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Really delicious Neapolitan style pizza. Called in advance for take out and it was ready on time. The perfect meal after a long travel day.
We ate here tonight and I was very pleased with our food. We ordered the pepperoni, the focaccia and a salad. The pizza was good, don't get me wrong but the star was the salad. Fresh, cold lettuce with cucumbers, peppers, seeds and cranberry, and excellent dressing. The lettuce pieces were large so I had to cut them. We were all very happy with this meal. The inside was quaint. I think this was a pizza place with a little flair to their items. The bread came with a dipping bowl of oil and vinegar. Nice additions to the dish.
A spacious pizza place with functional decor and a view of the ovens, should you wish. I ordered their Marinara with anchovies as a paid topping. Service was great. They didn't have the beer I wanted, so they substituted a more premium brand for the lower cost. Also very friendly. The pizza was thin crust, not Neapolitan. The garlic confit added a nice subtle flavor. The crust itself had a good chew and a heartier taste than I've had with other places. The tomato sauce was rich and savory. The anchovies gave a nice unami and salt kick, without making it too salty. However, I didn't really see or taste the advertised oregano. But i liked their house chili oil, floral and not too spicy. Price was decent. I would definitely return the next time I am being a tourist.
This restaurant is a great choice for Neapolitan style pizza. The service was very fast and friendly. We ordered the vegetarian capricciosa pizza. The crust was thin and crisp, the sauce was flavourful, and both the quality and quantity of the vegetables was excellent. I like spice, so I added some chili oil to enhance the flavour of my pizza.
Continuing our search of good pizza in Banff/Canmore, we decided to try rocket pie while exploring downtown Canmore. The restaurant has the fast casual vibe and recycles used San Marzano tomato cans as pizza stand which I found pretty smart and cute. We got the Diavola pizza to-go. The pizza was made to order and took about 25 mins. At first glance, the crust is not as airy as what you'd expect for a Neapolitan pizza, and our first bite confirmed the suspicion. While the flavor of the topping was solid, the texture of the dough is closer to a bar pie or chains, and the undercarriage had a bit too much char for my liking. Given the price point is the same as other nice sit down restaurants with 5 star pizzas in Banff, Rocket Pie is not quite worth it.
We were hanging around Canmore, walking the local downtown area and decided to try Rocket Pie for dinner based on the reviews and few available options in town. We got one of their pizza's to go; for $27 CAD, it was a bit below expectations. We came in to place the takeout order and it took around 25 minutes to get our food; this is good because it means it was cooked to order (like it should be for a pizza spot). Just this week, we've tried pizza pies at Pizzeria Sophia and Lupo (both located in downtown Banff) at roughly the same price point. In terms of quality of the ingredients and the level of crust/ dough, this was the weakest of the grouping considering all three spots target the more gourmet level of pie. The dough at Rocket pie was a bit disappointing and closer to a chain pizza dough than a 00 flour Neapolitan style dough and crust that you'll expect from a gourmet pizza spot with a legit oven. Not sure how to describe it but the dough tasted more pre-made than a freshly done Neapolitan style crust. The toppings were fine and the red sauce was pretty good. But again, comparing apples to apples and since the price point is about the same, we were expecting a bit more from the pizza.
Yelp says they close at 9 PM, but I'm glad I called. They actually close at 10 PM. Great service, casual vibes, I love that they do half orders of salad. Unfortunately, I don't think the pizzas are consistent since our pizza looked nothing like the photos on Yelp. (See photo).
Well... we went to pick up pizza for dinner coming from Banff. We ordered to go. Quoted 15 minutes for pizzas. Definitely took longer than 15 minutes. And. Unfortunately. It looks like the pizza was done in 10 minutes. I'm just wondering where we went wrong. Less than a dozen customers. Somehow the pizza was burnt around the edges. Maybe it just wasn't our night.
Stayed walking distance from Rocket Pie while we were in Canmore! Loved everything we had here! The kale caesar was great! And the pizzas were fantastic! Crust was perfect, sauce was spot on and toppings were fresh! My son and I loved the Margherita! The fiance loved his funghi and we also ordered a pepperoni for the 3 of us! Pepperoni was filled with lots of pepperonis on top; they really don't skimp on ingredients or toppings! We over ordered for 2 adults and a toddler but hey, YOLO! We were stuffed but didn't regret it one bit! I can see why the locals come here and pick up pies to-go!
Highly recommend! And that's high praise coming from someone who doesn't *normally like pizza. A shout out to Donna -- caring, professional, and prompt! We actually came back to Rocket Pie 3x in the span of a single week, because our initial experience with Donna was such a strong positive impression. Here's what we ordered: * Focaccia - Crispy crust, soft insides, and a delicious garlic-y taste. Like all of their "breads," this was top notch. * Funghi (vegetarian) pizza - We ordered marinara sauce on the side, and the two together were fantastic. I mentioned above that I normally don't like pizza. I even *more so don't like marinara (normally). But marinara here isn't nearly as sour or tangy; instead, it's got a nice sweet taste, and I'm a huge fan. * Pesto di Pollo pizza - The star of the show in my opinion. I can't wait to come back for this specific pizza. I doused this in the chili oil they leave on the table, and gahhhhhhhhh. So cheesy. So tasty. This is my favorite pizza at Rocket Pie, and it's easily one of the top 3 pizzas I've ever had. The only other pizzas I've appreciated are "meat lover's" style -- so for such a 'simple' pizza, this is a high compliment. * Tiramisu - This reminds me of the more "watery" tiramisus in Japan. Creamier and softer mascarpone and less structured than what you'd find at a typical Italian restaurant in the US. Overall, big big fan. It's a cute restaurant, with amazing food, and even better service. Thank you Donna!
Overall a good experience. A cute place with a friendly staff. The server was very was very helpful in helping us decide what to order. We ordered a half Kale Caesar salad along with a Diavola Pizza. I was glad we only got a half order of the Salad, even for two people it was large. Personally, the Kale Caesar salad was a bit too chewy for me but the flavor was good. I really enjoyed the Diavola Pizza.
Let me first say a male employee/owner/manager said to me after I asked if they take reservations "yeah if you want to book several tables and pay me $500"! What? He was super rude. We were asking for a table for 4 people and they had an empty booth. The hostess was kind and within 20 minutes had us seated. Our waitress was awesome. Pizza was delicious. So thankfully what started out not so well turned out well.
I'd rate this place between a 4.5-5 stars. It's not the best pizza I've had but it was pretty good. I also have a high bar because of where I live in the states. Our waitress was super friendly and upbeat. She took good care of us, even though it was busy and they were a bit short staffed. We split the olives for an app. They were really good and the red ones were new to me. We split the prosciutto pizza and margherita pizza. I liked the margherita one better. The chili oil is the star of the show and my friend bought a bottle to take back. It's made in house and I'm not a big chili oil person but this stuff was delish. They had a good beer list of local beers as well!
Rocket pie was recommended to us while staying at the Canmore Hostel. The hours were difficult with our schedule but we finally made it on our second to last night and WOW we were not disappointed. The dough/ crust was on another level. Pizzas are large for a single serving but small for 2. Would recommend getting a few for the table. Also, be sure to try the chili oil! Perfect for dipping the crust! read more
3 years ago
So yummy!! The crust was nice and crisp and had a light layer of sauce which I love. My husband got the meatball calzone and it had great flavor too. Topped everything with the chili oil. Would eat here again. Chill vibe inside and friendly staff. read more
5 years ago
We tried the Formaggi ($25), Diavola ($23), and the Fennel Sausage ($24). The Diavola pizza is the most recommended pizza on Google reviews. Just an excellent combination of quality cheeses, spicy sopressata and fresh tomato sauce. The salami was on point - each piece was so flavoursome. I loved how the pickled onions and chili flakes added a pleasant crunch and pop of heat. I loved the sweet, salty, and savoury notes from the blend of mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, pecorino ramno, parmigiana Reggiano and local honey in the Formaggi. The crust is so lovely - crispy, thin and airy. The dough is light enough to let the blend of cheeses and honey shine, but substantive enough to carry the strong flavours. Next time I'll add the prosciutto ($5) to the Formaggi. The Fennel Sausage Calzone is my favourite. This is the first time I tried a calzone that I enjoyed. Too often, calzones remind me of pizza pockets. The crust was different from the two pizzas we tried. The dough puffs up like a a pastry and the crust was almost buttery in texture. The calzone was stuffed was tons of mozzarella, ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and house made fennel and sausage. The sausage tasted clean and bright, the meat wasn't oily or heavy. I loved the charring on the dough - the crust was blistered enough to give off a smoky flavour. The calzone is big enough for two people. Freaking fantastic and worth the calories. What sets Rocket Pie from all the other pizzerias is the crust. This dough is perfection. This is the most delicious crust I have ever eaten. You need to try this pizza to taste what I'm saying. Some flavours can't be described in words. All pizzas come with complimentary chili oil. The oil is moderately spicy and nutty. I could really taste the richness that comes from a proper toasting of the chili flakes. We took exactly half our food home and ate it for lunch and dinner. Pro tip - bake the calzone in the oven on 400 on the bottom rack for 15 minutes to get the bottom crust crisp. Rocket packs the calzone full of ingredients, and the fresh spinach releases a little water overnight. read more
2 years ago
Both pizzas had burnt crusts (see photo) and were disappointing after the positive reviews. Seemed understaffed in the restaurant but can't speak to the service as we did takeout, which was ready on time. Note: no paper plates or utensils were not available so you'll need to find your own. read more
3 years ago
It was a slow inside which meant we were seated quickly. It also meant a lot of employees just standing around chatting about their lives and their drama. The pizza came out fast but it wasn't overly great. It had a unique flavor but the crust felt a bit like thin cardboard. I did enjoy the hint of honey on my pizza but was disappointed with the lack of cheese. I tried my friends pizza and could hardly swallow it but she said she enjoyed the "something new" aspect of it and the unique flavors. The place is very clean and I enjoyed the feel of it. read more
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I'm not trying to be dramatic but this is hands down the best pizza I have ever had. The ambiance is phenomenal. Their chili oil is to die for. Their salads, DELICIOUS. The service, food and beer are all fantastic. read more
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Wow. Did not expect to find this treasure in Canmore. The best pizza I've had in a decade, or longer. Perfect crust. The sauce..... what do you say about a perfect sauce. Not sweet. Not overly seasoned. Perfection. The service is excellent as well. A must stop when in the areas. The house oil should be sold retail. Full disclosure, the pizza was so fantastic, i ordered a second, and finished it. And now I had the house made Tiramisu. It's not the classic style, but what it is, is incredibly delicious. read more
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Came back for more! We were not disappointed! Must try the newly added Gluten Friendly Crust! It was one of the best we have had!!! read more
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Dinner here on the patio was just perfect. Their homemade sauce is indescribable, and the texture + chew on the pizza dough was spot on. This was the best pizza I have had in awhile. The meatballs were also great. Service was super friendly and the food came quick. I am only in Canmore for one more day and I hope I can go back here again tomorrow. read more
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Best Pizza in town! Awesome staff, fast service and great food. The calzones are massive and so good! The pizza crust is incredible, thin and fresh - and reheats beautifully in the oven! read more
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The pizza is absolutely fantastic. I've ate pizza at every place in Canmore on several occasions and this place is definitely the best quality. Homemade crust, homemade chilli oil, high quality cheese and sauce. It's a great atmosphere I recommend checking it out. The patio is dog friendly too. read more
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