Best pizza in town?

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

I think Tom's House of Pizza is so gross...

About 15-20 years ago, Toms was actually pretty good.

But like a lot of people, when they get successful, they cheap out on things and the quality goes down.

Used to really enjoy theirs back then but haven't had one in the last 5 years+ because it's terrible.

[Kybosh]

Originally Posted by MRCboicgy

Well, with Famoso being neapolitan pizza, it's not that crappy thin crust pizza places serve as an appy, that gives it such a bad rap. the fact they cook the pizza for only 90 seconds means the toppings don't get all soggy, and limits the grease. Add in some amazing flavours and tastes, and i can't eat any other pizza in the city any more. Try the Vittoria.

I like Famoso pizzas but find them a little expensive. It's operated by the same guys who own Wok Box.

I'm also a big fan of the Damn Good Pizza from Spiro's on 17th. It's really delicious and filling.

[Nuje]

Originally Posted by Sliver

Is it because he's tired of it? Seriously, Tom makes a decent pie and it's something different from the average Joe Dominoes/Pizza Hut/etc. everyman pizzas out there. Especially for the thin crust fans.

Apparently it (and Pizza Bob's) have a style of crust unique to this city. I do prefer Pizza Bobs though, order one there with extra sauce (it's delicious, but they do skimp unless you ask for extra) and it's very good.
Another vote for Vogglios, and I've heard that Rea's Italian (used to be Sandros) is very good, but have yet to try it.

[pepper24]

I am going to make a bold statement that Calgary has the best pizza in the world at least from my experience and talking with others. I go to Chicago/NYC often for work, used to live in NYC and have been to Greece and all parts of Italy where I've gone out of my way to taste their best pizzas. Giordianos, Due, Ginos and Uno are Chicago deep dish at it's best....the ones in Calgary are terrible. NYC my favorites were Lombardis, Grimaldis, Valduccis and Johns....great thin crust. Athens had some good places where you can see where Calgary gets it's influence and Italy was really good especially Naples and Rome. Super thin crusts with rich sauce and minimal cheese.

All good meccas for a good pie but the greek-style pizza here in Calgary comes out on top in my opinion. Odessey, Michaels, Spiros, Nick's and Mannnies are all superb greek-style Calgary pizza. Thick crust, lots of cheese, rich sauce, a tad greasy but not overdone and pan cooked. I have never been to Atlas so I'll have to go out of my way to check out that place as I've heard a lot of good things. I live near the core so Michaels and Mannies I frequent most often. The only chain I would waste my time on is Papa John's. The rest are garbage.

[Regulator75]

Back in the late 80's to mid 90's Gondola was serving excellent (and probably only) thin crust pie back then.
This was when NO one wanted anything to do with that style.

[Travis Munroe]

Pulcinellas (abc)... while many will complain that the crust can get soggy, I find it to be a nice experience as it is unlike anything else you will try in the city. Its supposed to be the only or the largest (not sure) wood burning stove in western Canada.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/15/19139...inella-Calgary

[Nuje]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

Back in the late 80's to mid 90's Gondola was serving excellent (and probably only) thin crust pie back then.
This was when NO one wanted anything to do with that style.

Good chain out of Winnipeg. Bit on the pricey side but I feel it's worth it every now and then. Winnipeg has a chain I prefer even more though, Santa Lucia, but that won't apply here. I'll have to try Pulcinellas as well if they do it in a wood stove.

[Wiggum_PI]

Gonna say Red Carpet. $25 for a 16" pizza, is pretty hard to beat.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by Nuje

Good chain out of Winnipeg. Bit on the pricey side but I feel it's worth it every now and then. Winnipeg has a chain I prefer even more though, Santa Lucia, but that won't apply here. I'll have to try Pulcinellas as well if they do it in a wood stove.

And the Gondola pizza spice. So good.

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by fotze

Now I am thinking I have mixed the two places up. I think I was talking about Verns.

You are correct, in reffering to Vern's. There meat seems cheap and is razor thin. If you get the extra thick style pizza there, it is often not cooked enough in the middle and you are left eating a raw dough on the good middle pieces.

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by pepper24

I am going to make a bold statement that Calgary has the best pizza in the world at least from my experience and talking with others. I go to Chicago/NYC often for work, used to live in NYC and have been to Greece and all parts of Italy where I've gone out of my way to taste their best pizzas. Giordianos, Due, Ginos and Uno are Chicago deep dish at it's best....the ones in Calgary are terrible. NYC my favorites were Lombardis, Grimaldis, Valduccis and Johns....great thin crust. Athens had some good places where you can see where Calgary gets it's influence and Italy was really good especially Naples and Rome. Super thin crusts with rich sauce and minimal cheese.

All good meccas for a good pie but the greek-style pizza here in Calgary comes out on top in my opinion. Odessey, Michaels, Spiros, Nick's and Mannnies are all superb greek-style Calgary pizza. Thick crust, lots of cheese, rich sauce, a tad greasy but not overdone and pan cooked. I have never been to Atlas so I'll have to go out of my way to check out that place as I've heard a lot of good things. I live near the core so Michaels and Mannies I frequent most often. The only chain I would waste my time on is Papa John's. The rest are garbage.

I guarantee Regina, yes little old Regina has waaaayyy better pizza joints than Calgary. Not sure why, but they do!

[Vansmack]

Originally Posted by cgy2london

bela roma in lake view
the best

it most certainly is.
Their Tom's Pizza is always awesome as is the spicy pep and mush

Free pool on sundays as well.

[theonlywhiteout]

Regina and Calgary have better pizza than new york? Oh please. Lol

[North East Goon]

Originally Posted by theonlywhiteout

Regina and Calgary have better pizza than new york? Oh please. Lol

Regina has better pizza than Calgary, that's all I am stating.

[theonlywhiteout]

Originally Posted by North East Goon

Regina has better pizza than Calgary, that's all I am stating.

I know I was just following a bizarre train of logic tho

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by theonlywhiteout

Regina and Calgary have better pizza than new york? Oh please. Lol

well i'm sure our Papa John's can't compare...

[macker]

Originally Posted by Bane

x3 Verona's pizza has been around for 35+ years, and is still as good now as it was when I was a kid.


Honorable mentions to Nick's Steakhouse, Sammy's Pizza (near Fish Creek Station), and Coco Brooks.

http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/15/1431/...-Places?sort=1

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

Back in the late 80's to mid 90's Gondola was serving excellent (and probably only) thin crust pie back then.
This was when NO one wanted anything to do with that style.

Brings back memories...

...Gondola Pizza! Our pizza can't be beatsa!

[troutman]

Originally Posted by macker

http://www.urbanspoon.com/f/15/1431/...-Places?sort=1

The best Calgary Pizza Places.

1. Ristorante Pulcinella
2. UNA Pizza and Wine
3. Spiro's on 17th
4. Coco Brooks (North East)
5. Gus's Cafe & Pizzeria
6. Vina Pizza & Steak House
7. Famoso Neapolitan...
8. A Pizza Plus
9. Atlas Pizza & Sports Bar
10. Nick's Steak House and...

[FireFly]

I have enjoyed in the past:

Inglewood Pizza in Inglewood
Pizzaria Roma in Bridgeland
Volos in Knob Hill is it?
Howies in Glenbrook (That's the one 4x was talking about and I'd suggest he give it another try.)
Nick's Pizza and Steak House by McMahon
and Richmonds Pub has great pizza for pub pizza, IMO, though I've only tried the Gordie Howe.