Best Pizza Edmonton Downtown at Casablanca

Ask any downtown Edmonton pizza regular which spot earns the crown, and you'll hear the same name: Casablanca. The reason's simple: two founders with 25 years of global culinary training, a 4.8/5 rating on the One Bite App, and a menu of pizzas you won't find anywhere else on Jasper Ave.

Why downtown Edmonton deserves a pizza place like this

The pizza scene downtown is crowded. Chain spots offer predictability. The rest blend into the middle. Casablanca breaks the pattern because Adnaan and Sameer don't think like franchise operators. They think like chefs who've worked kitchens around the world.

That background shows. Walk into 9929 Jasper Ave and you're not in a generic pizzeria. You're in a space where Mediterranean tradition meets North American ease. The owners bring credentials most local pizza makers don't have: hotel management degrees, years cooking across multiple continents, and a genuine vision for what pizza could become.

Diners across Oliver, Boyle Street, and downtown have noticed. Oliver residents order ahead. People from Boyle Street regulars stop by on Friday nights. The 4.8/5 rating on the One Bite App places Casablanca among the highest-rated pizzerias in Alberta. That consistency only happens when people running the kitchen actually care about every detail.

The pizzas that keep people coming back

Menu variety matters less than execution. Casablanca executes. The pizzas here aren't safe plays. They're bold choices that work because of the precision behind them.

Start with the Casablanca Pizza. Peppers, bacon, mushroom, onion. It's understated but not boring. Fresh ingredients, balanced toppings. The kind of pizza that tastes better than it sounds. No heavy hand, no shortcuts.

Then there's the Butter Chicken Pizza. This is where Casablanca earns its reputation for taking risks. Butter chicken (creamy, tomato-based, spiced perfectly) goes on pizza dough instead of over rice. The technique draws from how butter chicken is traditionally prepared in India, then adapts it for pizza. It works because both traditions respect each other. The butter chicken's warmth doesn't overwhelm the crust. The crust's simplicity lets the spice shine. If you order one pizza downtown, order this one.

The Donair Pizza is equally unexpected. Sweet or garlic sauce, donair meat, cheese. Edmonton's donair culture meets Italian pizza tradition. Once you try it, you understand why this pairing works. It feels natural. It feels right.

Don't skip the BBQ Chicken Pizza either. Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, onion. Simple but balanced. The BBQ sauce lingers without burning your palate. $12.50 for a pizza that tastes like care went into it.

One Bite App reviewers have called the Butter Chicken Pizza "aaaamazing". Their spelling, not ours, but the enthusiasm is real. When a pizza generates that kind of response, you order it.

What separates Casablanca from every other Jasper Ave spot

Three things set it apart. The founders' background. Consistency. A menu built on actual opinions instead of committee design.

Adnaan and Sameer didn't start this restaurant to build a pizza factory. They came with recipes from around the world, experience managing hospitality operations, and real commitment to quality. You taste that in every pizza because they've done this work for years in multiple countries. In Alberta, this level of global culinary experience is rare in pizza shops. They know what they're doing.

Consistency is the second piece. Casablanca opens Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 4 to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Every shift, the quality stays the same. Most places drift. Casablanca doesn't.

The third piece is the menu itself. Every pizza tells you something about how the founders think. They've chosen specific flavor combinations: butter chicken on pizza, donair as a topping, Mediterranean spice balanced against North American comfort food. They've executed these better than anyone else in downtown Edmonton or Oliver.

How to order: pickup, delivery, or dine-in on Jasper Ave

You have three ways to get Casablanca's pizzas. Order online at www.casablancapizza.com, pick it up from the restaurant, or arrange delivery. We deliver across downtown and Oliver, plus neighborhoods like Boyle Street, Central McDougall, McCauley, and Riverdale.

The location is 9929 Jasper Ave in downtown Edmonton. Call (780) 429-5999 if you want to order by phone or have questions about dietary options. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free pizzas are available. Tell them your needs and they'll build it right.

Dine-in is worth the trip if you have time. The atmosphere on Jasper Ave is casual, welcoming, the kind of place where regulars sit at the same table every Friday. You'll see why the restaurant's built such a loyal following.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Casablanca Pizza the best pizza in downtown Edmonton?

Casablanca earns the title through three core strengths: founders Adnaan and Sameer bring 25 years of combined culinary expertise from around the world; the restaurant maintains a 4.8/5 rating on the One Bite App, among the highest in Edmonton; and the menu includes signature pizzas no other downtown pizzeria offers, like the Butter Chicken Pizza and Donair Pizza. That combination of skill, consistency, and originality is what keeps pizza lovers coming back.

What makes the Butter Chicken Pizza at Casablanca unique?

The Butter Chicken Pizza blends rich Indian butter chicken (tomato-based, creamy, and spiced) directly onto hand-tossed pizza dough with fresh onion and pepper. It's a fusion dish that respects both traditions. You won't find it at standard Jasper Ave pizzerias. The balance between Indian warmth and pizza's simplicity is what makes it a standout.

Can I order from Casablanca Pizza for delivery or pickup?

Yes. Casablanca Pizza & Donair serves downtown Edmonton and nearby neighborhoods with delivery and pickup. You can order online at www.casablancapizza.com or visit the restaurant at 9929 Jasper Ave. Hours vary by day—open Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 4–11:30 p.m., and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.