Best Pizza in Ottawa
This list covers Ottawa's top-rated pizza restaurants based on Google ratings and review counts as of October 2026. The places here have at least 150 reviews and ratings ranging from 4.5 to 4.9 stars, with most scoring 4.7 or 4.8. Inexpensive price points are common, though several moderate options are included. Neighbourhoods like Gloucester, Centretown, and Vanier appear multiple times, representing a spread across the city.
Reviewers often mention specific items like garlic sauce, poutine, and family-owned atmospheres. The list includes a mix of late-night spots, places with notable desserts, and those offering halal options. Every restaurant is currently open, with hours and services detailed in the blurbs below. The data shows a strong preference for local, family-run businesses with generous portions and distinctive sauces.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa) | Vanier | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,129 | $$ |
| 2 | Pizza Italie | Hull | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,338 | $ |
| 3 | Pizza Jose | Touraine District | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 515 | $$ |
| 4 | Kouzina Pizza | Old Ottawa East | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 693 | $ |
| 5 | Cumberland Pizza | Lower Town | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 677 | $ |
| 6 | ROSABELLA PIZZA / HALAL PIZZA | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 629 | $$ |
| 7 | Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria | Centretown West | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 618 | $ |
| 8 | Tangerine Pizza | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 550 | $$ |
| 9 | Andiamo Pizzeria (Lincoln Heights) | Woodroffe - Lincoln Heights | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 750 | $ |
| 10 | Centretown Halifax Donair & Pizza | Centretown West | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 682 | $ |
| 11 | Familia Pizza | District Bellevue | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 339 | $ |
| 12 | Red Swan Pizza - Ottawa Gloucester - Montreal Rd | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 791 | $ |
| 13 | Gabriel Pizza | Vanier | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 722 | $$ |
| 14 | Chicco pizza hopital | District du Versant | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 239 | $ |
| 15 | Ricardo's Pizza | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 559 | $$ |
| 16 | Colonnade Pizza | Centretown | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,860 | $$ |
| 17 | BRAVI RAGAZZI | Alta Vista | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 226 | $ |
| 18 | Pizza Salvatoré | Plateau | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,333 | $ |
| 19 | Pachino Pizza | Gloucester | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 441 | $ |
| 20 | Tennessy Willems | Ottawa | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 1,039 | $$ |
Louis Pizza (McArthur, Ottawa)
This moderate-price spot is known for large portions and its family-owned feel. Reviewers often mention cream pies, coconut cream pie, and garlic sauce. It opens daily from 10:00, closing as late as 23:00 on Fridays.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-23:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Pizza Italie
Reviewers frequently talk about poutine, club poutine, gyros, and pogos.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-04:00
- Mon 16:00-04:00
- Tue 16:00-04:00
- Wed 16:00-04:00
- Thu 16:00-04:00
- Fri 16:00-04:00
- Sat 16:00-04:00
Pizza Jose
Pizza Jose in the Touraine District has a high 4.9 rating from 515 reviews. This moderate-price restaurant is noted for a friendly owner and quality ingredients. Reviewers mention thick crust, garnished pizza, and Hawaiian pizza. Hours start at 16:00 most days.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-19:45
- Tue 16:00-20:30
- Wed 16:00-20:30
- Thu 16:00-21:15
- Fri 16:00-22:00
- Sat 16:00-20:30
Kouzina Pizza
It is family owned and reviewers often highlight the garlic sauce, poutine, and free toppings.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Cumberland Pizza
Cumberland Pizza in Lower Town is an inexpensive, women-owned family business with a 4.8 rating from 677 reviews. Reviewers mention poutine, fresh pizza, Greek food, and the patio. It opens at 11:00 or 12:00 daily.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
ROSABELLA PIZZA / HALAL PIZZA
ROSABELLA PIZZA in Gloucester is a moderate-price halal pizza spot with a 4.8 rating from 629 reviews. Reviewers often talk about wings, garlic dip, and meat lovers pizza.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-00:00
- Mon 11:00-00:00
- Tue 11:00-00:00
- Wed 11:00-00:00
- Thu 11:00-00:00
- Fri 11:00-02:00
- Sat 11:00-02:00
Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria
Giovanni's Snack Bar & Pizzeria in Centretown West is inexpensive and rated 4.8 from 618 reviews. It serves Italian pizza, with reviewers noting large portions, thin crust, and a patio.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-20:00
- Mon 10:00-21:00
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 09:00-22:00
Tangerine Pizza
Tangerine Pizza in Gloucester has a 4.8 rating from 550 reviews and a moderate price. Reviewers often mention garlic sauce, friendly owners, and complimentary soup. It opens in the afternoon, from 13:00 or 15:00, and has late hours on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-23:00
- Mon 13:00-23:00
- Tue 13:00-23:00
- Wed 13:00-23:00
- Thu 13:00-23:00
- Fri 13:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Andiamo Pizzeria (Lincoln Heights)
Andiamo Pizzeria in Woodroffe - Lincoln Heights is inexpensive with a 4.7 rating from 750 reviews. Reviewers highlight welcoming staff, garlic sauce, poutine, and halal food. It is open from 11:00 daily, closing at 22:00 or 23:00.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-23:00
- Sat 11:00-23:00
Centretown Halifax Donair & Pizza
Centretown Halifax Donair & Pizza in Centretown West is inexpensive and rated 4.7 from 682 reviews. As the name suggests, reviewers frequently mention donair, garlic fingers, and donair sauce. Hours vary, opening at 14:00 on Sunday and 11:00 other days.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:00
- Wed 11:00-20:00
- Thu 11:00-20:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 12:00-21:00
Familia Pizza
Familia Pizza in District Bellevue is an inexpensive family business with a 4.8 rating from 339 reviews. Reviewers talk about garlic sauce, poutine, shawarma, and a family atmosphere. It opens daily at 15:00, with late closings on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 15:00-23:00
- Mon 15:00-23:00
- Tue 15:00-23:00
- Wed 15:00-23:00
- Thu 15:00-01:00
- Fri 15:00-01:00
- Sat 15:00-01:00
Red Swan Pizza - Ottawa Gloucester - Montreal Rd
Red Swan Pizza in Gloucester is inexpensive and rated 4.6 from 791 reviews. It is known for unique pizzas with a sesame seed crust. Reviewers mention tandoori chicken pizza and paneer tikka pizza.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 10:00-01:00
- Tue 10:00-01:00
- Wed 10:00-01:00
- Thu 10:00-01:00
- Fri 10:00-01:00
- Sat 11:00-01:00
Gabriel Pizza
Gabriel Pizza in Vanier is moderate-price with a 4.6 rating from 722 reviews. Reviewers note generous portions, lasagna, and poutine.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-22:00
- Mon 08:00-22:00
- Tue 08:00-22:00
- Wed 08:00-22:00
- Thu 08:00-22:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Chicco pizza hopital
Chicco pizza hopital in District du Versant is inexpensive and has a 4.8 rating from 239 reviews. Reviewers often mention welcoming staff, poutine, and a family atmosphere. Hours are from 11:00 to between 20:00 and 21:00 daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-20:00
- Mon 11:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
Ricardo's Pizza
Ricardo's Pizza in Centretown is moderate-price with a 4.6 rating from 559 reviews. Reviewers highlight wraps, subs, thick crust, and homemade garlic sauce. It opens at 11:00 most days, with late-night hours until 23:00 or later.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-23:00
- Mon 11:00-23:00
- Tue 11:00-23:00
- Wed 11:00-23:00
- Thu 11:00-23:00
- Fri 11:00-00:00
- Sat 11:00-00:00
Colonnade Pizza
Colonnade Pizza in Centretown is moderate-price and has a 4.5 rating from 1860 reviews. Reviewers often mention meat lovers pizza, garlic sauce, and cheesy pizza. It is open from 11:00 to 21:00 every day.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-21:00
- Mon 11:00-21:00
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:00
- Sat 11:00-21:00
BRAVI RAGAZZI
BRAVI RAGAZZI in Alta Vista is an inexpensive, women-owned spot with a 4.8 rating from 226 reviews. Reviewers talk about calzone, tiramisu, cannoli, and focaccia sandwiches. It is closed on Mondays, opening at 11:00 or 12:00 other days.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-20:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Pizza Salvatoré
Reviewers mention poutine, online ordering, and stuffed crust. It is open from 11:00 to 22:00 daily.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:00
- Tue 11:00-22:00
- Wed 11:00-22:00
- Thu 11:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 11:00-22:00
Pachino Pizza
Pachino Pizza in Gloucester is inexpensive and rated 4.6 from 441 reviews. Reviewers often talk about kebabs, halal food, and cheese pie. It is open from 10:00 to 22:00 every day.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-22:00
- Mon 10:00-22:00
- Tue 10:00-22:00
- Wed 10:00-22:00
- Thu 10:00-22:00
- Fri 10:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Tennessy Willems
It serves wood-fired pizza, and reviewers note the patio, Caesar salad, and craft beer selection. Hours start at 11:30 or later, varying by day.
Opening hours
- Sun 14:00-21:00
- Mon 16:00-21:00
- Tue 16:00-21:00
- Wed 16:00-21:00
- Thu 11:30-21:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 11:30-22:00
Tips before you go
- Inexpensive options are common, but several spots like Louis Pizza and Tennessy Willems are in the moderate price range.
- For specific diets, look for halal options at ROSABELLA PIZZA, Andiamo Pizzeria, and Pachino Pizza.
- Many restaurants, such as Cumberland Pizza and Giovanni's, have patio seating for outdoor dining.
- Nearly all locations offer takeout and delivery, with many providing no-contact delivery options.
- Family-owned and operated businesses are frequently mentioned, offering a personal touch.
How we made this list
This list was made using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only pizza restaurants with at least 150 Google reviews were considered. The list includes only places that are currently open, with hours verified from the source data. This approach ensures a reliable ranking based on substantial customer feedback.
Questions about pizza places in Ottawa
Which pizza place has the highest rating?
Pizza Jose in the Touraine District has the highest rating on this list at 4.9 stars from 515 reviews. It is a moderate-price restaurant where reviewers often mention a friendly owner and quality ingredients. Reviewers specifically talk about thick crust, garnished pizza, and Hawaiian pizza. It opens at 16:00 most days.
Are there good options for halal pizza?
Yes. ROSABELLA PIZZA in Gloucester specifically mentions halal pizza and food, with a 4.8 rating from 629 reviews. Andiamo Pizzeria and Pachino Pizza also have reviewers noting halal food options, with ratings of 4.7 and 4.6 respectively. All three offer takeout and delivery, making them accessible choices for halal dining.
Which places are known for something other than pizza?
Many are noted for specific items. Louis Pizza is famous for cream pies and coconut cream pie. Centretown Halifax Donair & Pizza is known for donair, garlic fingers, and donair sauce. Pachino Pizza receives mentions for kebabs and a cheese pie, and Gabriel Pizza for lasagna, poutine, and eggs benedict. BRAVI RAGAZZI is also highlighted for its tiramisu and cannoli.
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