Rocking good pizza ! Perfect in every way.. they get busy, it takes longer, a bit more expensive…read more.. but worth the wait and the price. ... 8 out of 5 stars!

awesome pie! consistant everytime.. Parksville best kept pizza secret. Price is decent and has…read moregood value.. rock on you guys

Great pizza choice in Parksville. Walking in I was greeted…read moreimmediately by the staff with great attitude and enthusiasm. I realized right away they have a lot of choices and interesting toppings. You can get a whole pizza or order by the slice. I couldn't choose a single pizza so I ordered two different slices. They gave a couple tables outside to enjoy the elements but also a table and counter seating area inside if you want to be inside. You can watch them making pizza; from stretching the dough, saucing, topping to cooking. So much fun to watch. Taste is AWESOME!! I truly loved the pizza. The toppings, perfect amount of sauce and great crust. The crust is the secret to me. Great tasting, nice crunch and just a slight sweet taste. I suggest trying this place out if looking for a pizza night.

Was looking for something simple for supper to take over to the boardwalk for a picnic by the water…read more& I recall a local mentioning this pizza place to me awhile back. The bonus of this location, was proximity to the park & it was open on a Monday night in Nov. There was a decent amount of "by the slice" options available, all thin crust but I wouldn't say this is a cheap option if you're looking for more than 2 different pieces to enjoy. The prices for their full pizzas did seem more reasonable though (but way more than I needed, so opted for by the slice). I appreciated that the individual slices were warmed up, placed on a paper tray & in a paper bag large enough that the pizza could still be carried flat. The place itself is directly situated on the corner. I was going to park behind but really couldn't figure out if that was for the place or more for quick pick ups. So opted parking across the street in the large parking lot (I believe is truly only for another store but as they were closed & I observed many others were doing the same to grab their pizza, I followed the locals on this). Small, simple place with raised seating along/near the windows. Space inside is mostly allocated to the order area, hot area for different baked pizzas by the slice, prep area & large fire oven (which makes sense if most of their customers take the pizza to go). I did laugh at the polite chalk sign demonstrating how to properly carry take out pizza. Would love to know if the plain stickman & pizza box saying yes/no to carrying positions started off as a joke or if they really felt demonstration was required for their patrons ;) I was a bit overwhelmed stepping into the pizza place with the level of music inside (lady couldn't hear me/I couldn't hear her) & just quickly picked two I thought I understood enough what they were visually (I can confirm they were chicken pizza options of something tasty but still have no idea what they would be called if I was to ask for the same 2 slices again). Overall, great for a quick option to go but I'm going to give this 4 stars at the moment & return another day when the head isn't struggling with post migraine symptoms. That way I can properly confirm accessibility, seating options, level of music, brightness of lights, if there's a bathroom for customers, where to properly park, etc.

Great pizza place just outside of Parksville. They do a Neapolitan style pizza when thin base…read morewithout it being soggy. Lots of customers while we were there on a weekday afternoon. They do half baked pizzas to go as well so you can finish up when you get home. We got 2 large pizzas. Can't remember the cost but total came to over $50. Their "regular" pizzas are pricey for what they are. Pepperoni and cheese are priced the same or v similar to something more exotic w truffle oil. There are a few tables inside, pretty no frills and 2 tables outside. I'd go back again for some quality pizza when you are in or around Parksville.

4.5 rounded up Full…read moredisclosure, I had very low expectations. I was filling up with gas when this place caught my eye. The first thing I thought was "gas station pizza". Similar to gas station sushi. Something anyone with a brain interacting with taste buds wouldn't do. I also didn't have internet. The connection was spotty so I couldn't check the reviews. Throwing caution into the wind, I went for it. What a surprise! The pizza was incredible. Apparently their pizzas sometime sell out according to some local reviews. I can certainly see why! So good, I got one to go. A hole in the wall location in the middle of nowhere along the Island Highway, Small spot seating maybe 10 inside along with a picnic table outside for some additional seating. Friendly service. More take away than dine in. This may be one of the best pizzas I've had. See my pics. They don't skimp on the toppings. Bonus: they have a liquor license. Recommended

Giovanni's is split into two distinct restaurants: fine Italian cuisine in the main restaurant area…read moreand a lounge side catering to pizza enthusiasts, like me. What the lounge may lack in outward beauty, that is fully made up for (and then some) with its main course. Done in what I call "Greek Style", the pizza is baked in a pan and has a cupped edge crust that the ingredients come out to meet, with the bulk of the cheese spread on top. Additionally, Giovanni's has developed a wonderful sauce, which is not too sweet. Fresh ingredients and lots of them as well. When brought to your table by Tracey or one of the other wonderful staff, it is a thing of golden beauty. I never order anything less than a large (see photo) because I always want to take some home. Truly one of the top pies on the island. Enjoy!

the food here has always been top notch! the vibes and atmosphere of the place is also amazing, the…read moreway the lights are just perfect and the playlist is awesome too! we had this waiter who was so kind and funny. AMAZING service!!! when my dad spilled a drink, he came rushing over to clean it and even poured the rest of his can into his cup without him asking. Keep up the amazing work!

We've had lunch at Cuckoo's once before so we knew pretty much what we were getting ourselves into…read more It's decorated in quite a traditional manner, and currently set up for Christmas. The floors look to be original hardwood, and there are lots of beams and logs to see. I personally love the old style look, but it might not be to everyone taste. The service is quite good, our server especially, although it did seem like one individual was more interested in polishing glasses and not running food or bussing tables. He was a little passive aggressive with another staff member when he did run a couple of plates, came back and said "see that wasn't that hard." Not a good look. The food was quite good, although we felt, this time like the last, it was a little on the expensive side. It is quite a tourist mecca just outside of Parksville so that's likely part of the reason. It's also quite busy so clearly people are willing to pony up. We had the soup of the days Chantrelle mushroom soup. Evidently those mushroom are very plentiful in the area this time of year. It was quite good, creamy for sure, but we would have liked some more noticeable bits of mushroom. We also shared a Caprese salad which needed more balsamic and a little salt. The capers were a nice add. We finished with Margherita pizza which was nicely cooked and finished with fresh basil. Can't believe I am saying this, but there was too much cheese on it and maybe a little shy on the tomato sauce. Peroni beer on tap is a total winner for me. Have been twice, might go again, but likely not.

Food was great, service was attentive. The restaurant is beautiful and calm inside. I highly…read morerecommend saving room for dessert!

This was my first time at Smitty's while we were visiting some friends who live in the area. I…read moreordered the beef dip sandwich with the potato and bacon soup as my side. I've never ordered a beef dip sandwich before, but it was absolutely BOMB and I definitely will be ordering it more in future. 10/10 for the sandwich! The soup was nice, but it wasn't really a flavour I'd normally order, I would try the minestrone next time. The service was all you needed, helpful, took a reasonable amount of time to bring food, and there were no mistakes with a group of 7 of us. This is a very casual place that had lots of seating and was pretty busy on a Saturday late-morning! *this is your sign to get the beef dip!* haha

Good portions. Meals came out fairly quick and the coffee was refilled regularly…read more Food was tasty.

We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. Having spent a lot of time driving today, it was the…read moreperfect place for us to sit, eat and recharge. The service was wonderful and our server's recommendations of the chicken & shrimp and the Philly cheesesteak were spot on. Plus, my clam chowder was delicious! Thanks so much for a lovely experience! We hope to come by again before we leave town!

Just had another wonderful breakfast here at Ricky's in Parksville, BC. The service was excellent,…read morefriendly, and she kept our coffee cups full. Today I had the pancakes with strawberries and whipped cream in the perfect amounts and I didn't even need the syrup (but it was there just in case). The food arrived quickly and it was good and hot. My hubby had the Classic double-egger, 3 pcs. bacon and sourdough toast and it was also delicious. We wish we could be here for their 6 year anniversary but we'll be back in the states. We will seek out other Ricky's on our travels but this one is definitely our favorite. The building and interior are very inviting. A great restaurant we have found.

My first experience was when I came to my hometown on the island to visit family and my dad just…read moreraved on and on about this pizza place. We ordered in, and it did not disappoint! The quality of ingredients makes such a huge difference in contrast to your average big chain pizza places. The taste/flavour is anything but simple. I can't remember the name, but we had a meat lover type pizza...best pizza I've had yet. Writing this, I wish I had a slice right now! We had a variety of sauces, although im always partial to a jalapeno ranch. It definitely was a nice way to mix up flavours and to dip the crusts in. All the sauces were yummy. Can't wait to have it again.

Grabbed a few pizza's on route home from Tofino. It was good, nothing to write home about though.read more