Zella’s Pizzeria

Actually not bad pizza, but near a really bad part of Baltimore. You literally drive through section 8 and disenfranchised neighbors to get here. The pizza is good and you can buy beer or wine to go. They were friendly. I’d go back, but definitely when the sun is out.

Amazing pizza. They do not skimp on the toppings. I got a cheese pizza with hand tossed crust, bacon, sausage, and meatballs. One of the best pizzas I’ve had since moving down here! The crust is just so perfect. The sauce is tasty. Bacon was crispy, sausage was good, and the meatballs were delicious! I’m super picky with my pizza and everywhere else I’ve had since moving to the city has just been ok. Delivery was also pretty fast! Will def be ordering again.

I have been going to Zella’s for quite some time, and with no hesitation, I can say that it is my favorite pizza, which makes it the best pizza. I usually do not stray far from the same pizza everytime, but when I do, I enjoy what I get. The eggplant plant dip is absolutely wonderful, for example.
The restaurant is situated near Hollins Market, with street parking, and there are usually spots. I am able to bike here and lock my bike up, which is nice. There is a bar, but as I am not a drinker, I don’t really look, but they do have beer on tap, sell six packs and such, as well as liquor and mix drinks, and wine. They always have something on the tv, and there is always art hanging, which they also have openings for.
I always bring out of town friends here.

Fun, friendly place — the service here was incredibly pleasant, as Patrick exchanged Baltimore vs. New York stories with us. Great vibe — community bulletin board with local bands playing kind of place. They had a cool selection of craft beers and a full bar, and the prices seem quite reasonable.
As you may see, I’m a native New Yorker, it would be redundant to say that I’m a pizza snob — it’s hard to avoid when you live amidst the greatest pizza in the world. So I’m a hard marker. We got a plain cheese pie, and it was pretty solid. Sauce might have been a touch sweet, but I was happy with it. Probably a true 3.5 star experience, but I’ll round up for the über-​friendly service and cool vibe.

We had the pleasure of eating at Zella’s during our afternoon at the Sowebo Festival. The service was especially hospitable (!), the atmosphere homey and the food really delicious! We enjoyed the generous portion of spicy tomato dip for a starter and the small Pizza Prosciutto for our entrée. Both were wonderful and we left feeling full and happy. Check the chalkboard for their reasonably-​priced beer specials! Great local artwork too.

Got their 10″ Pizza delivered… Wish I had ordered a large because it was so good I wanted more. Have lived in Baltimore 2 years and this is by far the best pizza I’ve had in the city. Ordered the thin crust which is what I like and it was crispy and soft and delicious. Toppings were spot on. Sauce yum. (Basic pepperoni and mushroom with tomato sauce) Delish :)

Nice small town bar with a homely feel. Bartender was great and very familiar with my friends (they are regulars). We went during lunch I had the druidzilla panini. Delicious! Next time I want to try the pizza, I was told they make there dough from scratch for the pizza and sandwiches which is pretty cool. Go check it out!

You would think that eating at the same pizza place every weekend would get tiring at some point, but definitely not at Zella’s. I literally eat here at least once a week and I NEVER leave disappointed. From their baked wings to their mouth-​watering portabello mushroom pizza, there’s something for everyone here.
My favorites:
— Portabello Mushroom Pizza (perfect amount of feta cheese and the most delightful combination of roasted veggies)
— Garlic/​Old bay chicken wings (you can mix the sauces together)
— Resurrection beer (Brewer’s Art)
— Kloby’s stout (this will get you drunk)
The dining area here is casual enough to come in for a drink at the bar by yourself or come with a group to eat and play board games. The sense of community here is great. During Storm Jonas, I walked here in 2 feet of snow to grab some pizza and beer and there was a group of people there playing board games (since almost everything else in the city was closed).

The food is fresh and abundant! I have only been there once because I was only in town for the weekend, but I would definitely be back! I envy Baltimore for being home to Zella’s.

As a Celiac, I love that I can get any of Zella’s awesome pizzas on a gluten free crust. I always remind the staff about Celiac and cross-​contamination, but I’ve never had an issue with it. They’re my go-​to! I don’t remember what kind of crust they use, but it’s super thin, and a little sweet. It’s definitely not the best pizza crust around, but it does the job! The rest of the pizza makes up for it! They have so many great pizza topping options. I always order extra so I have leftover :-)

Great pizza! Perfect crust and high quality toppings and cheeses. I would recommend the eggplant but everything is good. Wish this place was in a better neighborhood but the food is too good and they have great friendly delivery guys. One of my go to places in Baltimore!

Zella’s is the best pizza in town with the friendliest staff. Food quality is amazing. Go here with some time, get a beer and make a new friend… the atmosphere supports the feeling of where neighbors meet — and everyone is your neighbor.

The best pizza and the best meatball sandwich in Baltimore. Hands down. I enjoy other approaches to pizza that other shops do, (e.g. Iggy’s) but for traditional pizzas made with quality ingredients, it just doesn’t get better than this. It is possible that I am biased because I live two blocks away and am certainly a regular. I love the local bar feel but I keep coming back because the food is so damn good.
Menu advice: everything is delicious. Salads, appetizers, calzones, wings. The pizza though is the piece d’ resistance.

I’m too lazy to remember to review most places but I want to give Zella’s a cyber high five. They’re not in my neighborhood but they deliver to it and thank god. I want to write lots more praise for it but knowing my luck I’d piss off someone unintentionally so I’ll leave it at that. You my new boo Zella’s!

I did delivery ! My mouth was watering, I forgot the name of the pizza but it was sausage, cheese, pepperoni and pineapples.
My delivery driver was earlier than expected but I was so happy. They told us 45 mins to an hour. As well I ordered ginger ale.
I must say ! I am still highly pleased. I will probably dine in a few days to see the ambiance in the restaurant.
I believe and trust my other Unilocalers and I know my love for pizza I was happy and still am craving more.

Very good. I had a feta and tomato pizza and my wife had the Caprese salad. Both were very tasty. Service was good and friendly.

Mother of God… how have I not found Zella’s before now!?! My bike group headed up to Hollins Market at the beginning of our weekly ride, and bee-​lined for this palace of pizza. The second you walk in, savory smells of simmering sauces and baking crust wafts through the air. A nice cozy little eatery with a bar and a spattering of tables, Zella’s is warmly lit with a mix of local art on the walls, much of it Poe themed. 5 stars for ambiance.
On to the important stuff: the ZA. Now, for those of you fanny Unilocalers that follow my reviews, y’all know how seriously I take my pizza. Zella’s lives up to each and every one of my expectations: crust that’s the perfect combo of crunchy stability and pillowy dough, sauce that sings with spices and fresh tomatoes, and toppings like roasted eggplant, creamy feta, sauteed mushrooms, and don’t forget the MEATS. Oh the meats. Sweet, sweet pepperoni. I could write odes in its name. 5 stars for food. Plus they’ve got a decent beer selection to boot. Zella’s is now officially on my list of best pizza spots in Baltimore. Get at it, kids.

Zella’s is a great spot if you want something substantial for lunch. It is across the street from Hollin’s Market, which also has great lunch vendors as well — including my favorite salad spot. They do deliver if you find yourself on the west side. I usually call ahead for pick up, but on this day, I popped in and had my sammich in under 10 minutes. The slogan — which is a little hard to read on the door — is clever: «a pizza worth raven about». It’s true — they make great pizza.
I went with one of their sandwiches: the «Druidzilla’s Chicken». The bread is similar to a pizza crust — kind of soft with a perfect amount of crisp crunch. They take fresh grilled chicken breast chunks and smother it with mozzarella cheese. The sandwich is then topped with roasted red peppers, raw red onions. Then they add a little tomato sauce that has a slight spicy kick. Lastly, the sandwich is dressed with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (I honestly should pay more attention, because I probably could have done without the mayo.)
Each of their sandwiches are served with fries. I knew I was travelling, so I went with a side salad, plus, I love their house dressing — a creamy lemon thyme. The Zella’s side salad is mixed baby greens, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and artichokes. The best part is that they serve it with two slices of of garlic bread — which is basically pizza without the red sauce. My favorite! This is so much food. I couldn’t finish it; I gave my other half the sandwich away. And, even with a nice tip — It was only $ 10.

Zella’s ranks among the likes of Homeslyce, Isabella’s, and other great Baltimore pizza joints that specialize in medium thickness crust. If you’ve ever thought of going on the Atkins diet, please drop everything now and head straight to Zella’s. Their amazing and irresistible crust will lure you in and tantalize your tastebuds, make you wonder why you ever foolishly entertained the idea of giving up carbs in the first place, and will spare you from weeks and months of carb-​starved despair.
I’ve tried four different pizzas:
1) Pizza Prosciutto: full of flavor. I loved the touch of fresh arugula sprigs on top. A bit too salty for me, however.
2) Chicken Pesto: This is my favorite! It’s not too salty, and the pesto sauce is delicious.
3) Portabella Mushroom: Soggy and not as flavorful. I love mushrooms, but I found this pizza rather forgettable.
4) Margarita: just your standard Margarita pizza. It was good (after all, how can you argue with the combo of fresh tomatoes + basil + mozzarella?), but it didn’t seem like anything special.
My advice is to stick to the meat-​based pizzas, and you’ll be in for a treat. Vegetarians, I apologize.
Location-​wise, Zella’s is located near Hollins Market in a more gritty area of Baltimore that might catch the casual Mt. Vernonite off-​guard, but the neighborhood really isn’t as rough as it might appear. It may not be the most pleasant destination to trek to by foot, but with ample street parking nearby, it’s worth the drive.
When you step inside, you’ll notice the comfortable warmly-​lit ambiance of exposed brick walls displaying small framed pictures, the high-​top bar with stools, a few small TVs, and ~6 beers on tap. Other seating options include a few large tables for large groups and some smaller 4-​person tables.
Zella’s is an amazing gem in the Hollins Market neighborhood, and I hope to see many other great restaurant destinations pop up nearby!
P. S. keep an eye out for Groupon deals: Zella’s has run Groupon campaigns on 3 separate occasions in the past 6 months!

I’d never been here during the «original» tenure of the owners, and when this place did come to our attention, it was going through an obvious rough period where we just plain weren’t interested. However, Zella’s came up as an option on GrubHub, and we didn’t want to cook tonight due to our kitchen being nearly as cold as the outside temperature; so we decided to look it up here and see if it had improved any. With all of the recent reviews celebrating the original owners’ return, we said «what the hell» and ordered.
We both ordered something called «Druidzilla’s Chicken» sandwiches. The menu describes it as grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, red onion, tomato sauce with lettuce and mayo. To be honest, I didn’t expect much — but what we received was a delightful surprise, two sandwiches as big as our faces. It came with a small side of what was termed «Mediterranean fries» (but they just tasted like regular potato wedges to me, not that this is a bad thing).
That was probably the best-​tasting chicken sandwich I’ve had in a long time. The bread had a pleasant «tug» to it, and tasted like it came from the bakery, almost like a good pizza crust from a shop in Brooklyn, New York. (I can’t explain why bread would taste like that, it just… did.) The mozzarella was fresh and creamy — no shredded crap here. And the chicken wasn’t just some flat-​tasting filet, but big CHUNKS of good, juicy grilled chicken. The tomato sauce was tart and tangy and really, really good.
We were pleasantly surprised, both Sweet Husband Mine and I, and it was only a twenty-​spot for two big, juicy sandwiches delivered to our door on a freezing night. That alone was worth it!
Zella’s is only a mile from our house, but we’d never known they delivered to us. We know now and will take full advantage of it.
I intend to try their portabella mushroom sandwich next. Or their pizza. Or their pasta dishes. I don’t know for sure, but I will definitely be back to try it all.
P. S. We were fighting over the remains of the second sandwich. He won. Damn him. :)