I'm surprised there aren't a lot of recent reviews but we were so impressed tonight with our order. It was easy enough to order online and we managed to get a clam pie, sausage pie, cheese pie, and speck pie. The service was great for pick up and the shop seemed charming on this chilly cold night. We were worried that this wouldn't be enough for four of us (two adults and two growing teenagers) but they were surprisingly filling and we easily had leftovers for lunch. We loved all the pizzas... the clam was amazing as was the sausage. The speck was really good along with the egg on the pie. This was recommended on the Infatuation's list of best pizzas and seeing that they had a clam pie had to try it and so glad we did. Will look forward to heading back! read more

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The pizza was pretty good! We had to order early to get any, and I wish they had delivery though. The bread was actually my favorite and I think I'd try one of the usual pizzas next time. The surfer was fine but I feel others would have reheated or traveled better too. There's no dine in and rarely any walk up order availability, so plan accordingly. I'd come back and recommend, but I probably would have tried it and been more eager to return if they did delivery or had dine in options. read more

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Small, quaint, romantic and modern-meets-rustic Euro spot in beautiful Madison Park. Seating is limited, but food and proximity to lake park and water access with views are well worth the wait. Perfect selection of pizzas, a charcuterie and lovely salads. They've been open since 2010. Can't believe I haven't heard of this place before! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - "Twin Peaks" wood-fired pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is the best pizza! Anyone who knows great pizza knows this. The dough is amazing with the perfect chew and char. The ingredients are fresh and delicious. Always spot on. read more

Just ordered here tonight (07/10/22) for the first time and have to say, some of the best pizza in Seattle. They may have non standard business hours/days for operation but the love in their craft shines through. We ordered online for pickup and when we got there, the restaurant was packed. Also, the order was ready right on time. Will def be coming back, many times! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place seems like a retired couple's pet project. They're rarely ever open. Me and my wife walked in and we were very rudely shouted at to get out. Why was the door open if you're not open?? These folks need to actually get serious about their business because it doesn't seem like they actually care for any business. read more

What happened? Things got weird as soon as the tacky lace curtains went up. This used to be the best spot, great food - a nice place to dine-in. Ever since the pandemic, the interior looks like a junk yard (which I guess explains the weird curtains). I miss the Indie but the vibes it's giving off say "don't eat here" and "someone call the health department". Wish they'd clean it up and go back to business as we knew it. Such a disappointment. It was a neighborhood favorite. read more

Pretty good pizza. They had Speck which was unique, thicker prosciutto but flavorful, but I still prefer regular prosciutto. They also have regular prosciutto but at the time we went it wasn't Italian and didn't have the depth I am used to. The crust and sauce was very good and they have other toppings so give them a try. Super small place when indoor seating is allowed. read more

I found this place as I am on a quest of great pizza that is as close to true Italian pizza as possible. The menu looked great so we went. We ordered the Norwalk and Pepperoni (please note that if you are in Italy and order a Pepperoni Pizza you will get a pizza with red bell peppers). We received our text and got the pizzas. Great crust cooked in a real wood fired pizza oven! The flavor of the arugula and ham with the tomato was fantastic. The sausage on the pizza was excellent. It's the crust that ties everything together to make it fantastic. The reason for not giving it 5 stars is: a) there is no indoor seating. b) there is only a small selection of beverages. c) you have to order on-line otherwise the wait is very long. If they could solve these three things they would get 5 stars from me. If you get the pizza to go, you'll be extremely satisfied! read more

I search out delicious pizza and this place fits the bill for me. I had a couple of perfectly executed neapolitan style pizzas. They were delicious and perfectly cooked. Never know how it's going to go when you are the first customer of the day! I appreciated the great customer service as well! Will definitely be back! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Norwalk pizza - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Off and on I've been trying to order or eat at Independent Pizza since they arrived in Madison Park - many years ago! Since we live in the neighborhood, you would think it would be easy, right? Not even close. Every time we've gone, they've been closed, either for the day, a private function or a long summer vacation - during the peak summer season. When we tried to order by phone, they're usually closed or we would get an answering machine. When we tried to order online, they turned off their ordering options. Side note: Independent Pizza is right next to the beach. Rather than being prepared for a busy summer season when they could really get more bang-for-the-buck, they close for summer break. What weird ... and I mean weird business model. It has been years and I've never successfully been able to eat in (pre-COVID) or order for pickup. To me, Independent Pizza has become synonymous with elitism and snobbery. I seem to recall years ago that we did get through to order, but the pickup wait time was around 90 minutes. We passed because that was a ridiculous amount of time to wait. If you can actually get through to Independent Pizza and have enough money to rent the restaurant for a private function that closes it to the general public for a day it's supposed to be open, it's probably decent pizza. The ambiance certainly has nice appeal from the outside, where we peasants have to drool over what we wish we were special enough to order. After about 7-8 or maybe 9 attempts over the years since they've been in Madison Park, I've given up and won't even bother trying any longer. I'm sure the owners are very nice people, but every attempt to order has proven a disappointing experience of denial. Every. Single. Time. The pictures on their website and Yelp look like it's OK pizza. Nothing stands out as looking spectacular, but some definitely seem worth trying. However, our family repeatedly gave it our best shot to become customers and have a new regular pizza place since we like to support local neighborhood businesses, especially those independently owned. It must be nice to eat there ... for those lucky special to be able to order, but they should change their name from Independent Pizza to Elitist Pizza. It seems more appropriate. read more

amazing pizza! Im from Houston and it was a great experience. We walked to the park near the water and it was beautiful. Service was nice and no complaints! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - The queen - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Really great intimate setting, good service, and 4 star food for reasonable prices. I'm a pizza snob and have unrealistic expectations for pizza and this is very good. I think a bit under fermented, but well cooked with imaginative combinations and great cheeses. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Pizza. I think it was speck and soft egg. It was good. - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I was in the mood for a super-thin, flavorful margherita pizza. Their "queen" pizza hit the spot. I also ordered the Syracuse pizza. The toppings were capers, olives, peppers, and garlic. I also added artichokes. The capers added a different flavor, I don't know that I've had them on pizza before. Independent pizzeria is located in the Madison Park neighborhood, right on Lake Washington. There is space across the street to sit and enjoy your food as well as the restaurant. Parking appears difficult in this area. Food was great, and will definitely return when I'm in the mood for that super-thin margherita. read more

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We had a craving for thin-crust pizza last week, and found the Independent Pizzeria on Yelp. You want a gorgeous pizza? Well then, this is the place for you! The Independent Pizzeria doesn't have a lot of tables, its space squeezed into a triangular wedge across the street from Lake Washington. But if you arrive and there is a wait for a table, the friendly staff can take your phone number and give you a call when your table is ready, giving you a few minutes to go down and check out the lake shore. We started out with a Caesar salad and the dressing on the salad is exceptionally delicious. The pizza prices are in the low teens, suggesting that they are personal pizzas. However, Independent's pizzas are big and may well satisfy the appetites of two. I ordered the Pepperoni pizza, served with mozzarella cheese, with Fra'mani Italian sausage and Crimini mushrooms added. JP ordered the Farmer, which comes with mozzarella, eggs, grana (a hard granular cheese) and speck di alto adige (another way to say prosciutto). As an endorsement, just as our pizzas arrived (and fairly quickly for that matter), a couple had just sat down next to us when they saw our pizzas. They loved how my Pepperoni pizza looked, so they ordered the same thing. Both JP's and my pizza were absolutely delicious. But note that spice-adverse me requested that they leave off the basil and oregano, which they thankfully did. I also ordered the Crater Lake Root Beer (JP stuck with his red wine), served from the tap. Crater Lake Root Beer does not taste anything like good ol' A&W root beer. Unfortunately, I found the Crater Lake to have an unpleasant bitter and chemical flavor. While the pizzas here are tasty and look great, I have to tell you that I am just not a fan of the Neopolitan baking method (bake for 60-90 seconds in a 900°+ brick oven) utilized by Independent and other places like Tutta Bella. Yes, the crust is thin, but I find it soggy and limp, probably best eaten with a fork. But having said that, the pizzas overall are still good enough that I would return. Last thing, Independent does need to drop the music volume by several decibels. It was difficult to hold a conversation. When we came in, we thought had time-warped to a Stockholm disco circa 1976, with ABBA blasting from the speakers. Still, a very decent restaurant, hence four stars. read more

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Oh my goodness! This place is amazing. One of the best pizza places I've ever been to. The Independent Pizzeria is nestled in a cute neighborhood plaza in Madison Park. It's an especially great place to go to when it's sunny because there's a small patio that overlooks the water. You really can't go wrong here. We ordered a salad the mixed greens salad to share as well as the Twin Peaks, Farmer and Syracuse pizzas. The salad and all the veggies were so fresh and so good. The pizzas take a little longer because they're handmade, but SO worth it. The Twin Peaks had crimini mushrooms and plenty of sage for a savory take on a mushroom pizza. The Farmer had a soft egg which oozed over the other slices... so good. The Syracuse had these fantastic pickled peppers too with yummy slices of salami. Even though this was a lot of pizza, because it was so good, I probably could have eaten more. I hate to leave this review because it'll probably attract more folks here... but I gotta give it to them. It's fantastic :) read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Speck pizza at The Independent Pizzeria in Madison Park. - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best pizza I've had in ten years, nothing too much, great crust, excellent choice of cheeses, a perfect pizza... Lew read more

For someone who does not particularly search out for pizza, the Independent Pizzeria served one of the best slices I ever had. I ordered the New Haven pizza which includes a garlic oil base, mozzarella, and clams. It tasted perfectly salty, not fishy at all, and something I would eat if I was in a small restaurant in Italy. The crust was crispy on the outside with the right about of char from their artisan pizza oven. For $17, I was impressed. It's a small shop located in Madison Park and there is very little parking in the area. We picked up our food (they are takeout only) at 6:30 but had to order it at around noon. They sell out quick, a testament to their amazing pies, so make sure to order early through their website. Pro Tip: order your pizza and bring blankets to have a little picnic across the street at the beach park. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - The New Haven Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We were able to call and get takeout (they only accept takeout orders if the kitchen can handle it). We luckily called at a good time because they said they could have the pizzas and salad ready in 15 minutes. All of the food was very good. The Stevedore had a good kick to it. The Beta was also delicious and both pizzas were cooked perfectly. The caesar salad itself wasn't special, however, their dressing is garlicky and if you're into that, you'll love it. We crushed two pies and a salad and were completely satisfied. I'd come back! Takeout service encounter was brief, but friendly and efficient! read more

The restaurant is set up with an eclectic yet welcoming and comfortable decor -mismatched chairs, a picnic table indoors and colorful outdoor seats with a view of Madison Park. The menu has a good amount of options for whatever you're craving but doesn't feel overwhelming with a set of pizzas and easy to choose add ons. We chose The Farmer and Stevedore, we loved both. The pizza has a great crispness to the crust and fresh tasting ingredients. The egg on the farmer was perfectly placed in the center so that everyone gets a bite with every slice, similarly there was a full slice of prosciutto on every slice. This tasted great but was a little hard to bite without the pizza falling apart. The stevedore has a blend of meat and onion but the mama's lil peppers really makes this a standout contrasting the flavors. All beers were local and all wines were sourced from small towns and vineyards both local and abroad. The wine list felt approachable and was easy to pair in a way that made you feel like a pro while still being a casual environment. Overall, loved the experience and felt the price point was reasonable. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Hands down, the BEST pizza we have had since we last ate in Pepe's in New Haven, CT, 25 years ago. Try "The Queen," simple and glorious flavor read more

Very good pizza. We ordered a few and I think the seasonal chanterelle one was the best. The pepperoni was quite good as well. The New Haven clam was fine but I think needed some salt to perk it up a bit. No tiramisu on Sundays (apparently it is made on Wednesday and sells out fast). Uses Tock for takeout orders which is a real drag. That app is tough to use. Better take out app and a bit more of a taste of the sea on the New Haven and it would be up to 5 stars. read more

Fantastic food, really good service. Can't comment much on the ambiance, as the shop is small and eating inside isn't allowed. Vibes were fine though. read more

Independent Pizzeria had their grand opening in Madison Park on April 23rd. They are at the very end of E Madison Street on the corner of 43rd. We went the day after their opening. The restaurant is very eclectic with different chairs, tables, and menus throughout. There is just one pizza maker, and a couple of wait staff (who are very friendly). The menu is very simple. There are a few pizzas on there (one size to choose from) a salad, and beverages (wine, beer, and soft drinks). The pizza is really fantastic. Better than any pizza I've had in Seattle yet. They are still working out some of the kinks in being an efficient restaurant, but given how good the food is, I suspect they will do just fine. My only concern is that there isn't much seating inside, and once this place gets popular it might be a bit of a wait for a table. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered pizzas to go with friends the other night from this cute little spot in Madison Park. The crust was soooo yummy! The pizzas are on the smaller side but they have lots of great pizzas to choose from and use fresh, quality ingredients. Although pizza with thin crust isn't normally my thing, the crust really won me over and I would definitely go back. Thanks for the great meal! read more

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Simply delicious pizza and sides. The best Caesar salad dressing ever, and the pizza crust is divine. It's simple toppings, but I love it. Salad and a pizza are the perfect amount of food for my boyfriend and me for dinner. read more

We just moved from Philadelphia and I'd heard bad things about pizza in Seattle, so my expectations were very, very low. But I was so pleasantly surprised. It was cute, quaint and fabulous. Service was a bit slow, and the lights were a little too dim, but I was willing to look past that when we got our food. These aren't NY-style pizzas, so if that's what you're looking for, keep looking. They are more, handmade, wood-fired pizzas that are just a bit bigger than the personal size. But everything we got (kids got the plain cheese, husband got the pepperoni and I got one with spinach, cheese, arugula and artichokes. YUM!) was fabulous. Plus, they have a great selection of beer on tap and root beer on tap. LOVE THAT! So glad we have this in Madison Park. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - "The Roman"- spinach and artichokes. Fantastic! - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

New Yorker here. We are pretty serious about pizza. This is hands down the best pizza in Seattle. Made with care and technique. Excellent crust with a perfect bite. Delicious sauce. And just the right amount of cheese. So so happy we found Independent read more

The pizza at The Independent is simply delicious - the fusion of tomato sauce, cheese, tasteful/unique toppings, and crust is quite heavenly. My wife and I have had the Stevedore, the Norwalk, & Twin Peaks - all top notch, European-style pizza. You can tell that the toppings are fresh/high-quality and not just grabbed from a plastic bin like in other places. For two people, you could probably eat 2-3 pizzas + a salad and waddle away quite satisfied. Tasty local beers and high-quality wines are also available. The owner used to work in the wine business, so he knows what's up. Highly recommended even if you don't live in the neighborhood. The space is cozy w/ lots of natural light. read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I don't come here as often as I'd like, because the end of Madison is a bit out of the way, but that doesn't change the fact that this is one fantastic pizza place! Great location near the lake, delicious pizza. There's a trend in pizza places, at least in Seattle, to serve official Neapolitan style pizza, and jack up the prices to match the fancy certification label from Italy. Don't get me wrong, I love many of these places, but the last time I was at Independent, I noticed a sign explaining their philosophy and reasons for not joining getting the certification, and I realized that I was paying about 2/3 of the cost of some other places - $4 draft beer and $10 cheese pizza, and it easily matched or beat those places with the certification. One note of caution. Even of Independent isn't busy, you may end up waiting awhile, because it's clear that the locals have discovered this gem, and your pizza may be behind a long line of takeout pizzas, as happened to me recently. Don't fret, enjoy a couple of $4 drafts, wine, or soda. It will be worth the wait! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Quattro - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I love discovering spots like these... Nestled between the beach and small restaurant area, this pizzeria was a pleasant surprise! The inside eating area is pretty small, but on sunny days, it boasts a cute outdoor patio to seat a few additional tables and is a great place to people watch and enjoy the sunset. The thin crust pizzas came with just the right amount of crunch and toppings. We tried the Norwalk and New Haven pizza this time around, both of which were very good (The New Haven one was a little heavy on the oil this time tho) as well as the caprese which was a nice, light starter. Service was friendly and fast, and even though this area is a little out of my way, I definitely wouldn't mind making the effort to come back again. Yum! read more

We went last night for a date night and enjoyed the outdoor seating and the Lager beer. The pizza is for sure large enough to split between two people. We ordered 2 pizzas and had plenty leftover. The pepperoni was delicious! We also ordered the Stevedore and were disappointed, I wouldn't recommend that one. If we hadn't ordered the pepp the rating would probably just be a 3/5. I'd be back! Good atmosphere and pretty good pizza. read more

Our group of 4 showed up at 9ish. We were told there was a 10-15 min wait. We were fine with that. After a while we realized they would be closing soon- we brought it up to their attention and they were MORE than accommodating and seated us quickly after some guest left. First let me say that the girls here are amazing. They are nice and down to earth! I like to make small talk - sometimes people are awkward or are even more awkward (lol) but not these ladies. They were genuinely very nice. They also had to deal with a small group of severely intoxicated people who kept stumbling in asking for drinks. They weren't customers, but the girls kept their cool and managed to get them out without any kind of disturbance. Our pizzas were very tasty. Deep down inside I wished I ordered another one togo. If I lived here I would definitely order pizza all the time. read more

Family in town and we visited the Madison Park area, surprised to find a decent pizza place at family member's recommendation. The pizza here are about $13-15 for a personal size, and thin crest is the way I like them. I rarely eat pizza outside of New Haven area these days, and this place is definitely a decent match. I particularly enjoyed the (forgot name but similar to Martguerita pizza) pizza the most. While the Stevenson(?) is not spicy as described, and the Syracuse is actually slightly spicier and tastier. Next time I will try their white clam pizza as well to see how it fares against the traditional New Haven pizzas. =) read more

The Independent Pizzeria - New Haven white calm pizza - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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If you're looking for a place to grab some food before/after heading to Madison Beach, THIS is the place to be. First of all, it's super close - so if you're tired of walking, just go here. It has some seriously good pizza. We got the Roman and Stevedore pizzas for 3 people and it was just the right amount for us. The Roman has spinach, artichoke, and garlic on it - plenty of flavor and a little bit on the lighter side. The Stevedore has salami and some interesting red peppers on it that definitely gave it a little kick. Both pizzas come on a thinner style crust. I like that the pizza shop is small and that you can literally see into the kitchen/oven area. They also have some seasonal beers/wines that go great with the pizza. The staff is all super friendly and have great customer service skills! read more

The Independent Pizzeria - Roman pizza - Pizza Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Charming little spot with a quality product. The pizzas are thin while not being too crispy and the cheese and toppings come in unique combinations that taste just as good as they sound for the most part. For a small independent restaurant in Madison Park, the prices are entirely too reasonable. Given their location and atmosphere, I could see the pizzas being a couple bucks more across the board without me batting an eye (that's not a suggestion from me, just an observation). I would feel comfortable coming for a casual after work drink, a friendly meeting, a romantic outing or even takeout (the one that usually happens). It's a quaint neighborhood spot with charm to spare. If you enjoy a lighter pizza variety and the option to enjoy some wine in the open air near the water, you'll probably have a fantastic evening. I wish the hours were a bit more robust and sometimes I wish my pizza would be a bit heavier on the toppings, but there is a lot to love overall about this place read more

This is the best pizza in Seattle. You can absolutely taste the love put into each pizza. Perfect combination of sauce, cheese, toppings. The crust is thing- definitely order your own. It still holds all the topping- you find any floppy crust here. TIPS: Try the stevedore, beta (w or w/out an egg), and whatever they're serving for a special pie. Salads are also all top notch- can't get enough of that caesar dressing, in fact you can just pour it straight into my mouth. Only (the finest) beer and wine here, a lot of really great italian wine selections. Second tip: come in, put your name on the list and go across the street to the attic to wait until they call you. There will be a wait, but it will be worth it. Put an egg on it! read more

Haven't reviewed in a while due to COVID, but stopped by here last night to pick up some pizzas and beat the heat. Wow, this was some of the best pizza I've had in Seattle. The crust was perfect--thin but chewy with excellent flavor. The toppings were perfect. We got a Syracuse (and added anchovies), a pepperoni and mushroom, and the Caesar salad with an extra dressing. All were excellent. Person who helped us at the door/window was friendly and service was speedy! We'll definitely be picking up from here in the future! read more

Very disappointed. We're on vacation from Southern California and staying at a nearby Airbnb. We started out with a beer and glass of wine and the wine glass was horribly scratched and dirty. We told the waitress and she said it was not dirty and totally dismissed us. She said she would get us a new glass and proceeded to pour the wine from the dirty glass into the new glass. Very bad and unprofessional. Then the waitress never even came back to take our food order. She was also very sarcastic the rest of our visit. Didn't get her name, but a blonde, long hair, tight fitting dress. We didn't finish the wine and left soon after. I'm sure there are better pizza restaurants we can discover in the Seattle area. My wife is a food critic from Los Angeles and she will definitely pass on the info. Too bad. read more

Since moving to Madison Park have gotten a pizza from here 4 times now every single time got something different, and every time its been delicious!!!!! Perfect size for just one person to end up having two slices for later or being VERY full after eating the whole thing. If you are planning to eat here be aware the seating for a group of more than 4 is very limited the one time we tried with 5 just ended up taking our food to go. read more