Counter offers a multi-course experience right in the kitchen.
Rabbit Hole
Underground cave-like dining room and tiki-themed rooftop patio on Sparks Street, serving wood-fire pizza, charcuterie, and oysters with themed nights throughout the week.