Atomica

I used to go to atomica quite a bit, and their pizzas were always really good. On my lay visit I tried the fettuccini dish, and it was amazing as well. The sauce was super rich especially complemented with the smoked chicken, though wasn’t overpowering. My old favourite is the spicy sausage pizza (forget the name, but it’s 3^rd from the bottom on the menu I believe). They have an okay selection of wine by the glass and a bit more by the bottle. They always have interesting beer in stock, whether it be draught or by the bottle. The service is usually okay, though last night it was definitely subpar. This place is worth a visit though for sure. I would make a reservation though, as its small and fills up quickly.

Service and food was VERY subpar. Was fairly disappointed since I’ve seen good pictures from this place. Pictures can lie.
We went in a group of 12 on a Thursday night. It wasn’t too busy. There were a few empty tables. The place is small to begin with and had 3 – 4 servers working that night. There were two girls standing around the whole time just chatting by the computer. Waving them down was close to impossible. Every so often they would walk around, but still ignore us.
I came later after the groups at down and it took me a good 20 minutes to order. I asked one girl who appeared to not be in uniform (maybe a hostess) if I could order and she told me that she would find our server. I waited another 10 minutes. I got impatient and asked another server. To my surprise, she went back to this hostess? and told her my order. The hostess/​girl not in uniform ended up punching my order in. Why did i have to go through all that hassle to get an order in?
The food took forever to come so we had to ask for more bread. We overhead the servers whispering and mumbling about us. We didnt hear the beginning, but the ending we heard CLEARLY and in a sarcastic tone one of them said «AND THEY WANT MORE BREAD!» HOW RUDE.
The service was VERY unenthusiastic with a forced fake smile the entire time.
Now finally onto the food. The pizzas that my friends had ordered all looked bland. Yes there was color but other than colors it had nothing else. Toppings were subpar, and did not really fill the whole pizza.
My bruschetta came on SOGGY bread. It appeared to have been toasted maybe a WHILE ago. I had a prosciutto, gorgonzola, arugula, fig jam bruschetta. The fig jam was tasty at first by soon became too overpowering. It made the whole bruschetta too sweet, taking flavour away from the prosciutto. I was fairly disappointed.
The whole experience was a disappointment. I will not be back, nor will I recommend this place to my friends. Unless you want sub-​par food and service that CLAIMS it is French/​Italian, i would not recommend this place.

Went here last night for dinner with my husband and mother in law. Was excited to try another Black Dog establishment since all the other ones I’ve been to were fabulous. The meal started out well, with quite possibly the best Mojito I’ve ever had. The Risotto ball appetizer was delicious, and the marinara to die for. I ordered the Fettuccine, husband had the Italian job pizza, and my MIL had the gnocchi. Their meals were dynamite, however my pasta was so al-​dente that I had to send it back. It was sticking in my teeth it was so undercooked. Our server offered me another Mojito on the house while I waited and it was delicious! Sadly, the second round of pasta was cooked only slightly more, and I spent most of my time pulling out pieces (three to four stuck together) and leaving them to the side trying to find edible bites. The sauce, mushrooms, herbs, and chicken were absolutely delicious but the pasta was terrible. I was shocked that a restaurant which put so much time and effort into all the other details dropped the ball on the backbone of the dish! Perhaps I should have sent it back again, but I didn’t want to sit for another hour and eat while my family watched lol. May go back, but may not.

One of the best gluten free pizzas I’ve had. It is thin and crispy. Salads were fresh, too! Eating outside in August was lovely.

Fantastic pizza. I have been coming here for years. Best pizza in Kingston! My favorite is the atomica pizza but absolutely everything on the menu is fantastic.

Killer pizza joint! We only stopped in for a quick bite, and heard good things about Atomica. The atmosphere was nice, it wasn’t busy at all when we went.
The waitress was very kind, attentive, and personable. We ordered the Atomica pizza because were big fans of genoa & spicy things. It was great! If you love pizza as much as I do, you’ll love Atomica.
We will definitely be back!

Definitely one of the best two pizza places in Kingston (I would say the best).
Atomica vs Woodenhead’s:
Atomica tends to have better crust, which I’m a sucker for, so I lean towards Atomica. That being said, Woodenhead’s tends to be more consistent with their toppings, so that you can feel safer ordering anything on the menu. I typically am all about the classic margherita, which Atomica does beautifully, with a better crust than Woodenhead’s, so that’s how they got me. Atomica also has a lovely «Katrina» pizza, but the Mela e Brie was underwhelming for what it was trying to do.
Overall, I can’t make promises for the consistency across different pizzas, but for the staples that I know and love I would go back to Atomica’s any day.

The special is always so good! We had my usual favorite, the Katrina. It was great. Service was fast and good! Atmosphere was comfy!

This restaurant is really a mixed bag. Ordered a Pizza for myself and for my wife. Mine was okay, wife’s was really awful and came soggy with tasteless mozzarella.
Suggestion: Prosciutto and basilico should be put on raw after the Pizza is cooked not before.

BEST PIZZA IN KINGSTON… and honestly probably some of the best pizza I’ve had in North America.

Basically a high end pizza joint, we ate out on the patio on a Sunday evening, around 7 on the way home from Prince Edward County.
We tried the polenta fries — loved them. We split an Atomica Pizza and a Caesar Salad, which was perfect between the two of us. Enjoyed both.
Waitress was attentive, décor was sort of futuristic with paneled lights in a purple-​pink tone (going from memory — yikes — hope I got the color right). Everyone eating and working there looked happy.
Would I recommend: Yes
Would I return: Yes, if I was ever to spend any time in Kingston, I would consider going here again.

Awesome food. The pizza was fantastic. Atmosphere was good. Maybe the lightning may be a bit too dim. Music is a bit loud because of that, people were talking loudly. Probably quieter to sit on the patio for dinner. We started out with a Cesar salad, nothing to rave about and we split the Italian job pizza. It was really good. May be a bit spicy for some but it’s really good. It was a full house tonight and they only have 2 waitresses working the floor and patio. Getting hold of the waitress may be a challenge but once you get her the service was awesome. Very friendly and courteous. Worth returning for the food.

I just HAD to go after I heard everyone rave about the pizza. I had the one with the duck confit, but wasn’t overly impressed with my meal. The balance of flavours wasn’t great, and the duck confit overpowered the other flavours. Plus the pizza was dry. This review is just based on this one selection, so other things might be good, but Kingston has so many restaurants it’s not worth it, in my opinion, to make repeat visits to places where I’ve had mediocre experiences.

Went there this past weekend with a girlfriend for dinner. This place is very busy on a weekend so make a reservation. The caesar salad had actually pieces of lemon rind in it. That was different and not very welcome. I thought the lettuce was off, but it was just the bitterness from large pieces of lemon rind. The pasta we shared was good, but would have been better if it was served hot and if the pasta were cooked correctly. Some of it was al dente and some of it was very hard. The pizza we split as part of the special was delicious if not a bit overcooked around the edges. I was unimpressed that they charged us to split the pizza. They charged us $ 1 each. I have never seen that before and it left a bitter taste in my mouth about this place. Overall not bad, but I don’t think I’ll be returning. Better pizza at Woodenheads and better pasta at Olivea.

A good restaurant, but a bit disappointing given that the same company owns Le Chien Noir and Harper’s, which are both first in their class. I had the lunch spaghetti bolognese, which was smaller than the dinner portion. I could tell that they added the red wine reduction too late into my sauce, as the alcohol had not fully evaporated away yet. Nevertheless, it is a great spot for a quick and inexpensive lunch with fellow Kingston foodies.

Atomica is a favourite location in downtown Kingston. Most recently I was in with a few friends for the winterlicious promo they were running (but I never need an excuse to come here).
The GF pizza crust is what I always opt for, and they do a great job making a pizza that is tasty and delicious.
I was extremely impressed with the ceasar salad; I’d consider it a must-​order item if you haven’t tried it before.
To top dinner off, the house-​made gelato and sorbetto are outstanding. You don’t want to miss out so leave room for dessert!
The service is prompt and friendly and it’s a great spot for a nice meal in Kingston.

Service was brusque and efficient. My thin crust pizza, the feature item, was soggy and needed another couple of minutes in the oven. The crust was white and limp. The wine list had two Ontario wines — one red and one white, out of 48 total. Overall a pretender to greatness.

Am I allowed to love this place because my all-​time favorite server works here?! I’ll give you a hint as to who she is. She looks like me and we have the same mom. That’s all I’ll say. Now, let’s talk about the restaurant, which is probably my top place to eat in Ktown. I won’t say which place just got bumped dowwwwwn from first. Let’s keep this review fresh like Atomica’s cuisine.
Atomica — you make delicious thin crust, wood-​fired pizza. And, the chilli oil that represents the pizza, if you are so inclined to try it, is not only made there, it’s da Atomic bomb! (too much?) I went here twice in one week. Let me count the ways as to why. The ingredients are fresh, everything is made to order, and the wait time is a breeze. My first time around, I tried the Bistecca pizza at my sister’s errr I mean my server’s suggestion. The Gorgonzola cream threw me for a loop. Not only was it heavenly, but its marriage to the flatiron steak was perfection. Upon my second venture, I tried the Atomica pizza, which was a lil spicy, a lil meaty, and a whole lot scrumptious. Lastly, let me talk briefly about the wine list since I don’t mind some vino whenever possible! You can choose between Italian and Not Italian. Whatever you decide to drink to, you won’t find it hard to pick a glass or bottle that’s to your liking. There are too many options — it does have «Wine Bar» attached to its name for a reason. They ain’t lying.
The interior of Atomica is classic and inviting… and…wait for it… there’s a patio! My life is complete. Thanks Atomica and my «all-​time favorite server!» Whoever that is… I will not name names unless you buy me a gourmet pizza!

I was initially attracted to this place because of it’s modern interior and cozy atmosphere. The entire backboard behind the bar is light up with (slowly) changing colored lights, which really creates a nice romantic atmosphere (don’t worry, it’s not like you’re in a club).
This restaurant specializes in handmade thin crust pizzas, but also serves pastas, paninis, and salads. Because of the extensive wine list and gourmet ingredients (prosciutto, spicy salami, etc.), you don’t feel as though you’re just eating in some jazzed up pizza joint.
In fact, this is one of the few places where my thin crust pizza wasn’t soaked in grease. So many times I’ve picked up a slice of pizza and had the topping flop over and fall off because the crust had been soaked in grease. Even the crust the next day (yay for doggy bags) was completely dry.
My only complaint was the washroom. I’m guessing that there wasn’t much space to work with when they built the restaurant, because let’s just say that every time you stand up from the toilet (in the woman’s bathroom) you’ll bang into the sink. I suppose if you drink too much alcohol and feel sick while using the washroom, you’ll be able to do both at once. That’s a bonus, I guess?
Despite the strange bathroom arrangement, this is a good restaurant! And definitely one of the better restaurants in all of Kingston.

I love Kingston like a fat kid loves cake.
I keep coming back for more, even though everyone tells me that I shouldn’t.
And for me, Atomica really fits the Kingston vibe — cosy, small-​town, warm, but with a little bit of chic and edge. It’s a pizza ‘bar’ that serves, in addition to pizza, pasta and panini as others have mentioned.
The pizza is pretty decent — it’s very thin-​crust, and there are TONS of options. My friend got the Atomica, which was below expectations. The peppers were too spicy, and the olive oil was more doused than sprinkled — seriously, the pizza was WET and my friend had to use her cutlery. =/​
I ordered the Anatra, which was sweet and savoury all in one! It contained cocoa and honey, with strips of duck on top. Just perfect, especially now that I’ve developed a sweet tooth (and a fear of cavities). The pizzas are also large, like a fat kid. Even I know it’s unhealthy, the thinness of the crust makes you want to eat more. I could barely finish 4 of my 6 slices. Well worth it!
Finally, my other friend ordered a small linguine.
Waiter: «Here’s your small pasta.»
Friend looks at pasta: «…oh.»
Yeah, it was small. But it was also very delicate and the flavours are great, and the sauce really fills you up so that in the end, she couldn’t even finish the small pasta! I mean, she had a slice or two or three of pizza too … but the point is it was good lol!
And that fat kid who loves cake? He actually ate at the table next to us – and he used HIS HANDS (!) to stuff the cake into his mouth. Whoever said Atomica was «dressy» was way off base.
I may have been a fat kid at one point in my life. Just saying.