Pizzeria Prima Strada. Website.
Looking for the best pizza spots in Victoria? Here are some top picks for unforgettable pizza that won't disappoint. Gluten-friendly and vegan spots included.
For the third time in a row, this classic Neapolitan pizzeria is among our top spots, continuing to deliver on high-quality pizzas, crafted with the freshest and most flavourful ingredients. Grab craft beers and fantastic wines at this classic neighbourhood pizza place in two locations in Victoria. It’s no surprise that Tasting Victoria readers chose Pizzeria Prima Strada as their favourite place for pizza, because it also recently ranked as the 100th best pizzeria in the world in the Top 50 Pizza 2024 list.
Our Pick:
Capricciosa verde
Address:
1990 Fort St.
230 Cook St.
At 900 Degrees, you’ll find pizza that is not only cooked to perfection but is also piping hot with the cheesiest of cheeses and razor-thin artisan meats. 900 Degrees is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria that cooks in a traditional wood-fired oven exclusively with sustainably sourced wood. This pizzeria has a variety of pizza options and sauces to choose from.
Our Pick:
Festiva
Address:
2401 Millstream Rd.
2360 Beacon Ave. #103
The popular pizzeria was established in the summer of 1974 and now has three different locations in Victoria and one in Duncan. The primary focus of the restaurant is creating signature pizzas and pasta from unique recipes and techniques passed down to the family for generations.
Our Pick:
Meat lovers
Address:
777 Royal Oak Dr.
1581 Hillside Ave.
2945 Jacklin Rd.
This independently-owned wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza place makes fantastic pizza just off Cook Street. It edges on the traditional side of pizza with a bit of char from the wood-fired oven. They even make their own sausage in-house. Their consistent flavour makes them a favourite among Victorians.
Our Pick:
Featured pizza
Address:
1515 Cook St.
FARO at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel offers an elevated wood-fired dining experience. It is known for their hand-tossed pizzas, made with fresh ingredients and fired to perfection. Popular options include the classic margherita and funghi, featuring roast mushrooms, fior di latte, gorgonzola, arugula, garlic, lemon, and truffle. Aside from the pizza, the restaurant also offers delicious salads, carefully crafted small plates, and an award-winning wine list. The space is beautifully decorated, and the patio is a must on the summer days.
Our Pick:
Funghi
Address:
1175 Beach Dr.
Virtuous Pie’s creative, plant-based pizzas, cocktails, and ice cream make a great pizza place on Pandora, promising good vegan and vegetarian food with a great experience. Their innovative toppings and perfectly textured crusts make their pizzas a hit even among non-vegans. If you're craving something unique, their pizzas are incredibly good and have unique flavours and toppings; the space is beautiful, and they have delicious drinks too.
Our Pick:
Stranger Wings
Address:
530 Pandora Ave.
If you’d like to see the winners for the 17 other categories in the Tasting Victoria Best Restaurant Awards, check out the list here.
