Pizza Salvatore — Restaurant in Ottawa

Hooo boy, where do I even begin? So I thought I’d give this pizza chain a try after discovering that Dominos are predominantly franchisees in Ottawa and that even though you get marketing emails from Dominos “corporate” (which are also offered through their app) their offers/promotions are offered at the discretion of the franchisee and DO NOT have to honoured. So, bye bye Dominos. The ONLY plus I can say about Pizza Salvatore is their delivery was extremely fast but I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that’s probably because there was virtually NO CHEESE on the pizza at all and that obviously saved prep time which in turn sped up the delivery. As I said, almost NO CHEESE on the pizza at all! I guess you’re going to have to fork out more cash for “extra” cheese if you actually want any cheese on your pizza from Pizza Salvatore. Also, the half of the pizza I consumed had A LOT of crust. I guess the cook doesn’t know how to centre toppings on a pizza properly. They also had a deal where they offered one free dipping sauce so I decided to take them up on their offer but as the old saying goes: “nothing in life is free” and that obviously applies here. The ranch dipping sauce that was offered complimentary was liquid like water and not thick or dense like you’d expect. Disgusting. They also automatically added 18% tip to the final price so if you’re stupid enough to give this company your business, be VERY AWARE OF THAT!!! Overall, an atrocious experience to say the least. I hope Pizza Salvatore enjoyed my $27.27. It’s the one and only time they’ll get any money from me! I won’t be surprised in the least if this pizza chain goes bankrupt within a year’s time considering the product they’re offering. I would have given this business a zero rating but Google won’t allow that. I’ve also added a picture of the pathetic looking pizza just so people don’t think I’m exaggerating. If I wasn’t absolutely famished I would have only eaten one piece and thrown the rest out. The other four slices are in my compost bin as they aren’t worthy of...

Alright, fellow pizza pilgrims, gather 'round, because I've found a slice of heaven, and it's called Pizza Salvatore! (Or, as I affectionately mangle it, "Salva-tore-ay? Salva-door-eh? Whatever, it's delicious!")

Let's cut right to the chase: this isn't your average, run-of-the-mill pizza joint. This is a culinary experience disguised as a casual eatery. The toppings? Forget those sad, wilted excuses for vegetables you find elsewhere. Salvatore's boasts always fresh ingredients, and I mean always. It's like they have a secret garden in the back where happy tomatoes and jubilant peppers frolic before being lovingly placed on your pie. This commitment to freshness? It's downright unique.

And the pizza itself? Oh, the pizza! Perfectly cooked crust, a symphony of flavors, and just the right amount of cheesy goodness. Even with the supper rush in full swing, those guys were hustling back and forth like pizza ninjas, yet the quality never wavered. Unbeatable. Seriously.

Now, let's talk about the unsung hero of this operation: the lovely lady at the front. Even with the chaos, she was a beacon of humility and friendliness. She greeted everyone with a genuine smile, and honestly, that kind of warmth makes a huge difference.

My only minor, and hilariously personal, gripe? The name. "Salvatore." It's a beautiful name, don't get me wrong. But for my tongue-tied self, it's a constant battle. I'm pretty sure I invented a new, nonsensical pronunciation every time I ordered. But hey, even if I sound like a confused parrot, the pizza is SO worth the linguistic gymnastics.

Pizza Salvatore is a solid 5-star experience for me don't know about others. Fresh ingredients, phenomenal pizza, and service with a smile (even if I butcher the name). If you're a pizza foodie like me, you owe it to yourself to experience this masterpiece. Just practice saying...

We gotta a Pizza Salvatore flyer and discounts in the mail, so I went to do an errand and check it out.

This one I went to on Hazeldean was hard to find and then has two (2/5) regular parking spots ( the other parking spots (3/5) - two parking spots are handicap, and one is a “No Parking”. I mentioned this to the Staff that served me that the parking situation (as explained above) is ridiculous, to which I was told there was lots of parking across at the dentist office. Ok🤔

I order “10 Piece - Chicken Wings” (Ultime BBQ) …. Should read Ultimate BBQ, but hey whatever right… 😎. Staff helped me with the flavor choice. Wings were good! … some nice big wings and good flavor.

As I waited, I looked around at the menus and the take away menu was different than the store counter menu. Specifically, the Counter menu had “New York Style Pepperoni Pizza” on it that I was interested in. When the Staff server came back I asked about the New York Style Pepperoni Pizza 🍕 VS the Regular Pepperoni Pizza 🍕 … and she said it was the same Pepperoni Pizza 🍕. When I questioned her further it came out the New York Style Pepperoni Pizza 🍕 was on the menu but not offered at that location, maybe Quebec somewhere.

Then I made the mistake of asking for clarification on some of the Discount Offers, which was first yes then no… they are separate discounts. Afterward, she walked away into the kitchen saying, “That guy is pissing me off”.

I collected my order when it was ready and left. As I left one of the kitchen staff said, “That’s probably the last we see of him.”

Maybe, we will try the pizza 🍕 sometime, but at the moment not sure. I will update that experience...