The slice is right: Vancouver's best downtown pizzerias
Vancouver’s bustling downtown is home to a wide spread of restaurants offering delicious cuisine, and that includes tons of pizzerias. Here are a few of our favourite pizza joints where you can grab a mouth-watering slice of cheesy heaven.
Romano's Pizza
995 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3Romano’s is a quick and convenient place for those who want to enjoy pizza on the go. The fast-and-fresh pizza joint is a favourite of those who come to the Granville strip for a slice, as it offers both high quality ingredients and reasonable prices. The flavourful crusts and generous toppings will keep you coming back for more, and there’s plenty of seating for groups. It’s also open until 4:00 am on most days of the week, making it the perfect place for a late-night bite.
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4Looking for an upscale-yet-laid-back pizza joint in Yaletown? Make your way over to this local favourite. Known for its creative made-from-scratch pizzas, The Parlour offers a unique take on your average pizzeria. You’ll find all the classics here, like flatbreads topped with ham and pineapple, as well as more off-beat choices like blue cheese. Be sure to check out the drink menu which includes an array of fun cocktails and quality wines.
Goldies Pizza
605 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1W7This popular pizzeria and bar is known across Vancouver for serving decadent pies topped with high-quality ingredients. Goldies serves tasty thin-crust pizzas in a variety of ways: out of their walk-up windows, in their dine-in lounge or via delivery. Open until 2:00 am on weekends, this is a great spot to grab a slice on your way home after a night out.
Pizzeria Ludica
189 Keefer Pl, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L4This pizzeria attracts many regular customers thanks to its friendly and eclectic atmosphere. The staff is welcoming and attentive and pizzas are always served with a smile. The wood-fired, authentic Italian-style pies are piled high with fresh toppings, so it’s the perfect place to go when you’ve worked up an appetite. What’s more, you’ll find a stack of board games inside when you’re up for a night of nostalgic fun.
Pacifico Pizzeria & Ristorante
970 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 0A4Gourmet pizzas are Pacifico’s specialty. All of the flame-baked, hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizzas arrive at your table with an authentically charred crust topped with fresh crushed Italian tomatoes. Carnivores will be right at home here as the menu is stacked with meaty options: cured Italian ham, smoked wild B.C. salmon and Genoa salami. Don’t fret if you're meat-free, there are plenty of classic vegetarian options on the menu as well.
Pizza Garden
The chefs at this downtown pizzeria serve authentic Neapolitan pies and are famous for having the best crust in the city. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu ̶ and these pizza experts are a great resource when you’re struggling with which option to pick. The ingredients are always fresh, with top-quality cheeses and homemade sauces. Best of all, the slices come in at some of the most affordable prices in the area.
2001 Flavors Pizza
595 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V5This cozy pizzeria on Robson is perfect for budget-conscious pizza fans with hefty appetites. These slices are piled high with toppings and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients in every bite. You can customize your pizza exactly the way you like thanks to the variety of options on offer, including thick and thin crusts.
