Run by the same family for over 40 years, Cumberland Pizza is a small, unpretentious pizzeria that serves great quality authentic pizza. Its location on Nelson Street is modest but charming with hanging baskets on its canopy and a few outdoor patio tables. The pizzas on offer are simple but delicious, and there are also some Greek classics on offer, all made from only the freshest ingredients.
At Fiazza Fresh Fired, the concept is gourmet pizza handcrafted from scratch and served fresh from the wood-fired oven in a matter of minutes. This authentic take on the fast food favorite is made right in front of your eyes and served either to go or in their trendy open-plan seating area. Their menu is primarily centered around an impressive range of choose-your-own topping offerings, although there is also a short list of speciality pies, including ‘magik mushroom’ and ‘broccoli bianca.’
Located in the city’s lively ByWard Market neighborhood, The Grand Pizzeria is Ottawa’s largest pizza restaurant, thanks to its historic location in a grand 19th century building and outdoor patio seating up to 170 customers. In contrast to its newly renovated modern decor, the restaurant prioritizes traditional recipes and cooking techniques, aiming to bring an authentic taste of Italy to Ontario. Their tasty range of pizzas are also available gluten-free or you can opt for one of their pasta, salad or meat dishes.
With two locations across the city, Zazaza is owned by the same restaurateur behind the popular Burger chain ‘The Works’. Although created with different concepts in mind, Zazaza shares the same basis of good-quality food served in an environment that places a concentrated focus on great hospitality. The menu is loosely based around a theatre theme, the ‘pizazz’ element of the restaurant, with playfully named pizzas such as ‘napoleon’s leftovers’ and ‘shangri la di da’.
An impressive accolade given their relatively short history, Anthony’s Pizza was recently rated one of The Food Network channel’s Top 12 Pizzerias across Canada. This charming restaurant has a welcoming, homely feel that definitely succeeds in its intention to bring a little slice of Naples to Ottawa’s Glebe neighborhood. The menu is simple but has ample choice and feels very authentic, with its fresh ingredients and wood-fired crusts.
For a higher class version of counter-service style pizza, Isabella is the place to go. Its great value pizzas are so tasty that they have been drawing loyal customers to its no-frills Isabella Street location for almost 70 years. Service is quick and friendly and the large range of food options makes this a great place to grab a slice with a large group or your family.
