Pizza Nerds (Centretown)
Pizza Nerds is a local favourite known for their creative and delicious pizzas with perfectly crafted dough and crust. Their mushroom pizza and specialty options like kimchi and jalapeño popper pizzas have earned them a stellar reputation among Ottawa foodies. With craft cocktails, beer and wine to accompany your meal, it's no wonder this place is packed during weekend dinner hours.
According to reviewers, the top picks are:
- Queen Elizabeth Pizza (with goat cheese and hot honey)
- Bank Pizza (mushroom pizza)
- Butter Chicken Pizza
- Jalapeño Popper Pizza (Secret Pizza)
According to reviewers, Pizza Nerds serves up some of the best artisan pizza in the city with a perfectly crispy, light crust that many consider a standout feature. Customers rave about several flavour-packed favourites including the Bank (mushroom), Queen Elizabeth (with goat cheese and hot honey), and the Jalapeño Popper pizza, while their homemade dipping sauces—especially the spicy garlic—get enthusiastic mentions. Though a few mention occasional service hiccups or finding it a bit pricey, most agree the quality ingredients and unique flavour combinations make it worth visiting, with many calling it their regular pizza spot.