Okay. This is now officially my new favorite pizza place. Their pizza is just really, really good. We've had pizza from here twice now and both times what I had was exceptional. The pizza: It's important to note that this is 'thin crust' pizza with an emphasis on the thin part. The pizza is so light, I almost have to check the box to make sure there is actually a pizza inside. While the crust may be thin, the flavor definitely isn't. I've tried the Margherita, the Elmdale, and the Duck Confit. While all are great, the Margherita is my favorite so far. The portions: When you look at the menu, you'll notice only one size. Basically, each pizza is four slices and with no appetizer, I'll get through about three of them. So, my recommendation is to order one pizza per person. It tastes great as a leftover and you don't even need to heat it up so if you have one or two slices left over, no biggie. The service: Well, both times we had pizza here has been takeout so I can't speak to how good the service is. I'll tell you that the second time we ordered from here, we had called early and asked for the pizza to be ready at a later time. When we got there, it wasn't ready and had to wait about 10-15 minutes. This, though, guaranteed the pizza was right out of the oven. This is important because of the one thing to keep in mind about the pizza here. What to keep in mind: Remember when I said the pizza was thin? Well, the downside to thin crust pizza is that it doesn't keep its heat. We live about 15 minutes away so by the time we got home with the pizza and got settled, the first time we ordered the pizza was barely warm. So, while it was still good, it was a bit disappointing. The second time we ordered, since it was right out of the oven, by the time we got home, it was still warm but it was getting cool by the time I was on my third slice. My point? If you are getting takeout, depending on how far away you live, it may not be warm by the time you eat it. Will I go back?: Most definitely. I don't eat pizza all that often due to the amount of bread but this place now tempts me and I don't feel as bad since the crust is so thin. My two cents. Cheers. read more

Bad service. The girl server is very rude. The food is very humble. I don't recommend this place at all !! If there is a half star rating I would've give it to this place !! read more

Heard of this place and was excited to try due to the wood oven. We finally got a break from our 4 kids and decided to do date night here. we Went and were disappointed in the service. Our excitement from trying a new place was high but went down really quick They were not very welcoming. Took awhile to be seated because we didn't have rsvp. When we finally did get seated we were brought warm water and everyone else had a nice cold bottle of water wich comes with the table. We finally got served but the people that came after us got there pizza wich they ordered three and we ordered two and ours still didnt come till about 10mins after thiers. The servers were more friendly and attentive to the other customers. We felt neglected as customers and disappinted when we clearly could see we were treated different for what ever reason. The pizza was good and love their sauce in house sauce. We order an appetizer and when we complimented them on their home made bread we were rewarded with a mummbles and server rudely walked away. Because of the service me and my husband will not be returning. Hope to find a place with pizza like this but with better service. read more

I LOVE this place. The minute you walk in the vibe is great! I have been there about 6 or 7 times. Each time has been hopping. We have always sat at the bar which is really my preference because the staff is great and fun to interact with. We had a table once and that was good too. The pizza is the best in the city. The crust is thin and bubbling with nice charring from the wood oven. The options are creative and delicious. My favorite is the wild boar, apple and cheddar. Add the chili oil and it is a spectacle in your mouth! I try not to go too much because I don't want to get sick of it. I really enjoy the staff and it is an honour to be considered a regular already! Do yourself a favour and make a reservation here. You cannot get a seat because the tables are always turning. read more

The duck confit pizza is one of the most delicious things I've ever had. I get it almost every time I go here. I've tried most of the pizzas on the menu and they are all delicious. The pastas and desserts are wonderful as well. the service has always been good when I eat here. If you decide to eat here, I would recommend getting a reservation as it can pretty busy sometimes. read more

I went to Tennessy Willems, for the first time, expecting to have an enjoyable dining experience with my girlfriend. While standing and waiting for a table the waitress asked us to immediately order drinks, even though there were two empty seats at the bar for us to sit down. When I repeatedly explained that there were two vacant chairs, the waitress very reluctantly gave them to us. The waitress demanded that we order alcoholic beverages with our meal while saying that the seats are saved for customers who drink. When our pizza arrived, they were only warm and one of them was not with the ingredients that we had ordered. Even though I gave a very generous 20% tip, the waitress failed to thank me. As we were leaving the waitress asked where I had parked my vehicle. When I told her on a close-by side street she replied, "There's not much parking around here, you probably got a ticket." Since my business wasn't appreciated and the pizza was barely mediocre, I will never go back to this restaurant. I would have given a rating of zero stars, but that isn't possible when leaving a review. read more

What a find! My parents just moved to Hintonburg and after a long day of unpacking boxes, we were in dire need of a break (beer and pizza). Just down the street is Tennessy Willems and just as we were walking up a cozy table of five on the patio got up and left. Good vibes off the bat. The draught beer selection was small, but satisfying. I treated myself to a local Dominion City brew that had notes of Bridgehead coffee and Earl Grey tea. I mean, what is more Ottawa than that? Daily specials round out this menu. On this particular day, we got the salmon gravlax, which came beautifully presented on a wooden board, and the salad of day. The salad was a hit too with fresh greens, cashews, Parmesan and a big hit of lemon. Also worth noting- we got olives and my friend who doesn't like olives was eating them happily. All three pizzas were ones that I would order again. My favourite was the Napoletana with fire roasted tomato sauce, anchovies, capers, red onion and fior di latte. The saltiness contrasted with the juicy, sweet, blistered red onions was out of this world. There was also the Elmdale with the same tomato sauce, spicy Genoa salami, roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms and fior di latte. There's really nothing to complain about there. And lastly, we went for a white pizza that came with baby spinach, goat cheese, pine nuts, and parmesean, finished with lemon. That one was so welcome on a summer day. All around, I probably would've preferred my pizza to come out of the oven a little sooner- they were a bit crunchy- but I seriously appreciate the selection and flavour combinations that this place offers. Would return! Thank you, Ottawa! read more

Excellent pizza. Beautiful super-thin crust perfectly baked, with fresh ingredients. Anchovies just the right salty. And two varieties of the best beer in town (Beyond the Pale) on tap! I didn't try the desserts, but what I saw was just the right-sized portions that I'll want to come back for. Friendly, competent servers who clearly enjoy their work and are confident in the product in a very cosy little space. Our server had a keen sense of how much attention we required and read us well to make a good rapport. This is a great place for an evening out with good food and a good friend or two. read more

Love this place! It's cozy, comfortable, and the pizza is delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and was handling the room effortlessly, which was impressive given that many tables came in at the same time! The fire-roasted tomato sauce used on some pizzas is a little bit sweet, which is something I particularly enjoyed - so flavourful! The house salad had roasted wild mushrooms in it which was different and tasted great. A very reasonably-priced place for quality food and wine. read more

My favourite pizza place in Ottawa. The wild boar pizza is my favourite but I cycle through some others.

I apologize in advance for starting this review with a cliché. I really wanted to like Tennessy Willems... but after going twice with a few months in between, and still not having tried a pizza that blew me away, I'm starting to think that the hype really is just... well, hype. We've tried four pizzas to date: the duck confit, which in my opinion should be avoided at all cost due to how soggy it got with the caramelized onions; the wild boar, which is probably the best out of the four; the chorizo, which is alright, but overwhelmingly too goaty with that cheese; and finally the sopressata which was a little bit too spicy for my taste. But don't get me wrong, there are some good points here. Their wood oven works a great pizza and the crust is great. The flavours just don't work for me, that's all. There is also some surliness in the service when they are busy (which is often). Anyway, I'm sure it's a pizza place that works for most people. It's just not for me. read more

I have returned on multiple occasions, and enjoyed the pizza very much. On a hot summer day, on their patio, splitting a pie + apps might be the way to go, or, order one, split it, then have another while killing a bottle of wine. Our server - a bearded fellow - was very friendly, upbeat, and on top of his area, as were the other patio servers. Glad to have this place in Ottawa. read more

Finally had a chance to visit Ottawa and this place was on top of my list for places to visit. The place didn't really look impressive from outside but that changed once you enter the Restaurant. The place was very cozy and we really enjoy the Atmosphere. The food was amazing, my wife had a garden salad which was big enough to feed three people. The salad was excellent. The Pizza was huge, I had the Margarita and it was really good. My wife had the pizza with pears and walnuts, and it was outstanding. My son had the Napolitano and it was just as good. I was really happy with this place and was worth the drive from our hotel. read more

Tennessy Willems - Great pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Love this place! Not only is the pizza delicious, it's also big enough that you'll have some leftover to eat the next day. Good beer selection too. read more

This restaurant was awesome! We tried the Caesar salad, beet salad, wild boar pizza, and the daily special - chicken with broccoli, Swiss cheese, cashews, and orange sauce. The salads really blew me away, Caesar salad had amazing smoked bacon and giant croutons. Beet salad was warm with onions and goat cheese. Pizzas were good too. Had to wait a bit for a table but once seated, service was fast and friendly. Small restaurant so go early or make a reso. Will definitely be back here! read more

Fun, relaxed, friendly. Not a huge place though. FOOD AND DRINK: Pizzas are the key but they have some other options. Tried the wild boar and apple, like our friends with us recommended (and got too), and didn't regret it. There was beer, which is key. Cider too. The art is also awesome. A huge piece with David Suzuki in the bathroom surprised me but I really liked the artistic rendition. Recommend. read more

My Cousin is a friend of the chef here, and when i was in town on business last night she suggested this place. Delightful room, with attentive staff. I'm not usually a pizza guy, so i don't purport to be an expert on the subject, but what these guys do, they do at a high level. The slid us into a table just before a reservation which was super nice of them (we had to get in and out in 45 min before they got there). I ordered a glass of their Grenache/Syrah blend, which was great and paired with the meal nicely. We had the warm beet salad to start, which while didn't completely blow my head off, it was one of the nicer warm beet salads i've had. The real party was the pizza. We ordered the Duck Confit, and Neapoletana (sp). Both i thought were cooked very well and the flavours were vivid and fresh. Also the spicy oil brought the table was a nice way to kick up the crusts you're left with. I Thoroughly enjoyed my meal there, and would certainly go back read more

Went there in January. I have to say that they did a great job to this place, very contemporary, but small-ish. Our server was excellent. The pizza was above average and the cheese platter delicious. If you are stuck in the middle of the dining room, which we were, it was rather uncomfortable and the cold air from people coming in from the outside would throw some chills down my spine once in a while. However there wasn't much that made me say "I want to come back". This review is more like 3.5 stars than 3. read more

Tennessy Willems is located in the heart of Hintonburg and boy is it a special little place. It is very small though -so make reservations at least a day in advance- if you're planning on going. My family's Italian and we have yet to find a good pizza place in Ottawa. And behold Tennessy Willems.... We ordered the Marinara pizza and their salad special which was large enough to serve 3 people. The mixed salad had arugula, raddichio, pears, and nuts. It was excellent. The pizza dough was thin, crunchy, and fresh. They have many wild varieties of pizza toppings such as anchovies, duck, and wild boar. Overall, it's a great tiny place with a nice patio and great food. read more

Only two stars due to disinterested servers and cooks. Service was inattentive and large number of cooks stand around in kitchen and text on phone and make jokes to each other. Pizza had potential with beautiful crust but was poorly made in terms of ingredient placement and was undercooked. Pasta was cold and meat sauce was underneath in bottom of bowl. Charcuterie platter had stale in house bread. Place has good potential with a better team of staff and management. read more

What an experience dinning here, I was definitely very pleasantly surprised as I thought to myself:" It's just pizza". Was I ever wrong! I ordered my pizza and was greeted with this huge thin crusted pizza. It was delicious, and coupled with their hot pepper infused oil it was DELISH! My only critique ( which is more of a regret than it is a critique ) is that we decided to eat out on the patio as it was rather busy inside. As it was later in the evening, it was a bit cool- our pizza was also very cool not too long after it arrived. Regardless, this is a great place and I am definitely looking forward to going back! Bonne appetit! read more

I went here with a good friend of mine on a whim and it was the best decision. We wanted to try the whole menu but went with the quesadillas and two different pizzas to try. The quesadillas were fantastic and to be honest I now make my quesadillas at home with mango because of them. The pizzas were both fantastic and I love that a lot of their products are local or made right in house. Definitely if you have a pizza lover check this place out because it was awesome! Our service was great and turn around is quick which is important when the restaurant is so small. read more

We went here last night for the first time. We were greeted kindly and asked if we had a reservation. We didn't, and we had to sit at the bar which was fine with me! We ordered the pulled pork pizza and it was awesome. It was huge too so it was enough food for both of us. The pork was tender and the barbecue sauce was smoky and sweet. I'd definitely order it again. They do have 4 beers on tap including Hogs Back, Steamwhistle, St Ambroise and Beaus which was nice. I really try to support locally brewed beers. All-in-all, it was great! I'd go again for sure. Great food, great beers and friendly service. read more

Food was decent, but not a very good experience overall. This was the meal I was anticipating the most in Ottawa because we had come from a local's high recommendation and all of the pizza combos sounded amazing. We made a reservation for Sunday night- it was pretty easy. I'm glad we did, because by the time we left, it was packed. We weren't terribly hungry, so we decided on sharing one pizza (it's 12 inches) and a house salad. After some arguing back and forth between the duck confit and the wild boar, we finally decided on the wild boar (with the help of the waiter as well). Unfortunately, both items were extremely lackluster. The house salad was advertised as arugula, roasted mushrooms, cheese, all tossed in a maple-sherry vinaigrette. Sounds pretty good, right? I'm not sure what happened to the vinaigrette, but we didn't taste any maple or sherry. It came out as arugula with a few pieces of mushroom. It just felt like something was missing. In fact, we even overheard the table next to us say, "I thought this salad came with something else..." Our wild boar pizza came out with maybe 6 large pieces of bright red sausage, cheese, and some pesto. I thought that it might have been missing the caramelized apples, but I wasn't sure. Since we had already eaten some of it, I wasn't absolutely positive something was missing, and being the kind of customer that will avoid confrontation or being difficult at all costs, I decided not to say anything. The pizza wasn't bad, but again, it just felt like it was missing something. It tasted very flat with just sausage and cheese. But they do make a good crust that is soft and chewy. It wasn't until the table next to us got their wild boar pizza that we got pissed. Their pizza was totally different and looked delicious! Their boar looked brown and ours was bright red, like chorizo. Theirs was covered in caramelized apples and looked so good. Even looking at the yelp pics of other wild boar pizzas, it looks like none of them look consistent. I really regret not taking a picture of our lame pizza and not saying anything at the time. Unfortunately, we brought it up when we got the check after seeing that pizza and confirmed that we weren't crazy. When we said something to the waiter, he confirmed that we didn't have a sweet component, but just said, "Oh that is weird" and then didn't offer to do anything about it. I know it's late at this point since we already ate it and you would have to take the customer's word, but it was just kind of lame to not apologize or offer something small on the house. But it gets worse. He accidentally charged us 10x our bill so a $40 something bill became $400. This was not a big deal at all and an honest mistake, but the way it was handled was annoying. We didn't mind the wait to clear up the situation, but then they offered us 50% off our bill, which was very nice. Our credit card got locked from all the swiping back and forth, and then when we got the card released and went back to pay what should have been 50% off, they only gave us a $5 discount instead. We then went back in to ask what happened to the 50% off, and he said that was a mistake and he chose the wrong discount. All of that is fine and it's nice we even got a discount, except for the weird situation of "hey, uh, what happened to the 50% discount you originally offered?" and not being upfront about the mistake in the beginning. Instead, he only told us after we asked, almost as if hoping we wouldn't catch it. So all in all, the whole transaction resulted in an additional 30 mins of back and forth with a busy staff. It's really too bad because I think the apples would have made a world of difference on the wild boar pizza, transforming a flat pizza to one with the sweet and savory tastes I love. I can see why people really love Tennessy Willems. There definitely seems to be a lot of potential, but paying $10 for a boring salad and $20 for the pizza we got was really unacceptable. read more

Pizzas are so different and absolutely amazing. The service really makes the atmosphere though. Pat is an absolute delight and makes you feel like you've been there 100 times. The chorizo and wild boar pizzas are wonderful. read more

We dropped in for a late lunch on a Saturday. The place seats about 30 and even at 2:30 it was half full. Having heard about their pizzas, we decided to split a Capriciosa. Their version has tomato sauce, bocconcini, artichokes, olives, mushrooms and capicola ham. But the key is how they put it all together. I have never seen such a thin crust, but it appears to me that it allows the crust to be well cooked while still allowing the toppings to remain fresh and retain their full flavours. The home made sauce is outstanding. The pizzas are large (15"?), but the thin crust makes them not too filling. One pizza for two worked for us for a light lunch. I'll go back. read more

The pizza is delicious but the service is shocking. The waitstaff is unbelievably rude at the door. We arrived at 6pm on a wet rainy Tuesday evening and didn't have a reservation (shock and horror). The manager/owner (I am making an assumption he was the manager because any employee would be reprimanded for talking to a customer this way) asked us what we were thinking arriving without a reservation. I felt like saying "finding somewhere dry to eat". He then told us he could seat us if we could "get out" by 7. I felt like responding that really that is entirely up to him. I have no idea how long it was going to take him to take our order and bring our food. We should have left but the rain made us stay. I think the pizza is the only reason that place is still in business. Do yourself a favour and order take out. read more

I am a huge fan of their pizzas, not only are they absolutely delicious and well-made, but you will not be leaving there hungry! The staff are friendly and the restaurant itself is cozy. They have a wide assortment of different types of pizzas, a lot of them deviate from the traditional tomato sauce base. Worth checking out! read more

We went to TW again (this time the girls, not the family) and again it was delicious. There is a new chocolate tarte on the menu (or chocolate terrine?) and the daily special - squash soup with creme fraiche and lemon - was perfect for a chilly day. I had the beet salad with goat cheese. Itching to try their new mac and cheese - a gourmet option that's also kid friendly. Thanks to kitchen and servers. Also, thank you for being one more place on earth that there's no TV... read more

You should definitely check it out if you are into bad service and mediocre overpriced food and a funky smell.

The food was excellent here! Even better than the food was the staff, who were all nice and had great personalities. This was a bonus seeing as how they were busy and short-staffed, yet still provided excellent service. Sit outside on a warm, sunny day for a great atmosphere and enjoy their Greek pizza like I did. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet after our great dinner a couple weeks ago. So my husband and I decided to have our date night here a few Saturdays ago. My husband always raved about this place but we never went since I am celiac and I didn't think they had gluten free pizza. They don't advertise that they do, but they do! The only pizza that has gluten in the toppings is the boar (which was the one I wish I could try, but my husband got). He got the boar pizza and I had the chorizo pizza gluten free crust. The pizzas were delicious! Very happy with both and we devoured them. The beer and wine were also good, and our server was spot on with his recommendations. Patrick was our server and his service was great. He was funny, helpful, welcoming and what else could you ask for?! My only suggestion is to have a couple more pizza options, like chicken/steak. The restaurant is cozy, albeit small so make a reservation ahead of time! We will be back again in the near future. read more

Good pizza if you're looking for some exotic ingredients on your pizza. The service is good and it's nice for a more romantic dinner. read more

Went for the first time the other night to this newly opened spot in Hintonburg. Initial impressions on walking in were quite good, definitely another nice addition to the up and coming neighbourhood. Good layout and use of the space. Their specialty is woodfired pizza cooked in a custom built oven the menu also has several other dishes if pizza is not your thing. The spaghetti with bison meatballs was without a doubt the best spaghetti I have had in years, simple, classic flavours, Yum ! The personal size pizzas are quite large but the thin, light crust means they aren't too filling. They are a little stingy with the toppings though so the great flavours don't really come through. Come on guys, throw a little more on so we can appreciate the medley of toppings. Only other issue is the wine's are a pretty small pour, lets make it a healthy 6oz at least. Service was friendly and attentive and the place was packed, hope they continue to do well and iron out the couple minor kinks. read more

My boyfriend and I love this spot.. somewhat obsessively. I have had a craving for thin crust pizza for a while and this absolutely does the trick. The atmosphere is very warm, cozy, and hip. The server is quite the character. He is chatty, lively, very cool - he really brings the place together. The beer selection is just right and the pizza menu is extensive. I have tried a few (the margarita (when all you want is a classic, feel-good pizza), Helen's (my favourite - savoury and so perfect), and a featured pizza with chicken and asparagus (again, delicious). I have never been disappointed by the price, value, and taste of the food here. It gets somewhat busy on Saturday evenings so making a reservation is important. My favourite time to visit is on Sunday evenings closer to 8 - they close at 10 so things wind down and get a little more romantic around this time. read more

Went there with my Father and was really impressed. The Pizza has fantastic ingredients with great sauce. I had the pulled pork pizza which was excellent while my dad had a pizza with spicy salami, peppers and mushrooms which was also great. The crust was a bit singed and wasn't the most flavourful, but the ingredients made up for that. The beer selection is pretty good and reasonably priced (small breweries only, no Molson or Labatt swill) and they serve cold water out of old wine bottles, which is a nice classy touch. My only complaint is that it can get noisy and drafty. Despite it being small and there being only a dozen or so other people there, we still had trouble hearing ourselves. I would definitely recommend this place, if they could work a bit on the acoustics it would merit a 5 star. read more

This place is great folks. I didn't go when it first opened as I saw mixed reviews. I can't say if those reviews were justified or not but I can say.... Wow I am glad I found it now. The best pizza in Ottawa. Fresh well crafted. My partner had the special with fiddleheads and asparagus. I had something with anchovies. They were both delicious. I would order either again but am interested to try other things on the menu. Glorious! Ceviche as an app was good. read more

Very good pizza, love the selection of non-pizza items as well. My son had the Mac-n-cheese and it took all my will power not to steal it from him it was that good. Oh, and it was literally 5 mins from the time we placed our order until we were eating, and the place was packed. read more

If you like thin crust yuppie pizza, you'll love Tennessy Willems. So delicious. Nowhere else would I consider eating a plain "tomato and cheese" pizza, but at TW, with their top quality ingredients and delicious sauce, even the lowly Margherita pizza is delicious. And then you can move on to the wild boar pizza with local wild boar sausage, caramelized apple, sage oil and 2 year-old cheddar. While at some places, these ingredients might fight for attention and be less than the sum of the parts, not at TW where it comes together as a mouthwateringly delicious meal. My wife would like me to add that the charcuterie platter is delicious too. read more

For my first visit to this restaurant, I ordered a pizza that was on special. It came topped with pieces of meat that were burnt black and canned green olives. I believe it cost around $22, whereas other (more delicious) regular menu items were much cheaper. During my second visit, I ordered the capricciosa pizza and it was delicious. But the restaurant was unbelievably hot. There was no air conditioning at all, and the fans in the dining room just moved the hot air around. I can't imagine what the temperature in the kitchen must have been. Though the food was good, it made for an uncomfortable dining experience. read more