Tuesday February 9, 2021

The 10 best pizzas in Ottawa

For myriad reasons Darren and Martha have strong opinions about pizza but the truth is, like cameras, the best pizza is the one you have in your hand. Order from somewhere nearby – the chance of you being disappointed is hovering around zero per cent.

But to inspire you, here are ten of the best pizzas in Ottawa.

?Diavola: Spicy salami, peppers 
Anthony's Pizza Napoletana  (?Best Of Ottawa 2020 winner) Wellington Street and Bank Street

?Alla Ola: Cacio e pepe cauliflower puree, roasted mushroom, Parmesan, truffle oil, toasted breadcrumbs, and parsley 
Farinella (?Best Of Ottawa 2020 runner up) Little Italy

?Wild Boar: Local wild boar sausage, caramelized apple, sage pesto, and two year-old cheddar
Tennessy Willems Wellington Street West 

?Albert - Kimchi PIzza: Tomato sauce, local cheese, house-made vegan kimchi, bacon and sesame-soy-honey
Pizza Nerds Bank Street

?Gitanes: Calabrian chili arrabbiatta, aged mozzarella, Manila clams, oreganatto , fresh lemon zest, fennel pollen, pangritatta, and parsley.
Heartbreakers Pizza  Hintonburg

?Pizza With Potatoes: Green and red peppers, red onions, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and cheddar
Pizza Café Tache Gatineau

?Shrimp & Fig: Shrimp, capicola ham, dried figs, and hot peppers
Canal Ritz Dow's Lake 

?Lost In Wakefield: Slow roasted garlic tomato sauce, house made maple fennel sausage, caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, whole milk mozzarella, and basil with a sesame crust
Art Is In Bakery ByWard Market

?The Boss: Roasted tomato, roasted garlic, fresh boconccini, basil reduction, and fresh arugula. 
Bread & Sons Bank Street

?Alessandro: Garlic, fresh basil, speck, chili oil, and pine nuts
Roberto Pizza Little Italy

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