Basil's Pizza — Local services in Salt Spring Island Electoral Area

Imagine if a police state ran a pizza joint. You'd best call ahead, and that's when you'll be assigned a time to be there. Show-up times are on ten-minute increments, and even then they won't bake your pizza until you arrive. Don't talk to the lady at the counter unless she talks to you, you will only confuse and irritate her. By the way, when I visited in April, you can only get baked pizza once a week, on Fridays. On Saturdays, the ONLY OTHER day of the week they are open, they will only sell you raw pizza.

The pizza itself (which I got baked) is only decent. Despite what they might claim, I don't think their pizzas are baked in a hot...

This is by far the best pizza I have eaten in North America and even in many European countries. I came here like 4 times and this pizza truly deserves the name “artisan pizza”. The crust has a wonderful flavor and texture you hardly find anywhere thanks to the wood stove and the long dough rest for the sourdough. I love that they use organic and/or local ingredients and arranged their patio so beautifully. Will definitely come...

I've been a Basil's customer since moving to SSI from Vancouver 3 years ago and was eager to try all the food venues right away. Not much has stayed with me since but Basil's Pizza sure has. Have only ever tried the Margarita as I'm vegetarian but It's got pure ingredients and a very sophisticated, high quality, simplicity. Best pizza on the Island, as far as I'm concerned, and Vancouver, as well. I can't rate Basil's Pizza...