Best Pizza in Calgary

[dirk diggler]

There are so many good pizza places, but Trio Pizza on Mcleod Trail is pretty good, as is Toms if you like thin crust..

[Mcgavins]

Sammy's (Shawnessy & Oakridge) is the best!!

[GKDarts]

Coco Brooks by the Blackfoot Inn is great.

[JohnnyO]

Anyone in the South have pizza from Royal Pizza? They are opening one up by me in the next month or so.

[flamefan74]

BP's, but only for the sauce. I like a spicy sauce and haven't found one like BP's yet. If you know of a place, let me know. Pizza Hut is crap though.

[Wookie]

Matadore for me...

[octothorp]

For thick-crust, I was a big devotee of Tino's on Centre-street north, but they recently closed down, and I haven't found a delivery place to fill the void yet.

For thin crust, I really like Gondola.

[photon]

If you want a pizza with 2" of toppings and weighs 10 pounds, Vern's pizza is quite good.

My sister has a place called Emilio's out in Chestemere and they have some of the best pizza I've tasted, they were in the top list at that Sun Pizza Party.

[gdoll]

Michaels on 10th, no contest...

[calgaryred]

without a doubt

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

when I visit Calgary I always get it

[jonesy]

Vlassis '88 special' ranks among the very best pizza i have ever had (centre st and mcKnight)

[Wookie]

Moderator please delete this thread, it's giving me evil temptations to order pizza!!

[FireInTheHole]

Originally posted by Wookie@Sep 10 2004, 10:02 AM
Moderator please delete this thread, it's giving me evil temptations to order pizza!!
My mouth is literally watering. Only 2 hours to lunch.... man am I HUNGRY!!

:huh:

[Fuzzy McGillicuddy]

Spiro's Pizza on 17 Ave SW used to be the best in town. I haven't been there in ages now that I live way up north.

Used to love Tino's on Center Street, wasn't aware they'd shut down. :(

Karouzo’s on 4th Street NW is one of the places for good pizza that nobody seems to know about. But it's been there for 30+ years.

Stromboli's in Kensington was also great, but it's gone downhill since the original founder left some time ago.



BTW, franchises like BP, Pizza Hut, Domino's shouldn't be part of this conversation. It's fast food pizza. It's like comparing McDonalds or Burger King with a gourmet burger. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/html/emoticons/yucky.gif

[troutman]

Oakridge Pizza on 90th Ave SW was my fave growing up. The cheese was baked over the toppings.

For franchise pizza I prefer Papa Johns. I like the dipping sauces that PanaGo provides.

[Calgary Flames]

Originally posted by Mcgavins@Sep 10 2004, 08:54 AM
Sammy's (Shawnessy & Oakridge) is the best!!
They're good, but pretty expensive...

The best pizza for the price, bar none is Chicago Deep Dish.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally posted by fotze@Sep 10 2004, 10:57 AM
Stromboli INN in kensington used to be wicked b ut the last time I had it I had to take it back it was so sh*tty.
I agree. Stromboli's used to be the best in the city. Until the owner decided to go back to italy for good, and took his mother with him. Used to be a good family friend of hours. Did you know most of his ingredients came from italy when he went there each summer?

I have the recipe for the wonderul dough/crust that his mother used to make if anyone wants it.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally posted by fotze@Sep 10 2004, 12:46 PM
Gimme Gimme the recipe, that crust was amazingly fluffy and crispy. Whenever I try to make crust it tastes crappy.
I'll have to get my dad to send it out to me... I'll let you know in a week or so.

[hah]

Originally posted by BlackArcher101+Sep 10 2004, 10:35 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (BlackArcher101 @ Sep 10 2004, 10:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-fotze@Sep 10 2004, 10:57 AM
Stromboli INN in kensington used to be wicked b ut the last time I had it I had to take it back it was so sh*tty.
I agree. Stromboli's used to be the best in the city. Until the owner decided to go back to italy for good, and took his mother with him. Used to be a good family friend of hours. Did you know most of his ingredients came from italy when he went there each summer?

[/b][/quote]
I used to like Stomboli, however I went with some friends before a 7:00 flames game. Arrived just before 5:30.

The waiter/kitchen lost our order, the waiter did not come to update us as to what was happening. We did tell him that we were going to the Flames game. They gave us a minimal discount off the food and we missed the first period.

I will never give them the business.

TOM's is the best ...Pizza made to perfection.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Yeah I've had similar crappy service at Stromboli's. Double mushroom and pep was always a favorite of mine... looks like it's gone for good now.... Food always too long there but it used to be worth the wait....


When did the old owner leave?

Is it me or is Kensington getting stale in general?

[HelloHockeyFans]

Rio Pizza!!!

The one in Temple! The Rio Special and the Combo is wicked!!

[Calgary Flames]

Pizza to me is all about the sauce... it could be the worst crust in the world, but if the sauce is good... I'll enjoy it.

I agree with the BP's statement above, they have the best pizza sauce!

[dirk diggler]

Originally posted by troutman@Sep 10 2004, 04:21 PM
Oakridge Pizza on 90th Ave SW was my fave growing up. The cheese was baked over the toppings.

For franchise pizza I prefer Papa Johns. I like the dipping sauces that PanaGo provides.
papa johns is waaaaaaay to skimpy on the cheese. its not bad, but i hate places that barely put any cheese on...

best deal around is square pizzza factory on 17th ave and 45st s.w... if you pick up a 10" round pizza, it is 6.75$.. great pizza too

[troutman]

Originally posted by dirk diggler+Sep 10 2004, 05:26 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (dirk diggler @ Sep 10 2004, 05:26 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-troutman@Sep 10 2004, 04:21 PM
Oakridge Pizza on 90th Ave SW was my fave growing up. The cheese was baked over the toppings.

For franchise pizza I prefer Papa Johns. I like the dipping sauces that PanaGo provides.
papa johns is waaaaaaay to skimpy on the cheese. its not bad, but i hate places that barely put any cheese on...

best deal around is square pizzza factory on 17th ave and 45st s.w... if you pick up a 10" round pizza, it is 6.75$.. great pizza too [/b][/quote]
At least Papa's uses real cheese (I think). Most places use some kind of petroleum product cheese substitute.

[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Thick crust: Bonna Roma is awesome.
Thin crust: Gondola's
Franchise: Gotta go with Panago, but only because they have the best BBQ sauce. Gotta love the BBQ chicken with bacon and BBQ sauce.

[transplant99]

Its been about 5 years since i had one...but Volo's was the bomb and by far the best i have ever had to this day.

Duno if it still operates or not (think they had 2 locations)

[Yellefan]

Originally posted by BlackArcher101+Sep 10 2004, 10:35 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (BlackArcher101 @ Sep 10 2004, 10:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-fotze@Sep 10 2004, 10:57 AM
Stromboli INN in kensington used to be wicked b ut the last time I had it I had to take it back it was so sh*tty.
I agree. Stromboli's used to be the best in the city. Until the owner decided to go back to italy for good, and took his mother with him. Used to be a good family friend of hours. Did you know most of his ingredients came from italy when he went there each summer?

I have the recipe for the wonderul dough/crust that his mother used to make if anyone wants it. [/b][/quote]
Yes please send the recipe for that crust my way--

I'll never forget the first time I tried stromboli's pizza... unfortunately I'll never forget the last time I tried it either , haven't had it since. Such a shame that place went downhill!

[Reaper]

Originally posted by octothorp@Sep 10 2004, 09:12 AM
For thin crust, I really like Gondola.
I really like Gondola thin crust pizza, too. Too bad it's usually so greasy it practically slides out the other end about an hour after you eat it...

[Reaper]

Originally posted by transplant99@Sep 10 2004, 12:25 PM
Its been about 5 years since i had one...but Volo's was the bomb and by far the best i have ever had to this day.

Duno if it still operates or not (think they had 2 locations)
Volo's is probably my favourite thicker crust pizza in town. Unfortunately because of the limited delivery area I rarely eat it anymore.

[MrSparkle]

Rio Pizza (down in Maple Ridge - Across from R.T Alderman Jr.High) and Michaels on 10th street are the best, hands down. (and I know these have been said)

[IceandFlamesFan]

Coco Brooks up here in the NE is turning into a fast favorite of mine. Get it here at the company every Wednesday.

[BlackArcher101]

Originally posted by Bring_Back_Shantz@Sep 10 2004, 01:53 PM
Franchise: Gotta go with Panago, but only because they have the best BBQ sauce. Gotta love the BBQ chicken with bacon and BBQ sauce.
The Panago BBQ sauce is just your everyday Kraft Hickory BBQ sauce mixed with pizza sauce 50/50. The tropical sauce is Kraft sweet and sour, and pizza sauce 50/50 . So if you want to make your own, there ya go.

[Pagal4321]

BP's sauce is that good?! I guess even after workin there for 2.5 years I can't say that their pizza sauce is amazing?

[RougeUnderoos]

It's not in Calgary, but "The Whirling Dervish" in Lethbridge is truly amazing pizza. Costs a little (aka "a lot) extra but it rules.

This is a bit of an ad because I know the family that owns it, but honestly, it rules. It's all handmade and such.

[The Familia]

My dads cousin was the owner of Tino's restaurant on center Street. It closed down because the lease expired, and Lina (owner of Lina's Italian market, and the whole strip mall) had other intentions with the place. It is gonna become a restaurant again now, sort of like a restaurant/lounge. A favourite of mine has to be Sandro's pizza up on Edmonton Trail. Great pizza, homemade as well. Favourite has to be the dom's special. Big jumbo shrimp on top! Awesome!

[the_only_turek_fan]

Originally posted by HelloHockeyFans@Sep 10 2004, 11:09 AM
Rio Pizza!!!

The one in Temple! The Rio Special and the Combo is wicked!!
Yummy!!!!

When I used to live in Castleridge we used to go there all the time. Good stuff!!!

Now that I am in the NW, the pizza of choice for me is Varsity Pizza and Subs!!

[Skyceman]

Grekos on 17th is awesome pizza - reminds me of the old Houston Pizza out of Regina.

[CaramonLS]

Toms in the south... I had it for the first time last week (thin crust), it upset my stomach - but amazing pizza.

I'll admit though, I haven't had that many private pizza varieties, mostly just name crap.

Now the best Pizza I have EVER had is Sbaro's in Time Square NY. That is truely amazing pizza.

[spydermal]

Has anybody ever had howies pizza. I dont live in calgary but i want to know if its any good because he would always call into overtime on the radio.

[Andrew]

go to gus's cafe across from the foothills, that place has good pizza

[Incinerator]

I am totally addicted to the creamy garlic sauce from Panago, I don't really eat pizza alot but DAMN I gotta have that sauce if I do

[TheCommodoreAfro]

Originally posted by fotze+Sep 11 2004, 01:46 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (fotze @ Sep 11 2004, 01:46 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by BlackArcher101@Sep 10 2004, 10:35 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-fotze@Sep 10 2004, 10:57 AM
Stromboli INN in kensington used to be wicked b ut the last time I had it I had to take it back it was so sh*tty.
I agree. Stromboli's used to be the best in the city. Until the owner decided to go back to italy for good, and took his mother with him. Used to be a good family friend of hours. Did you know most of his ingredients came from italy when he went there each summer?

I have the recipe for the wonderul dough/crust that his mother used to make if anyone wants it.
Gimme Gimme the recipe, that crust was amazingly fluffy and crispy. Whenever I try to make crust it tastes crappy. [/b][/quote]
Me 2 Me 2. Wicked stuff, that pizza.

Greco's on 17th is my other fave.

[JiriHrdina]

Tom's House of Pizza by far is the best IMHO. Mmmmmmm. Problem is it is filling in the least.

[Flame On]

Spiros (soon to become Sophies at a different location when Spiros closes due to the owner of the building being an a$$) is second to none!

[Crazy Flamer]

Why am I so hungry all of a sudden?

My favorite pizza comes from A Perfect Pizza in Canyon Meadows. For 20 bucks I get two medium pizzas with five toppings each and six cans of coke. Pretty good deal if you ask me.

[MrMastodonFarm]

CPU, or Your Choice Pizza.

[Draug]

Originally posted by Flame On@Sep 11 2004, 05:01 AM
Spiros (soon to become Sophies at a different location when Spiros closes due to the owner of the building being an a$$) is second to none!
Yeah, it is pretty good.

One location, on Richmond Road (across Sarcee from Westhills) has already opened up as a Sophie's. For the first month of its existence, it was a Spiro's.

I tried it the other day for the first time, as it is right near my house. Never did have Spiro's, but I think it is exactly the same - Spiro's was crossed off the menu, with Sophie's just filling in over top.

[Looger]

all-time was awesome pizza pre-1997 - the small was $19.99, 20", and loaded with toppings, good soft crust, lots of cheese, zesty sauce...

same old story - new owners, new pizza, $5.00 increase in price for each size. darn it.

when i lived downtown i'd hit wicked wedge when i could but the last couple of times it wasn't as good.

this is getting to sound like an old man's argument, how everything used to be better!

where are my teeth?

the aforementioned vern's is good.

honestly, the best pizza i've had in the last three years in calgary was at speakeasy.

no kidding, it was dripping with sauce, very soft, and there were huge tomato chunks in it. i love that!

[Mike__]

"That pizza place" down in Castleridge is awesome. I haven't been to many pizza places but this by far is the best pizza i've ever eaten.

[octothorp]

Originally posted by The Familia@Sep 10 2004, 03:14 PM
My dads cousin was the owner of Tino's restaurant on center Street. It closed down because the lease expired, and Lina (owner of Lina's Italian market, and the whole strip mall) had other intentions with the place. It is gonna become a restaurant again now, sort of like a restaurant/lounge.
I don't suppose they have any plans to move elsewhere and reopen?

[asmoboba]

Originally posted by spydermal@Sep 11 2004, 12:24 AM
Has anybody ever had howies pizza. I dont live in calgary but i want to know if its any good because he would always call into overtime on the radio.
Howie's is my favourite in town....awesome deals(takeout 8.99 3 topping large) and it's not crap - lots of toppings.

beats anything from a chain that's for sure...plus howie is a cool guy and had his delivery car covered in flames logos during the playoffs.

[stamps]

Sammy's Pizza (Cedar Brae) is a favorite for alot of people I know but it's just too thick, too much... the Perfect Pizza(Canyon Meadows) double chocolaty is a winner in my books, 2 pizzas, 2 litre of coke and 4 chocolate bars to round out the meal, the pizza itself is'nt the greatest but you can't beat the price, sacrifice alittle quality for quantity on this one... the Boston Pizza great White North is my favorite, the crust is not too thick and the two cheese(mozza and chedar) with ham(back bacon?) is fricking delicious, I sometimes get pineapple thrown on there to add a little more deliciousness.....

[Phanuthier]

Sunterra in TCP

[Ace]

There is no doubt Varsity Pizza on the corner of varsity drive and shaganappi trail is the best pizza. It's a little Mom and Pop shop that you probably would have second thoughts about entering but it's so good and very clean. Everyone I have ever taken there is addicted and has to go back weekly. They also have good subs and the Lasagna is unbelievable. The prices are really good too. Personally if you order from there i think a 1 to 3 topping pizza is the best they put so much on that you get topping overload if you get more than that, and it ends up being hard to taste the homemade sauce.

I also really like Pizza Spot a good steakhouse type pizza in the northland mall parking lot.

[monty_]

The Wicked Wedge, some of my friends don't think it's that good...but I love it. BP's pizza is also one of my favourites, but I don't eat their crust.

[calculoso]

Originally posted by gdoll@Sep 10 2004, 09:35 AM
Michaels on 10th, no contest...
I agree. The pizza served there is great.

[AvengeR]

I always order at Canadian Pizza Unlimited. They have the best prices and great pizza.

[Scrambler]

Originally posted by flamefan74@Sep 10 2004, 03:04 PM
BP's, but only for the sauce. I like a spicy sauce and haven't found one like BP's yet. If you know of a place, let me know. Pizza Hut is crap though.

QUOTE (gdoll @ Sep 10 2004, 09:35 AM)
Michaels on 10th, no contest...

Absolutely agreed with these two!

[Scrambler]

But if you're ever in Sydney, Australia, try 'Gordies" in Cronulla... most likely the best in the world!

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Fans of Sandros will have to find a new establishment... for a while anyways.

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Arson+pizzeria+leaves+owner+looking+answers/1391386/story.html

[Barnes]

I thought Jordan was back, then I realized this is a 5 yr old thread.

Olive Grove, Midnapore/Douglasglenn.

[FlamesKickAss]

I thought Jordan was back, then I realized this is a 5 yr old thread.

Olive Grove, Midnapore/Douglasglenn.

Seconded, although that douglasglen one last time I was there was changing their name and pizza I thought, could be wrong though and the midnapore one has new ownership going in there (people that own coach and horse, but cooks and such are supposed to remain the same)

I like coco brooks as well

Haven't had gondola in ages but I always liked that stuff

[Tron_fdc]

Someone told me there's an olive grove in marda loop, anyone know if this is true? I'm thinking it's lies.....

[burn_this_city]

Its all about Pizzabank.. Best ingredients of any pizza I've ever tasted. Too bad they only deliver within 3 miles.

[Flacker]

For those in the southend:

Jon's Pizza - Douglasdale - unreal quantity of toppings, I dare you to attempt the large. Jon's Special is fantastic. They know they have a good thing and choose not to deliver if you aren't in Douglasdale/glen, It is worth running to pick up however.


Ogden Pizza - Ogden - was a little sceptical the first time I tried it but all of their pizzas are great, I highly recommend the Mexican!

Coco Brooks - a very good pie.

Damn I'm hungry!!

[jayswin]

For those in the southend:

Jon's Pizza - Douglasdale - unreal quantity of toppings, I dare you to attempt the large. Jon's Special is fantastic. They know they have a good thing and choose not to deliver if you aren't in Douglasdale/glen, It is worth running to pick up however.


Seconded

[4X4]

Damn this pizza thread. Every time it gets bumped I order from Volos. I bet it's the guys that run that place that keep bumping it. Well. Guess I know what I'm having for dinner tonight.

[bigtmac19]

nm

[pylon]

Red Carpet/Hawaiin Pizza (same place) in Mayfair place is my favortite. Their 16" pies are unbelievable. Very old school 70's style pie. I don't know if any of you remember Venus Pizza on Macleod, but very similar to that. Its like they drop the toppings on in heaping handfuls, not the surgically measured out crap nowadays. Good for lunch for a week, and awesome quality. I also senond Tom's. The CJ's combo is an unbelievable pizza.

[calgarydeepdishpizza]

Calgary Deep Dish Pizza (spam link) is the new name in the deep dish in Calgary, but they are in this business (spamming you) for the last good number of years. With Calgary Deep Dish Pizza (spam link), you can order online, on the phone. They accept interac at your door and all major credit cards and their PIZZA is spamtastic. To see their online menu or details about them, please visit: (spam link), where they will spam you.

Actually, we recommend Nicks, that's where we eat our pizza.

[Reaper]

If there is anything Calgary needs more of, its deep dish pizza loaf.Thanks, Katie.

[MrMastodonFarm]

Thanks, Katie.

A pizza place here in town signed up and spammed two old threads in order to get some free advertisement. The mods quickly banned and removed their lame ass attempt.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Do NOT go to Calgary Deep Dish Pizza and order the Spam™ Special. Yuck-a-roni!

[photon]

Do NOT go to Calgary Deep Dish Pizza and order the Spam™ Special. Yuck-a-roni!

Especially the NW location.

[Reaper]

Damn mods deleted the spam I was responding too.So, now you look like a psycho? lol

[RW99]

The spammer seems to recommend Nicks and I agree. Great tasting pizza and they are involved with local charities ;)

[photon]

Yeah, spammers seem to be much nicer these days ;)

[Mass_nerder]

Seconded
thirded

[Erick Estrada]

It's not gourmet or anything but value for the dollar Pizza 3000 in Bowness is great pizza for the money and far better quality than you get at the chains.

[Sakic]

It's not gourmet or anything but value for the dollar Pizza 3000 in Bowness is great pizza for the money and far better quality than you get at the chains.

This would be my favourite, although stuffed crust from Pizza Hut is delicious!

Edit: Forgot about Coco Brooks, the Hot Wing pizza is amazing

[normtwofinger]

Pizza 3000 in Montgomery is the best pizza in all of Alberta.

[jayswin]

The pizza place that is within 10 minutes of my residence is bar none, the best pizza in Calgary, and it's not even debatable.

[Nage Waza]

This would be my favourite, although stuffed crust from Pizza Hut is delicious!

Edit: Forgot about Coco Brooks, the Hot Wing pizza is amazing

Don't take this the wrong way, but I don't think I will eat at any restaurant you rate highly.

[DownhillGoat]

Do not EAT***** at Calgary DEEP DISH Pizza ever!!!.1!! I went to THIS high end PIZZA establishment and THEY never refilled my DIET coke OR HUSBANDS water once. !!!@!! I SPECIFICALLY ASKED for a side of ranch to DIP my crust in and they charged me 50 CENTS for the sauce. AND IT was a horrible sauce. I will never EAT here again. I was so mad I DIDN'T leave a tip. THESE PIZZA places work for me and if I CAN'T even get a decent RANCH sauce they didn't work for THEIR tip.!!!!!!!!!

[Northendzone]

I like the stuffed crust pizza as well, but it stuns me how much the hut has gone downhill. For a place that specializes in pizza, they are not far from being in deliciosso territory at four time the price.

[Kev]

Hudler's Pizza Shack

[MRCboicgy]

I really don't like most pizza in calgary, so I just grin and bear Papa John's usually

[JonDuke]

Double Zero in the TD/Core building has some pretty phenomenal pizza

[Yasa]

If you're drunk, go to Awesome Kitchen on 10th and get the donair pizza then cover it in Frank's. Don't go when you're sober, the magic disappears.

[Inglewood Jack]

Double Zero in the TD/Core building has some pretty phenomenal pizza

Yes, a very good higher end pie. Another semi-new entry in this category is Cibo on 17th ave and 10th st...nothing better than slightly charred bubbles on the crust. About the same price point as Double Zero / Famoso / Without Papers, etc, 16-17ish per pie.

[stacey]

Do not EAT***** at Calgary DEEP DISH Pizza ever!!!.1!! I went to THIS high end PIZZA establishment and THEY never refilled my DIET coke OR HUSBANDS water once. !!!@!! I SPECIFICALLY ASKED for a side of ranch to DIP my crust in and they charged me 50 CENTS for the sauce. AND IT was a horrible sauce. I will never EAT here again. I was so mad I DIDN'T leave a tip. THESE PIZZA places work for me and if I CAN'T even get a decent RANCH sauce they didn't work for THEIR tip.!!!!!!!!!

What a pretty mental picture you have painted describing your dining experience there.

I wonder had everything went fine, if you would've left a tip anyway...

[DownhillGoat]

What a pretty mental picture you have painted describing your dining experience there.

I wonder had everything went fine, if you would've left a tip anyway...
Not sure if serious...
http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=116550&page=3

Post 127.

[FurnaceFace]

Another vote for Il Centro

Also "A Pizza Plus" is pretty good.

[crazy_eoj]

I can also recommend "A Pizza Plus", it has to be one of the best value places out there and is open real late on weekends.

However, I had a pie from Spiro's this weekend and it always really impresses me. It's not cheap, but I have to recommend it as my favorite greek style pizza in town.

[Russic]

The Pizza 3000 in Shawnessy is also quite good. Nothing special, your typical east-indian pizza... tons of toppings, cheesy and on the thicker side of things.

I'm also a big fan lately of Sammy's down by the passport office in the south along Macleod trail. They burn the cheese ever so slightly, which is about 50 points in my book.

[calumniate]

I had Jeanne's pizza a couple of weekends ago. Was very good - more than ample toppings. Very filling while not being a deep dish! They're very friendly too.

[VladtheImpaler]

I just had Grimaldi's in NYC and Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, so I don't know what I am supposed to do for pizza now...

[Redliner]

No love for Verona Pizza? Sucks that they are food court only or I'd be ordering it a lot more. Makes for a damn good lunch though.

[Sr. Mints]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I wonder if my condo board would allow me put in a wood-fire oven?

[Boo Radley]

I live in San Diego and even I know that Atlas Pizza serves the best in Calgary.

[nickerjones]

I live in San Diego and even I know that Atlas Pizza serves the best in Calgary.

seconded but from Oklahoma

[nickerjones]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I wonder if my condo board would allow me put in a wood-fire oven?

Oddly enough ... I grew up mostly eating thin crust pizza. My wife ( from Calgary) thinks it looks and taste disgusting... I think thin is the way to go .

[NBC]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I think that what is more prevalent in Calgary and Western Canada is termed "New England" or "Greek" pizza. Chicago deep-dish is something else.

Living in the UK, you cannot get anything other than Neapolitan pizza; thin crust, light on the toppings, eat it with a knife and fork. This is the only thing that exists here that isn't fast food pizza. Whenever I my better half and I are back in Calgary, we always make sure we have some Greek-style pizza at one of the city's many pizza places - Nick's, Matador, Demetris, Spiros. All run by Greeks.

[NBC]

Just saw this. Apologies for cross posting:

Scottish duo cooks up first 'nutritionally balanced' pizza

Read more: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/scottish-duo-cooks-up-first-nutritionally-balanced-pizza-1.863373#ixzz1zdZ54xJt


http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/scottish-duo-cooks-up-first-nutritionally-balanced-pizza-1.863373

[dirk diggler]

I live in San Diego and even I know that Atlas Pizza serves the best in Calgary.



i get down to San DIego a few times a year, whats a good pizza place down there?

[Bane]

No love for Verona Pizza? Sucks that they are food court only or I'd be ordering it a lot more. Makes for a damn good lunch though.

IMO Verona's is the best pizza in the city. I miss their old restaurant in Mission, but the quality of their food court location in TD Square is still excellent.

[me_dennis]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I wonder if my condo board would allow me put in a wood-fire oven?

While on the expensive side, Vogglio D'Pizza (14th st and 15th ave) has amazing thin crust pizza.

[crazy_eoj]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I wonder if my condo board would allow me put in a wood-fire oven?

I think most of the new 'trendy' pizza places around town have been focusing on thin crust style pizza's. And many are excellent; Pulcinella, Una, WOP, Double Zero, Cibo.

[Table 5]

I just had Grimaldi's in NYC and Pizzeria Uno in Chicago, so I don't know what I am supposed to do for pizza now...

Go to Naples. I'm not sure how, but it will take the magic out of both.

I remember we were going to go to a famous, locally-recommended pizza place for dinner in Naples, and when we got there it was packed (at about 11pm) and the waiting list was over an hour. We were starving, so instead we went to the place next door that was there only to take the overflow traffic from the famous place. Turned out to be the best pizza I've ever had. Then I ate at about 3 other places....equally awesome.

There's a reason why it's a step above even Grimaldis. The region is the home of San Marzano tomatoes (the best tomatoes for sauce), Buffalo Mozzarella (the best cheese for pizza), and amazing olive oil, basil etc. All the stuff that your local Neapolitan-style fancy pants pizza restaurant claims to use on their pizza? It comes from there!

And the best part? A personal pie is about 3-4 euros.

Grimaldi's is still a great effin pie, but damn, was the Naples pie ever transcendent.

[Table 5]

Fotze, I found the pizza in northern italy to be good....but not quite in the same league as around Naples. It does get better.

I think Calgary has come a long way in the last 5 years when it comes to neopolitan-style (ie, thin crust) pizza. A place like Without Papers could slide into any NY space and fit right in.

[Inglewood Jack]

I imagine Nipples pizza is that much better.

I concur.

[NBC]

The inspiration for Greek-style pizza is ladenia which I believe comes from the island of Kimolos and translates roughly to olive oil bread. Traditionally it is made with lots of tomatoes and onions. Not much in the way of cheese is found, other than feta.

I've made this and I can attest that the dough (crust) is very similar to the Greek-style pizzas one gets in Calgary. Allegedly ladenia has been made on Kimolos since the Venetian conquest of Argentiera (13th century), though the dates are imprecise.


http://www.laurieconstantino.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/Ladenia-Slice.jpg

[NBC]

Depending on the quality of cheese, yes, it does. Like with most things, quality of ingredients is the key. I've had many Neapolitan pizzas where you know the sauce comes from a tin, the basil is dried and the cheese is not mozzarella of any type. This, can and does, invariably affect the final product.

[DeluxeMoustache]

The Italian Supermarket on Edmonton Trail and 20th fires up the wood burning oven on Saturdays mid day. A very good pizza

Any other day of the week, Pizza Bob's on Kensington just west of Crowchild also makes a nice wood fired thin crust with decent traditional ingredients.

[troutman]

Any other day of the week, Pizza Bob's on Kensington just west of Crowchild also makes a nice wood fired thin crust with decent traditional ingredients.

The wine pours are always a full miniscus, and the conspiracy theories are on the house.

[EverfresH15]

I actually love Guiseppis pizza, their Diavola is awesome.

[Ace]

There is no doubt Varsity Pizza on the corner of varsity drive and shaganappi trail is the best pizza...

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Varsity Pizza guys. A few years ago they bought this little pizza shop and kept the food as good as the original, they have recently opened a SW location (near westhills), and it seems to be taking a while to catch on down there. It seems the previous owner of that pizza shop (under a different name), ran the business into the ground, and not sure if people know there is a completely different pizza shop there now.

http://www.varsitypizza.ca/Home_Page.html

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/191816/restaurant/Northwest/Varsity-Pizza-Calgary

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1649818/restaurant/Southwest/Varsity-Pizza-Donair-SW-Location-Calgary

Anyway if you live in the SW, give this shop a try, I've been eating at varsity pizza for 20 years (OMG I can't believe that's true), and I really would like to see these guys do well, just genuine nice guys...and awesome pizza.

[HELPNEEDED]

Matadors

[jamoro]

I always go with Canadian pizza unlimited. The one at 7005 18 Street SE, Lynnwood has never disappointed

[KOgear]

Fotze, I found the pizza in northern italy to be good....but not quite in the same league as around Naples. It does get better.

I think Calgary has come a long way in the last 5 years when it comes to neopolitan-style (ie, thin crust) pizza. A place like Without Papers could slide into any NY space and fit right in.

I found the food tasted better the further south you went in Italy. But Naples by far had the best tasting pizza. I tried a couple places but found Gino Sorbillo to be the best, kept going afterwards. 5-7 Euro for a giant pizza, you got to a point where you were completely full, but just kept eating cause it was that good.

http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g187785-d2703818-Reviews-Gino_Sorbillo-Naples_Province_of_Naples_Campania.html

[Flames in 07]

The Italian Supermarket on Edmonton Trail and 20th fires up the wood burning oven on Saturdays mid day. A very good pizza

Any other day of the week, Pizza Bob's on Kensington just west of Crowchild also makes a nice wood fired thin crust with decent traditional ingredients.

Is that the old Tom's location? If so, is the pizza similar or the same as Toms?

[Nuje]

Is that the old Tom's location? If so, is the pizza similar or the same as Toms?

Well, they bought the old Tom's and kept the oven. I prefer Pizza Bobs over Tom's though. I like the crust and sauce better, and it seems they use good quality ingredients in general too. Unless you like very lightly sauced pizza, I'd order extra though. I wouldn't rate it as good as our new local Neapolitan joints, but it's still quite good.

[Nyah]

If you like Italian style pizza, Famoso in McKenzie Towne just opened a month or two ago and it's awesome! It's the closest thing I've found in Calgary to true Italian pizza:
http://www.famoso.ca/menu/pizza.php

[the-rasta-masta]

Matadors

Matadors has been sold about 6 months ago and is under new management. The quality has been quite subpar compared to the old ownership in my opinion. Not sure why the new owner felt the need to make subtle changes to something that was a Varsity institution for at least 30 years...

[CGY12]

Moga pizza in the NE is damnnn good. The tandoori pizza is great.

[Jackpot_Smooth]

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Varsity Pizza guys. A few years ago they bought this little pizza shop and kept the food as good as the original, they have recently opened a SW location (near westhills), and it seems to be taking a while to catch on down there. It seems the previous owner of that pizza shop (under a different name), ran the business into the ground, and not sure if people know there is a completely different pizza shop there now.

http://www.varsitypizza.ca/Home_Page.html

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/191816/restaurant/Northwest/Varsity-Pizza-Calgary

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1649818/restaurant/Southwest/Varsity-Pizza-Donair-SW-Location-Calgary

Anyway if you live in the SW, give this shop a try, I've been eating at varsity pizza for 20 years (OMG I can't believe that's true), and I really would like to see these guys do well, just genuine nice guys...and awesome pizza.

I find since the new owners took over it's not as good as the old owners (Jim). The crust is often soggy. Still decent valuet though.

[Sliver]

Matadors has been sold about 6 months ago and is under new management. The quality has been quite subpar compared to the old ownership in my opinion. Not sure why the new owner felt the need to make subtle changes to something that was a Varsity institution for at least 30 years...

You just ruined my day.

Hopefully the salad dressing hasn't changed.

[polak]

What are some suggestions for specialty pizzas?

I'm a huge fan of pizza with unique toppings. Sammy's has a pretty good selection and despite the fact that they're a chain, Panago has some pretty tasty ones too.

Chicken Fajita at Sammy's on their thin curst is great. I used to deliver for them when I was in school and I got them to make me a "suicide" pizza and it was amazing. Pretty spicy but it didn't just burn your tounge and ruin your day... It still had a lot of good flavor.

[CaramonLS]

Has anyone had Bros Dough on 17th? Just wondering, it is by my place and was thinking of checking it out.

[troutman]

What are some suggestions for specialty pizzas?



Avatara has some unusual toppings and sauces:

http://www.avatarapizza.com/Pages/menu.aspx

[YYC in LAX]

In no particular order:

Michael's on 10th. The "Michael's Special" is amazing.
Matador
Famoso
Greco's (West 17th Ave)
Without Papers

I've heard great things about El Cintro, or whatever it's called but haven't been there. Also, Pucinello or ella

I like Double Zero but don't think it would make my top 10 in Calgary

[troutman]

Matador is in Varsity near Planet Organic. New management, but menu seems exactly the same. Good, but salty pizza.

[Komskies]

I find the best pizzas in Calgary are made by Asian families cooking Greek-style pizza. It's a cultural smörgåsbord!

[Travis Munroe]

Il Centro is awesome. So authentic. I know the family pretty well and there is something to be said for focusing on your 1 establishment and keeping it "real" vs looking to branch out and open places all over the city.

Famosa is high on the list for me as well. I find Pulcinellas is going down hill over the last couple of years. The bottom of the pizza used to be charred and solid. Now it seems soggy and doesn't hold up very well.

[handgroen]

Really liked this place.
http://foodosophy.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/pizza_bobs_box.jpg%3Fw%3D600

[YYC in LAX]

Matador is in Varsity near Planet Organic. New management, but menu seems exactly the same. Good, but salty pizza.

Yeah, right next to the Law Offices as well. :D

[darockwilder]

Matador is in Varsity near Planet Organic. New management, but menu seems exactly the same. Good, but salty pizza.

Do you mean Matadors is by Planets Organics?

On a more serious note, I am surprised that it has new owners. What are the subtle changes that they have made?

[East Coast Flame]

Yes, quite a few times. Its the same old greek that you come to expect in the area. Quite salty, but does the trick.

Is Matadors next to Safeways?

Had one of the top pizzas I've had in Calgary Cibo.
http://cibocalgary.com/
Go from 3 to 5 and you get a steal of a deal.

Probably my ranking for Calgary would be for actual pizza, not pizza loaf that Calgary is known for.

1. Il Centro
2. http://cibocalgary.com/
3. http://ldvpizzabar.com/

Went to Cibo on Sunday and it was a fantastic meal. We had a pizza and a pasta dish and both were great. The food and the atmosphere were top notch. They did a great job with the place.

Pretty reasonably priced for a place like that on 17th too.

[troutman]

Nicks delivers in the NW, but I think it is much better in the restaurant. The delivered pizza I ordered, had a real soggy crust by the time it got to me.

Gus's pizza by Foothills Hospital is recommended, but I have not tried it:

http://gusspizza.ca/Gus/Welcome.html

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/190673/restaurant/Northwest/Guss-Cafe-Pizzeria-Calgary

[Sliver]

Matador is in Varsity near Planet Organic. New management, but menu seems exactly the same. Good, but salty pizza.

It's never struck me as salty :confused:

[Freeway]

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Varsity Pizza guys. A few years ago they bought this little pizza shop and kept the food as good as the original, they have recently opened a SW location (near westhills), and it seems to be taking a while to catch on down there. It seems the previous owner of that pizza shop (under a different name), ran the business into the ground, and not sure if people know there is a completely different pizza shop there now.

http://www.varsitypizza.ca/Home_Page.html

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/191816/restaurant/Northwest/Varsity-Pizza-Calgary

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/1649818/restaurant/Southwest/Varsity-Pizza-Donair-SW-Location-Calgary

Anyway if you live in the SW, give this shop a try, I've been eating at varsity pizza for 20 years (OMG I can't believe that's true), and I really would like to see these guys do well, just genuine nice guys...and awesome pizza.

You're on.

I'll buy my next pie from there and report back.

[red sky]

pizzaquest.com

?

[mykalberta]

I am not a thincrust fan so those places dont make my list.

So far Verona and Odyssey pizza and steak (its a long drive from downtown but was well worth it) on Bow Trail are the best I have had in Calgary. Because I am trying to watch my caloric intake pizzas havent been a big part of my life for a few years :(

[SeeBass]

Matador is in Varsity near Planet Organic. New management, but menu seems exactly the same. Good, but salty pizza.

In the same strip mall as Kicks and one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city

[Canehdianman]

I've always liked Bella Roma in Lakeview. Very Odyssey-esque

[moncton golden flames]

i have fallen in love with the butter chicken pizza with extra sauce at pizza master (http://www.pizzamaster.ca/)

[YYC in LAX]

Are people serious about Varsity pizza? Is it a nostalgia kind of thing or are there full pizzas COMPLETELY different than their individual slices?

I eat there here and then as I live in the NW but the pizza slices are your standard greasy, munchies-fix style of pizza.

[East Coast Flame]

Good ole Varsity Pizza. I used to go to there for lunch back in my juniour high days. No wonder I was so fat.

[Jbo]

It was better when it was owned by the Greek Family.

Now Varsity Pizza is not as good...and I can't figure out why

[Free Ben Hur!]

I've always liked Bella Roma in Lakeview. Very Odyssey-esque

Grew up two blocks from there. We used to call it 'Bad Aroma'. Guess things have improved.

[Ace]

It was better when it was owned by the Greek Family.

Now Varsity Pizza is not as good...and I can't figure out why

Jim the previous owner was just awesome. Such effort into crafting a good pie. I like the new guys quite a bit, but they would never compete against Jim.

YYC in LAX - I eat the slices every once and a while, but it's mostly just to feed my grease addiction. The ordered pizza is way better, but if you just don't like any grease you still might not care for it. With their slices they take them out of the oven and while still hot they wrap them individually in foil - this process traps the heat and grease in so it will soggy the crust and contain all the grease. This works for me, but it is worth ordering an 8" pizza from there to see the difference.

[undercoverbrother]

Grew up two blocks from there. We used to call it 'Bad Aroma'. Guess things have improved.

Before or after consumption?

[Free Ben Hur!]

Before or after consumption?

both

[bizaro86]

IMO Verona's is the best pizza in the city. I miss their old restaurant in Mission, but the quality of their food court location in TD Square is still excellent.

Verona's was my regular lunch spot for months, it's delicious. Then I realized if I eat pizza for lunch every day I gain 5 lbs per month. So I've quit cold turkey, but damn that's good pizza.

[Rudee]

Calgary seems to have an obsession with Chicago-style pizza, and I've been finding it very difficult to find a proper thin crust pie that doesn't taste like it's made from cardboard.

I wonder if my condo board would allow me put in a wood-fire oven?

I lived in Chicago for 7 years, I can assure you that what they refer to as "Chicago style deep dish pizza" here in Canada, is absolutely nothing like authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago. Here in Canada they are under the impression that if it has a thick and deep crust, then it's Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Not true at all. It all starts with the dough, and the dough for authentic deep dish pizza is not even close to what they use here. Taste and texture is night and day different to the authentic pizza. I cant even swallow the crap they sell here. It's disgusting. If you want to know what real Chicago Deep Dish Pizza is like, go to Chicago and try Uno's, Lou Malnati's, or Giordanos.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Anybody know any good places, if you're ordering a large amount of pizza's (~20) if they'll give you a good deal?

[polak]

Anybody know any good places, if you're ordering a large amount of pizza's (~20) if they'll give you a good deal?

As long as its not a chain you should be able to swing something and if it is a chain, they might have deals as well.

I know Sammy's often did huge orders.

P.S. As a former delivery driver I just want to say, please tip whoever brings your 20 pizzas generously. Especially if it's in the evening and not close to the location. Nothing sucked more than delivering a huge order like that, making 4 trips to your car and back, wasting half an hour or more (depending on location) and getting a regular small tip. A driver could do 3 or 4 regular deliveries in that time.

[Northendzone]

given this thread have been on the go for a while now, i may have already mentioned this, but il centro by chinook makes a top notch pie.

[Stay Golden]

Nicks across from McMahon is pretty awesome pizza. ;)

[Knalus]

After you bumped this thread, I know where I am going for lunch today. mmmm, Romanian pizza. But I don't want to mention where it is, the place will get flooded.

[calgaryrocks]

Anybody know any good places, if you're ordering a large amount of pizza's (~20) if they'll give you a good deal?
when I used to work at Papa John's we did this, but that was like 7 years ago

[blankall]

Anybody know any good places, if you're ordering a large amount of pizza's (~20) if they'll give you a good deal?

Pizza Hut has there $5 $5 $5 deal on right now and if you register on their website you get an additional 20% off your first order. Not the best pizza obviously as it's fast food, but if you're looking for volume could be a solid option.

[Bertuzzied]

Screw you

I think it's this place. hehe

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/777681/restaurant/Downtown/Bistro-Marcel-Calgary

[Jbo]

I Went to Cibo's on 17th lst night and had the Wild Boar Bacon Pizza.

It was unreal. Really, really good. I recommend this place.

www.cibocalgary (http://www.cibocalgary.com/).com (http://www.cibocalgary.com/)

[Table 5]

I'd like to give a shout out to Gaga pizza on 12th and 12th for their customer service. Every time I go there, they are so damn nice and friendly to everyone. There's is so much snooty (or downright terrible) customer service out there today in the restaurant industry, that the people who still provide good, friendly, service should be rewarded with business.

Oh and the pizza itself is pretty darn tasty too. More of a hybrid style (somewhat like Vogglio). I haven't tried their sandwiches yet, but they look promising.

If you're ever in the mood for a pie in the Beltline, give them a try.

[Kiran403]

A Pizza Plus on the corner of 45th St and Bow Trail is my favorite pizza in the city. The sauce is amazing and the crust is always good. Sammy's in Cedarbrae is pretty decent too.

Anyone have any favorite thin crust places? Lately it seems like these thin crust places are popping up everywhere. I really like Without Papers in Inglewood. Both their pizzas and calzones are excellent.

[Traditional_Ale]

given this thread have been on the go for a while now, i may have already mentioned this, but il centro by chinook makes a top notch pie.

Il Centro is the best damn pizza outside of Sicily.

[Knut]

A Pizza Plus on the corner of 45th St and Bow Trail is my favorite pizza in the city. The sauce is amazing and the crust is always good. Sammy's in Cedarbrae is pretty decent too.

Anyone have any favorite thin crust places? Lately it seems like these thin crust places are popping up everywhere. I really like Without Papers in Inglewood. Both their pizzas and calzones are excellent.


A Pizza Plus has new Management and is not nearly as good.

[Spuds_Buckley]

Papa John's pizza is very good for a large chain.

Since the NFL season started, they have this deal on Mondays where they take the highest number of points scored by a team and that translates directly to the discount you get (ex. this week 41 pts so a 41% discount!). I think it's for online orders only.

I'm going to weigh about 30 pounds heavier by the end of the season.

[Table 5]

Il Centro is the best damn pizza outside of Sicily.

The best pizza is actually in Naples, so I'm not sure where that leaves Il Centro.

[Ducay]

A Pizza Plus has new Management and is not nearly as good.

I grew up eating A-Pizza Plus; and just had it last week, and it was terrible.

Uber greasy, odd crunchyness, oh and did I mention greasy? Totally disappointing, really broke my heart since I always had great memories of the place.

[Komskies]

Papa John's pizza is very good for a large chain.

Since the NFL season started, they have this deal on Mondays where they take the highest number of points scored by a team and that translates directly to the discount you get (ex. this week 41 pts so a 41% discount!). I think it's for online orders only.

I'm going to weigh about 30 pounds heavier by the end of the season.

I concur about Papa Johns. Of the chain places, it's the best one. The barbecue chicken and bacon is satisfying.

[Rudee]

The best pizza is actually in Naples, so I'm not sure where that leaves Il Centro.

I've been to Naples 4 times in the last 10 years,and although the pizza there is tasty and authentic (basil, mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes), I actually enjoyed the pizza at Grimaldi's pizzeria in Brooklyn the most of all the pizza I've ate around the Globe.

[Max Cow Disease]

I had a pretty solid 'zza at "Houston's" (formerly "Beckham's") just north of 16th ave on center street tonight. On Thursdays, it's $4 Pilsners (swill, but oh well) and half off the pizza.

[saskflames69]

Little Caesars Hot N Ready Pepperoni!

5 bucks gets you a pie! Not a bad deal when short on cash! ;)

[Caged Great]

Little Caesars Hot N Ready Pepperoni!

5 bucks gets you a pie! Not a bad deal when short on cash! ;)

The cardboard box tastes better than the pizza.

[saskflames69]

The cardboard box tastes better than the pizza.That's the best part! $5 gets you two pizzas you can barely distinguish from each other!

[Max Cow Disease]

I've enjoyed more than a few Hot'n Ready pepperonis, in my day (...sounds like something she said). Always hit the spot on my way home from work when it was time to settle in and watch a Flames game, with its two meager little slices of pepperoni per slice.

[Caged Great]

The only restaurant in walking distance of the flip I'm working on is a Little Caesars, so I've been having a bunch of them as well over the past few months. So sick of them.

[Hevishot]

Trattoria D'Italia on Edmonton Trail has decent semi authentic Italian pizza. Before Sandros pizzeria burnt down and is now called Reas it was also good.

[Knalus]

Little Caesars Hot N Ready Pepperoni!

5 bucks gets you a pie! Not a bad deal when short on cash! ;)

For cheap, CPU is pretty good. 2 very big slices for $6, practically the size of the Hot N Ready.

[undercoverbrother]

Sandros pizzeria burnt down and is now called Reas it was also good.

Is it no longer good? I thought the same family still owned it?

[blankall]

Anyone been to Famosa?

Naples style pizza (less cheese but with globs of real mozzarella instead), which I found to be quite taste. They have a deal on Wendsdays where for an extra $6.00 you can add a movie ticket to your pizza. Considering that movie tickets are $12+ these days, I though it was a pretty solid deal.



http://www.famoso.ca/pizza_movie.php

[Kiran403]

I grew up eating A-Pizza Plus; and just had it last week, and it was terrible.

Uber greasy, odd crunchyness, oh and did I mention greasy? Totally disappointing, really broke my heart since I always had great memories of the place.

That's sad to hear. When I first moved to Calgary (2000), I lived in Wildwood for about 5-6 years and I was a regular customer there. Probably one of my favorite things about that neighbourhood. Even after I moved further down south I would make a special trip here and there just to get a pizza. I hadn't been there in a while and actually was in the area 2 Sundays ago. I went to get a pizza but they were closed.
What a shame.

[COGENT]

A Pizza Plus has new Management and is not nearly as good.

Do you know when this happened? I loved this pizza but haven't had it in while (like 8 months) so just wondering if I had new or old A Pizza Plus.

[Komskies]

Anyone been to Famosa?

Naples style pizza (less cheese but with globs of real mozzarella instead), which I found to be quite taste. They have a deal on Wendsdays where for an extra $6.00 you can add a movie ticket to your pizza. Considering that movie tickets are $12+ these days, I though it was a pretty solid deal.



http://www.famoso.ca/pizza_movie.php

In my opinion it was decent, but not amazing. I had the Santa Fe pizza, and I was disappointed because it came out a bit soggy. Because the crust was so thin it was too flimsy to just pick up and eat with one hand and I had to slice it up with my knife and fork. Maybe it was a crappy cook that day, I don't know.

The gelato there is really good though. The burnt sugar caramelized banana chocolate one is outstanding.

[crazy_eoj]

Do you know when this happened? I loved this pizza but haven't had it in while (like 8 months) so just wondering if I had new or old A Pizza Plus.

I'm wondering too, would be such a shame A Pizza Plus was the best deal in the city for a great pizza pie!!

[blankall]

In my opinion it was decent, but not amazing. I had the Santa Fe pizza, and I was disappointed because it came out a bit soggy. Because the crust was so thin it was too flimsy to just pick up and eat with one hand and I had to slice it up with my knife and fork. Maybe it was a crappy cook that day, I don't know.

The gelato there is really good though. The burnt sugar caramelized banana chocolate one is outstanding.

Napolitan pizza is suppossed to be eaten with a knife and fork. Not only does it have a thin crust, but the cheese is not in a uniform layer. Without that uniform layer, there's nothing to hold the topings in place. So you're suppossed to see the topings slide around on the top of the pizza in the sauce.

If the pizza was raw, that's another matter though. Famosa is a franchise, so you will expect variation in the quality of the cooks, who will largely be hung over young people.

[Komskies]

I'm certainly willing to give it another go. I see the potential there, and I only live 5 minutes away from the MK Towne location.I almost feel like it was a flaw in the recipe, or an oversight.on the expo's part. The corn salsa that was on top was straight up runny, and it just seeped through and saturated the crust. That salsa should be strained beforehand to remove all of the excess liquid.

Then again, maybe I just don't like thin crust pizza. :whistle:

[troutman]

Anyone been to Famosa?

Naples style pizza (less cheese but with globs of real mozzarella instead), which I found to be quite taste. They have a deal on Wendsdays where for an extra $6.00 you can add a movie ticket to your pizza. Considering that movie tickets are $12+ these days, I though it was a pretty solid deal.



http://www.famoso.ca/pizza_movie.php

We tried it at West Ed Mall. It was quite good, a bit soggy maybe, but that could be intentional. We sat at the bar by the kitchen - there was an assembly line of ten line cooks, and a very stressed out manager. They spoiled a number of pizzas, and had to throw them out. A bit pricey. You have to order at the counter.

[Hevishot]

Is it no longer good? I thought the same family still owned it?

Last time I had their pizza it definately not the same. It was greasier and the ingredients did not seem to be of the same quality that I remember when it was called Sandros.

[undercoverbrother]

Last time I had their pizza it definately not the same. It was greasier and the ingredients did not seem to be of the same quality that I remember when it was called Sandros.

That's sad to hear. I enjoyed going to Sandros.

[Table 5]

I've been to Naples 4 times in the last 10 years,and although the pizza there is tasty and authentic (basil, mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes), I actually enjoyed the pizza at Grimaldi's pizzeria in Brooklyn the most of all the pizza I've ate around the Globe.

Grimaldis is as good as I've had outside of Italy, so I don't disagree it's fantastic, but I disagree that it's better than in Naples. All the best NY pizzerias pride themselves on their ingredients and many import them from Campania. If they all use most of the same core ingredients....one would assume the pizza in Naples is that much more fresh no?

Naples pretty much ruined me for NY pizza....Ny pizza is a bit of a different product and still good, but man, it's just not as transcendent. The buffalo mozzarella alone.....god, I remember once eating just a bag of cheese for dinner, and it was one of the best meals ever. I could eat a bucket of that stuff.

[Inglewood Jack]

Do you know when this happened? I loved this pizza but haven't had it in while (like 8 months) so just wondering if I had new or old A Pizza Plus.

I went a few months ago based on some old recommendations here, and I guess the management change already happened, because it was the mega thick greasy stuff described a couple posts ago. I normally enjoy a good greek pizza loaf (Spiros, etc) but this one was heavy even for me. And the caesar salad was loaded with those gross fake bacon bits that I'm sure are just flavored gravel. I had an irregular heartbeat for a couple days after, not sure if it was the pizza, salad or the combination.

why are there so many damn stories of how this place or that place used to be the pizza bomb, but now it's under new management and it's just a hot circle of garbage. I guess the only safe thing to do is find places that are relatively new and eat there for no longer than a couple years at most.

[undercoverbrother]

responding to a wrong qoute

[Komskies]

Grimaldis is as good as I've had outside of Italy, so I don't disagree it's fantastic, but I disagree that it's better than in Naples. All the best NY pizzerias pride themselves on their ingredients and many import them from Campania. If they all use most of the same core ingredients....one would assume the pizza in Naples is that much more fresh no?

Naples pretty much ruined me for NY pizza....Ny pizza is a bit of a different product and still good, but man, it's just not as transcendent. The buffalo mozzarella alone.....god, I remember once eating just a bag of cheese for dinner, and it was one of the best meals ever. I could eat a bucket of that stuff.

Is it true that one of the 'secret ingredients' to NYC pizza is the city water? I heard New York pizzerias are very particular about this. I could be wrong though, I've never been to NYC.

[undercoverbrother]

Is it true that one of the 'secret ingredients' to NYC pizza is the city water? I heard New York pizzerias are very particular about this. I could be wrong though, I've never been to NYC.


Funny you say that, I am sure I watched an episode of Triple D and one place he went had their water shipped in from NYC for that very reason.

[COGENT]

I went a few months ago based on some old recommendations here, and I guess the management change already happened, because it was the mega thick greasy stuff described a couple posts ago. I normally enjoy a good greek pizza loaf (Spiros, etc) but this one was heavy even for me. And the caesar salad was loaded with those gross fake bacon bits that I'm sure are just flavored gravel. I had an irregular heartbeat for a couple days after, not sure if it was the pizza, salad or the combination.

why are there so many damn stories of how this place or that place used to be the pizza bomb, but now it's under new management and it's just a hot circle of garbage. I guess the only safe thing to do is find places that are relatively new and eat there for no longer than a couple years at most.
I was hoping you were going to tell me that it was a long time ago... that way I just like crappy pizza and I could continue getting what I thought was awesome pizza. so disappointing.

[COGENT]

Another Pizza joint I really like is Paul's (downtown on 6th ave). I'm not going to say it's the best pizza in town but certainly worth trying out.

[Table 5]

Is it true that one of the 'secret ingredients' to NYC pizza is the city water? I heard New York pizzerias are very particular about this. I could be wrong though, I've never been to NYC.

Ha, not sure, but who knows. I always felt like those kinds of claims have more to do with marketing and creating an aura of something special, than some huge benefit. But you never know...

Besides, considering some of the rumors out there, I'm not sure NY water is something you want duplicated!

[troutman]

My Arizona friends insist the best pizza in the USA is in Phoenix:

http://www.pizzeriabianco.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzeria_Bianco

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/fun-how-to/food-travel/food-trip-advice/the-best-pizzeria-in-america

No one thinks to call Phoenix the pizza capital of America, much less the world. In fact, it would be fair to say that before transplanted New Yorker Chris Bianco opened Pizzeria Bianco in 1994, Phoenix was not even considered the crust capital of Arizona. Now food lovers from around the globe make the pilgrimage and wait three hours for food so good even my Neapolitan friends grudgingly acknowledge that the best pizza in the world is being made in Phoenix.

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/food/articles/0621bianco0621.html

"Pizza is this dangerous thing," says Bianco, 43, whose voice drips with the Bronx. "It puts people in this nostalgic mode. Maybe it was the first food you ate outside of the home, and because of that, it's like, your independence. People form incredibly strong opinions about it, and then they go to Italy, and they know everything."

[Puppet Guy]

I'll vouch for Verona downtown. Think I'll go grab some on my way to the c-train.

[Rudee]

Grimaldis is as good as I've had outside of Italy, so I don't disagree it's fantastic, but I disagree that it's better than in Naples. All the best NY pizzerias pride themselves on their ingredients and many import them from Campania. If they all use most of the same core ingredients....one would assume the pizza in Naples is that much more fresh no?

Naples pretty much ruined me for NY pizza....Ny pizza is a bit of a different product and still good, but man, it's just not as transcendent. The buffalo mozzarella alone.....god, I remember once eating just a bag of cheese for dinner, and it was one of the best meals ever. I could eat a bucket of that stuff.

Just a personal preference thing. For some reason, my taste buds preferred Grimaldi's over authentic Naples pizza. Not by a lot, but just slightly. The freshness can't be beat with Naples pizza though.

[Danijam]

I'm convinced Joey Tomatoes' tandoori chicken pizza is the best pizza I've ever had in my life.

[Ziggy Lidstrom]

There are several styles of pizza here so I will weigh in...

Greek style pizza: I have to give it to Bella Roma. 20percent off on pick up orders and order extra sauce. The sauce is some of the best pizza sauce i have ever tried.

Italian style: Il Centro is quite amazing and authentic. the only issue with them is their bizzare hours. If you don't know the hours, check before you dine, you might be disappointed.

Runner up goes to Piero's pizzeria. I think it may be closed due to piero being in Italy, but their pizzas are quite good.

Franchise: CPU on 17th ave and 37th st sw, and their chicken fingers are pretty amazing.

Runner up: the Brooklyn style pizza from Dominoes. Papa johns is better overall though.

The mexican pizza from Voglio, is outta this world. It's like one giant taco. It's awesome.

[TorqueDog]

Walked across the bridge to Pulcinella last night, I had the diavola with a drizzling of chili pepper oil, friend ordered the margherita, and we started with a caprese. Every time I go there, the food and service is brilliant.

[troutman]

Thanked for not saying 'delish', 'to die for', or 'fantastic'.

Good Eatin'

[DownInFlames]

Niko's on 11th St is my new favourite Greek pizza. It's a lot like Volo's but I'd say it better, and it's closer to my place.

[Northendzone]

Thanked for not saying 'delish', 'to die for', or 'fantastic'.

Diagnosis: Delicious

[Medium Rare]

No love for Manie's downtown on 17th?

Their pizza is absolutely amazing, the best leftovers you can imagine.

[AR_Six]

Was at Pulcinella tonight, it was great, as it always is. That said, even better than their pizza is their mozzarella. If you go there and don't get a caprese salad you've failed.

[4X4]

I just ate a pizza from Gondola Pizza on 26th and it was one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. Does anyone have the same opinion, or was that just a really bad accident?

[troutman]

I just ate a pizza from Gondola Pizza on 26th and it was one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. Does anyone have the same opinion, or was that just a really bad accident?

You need a hot tub time machine to find Gondola Pizza.

[4X4]

I think they put dead cats from next door into the pie.

Really sketchy place that gondola, the Chinese food place is creepy too. What is with the dumpy strip mall next door.
After living in Italy, I'm pretty sure I've eaten cat meat before. I'm ok with that. What I'm not ok with is crappy pizza. A good sauce is important, even on a cat meat pizza.

[SeeBass]

I just ate a pizza from Gondola Pizza on 26th and it was one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. Does anyone have the same opinion, or was that just a really bad accident?

I always like getting the XL Boss pizza there.

usually once a month, my favourite pizza, reminds me of the Peg

thin crust of course

[Violator]

Went to Zuma and wine bar Friday night had the tiki pizza it was okay watched on of the pizza guys screw up about five pizzas.