Pannizza

Had dinner here while staying at L’Appartement Hotel. Loved the concept of creating your own pizza that’s ready in 2 minutes 15 seconds. We got the margherita pizza which was delicious. Enjoyed the casual atmosphere. I can see how this would be a favorite for college students.

Food doesn’t taste that good and they never let you use coupons. They always say they are new and do not know how to put a coupon. Maybe it’s my bad luck. Anyways, If you are a student and wants pizza go to the pizza place next door where they give 10% off for regular ones and more if you are an engineering student.

Loved the gluten-​free, dairy-​free, soy-​free pizzas! Very responsive to accommodating our food allergies. We customized our own pizzas and they were all delicious. Great customer service.
They also made a regular pizza for a member of our party with peanut and tree nut allergies and were very thoughtful about cross-​contamination.
We will definitely be back!

I am embarrassed to admit how many times I have eaten here. The first time, I tried the Mardi Gras Panini, which was a fusion of seemingly odd things that somehow came together to create a delightful explosion of flavor. For my next visit, I tried a pizza and became hopelessly addicted. I never expected to get such a good pizza from a place like this. I was quite impressed with the quality and variety of toppings. Also, the staff members are always very friendly, and the Manager (I think that’s who he is), always has a smile on his face.
I may soon have to ask to be banned from this place. If I keep eating here as often as I have been, then by summer, I’m going to be jiggling all over the place.

Pannizza is just down the street from where I live, so I’ve been there a good number of times. It opened not so long ago, but it already seems to be doing really well. The owner, Eric, is an extremely nice guy, and the staff in general are very friendly. The service is very good, the food is ready quite quick (2:15 minutes to be exact, as is their slogan).
The menu at Pannizza is pretty extensive. There is a set menu, and it’s also possible to build your own pizza/​pannini. There are a lot of options in terms of the meats/​vegetables you can put on the pizza, and the staff are more than willing to help with the selection process. The great thing is, there’s no added cost for making your own, and you can put as many toppings as your stomach desires. It’s not an expensive place — about $ 10 for a pizza and $ 7 for a panini.
The first time I went, I tried the Med pizza (pesto sauce, seasoned chicken and a bunch of vegetables). The pesto sauce was a pleasant inclusion on the pizza. I’ve never tried pesto on a pizza before, and I have to say, it’s really worth it. Other times I’ve made my own pizzas or had the Nonna (meatballs).
I’ve tried the Panini once, and it was toasted to perfection. The only issue I had with it was that it wasn’t filling enough :(The dessert pizzas aren’t bad either, but they can be a bit too sweet (or maybe it’s just me!).
I’m definitely going to keep going back to Pannizza as long as I live in the area. It’s a great place to swing by if I want to grab a quick meal, and it’s even good to sit down with friends over a scrumptious lunch.

Despite the fact that I had already had a slice of pizza that very day, I could not resist trying their pizza once I saw they were open and so welcoming as I walked up the stairs off Sherbrooke St. West.
I remember the place as a Booster Juice location and those stairs, but the place does not look anything like it’s former juice bar self. The colours are mush more appropriate, shades of grey and white walls with dark brown wooden chairs.
I will add more about the pizza which I downed to the last crumbs soon, but since the dog needs a walk, I will simply say I don’t usually give a place 5 stars on the first visit or without tasting several items, but the quality, service and ambiance of this well organized and airy space was right on. I took a chance on pizza with pesto sauce and was pleasantly surprised at it’s well balanced moisture of toppings to crunch-​of-​the-​crust ratio.
It obvious they are not trying to be a gourmet pizza place and that’s fine, because for quick serve (and they are very overt about it taking 2 minutes and fifteen seconds to bake your pizza or panini) it should prove to be a welcome addition to the many dining option in the downtown core — especially for McGill’s staff and students, as it’s a stones throw from the main campus gates.
I’ll be back to try more, especially while their opening special is on. Check back for an update on dessert pizzas and more.