Restaurant

Linden Pizza

Name: Linden Pizza
Address: 119 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1M 1L5, CA
Telephone: (613) 913-7997
Price range: value

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Restaurant overview

4.9/5 · 165 Google reviews

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The recommendation

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Researched recommendation

Linden Pizza in Vanier is running on a kind of genuine curiosity that's harder to fake than technique — the menu reads like it was assembled by someone who actually travels and then came home and cooked what they missed. What makes the room interesting isn't any particular concept but rather the refusal to stay in one lane: a kitchen called a pizza place that has clearly decided pizza is just the beginning of the conversation. The price point lands at the most accessible level on the scale, and based on what the menu is doing, that gap between cost and ambition appears to be the whole point. The dishes drawing consistent attention here are a good argument for that ambition. The Burrata Picante is reportedly the move that tells you what kind of kitchen this is — fresh cheese pushed somewhere unexpected through the addition of real heat, the kind of pairing that only works when a cook respects both components. The Beef Cheek Cocotte and Cod Cocotte are what Linden's regulars seem to come back for: slow-braised, deeply yielding proteins presented in a format that turns a casual weeknight into something worth showing up for. The Poor Man's Rockefeller carries enough self-awareness in its name to suggest the kitchen doesn't take itself too seriously, while reportedly still delivering on the technical side. The Valentina rounds out the pizza side of the menu and anchors the room in what it's actually called. Vanier is drawing more attention than it used to, and Linden apparently draws a loyal crowd to match — a reservation is the smarter call on weekends rather than gambling on walk-in availability. The reported strategy from regulars: lead with the Burrata Picante, commit to one of the cocottes as your anchor, and let someone else order the pizza so you can negotiate a slice without giving anything up.

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Rating (Google) 4.9/5

165 reviews

Ottawa

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4.9/5

Google rating

Based on 165 reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Vanier local spots

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Vanier | 119 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1L5, Canada

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Menu and ordering

Linden Pizza menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Linden Pizza is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Burrata Picante

whole burrata, roasted broccolini, calabrian chili crisp, lemon zest

Beef Cheek Cocotte

braised beef cheek, "ross sauce", roasted parsnip, horseradish, breadcrumb, chive

Cod Cocotte

poached cod, braised umbrian lentils, nduja butter, chive

Poor Man's Rockefeller

smoked oysters, creamed leek, pangritata, parmigiano, warm pita

Valentina

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Why go

What makes Linden Pizza worth the move

Linden Pizza is a clean first click in Vanier in Ottawa when you want a pizza option you can trust. Burrata Picante and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 165 Google reviews.

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Public rating

4.9/5 from 165 Google reviews

Best for

Cheap Eats and Vanier local spots

Style

Pizza in Vanier

Spend

Good value

Best for

Cheap Eats Vanier local spots lunch takeout local low key

Know before you go

Google rating: 4.9/5 from 165 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Burrata Picante, Beef Carpaccio, Poor Man's Rockefeller

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4.9/5 from 165 reviews

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Vanier doesn't need Starbite Resto to be precious about anything, and from what research consistently turns up, it isn't.

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Address: 119 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1L5, Canada
Phone: (613) 913-7997
Price: value
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 4.9/5 (165 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: Vanier

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Linden Pizza serve?

Linden Pizza is a Pizza restaurant located in Vanier, Ottawa. Linden Pizza in Vanier is running on a kind of genuine curiosity that's harder to fake than technique — the menu reads like it was assembled by someone who actually travels and then came home and cooked what they missed.

What is Linden Pizza best for?

Linden Pizza is best for cheap eats, vanier local spots, lunch, takeout, local, low key. Linden Pizza is a clean first click in Vanier in Ottawa when you want a pizza option you can trust. Burrata Picante and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 165 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Linden Pizza?

Linden Pizza is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.9/5 from 165 reviews

What should I order at Linden Pizza?

Start with Burrata Picante, Beef Cheek Cocotte, Cod Cocotte and Poor Man's Rockefeller. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Linden Pizza worth visiting?

Linden Pizza holds a 4.9/5 Google rating from 165 reviews. Linden Pizza is a clean first click in Vanier in Ottawa when you want a pizza option you can trust. Burrata Picante and Beef Carpaccio also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 165 Google reviews.