Where to find the cheesiest pizza in Victoria
Ah, pizza, you cure so many ills. Has a night of indulgence left you a little fuzzy? Perhaps you’ve burnt the roast you were planning to serve to the dozen hungry guests en route to your house. Or maybe you’ve survived a long, exhausting day and just need a break. Whatever your troubles, pizza is there for you.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
128-560 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C6If you’re searching for authentic Neapolitan pizza, you can’t do much better than Famoso. Their crusts are super thin and crisp, their flavours are fantastic, and the service is friendly. They’ve conveniently divided their menu into Pizza Rosse (Red Pizzas) and Pizze Bianche (White Pizzas), so you can easily choose a pie based on how you feel. If you’re feeling adventurous, try something off of their New World menu for an ethnic twist on the traditional pizza. Not that hungry? Famoso’s main menu is also available in half-size Pizzetta!
Brickyard Pizza
784 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L4Brickyard is all about staying local and using fresh ingredients, and their mantra definitely shows in the superior pizza they push out of their ovens. Pair one of their fabulous pies – we suggest the Texas Chicken or the Californian – with one of their eight local on-tap craft beers and a spend a great casual night out with friends. Heading to a movie on Saturday night? Bring your ticket stubs over to Brickyard (located right next to the downtown theatre) and get two slices of their famous pizza for only $5.25!
The Joint Pizzeria & Deli
1219 Wharf St, Victoria, BC V8W 1T9Do you require gluten-free or vegan options when looking for a pizza place? Over the past three years, the folks at The Joint have worked hard to provide Victoria with a gluten-free crust that actually tastes like a pizza crust instead of cardboard. It’s simply the best in the city. They have a wide range of vegan toppings, and they offer dairy-free cheese. Carnivores need not despair; they also have some phenomenal meat options such as the #Meat and This Little Piggy.
Prima Strada Pizzeria
105-230 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8V 3X3Prima Strada’s only wish is that their passion for fresh, thin-crust Neapolitan pizza come through in every pizza they deliver to your table. After testing their wares, we can firmly say that their passion is tangible. Their ingredients are off-the-charts fresh, and they manage to achieve that crisp, thin crust without sacrificing flavour. Have just one taste of Prima Strada’s Panna E Pancetta pie and you’ll know what we mean! Vegetarian? You can’t leave without trying their Funghi Supremo. Bella!
Ilgreco Pizzaria
#103-300 Gorge Road West, Victoria, BC V9A 2A5If you think a good pizza must have a 3:1 topping to crust ratio, you should hop on over to Il Greco. Their pizzas have enough toppings on them to feed Agamemnon’s army twice over! Worried about a soggy crust? You shouldn’t be. Despite the heavy toppings, Il Greco’s pies are always crisp on the bottom. You can choose to dine in for the full Mediterranean experience, you can call for a delivery (minimum $15), or you can pick up your pizza and receive 15% off your order.
Romeo's Pizza
777 Royal Oak Drive, Victoria, BC V8X 4V1Romeo’s has been delighting Victorians with their famous pizza and pasta for over 40 years. It was established by three brothers whose focus was to share their family’s authentic Italian and Greek recipes with the city. Today, each of their five franchises are family owned, and they’re still serving up the same food that made them successful. Romeo’s does the classics really well – try their Hawaiian or Canadian, or go all out with the Greco-Italian fusion Spinach Special.
