LOCAL Pizza in Nanaimo

650 Terminal Ave Unit#111, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2, Canada

★★★★★
(347 reviews)
Categories: Pizza restaurant

About

PIZZA THAT'S LOCAL We are CANADIANS! Local pizza was established on Vancouver Island and is run by LOCAL employees. You will always get the best tasting pizzas and service that will make you feel like home, all while supporting your neighbourhood pizzeria. QUALITY, YOU CAN TRUST We’re committed to using only the highest quality, fresh ingredients to prepare our delicious pizzas. A difference you can taste! TASTE THE DIFFERENCE OF LOCAL LOCAL pizza offers a wide selection of pizzas, from traditional to gourmet to some unique flavours that are a must try! Love at first bite and all created by your LOCAL pizzaiolos!

Website
local-pizza.square.site
Address
650 Terminal Ave Unit#111, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E2, Canada
Plus Code
5378+XQ Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
10:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11 AM–9 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM–8 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
Halal food Happy-hour food Late-night food Small plates Vegan options Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
347 reviews

Most Mentioned

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5 stars
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

First time in nanaimo i got yummmmmm pizzza in 15 minutes and staff also told me about the allergic items and made my pizza in my own way…. Service done staff was outstanding…. Literally love it….

December 6, 2024

Went in with kids. Customer service was terrible. She looked very irritated. The time we visited the store was between 7 - 8, last evening (Thursday). You may check the cameras if footage is available, to see if the information provided is accurate. People go out in the evening to relax and this type of service ruin the mood. Sad....

October 16, 2024

Owner uses fake reviews to boost stats. Do not be Fooled. Pizza is cold like it’s just been in a fridge. 0 star if I can. Not local. Not Canadian. Not fresh.

October 11, 2024

The owner was rude when I dropped my napkin as he went to walk past me. He demanded I pick it up before I even had a chance to let him walk by. Horrible atmosphere and sense of ownership. Obviously, these men have no social skills.

★★★★★
September 7, 2024

Local is best in the town along with best quality and affordable prices. The staff is also very friendly and polite. I would like to recommend local pizza to everyone.

August 23, 2024

"My visit to Local Pizza was highly disappointing. When I asked an employee for some napkins, she responded by shouting at me, claiming she was on break. Her attitude was aggressive, and she even raised her voice at my friends and me. On top of that, the food we received was cold, and it felt intentional. The situation got so bad that the police were involved, and we had to report the incident to the manager. This was an extremely negative experience, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone."

August 7, 2024

Order online. If you don't you just might be in for a terrible time. The staff is unable to pick up your order and seem like they have never seen their own menu. The pizza itself is fine, even though we didn't get what we ordered.

★★★★★
September 23, 2022

Awesome pizza! But be careful! They actually give a free meal if you go on Google and rate them. That being said, some of the five stars here might be there only for the free meal, especially those who write 3-4 words and that's it. However, that doesn't change my rating. Their pizza is very very good! Price is very good as well! And I ordered and got my stuff in less than 2 minutes! If you're looking for a very good pizza fast food, don't look further! This is the place to go!

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Delicious Pizza with awesome customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I choose two slices and one cup of pop and eat here.I think it is better than before.After all ,the owner is different with before.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Good pizza Half decent prices Just nothing out of the ordinary 4 stars overall Food : 4/5 |

★★★★
November 22, 2024

I love their BBQ chicken pizza!!! The staff are really nice and proficient at their jobs!!

Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Pizza they served me was ice cold. I told them and they simply thanked me and dismissed my concerns. Maybe a food inspector should check to see if the food is kept at safe temperatures.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

I had a terrible experience at Local Pizza. When I politely asked an employee for napkins, she rudely yelled at me, stating she was on a break, and raised her voice at me and my friends. To make matters worse, the food was served cold, seemingly on purpose. The situation escalated to the point where the police were called, and we had to file a complaint with the manager. The overall experience was extremely unpleasant and unprofessional. I do not recommend this place.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Friendly staff and good food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Good and friendly staff and hygiene environment. Best deal options available on medium and XL pizzas.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Amazing food, Service and atmosphere. Wonderful people.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Affordable and best pizza

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very epic pizza Parking: Epic place Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good pizza, large selection of pizzas. Offered by slice and very good price...Love it !

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Walked into the shop last night, got three XL pizza s, cheese (with tomato sauce), a canuck and a tandoori paneer pizza, the pizza s were demolished in no time by the hungry family. Smashing pizza s. The service was also brilliant, the young manager was very welcoming and helpful. Would recommend this spot, especially when you want a good pizza.

★★
July 22, 2024

Tastes like frozen pizza. I got the gluten free option. Meat lovers. Crust wasn t very good, and toppings were few and it tasted like the whole thing was in a freezer prior. Not good pizza! Dietary restrictions: Gluten free

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great pizza... Great service

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Seriously Nanaimo? 4.6 stars? This is plain downright cheap pizza.. that really isnt that cheap. Mike Illitich (he of the famously cheap pizza) is rolling in his grave. Nice people but nothing good at all about their pizza. Its not bad, its just not good. At all. Ill admit Im lazy and saw local pizza. I was fooled. Wont happen again.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great service for very delicious pizza

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We had a class that I took with 2 colleagues - and had lunch at the Local Pizza, never disappointed Food is great and the staff are friendly and efficient - great job all!! Wheelchair accessibility: No steps- first floor - easy peasy

★★★★
May 22, 2024

When I found this place I didnt even know it existed & Im so glad I found it

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great Pizza for our office golf event much thanks and very tasty! Vegetarian options: great veggie options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Good stuff

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Maria is the best! I come here very often and she is always a delight! Im not sure which is better! Her costumer service or pizza.

★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Friendly staff, clean restaurant. Entirely average pizza but its convenient and an okay price. Vegetarian options: The menu has both vegetarian and plant-based/vegan options. Parking: Lots of parking, its located in a shopping mall.

February 22, 2024

I shouldnt have to microwave fresh pizza... But thats what happened Super disappointed. Cheese bread was no good, as it got cold before delivery. Ordered directly (not through delivery app) spent over $75 on pizza, wings and cheese bread. None of these dishes were warm, even though we are within 5 km of the store. Do not recommend

Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Went to pick an order for dd. They marked as ready for pickup but it wasn t ready. I am not sure if they understand the word ready for pickup . Prep food your food and pack and then mark ready for pickup . Hope the owner/manager understands and not argue. Cheers!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Marie is a legend and amazing. Best service and pizza

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Fresh delicious pizza

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

It s very mediocre and I don t understand the high rating here! Very soggy, and kind of heavy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great taste and amazing service..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was hungry on Boxing Day; remembered someone at my gym recommended Local - very glad they did. The best aspect of Local is the value - the XL 16 pizzas are very reasonably-priced, the toppings are quite substantial, and the quality is good - it certainly beats any other chain pizza out there for taste and value, and I also really appreciate the Indian-themed pizza options - if they can figure out a really spicy vindaloo pizza, I think it would be perfect! Will certainly order again, highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Top notch quality and service !!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Whenever I visit here I order butter chicken pizza. Its my favorite now. I never have such a creamy taste of pizza ever before. My mouth filled water each time think about butter chicken pizza, its so yummy .

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The pizza is very good, they also have different types of very good sauces 100/10

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pizza is the bomp dot Com :) Vegetarian options: They have lots

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had to grab some slices in a hurry and honestly, wasnt expecting much. But their selections were tasty and original. Islander ftw!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious slices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great pizza nice staff Vegetarian options: Yes

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great pizza and staff. One of my go to spots for pizza

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Pizza is quick, tastes decent. Worth the price. If you order online the special notes section is a joke. Specifically asked for no olives since the online ordering menu doesnt give an option to remove toppings. Received extra olives. Barf.

December 22, 2023

Always great pizza , but last night veggie pizza was trash tbh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great service and great pizza Parking: Ample parking

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

picture this - you missed your ferry to Vancouver and its you and your partner hanging out on the tarmac getting hungry. You discover that yes - you can indeed leave the ferry terminal to go for a stroll. Then it hits you, lets order pizza. I call up the first shop that comes up, its Local Pizza. The call drops, they call back: So you called? yes. Ill take a half pepperoni - half hawaiienne. one thing tho.. do you deliver to the ferry? They say which side, car or pedestrian? I say come find me outside the pedestrian area under the cherry blossoms. They say - Ill call back to see if I can find a driver. They find a driver. Pizza on the way. They said 45-50 minutes - pizza got there in 35. Dude rolls up, nice as can be. may be the owner? manager? friendliest delivery driver ? anyways - pizza was good. people we spoke to went above and beyond for the call. the call of pizza. thanks

★★
December 22, 2023

This is Fresh Slice pizza! Gag!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Geat staff, always friendly, great to chat with briefly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I think this pizza might be how stella got her groove back and i feel like wiz khalifa would approve of this pizza cuz he seems like a nice guy.

December 22, 2023

Yesterday was a day where the banks were down and when I was finally able to come in to order a pizza just a basic cheese they said there is 10 minutes left till close sorry and I get it was 10 minutes till close but every restaurant and customer service place I worked at knows it suck but part of the job I was very disappointed given the situation of the banks being down and being told no. I had time to think about it and I am sorry it was my second time there and it left a sour mark on me. If I was the lead on that shift I would have bit my lip and done it I did it doing oil changes I did it delivering pizzas sorry but I just can t support clock watchers.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This pizza is the absolute worst pizza you will ever eat. Do not let these reviews fool you like we did. We asked for well done and it was not well done in any sense of the word. It was undercooked, and sloppy. The toppings were poorly chopped. Save your pizza craving for any other restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

It is very delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really good pizza with cheap prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Best pizza ever I ate it. Best pizza place in Nanaimo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best. Pizza. On. The. Island. Period. We always make sure to pop by, when we visit the island. Hopefully you can open a restaurant in the lower mainland. :) Keep it up. Weve been to 2 locations and the quality is exactly the same. Also they make great gluten-free pizza.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and friendly staff! Love the Beyond plant- based meat options.

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ordered from them for the first time, and NEVER will again. Got a mushroom only pizza. Crust was tough and gritty, very little cheese, and there was MAYBE two small, dried up mushroom pieces on each slice. A waste of money.

December 22, 2023

We just went today in the store and ordered pizza . They closes at 9 and its not even 730 and girl ( looks Indian) working there said, rudely , if you guys can order the pizza on call, it s my wish, I can order pizza in a store , why I can t be ? It was rude, I didn t like it . I think manager should ask their employees to talk politely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pizza options! Buy by the slice or whole pizza for $20. Clean, staff friendly! Vegetarian options: Cheese or veggie options

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We regularly got pizza from this location when it was a Fresh Slice because it was good pizza for a good price. When it became Local Pizza, the quality improved but the good price is still there. Its by far better than competing chains like Dominos or Pizza Hut. And in the very few times theres been a mistake with our order(my wife can order complicated pizzas sometimes), theyve always gone above and beyond to make sure we felt satisfied. We wont stop going here any time soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the best pizza I have had delivered. Cooked perfectly the right amount of toppings. I highly recommend them.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing pizza ( and I don t even like pizza all that much!). Great prices too!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pizza, so delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Such great service, great value and great pizza! Perfect for a quick meal out with our hungry teenagers. Lots of great options.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Hey Local, arent you supposed to wear plastic gloves when making pizza? Do you properly wash your hands? Rings on the fingers? I went in to get pizza and noticed the lady making pizza had no gloves and a gold ring on her right hand - ring finger and then seen she help a customer with change... I dont think thats right.

December 22, 2023

The staff doesn t treat you well. Really really rude. No customer service. I tried calling many times but they don t answer and when i go there personally to order at 8:35. A rude girl told me they are closed and can t serve me. But the store closes at 9 still they she refused.

December 22, 2023

Worst customer service ever. Girl working on the store really don t know how to take customers or even talk to them. Soo rude.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

fantastic pizza

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It s some pretty good pizza n nice hospitality

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always good to have another great pizza place downtown

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time ever having pizza from here. It hits as one of my top 10 places. Absolutely delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great pizza for the price!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Absolutely the best pizza ever!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good food good sevis

★★★
December 22, 2022

Looks yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendliest staff in town. Good looking pies too

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great, quick service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Fantastic pizza! I eat here regularly!! :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Dietary restrictions: Lots of options!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff, clean place and tasty food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great pizza place

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great pizza and service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great cost performance and tasty pizza always!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

U guys have delicious pizza s.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Excellent!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The pizza be like the best lmao

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

great

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

very good pizza

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesom

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great pizza

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Pizza is always great and quick

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

It s local Pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great pizza at a great price! BBQ Chicken & Butter Chicken are delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pizzas ever !! Spicyvtandoori chiken n shahi panner are off the chart..it felt like eating the indian curry on italian naan bread ..AMAZING

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pizza in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing food and service. 10/10 would reccomend.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great slice ready in seconds.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Vegetarian options: Sick

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

I love it

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fast service and friendly staff Good pizzas and good that they have individual slice options

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The pizza is really good

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good service, staff is very humble and polite!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Professionalism at its best!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome service and good staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great store! Pizza was so good! Lots of options! Friendly staff!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good dealing and nice staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the pizza and specially very good staff

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Its cool; they have pizza. I like that

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pizza in town.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Staff is lovely!

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great experience!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

AMAZING PLACE

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tasty and authentic pizza in town

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Staff is very accommodating

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best pizza

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

won t let you order delivery on the phone, tell you to go online. If you accidentally fill in the takeout instead of delivery they won t work with you and you don t get your pizza. Also have to pay electronically. No cash option. This place has terrible customer service. They picked up and promptly hung up on me multiple times until I called from hotel. Childish, rude, and unhelpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best pizza in Nanaimo! Store manager is really friendly and polite!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Came for a hockey tournament. Great customer service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great customer service and good pizza

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing customer service. Came here from vancouver just to try this pizza!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Amazing customer service. Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza, cheese pizza

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent service and food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Friendly staff, pizza looks tasty

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Awesome service and pizzas!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service and great product

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

great pizza!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love it!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This guy is awesome Karan. Heck ya.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The pizza is delicious! Very friendly service, clean spaces and practical location. Certainly I will come back.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We ate butter chicken. It contains cheddar & butter chicken sauce which was so delicious

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Their pizzas are mouthwatering with different spices. I recommend this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good Parking: It was good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is the best pizza restaurant in the world

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fast Service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love this place

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Tables were dirty but pizza was decent.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Quick hot and polite, but supposedly you need to give a 4 star rating or apparently you dont get the coupon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Vegetarian options: There Vegetarian options are good !! Good meal for 2 slices for One person.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

pizza is great Kid-friendliness: pizza is dope

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great tasting food, and very affordable pricing, the best bbq pizza in Nanaimo and Victoria. Always super friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Spinach Paneer was SO GOOD. I need more people to order this one Vegetarian options: 7 different options, including beyond meat

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Decent Pizza, crust tasted so good. Totally worth trying. I do prefer a crispier crust, only reason I gave them a 4. Staff was fantastic and working hard. I ll be back many times.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wonderful pizza nice people Kid-friendliness: Nice spots for kids to sit offer juice boxes

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We ordered medium cheese and veg pizza. It was such a good cheesy, crusty best pizza I ve had in a long time. Their customer service and quality is 10/10. We love it :)