Donair Pizza Edmonton: Sweet Sauce, Donair Meat

Adnaan and Sameer built Casablanca around two specialties: handcrafted pizza and authentic donair. The Donair Pizza is where both meet. Seasoned donair meat on hand-tossed dough, finished with your choice of sweet or garlic sauce.

What is a donair pizza, and how Casablanca builds theirs

Donair pizza isn't something you'll find everywhere in Edmonton. It's a deliberate creation, combining two dishes that have earned fierce loyalty across the city. Casablanca hand-tosses the dough fresh. The topping is pure donair meat: the same seasoned, tender meat you'd get wrapped in warm pita, but here on crust.

Most fusion dishes fail because they try to be both things at once. The donair pizza succeeds because it commits to each. The crust stays thin and crispy, doesn't get soggy under the meat and sauce. The donair seasoning doesn't vanish. Cheese doesn't overshadow it. You taste the meat, the sauce (sweet or garlic, your pick), and the quality of the dough. That's the whole plate.

Adnaan and Sameer bring 25 years of combined kitchen experience across Mediterranean and North American cuisines, with hotel-level standards. That background shows in execution. The dough is made fresh daily. The donair meat is prepared in-house, never arrives pre-made in a tub. If you've had their regular donair in pita, you already know the standard. The pizza uses the same meat.

Sweet sauce vs. garlic sauce: which to pick

This choice rewrites the whole dish.

Sweet sauce is what most Edmontonians grew up ordering. Tangy, slight savory note, sits well under melted cheese. On the donair pizza, it brings balance. Makes the crust feel less crispy, more like a vessel for the meat and sauce. It's comfort. Donairs have deep roots in Canadian food culture, especially in Edmonton, and the sweet sauce is the traditional choice that ties back to that heritage.

Garlic sauce is the aggressive option. It cuts through the mozzarella. Heat on first bite, then savory. Garlic's compounds become sharper when cooked; warm pizza hits different than cold leftovers. If you like your food to announce itself, this is your pick.

Ask your server which they reach for. Some regulars order half the pizza with each sauce and taste-test them together.

The rest of the donair lineup at Casablanca

The donair pizza is the showpiece, but it's not the only way to get donair at Casablanca. Browse the full menu to see everything on offer.

The Regular Donair is the classic. Seasoned meat wrapped with lettuce, pickle, onion, tomato, and your choice of sauce. It's what built the reputation. Casablanca's version uses the same meat standards as the pizza: fresh, not pre-made, built to order.

The Cheese Donair adds richness. Melted cheese changes the whole experience, making it heavier, creamier. It's for when you want more than the basic wrap, but the structure (pita, meat, veggies, sauce) stays the same.

Then there's the Donair Poutine. Fries, gravy, cheese curd, and donair meat all in one container. It sounds indulgent because it is. It's the kind of dish you order when you're starving and want everything at once. The hot gravy meets the warm donair meat, the cheese curds get soft. It works. Questions about ingredients or preparation? Contact Casablanca directly and the team will walk you through any dietary needs.

Order donair pizza for pickup or delivery on Jasper Ave

Casablanca is located at 9929 Jasper Avenue in the heart of Downtown, Edmonton, AB. You can walk in, place an order, and sit in their cozy space. Or order online for pickup. They'll have it ready. Delivery reaches across Downtown and Oliver, stretching into Boyle Street, Central McDougall, and McCauley for fast delivery.

Hours vary by day. Monday through Friday they're open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday runs from 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call (780) 429-5999 if you want to confirm they're open or ask about specials.

Regulars come from Queen Mary Park, Rossdale, Riverdale, and Strathcona because the quality justifies the trip. Even residents of Highlands, Edmonton, AB or Bonnie Doon, Edmonton, AB order delivery when they're craving donair pizza. You'll understand why once you take your first bite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is donair pizza?

Donair pizza is a fusion of two Edmonton favourites: hand-tossed pizza crust topped with seasoned donair meat and your choice of sweet or garlic sauce. It merges the flavours you know from donair wraps onto a pizza base. The seasoning stays the same tender, spiced donair meat, but on a crispy crust instead of pita.

What sauce should I choose for donair pizza?

That depends on your taste. Sweet sauce is the classic donair choice, tangy and slightly savory. Garlic sauce brings heat and a punch of flavour that cuts through the richness of the cheese. If you've had a donair wrap, you know which sauce you prefer. Same choice applies here.

Can I try other donair items at Casablanca?

Absolutely. Casablanca offers a full donair lineup: the Regular Donair with fresh veggies and your choice of sauce, the Cheese Donair for extra richness, and the Donair Poutine if you want fries, gravy, cheese curd, and donair meat all in one. Every option uses the same seasoned donair meat baked fresh in-house.