Energetic atmosphere, delicious pizza and charming service made this pizza joint a great place to visit! Their creations are quite tasty: I've enjoyed the Duck Confit and Elmdale pizzas, both of which were unique and flavourful. Will definitely visit again!
The quality and attention to details is perfect and each time I eat here I'm happy I returned. From food, to presentation to service. Well done!
Atmosphere was amazing, food is beautifully presented and tasted amazing. I love this spot and they sell some of their items in store also. I would recommend the spicy oil to put in pasta or on your own homemade pizza. And speaking of pizza... I love it here, now wonder there was a line up out the door for take out order of some of the best pies ottawa has to offer.
Cute place, friendly and attentive service. Pizza crust is just right and the spicy oil is a great complement! Pastas are hearty and satisfying. Kid-friendly with good food and decent wine list - I'd be there weekly if this was my neighbourhood!
Great Slice of Pie! Not a particularly memorable experience but satisfactory nonetheless. Had thin crust pizza which again was good but not memorable.
The Coffee was so delicious! Just perfect!
The end of the season soup was great, but I would order it without the ham. My mom loved it! The pizza was SO absolutely positively amazing! I ordered the margarita pizza with no basil... YUM!!!!!!!
Love the restaurant! The feeling of the restaurant is so warm and welcoming. Definitely recommend. Will be back soon!😀
I went to Tennessy Willems on a night where I wasn't particularly hungry so I don't think I enjoyed it as much as I could have. I decided on their mushroom and arugula salad with sharp pecorino cheese. The dressing was oil based and was light and flavourful without being too greasy. The little mushrooms were meaty gems that added some nice texture to the salad. My boyfriend, the hungry guy that he is, was thrilled to be able to order a whole personal pizza for himself. He chose the Sorpressata that included fire roasted tomato sauce, fior di latte cheese,red onion, and Sorpressata salami. The pizza was thin and nicely charred without being burned and the combination of toppings were pleasant without being too salty or spicy( I may have stolen a bite...)
The service was polite and charming without being too intrusive. As for the atmosphere, we were seated outside on the patio which was great except for the hard seats.
Overall, a solid place!
This is definitely one of my favourite date-night restaurants in Ottawa; I can't think of a spot more intimate. The menu is creative and the pizza delicious. They've always been really accommodating when I've asked for meat removed from anything to make it vegetarian and the beet and goat cheese salad is a real winner too. I've never had trouble making same-day reservations either which is always nice. Highly recommended!
Thin crust pizza - huge portions with a wood oven feel. 2 pizzas and an appetizer were more than enough for three people. I wasn't a fan of the special appetizer (melon wrapped in prosciutto) - I felt the flavours did not particularly go well with each other. But the pizza was fantastic.
Tennessy Willems instantly became our favorite "romantic pizza place". There's this one perfect table by the window that's just perfect to bring a date. The very first thing you notice is how great the crust is! Just the right amount of ingredients too, a bit on the light side, which is perfect for this type of pizza crust. We also had the lemon dessert and it was phenomenal! Surprisingly nice presentation too! We're new to the Hintonburg area, and TW will definitely become a regular for us! The service was ok. Nothing outstanding but nothing bad either.
I am no cyclist. I only learned to ride a bike about two years ago, and I still wobble terribly and fall off randomly. That being said, when I went to visit my friend in Ottawa, we decided to do some cycling… for over five hours. So it is with a hungry and bruised soul that I entered in Tennessy Willems for some well-deserved pizza.
Chorizo pizza is deeelicious!! Drinks are pricey but they provide a bottle of water on the table. Service is excellent. Our waiter had lots of personality. We really appreciated that!
Great for lunch!. I like to head to this place for lunch because the food is delicious and the service is quick - you can definitely be in and out within an hour on a weekday. However, the place is tiny so it's best to call ahead. My favourite pizza is the Bianco - it has pears and walnuts and proscuitto which sounds like an odd combination but works really well. The crust is thin and delicious - reminds me of pizzas in Italy.
Always good.. I have been many times and every time the food has been excellent and the service friendly and attentive. If I had one criticism it would be the lack of spirits but that's their prerogative and it forces me to have wine which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Pizza is the best! Caesar salad was so good I'm gonna ask for a side of croutons next time. I couldn't stop eating them. They really need to look into wasp traps for the patio. It was very annoying.
Sunday Evening Dinner. Came here on a Sunday evening, with reservations. Service was timely and friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed the Wild Boar pizza, although I am not one for sweet ingredients in my savoury dishes. The caramelized apples were quite complimentary to the cheese. Kind of reminded of the sweet-savoury combo of blue cheese/gorgonzola and honey. I found some parts of the crust to be quite chewy (especially towards the crust), even though it was a very thin crust pizza. Overall, still enjoyable, even as leftovers the next day.
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Been wanting to try Tennessy Willems for a while now and finally went, delicious. Sat by the open window that looks onto Wellington, the place has great, cozy atmosphere. I had the fig stuffed with Boursin cheese and the sopressata pizza with a beyond the pale rye guy IPA and the girlfriend had the rainbow trout gravelax and the elmdale pizza with a Beau's lug tread; all very good. Wood burning oven thin crust pizza with awesome flavor. The price is decent too. These are good size personal pizza's, with the app, I could only eat half of it, we probably could have shared a pizza. Bottom line, very good experience. Good service, tasty food, definitely worth trying if you want a gourmet thin crust pizza. If you like pizza pizza and other generic pizza places, this won't be for you. If you're willing to spend a little more, definitely give it a try! The only down side, I found the menu options to be a little limited as many of the options were very similar. Overall, great experience, 2 thumbs up!
Absolutely worth a visit!. My boyfriend and I decided to try Tennessy Willems after a recommendation by friends of ours. We were greeted quickly, and sat on the patio. Unfortunately it started to rain so we moved inside. They were very accommodating to us, and others who needed to move inside. We ordered a caesar salad to start, and the chorizo pizza. The caesar came quickly, and the smoked bacon chunks were phenomenal. I will say, we waited for about a half an hour for our pizza to come out. The homemade chorizo was delicious, and the crust was perfect! After reading some of the other reviews, I can understand why the manager would come across as obnoxious. It's because he is, but at least he admits it. We will definitely be passing on the recommendation.
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Went there early on a Sunday evening. Still made a reservation otherwise it's almost sure to be full. Been trying to eat there for a while now. It was almost empty when we got there so we had the waiter's attention. Started with the steak on toasts and the eacargots. Both were quite disappointing, the steak was tough and over cooked, the escargots were cold to room temperature. But by the time we started eating, it got busy so our waiter disappeared. Only to come back quite a bit later. He asked how things were and we explained. He said sorry about that and said he hopes the other two dishes will be better. We had the margherita and the Mac n cheese. Both were really good. The pizza is just as it should be. Great crust, good ingredients. Very tasty. The Mac and cheese was very good and the crispy pork bits were a great combination. When we got our bill, they removed the two appetizers. Nice. A place that cares. The service is good but they need more people, it gets two busy for the poor one waiter trying to attend to all the clients. Can't wait to go back.
Stephanie Marie Fleming
+4.5
Delicious wood fired pizza that tastes like pizza should - nice salads and delicious desserts too! Don't forget to grab a loaf of their house sourdough to go!
Fantastic!. This has to be one of the best restaurants in Ottawa. Aside from the beautiful and intimate architecture, Tenessy Willems' experienced and friendly staff make almost everyone at home (unless you show up at the dinner rush without a reservation). Vegetarian/Pescetarian/Gluten Free options available as well.
If you have any questions about the area or want a great conversation, hope that your server is Pat!
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We will be back. Went to Tennessy Willems last night based on two things, 1. They had wood fired pizza and 2. They had a high approval rating on Urbanspoon.
After I ate my pizza, I read some of the actual reviews and saw a few people complaining about the friendliness of the staff. We were greeted as we entered and despite not having a reservation we were quickly seated at a table that the hostess had to split up. Our server was friendly and seem to enjoy his work, cracking a few jokes.
The food itself was excellent, I'm the kind of person who will see one thing on a new menu and fixate on that, so I had quickly decided on the Wild Boar pizza, my girl friend has to look at every item and then decide, there were so many options, she almost ordered two pizzas. We will be going back to allow her to try some of the other selections.
My wild boar pizza had a good amount of toppings, nice thin wood fired crust and despite my best efforts to save half or a single slice for my lunch today, I quickly ate the entire thing.
If you like thin crust wood oven pizza then this place has the best ones in town. Make reservations cause it's usually busy and small place. Good service.
Best pizza in Ottawa. Although the menu may look small (I encourage you to try the daily specials) I have discovered my favourite pizza in Ottawa: try the Bianco...
Cozy little joint. Went in the evening. Made reservations (probably advisable if you're a group of 4 or so). Casual/friendly staff. Very delicious wood oven pizza. Wood oven pizza may not be everyone's favourite style (but those people are picky yuppies probably). I tried the pulled pork and some of the chorizo one as well. Outstanding. Will definitely return in the future
Mixed feelings. I went to Tennessy Willems as I heard the stories of the best pizza in town. I would say it is a very good place to try creative and different pizzas but far from being best. Dough is amazing, very thin, crispy and the way pizza dough should be. Atmosphere is great and staff is very nice.
There are dozen pizzas on the menu but not a single one jumped out at me to say "I know you're hungry, eat me." Another downside is price. I don't think adding few peaces of duck meat, slices of fancy salami, or wild boar justifies the price of $20.
Pricey, but the pizza are big enough to share. Hubby loved his wild boar and I loved my soppressata. Definitely had enough for leftovers and we will be back :)
Awesome staff, cute little joint. Had a Cesar and beet salad(delicious)and shared a pizza and beers and were super full and totally satisfied. Also- we will for sure do take-out! Worth the penny!
Good Pizza, a bit pricey. After recently moving into the neighbourhood, some friends and I went to have dinner after a long day of moving. We were quite hungry, so we each ordered a pizza. We got to try several different options, and all of them were pretty tasty. Pretty good thin crust, wood oven style pizza, with some interesting ingredients. That being said, it is not the kind of place for 3 amateur movers to fill up on food after a day of work, as it is pricey. I've had better pizza at a better price (Salvatore's in Halifax, NS comes immediately to mind), but it was good none the less. I would consider returning, and splitting a pizza and app/salad, which would be a better value.
I've been a few times now and the pizza is fantastic. Anything with sausage on it is always good. And the blanco is delicious if you are looking for something different. Duck confit pizza was a little over the top on the truffle oil IMO. Appetizers are also solid I've tried the Caesar salad and the beet and goat cheese. Beer selection is limited but local. It would be nice to see a feature tap or rotation from time to time as I do love a beer with my pizza. It's tiny so as others have said make a reservation.
Pizza was tasty but it was a little pricey at $20 for a lunch menu. The serving was large but a bit stingy on the toppings. I had morelle mushrooms but really only a few sprinkles.
Hands down the best pizza I've had in awhile! Only thing that irked me was paying $10 for a quarter glass of wine. Food was just unbelievable.
Always great za! Improved service.. Always enjoy the pizza but service had been mediocre in the past. Recently been in and service was fantastic! We sat at the bar with our kids and enjoyed watching the pizza production Great spot.
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Amazing!. I recently went to Tennessy Willems for the second time and forgot how delicious this place was! The first time around I had the duck confit pizza which was really good and this time around my friend and I shared the Caesar salad, after a friend of mine recommended it to me. It was probably one of the best thing I ever had! Worth every calorie and gram of fat in it! The bacon is cut think and cooked to perfection, the croutons are out of this world and the dressing is just a right balance of creaminess and garlic and parmesan, if you go there, I say this is a must! For my main I chose the Chorizo, caramelized onions and goat cheese, again this was super yummy! There was lots of chorizo on it, maybe a little too much for my liking, but I am not a huge meat lover. I would gladly take the same things again next time I go, which hopefully is soon! Service was great, atmosphere was good the only downfall I could say is that the water glass are miniature, like one glass hold about 4 sips of water! If you are a pizza lover, I say this place is an absolute must try!
Great pizza! Service not so much.. Title says it all really. Go for the pizza but don't expect friendly service and be prepared to wait a while for the delicious pizza. Pizza is reasonably priced and big enough for sharing, especially if you get a soup or app as well. The arugula-mushroom salad was very nice. Go early before it gets busy.
Good food, mediocre service. I have been here a few times now and have had overall good experiences. Their wine list is good, and they offer local beers, which is great. I usually get the sopressata pizza, it is fantastic! They also have a wonderful caesar salad with pancetta and amazing homemade croutons which is perfect for sharing before pizza if you are in the mood for a non-healthy salad. The only negative thing I have noticed on a consistent basis is the service. We arrived and were sat promptly, but our server did not acknowledge us for almost 10 minutes, in which time we had to flag down another server just to get a wine list. Our server was not the most attentive or friendly, and just seemed like she felt like she had somewhere else she'd rather be. This has been my experience with this one female server since I started coming here about 8 months ago. Other than that, love this little gem!
Highly recommend the boar sausage pizza.
Delicious, friendly service. Went for sat lunch, had 2 pizza. It was fresh and delicious. Great Menu with fresh local ingredients. Great fast friendly service..Highly recommended.
If you like wood burning ovens.... What can I say, we've been here a few times and it's always been delicious! The Caesar salad is fantastic! None of that crappy mayo dressing you find in most places. My favorite pizza has to be the chorizo! It's fabulous! The crust is thin, crisp, and chewy and the toppings are always amazing. Not your typical Ottawa pizza. What a nice change!
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And we keep going back. We went last friday and gosh was it hot out, thankfully they had fans but after a few sips of wine and some yummy food you forget they don't have ac....its almost nice without it. We started with 2 apps to share and a pizza to share. For the apps we had a terrine with chutney, sourdough bread and gosh it was spectacular....just a great combo of elements paired together. We ordered (without reading the description) a caprese salad. Now this wasnt your typical caprese ith tomato, balsamic, buffalo mozza, but bibb lettuce and apples and a shredded (unknown) cheese....it wasn't very good. We munched away because we wanted something green but it was pretty flavorless. It was on their specials menu, not sure how often it comes up but there was no dynamic to this salad---it needed some walnuts or a stronger tasting cheese. ANy case onto the pizza - O.M.G. we had the chorizo - absolutely delish. It was very flavorful- it was made with caramelized onion, chorizo sausage (which could have been broken don a little more but it seemed to have a hint of curry - wow. And then sprinkled with goat cheese - it was a very well made pizza. Can't wait for our next trip back!
The Wood Makes It Good!. Reservation was for six pm when we pulled up noticed the front window was open holy crap it was 34C outside. It was even hotter inside. One group inside left shortly after arriving due to the heat. We decided to stay and a cold Beau's helped with the heat. Started with the potato gnocchi in a veal sauce reduction it was ok. I had The Sopressata- Fire-roasted tomato sauce, bocconcini, red onion and spicy Sopressata salami. Ingredients were top shelf with a beautiful smokey tangy tomato sauce and a perfectly cooked crispy oh so slightly charred crust. Probably one of the best pizzas in town but be warned it's not the Ottawa cheap cheese greasy garbage ie Gabriel's,Lorenzo's,K&S so if you are expecting that thick bad quality stuff with the awful topping hidden under the cheese it ain't it.
Awesome!. 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.
Really good pizza but service could have been a lot better.
We were a group of 5 last night. Had a wonderful time! Perfect size menu. Had the tuna ceviche and bianco pizza. The pizza was great! The crust was perfect; thin, charred in the places, and tasty with the oil they serve alongside. We stayed slightly past our reservation time, we weren't rushed out , even offered coffee or dessert which declined. I asked my husband if he would return and most definitely we will be back.
The boar pizza is one of the best things I've ever eaten. Went with a group just before Christmas. The wild boar sausage pizza was FANTASTIC. I'm still thinking about it - the balance of flavours was incredible. Loved it.
A favourite. I love this place. I've been dozens of times with different friends and to date, everyone has really enjoyed their pizzas, whichever one they choose. (Have to say, we haven't gotten past the pizzas to know how the other items fare). The staff are just attentive enough and really personable, the wine and beer selections are great and the pizzas are fabulous. Wood oven, thin crust pizzas are what my husband and I seek out when we travel or in need of some comfort food. I have to say, this is currently our favourite pizza place, wiping out ones we've had in Italy, Napa, and other Ottawa places (although I haven't tried the ones at Back Lane yet). It's the crust and the pizza sauce, both are really well made. I know the restaurant is just reopening after a reno, I'm hoping they've expanded, it'll be easier to get a table. Well worth a visit. (The margherita pizza is my personal favourite).
Pizzzzzzaaaaaaa. I thought the dough was killer, perfect crust. But had I known, I would have shared one pizza and an appy. They are huge! We had the duck which I found too rich. And kind of sad to melt Riopelle... the texture is such an amazing part of eating it.
Its one of the best firewood pizza restaurants in town. But the disappointment comes in the EXTREMELY unpleasent staff and the lack of consistency in the quality of the food. At times the pizza will turn out more than slightly burnt, lacking in toppings, and very oily.
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Eat More Wild Boar!. My husband and I took a trip to Ottawa from the big smoke aka Toronto for my birthday. I had read about many restaurants and decided that Tennessy was the best bet. I am not one for super fancy restaurants. I don't think good food should cost a lot of money. Hey, anyone can make it taste good if you give them $100 a plate , its a no brainer. But the art of cooking to me, is cooking good food and NOT charging an arm and another limb. That way, regular people like stone masons and receptionists can treat themselves and not feel like they blew a wad. So my rambling point is. Tennessy was great! Right from the start we walked in on a Saturday night without a reservation and did not get a snotty reception. The staff members all went out of their way to make some room for us. They very politely asked a couple to move over a seat so that we could have a spot to sit ourselves. (it is a small restaurant after all) Then they did everything they could to get us a table , but alas their efforts were in vain. by the time a table was free our DELICIOUS pizzas had arrived. But we didn't care, by that time we had a few sips of wine and all was well. Plus, I kind of like having a birds eye view at a restaurant to watch the staff work and watch the patrons wine and dine.
My one and only had the Wild Boar which i think was , wild boar sausauge with apple. Sounds a little dodgy but it's not liike any other pizza you've ever had. Well, my husband thought it was like ordering a Hawaiian. But that may be an insult to the chef. I had something delicious but can't remember what it was. I was so enamoured with the boar i guess!
I can't say enough how great all the staff was to us. Very accomodating and genuinely helpful. Not in an American, Phony Tony way. Just decent.
There are many restaurants in Ottawa that are more upscale, but I think I am charmed by T.W. They even had good music playing, if you like that sort of thing. Not the stuff your mum listens to. Or your friend who likes to go clubbing, but the stuff guys with beards and skinny jeans might listen to.
That's my shout out. Just go.
Great. We and heard the pizza was amazing It was amazing but different as well. Designer pizza on the best crust. De-lish. We shared pizza so that we could ea also have the beet side dish salad. The flavors & freshness are fab. Loved it &would head back again
If you're looking for 'fast food'. This is not it..
Made to order & very tasty & special. We likey!!
Love the atmosphere of this restaurant. It’s cozy and has such a warm, inviting feeling to it. My husband and I tried a pizza as well as the spaghetti bolognese. Both were flavourful and quite delicious. We did the gluten-friendly crust and it was well done. Luckily it was within walking distance to our Airbnb so we didn’t need to worry about parking. Would definitely recommend!
Great service and amazing pizza menus. I would recommend booking your table(s) if there's more than 2 people dining in during winter time because of limited space. I was able to dine in with my BF because the bar is perfect for smaller group. I would say the best pizza place to try! Definitely coming back again!
Great place and great food. They have things on the menu for both the adventurous and the picky eater.
I had the Ciccio pizza that had lovely fresh basil and great quality meat with a Cesar salad that had a generous serving of back bacon on it.
The restaurant itself has a great vibe and aesthetic. My only tip would be to call ahead for a reservation because it’s a popular joint and the dinning area is quaint
Best European style pizza in Ottawa.
Decent cutlery & wine glasses/carafe. (Plates are too small). Good spicy oil severed on the side, no extra charge. Never disappointed !
Amazing pizza! The crust is thin, with that perfect crispy but chewy texture. The toppings are a work of art. Whether you go more traditional or mix it up with something more experimental, you will not be disappointed!
Came here for dinner and tried the Ciccio pizza. The toppings were great and the flavour combination was enjoyable. The thin crust made it difficult to eat by hand, it was a bit in the floppy side and didn't fold easily like a new York pizza would. The pizza also ended up quite greasy, which isn't always a bad thing but it did made it messy to eat.
All around a solid pizza.
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