Rain or shine, snow or slush, everyone loves a great slice of pizza. Here are eight delicious variations on the simple flatbread base that we can’t ever seem to get enough of.
Avatara Pizza T-Rex Meatzilla
With salami, pepperoni, ham, chorizo and bacon, this is one monster of a dish. Definitely carnivore approved. (3406 3 Ave. N.W., 403-457-4992, avatarapizza.com, @avataratweets)
Beer Revolution Junior Boy
An upscale take on the classic ham and pineapple. Prosciutto, grilled pineapple and roasted jalapenos are topped with smoked cheddar and finished with a touch of maple syrup. (1080 8 St. S.W., 403-264-2739, beerrevolution.ca, @RevolutionYYC)
Cibo Pears
For a nice balance of sweet and savoury, try this offering from Cibo featuring roasted pears, gorgonzola, walnuts and a drizzle of honey. (1012 17 Ave. S.W., 403-984-4755, cibocalgary.com, @cibocalgary)
GAGA Pizzeria Senor Gaga
This is a fantastic little spot to grab a quick lunch. The Senor comes layered with spinach, olives, bocconcini cheese, mozzarella, prosciutto and figs. (1236 12 Ave. S.W., 403-264-2421)
Spiro’s Extra Special
Really hungry? This pizza is not for the light of appetite. Bolognese sauce, back bacon, pepperoni, bell peppers, shrimp, mushrooms, olives salami, ham (and, possibly, the kitchen sink) are topped with a thick, gooey layer of cheese. (1902 33 Ave. S.W., 403-685-4444, spirrospizza.ca)
Without Papers Hog Wild
This pie starts off with a roasted garlic base, followed by rapini, salami, wild boar sausage and fontina cheese. Unique and amazingly delicious. (1216 9 Ave. S.E., 403-457-1154, wopizza.ca, @wopizza)
Una Pizza Mushroom
It’s always hard to choose which pizza to enjoy here, but this guy, with roasted cremini mushrooms, freshly grated grana padano cheese, arugula and truffle oil will never disappoint. (618 17 Ave. S.W., 403-453-1183, unapizzeria.com, @unacalgary)
Vogglio d’Pizza Viennese
For the anchovy lovers (we know you’re out there somewhere), enjoy this thin crust pizza, topped with salty anchovies and brine-y olives. (1514 14 St. S.W., 403-228-1228, vogglio.com)