A rather underwhelming pizza place in the +15. It’s on the 4th floor in the Holt Renfrew building. The concept is good, but execution is poor. I came in excited, left feeling a little bit sad(especially since my friend was telling me about delicious Texas BBQ at the same time). I got the ham and arugula pizza, which sounded so good to me. I’ve had the same combination in several other places, so I had a clear picture of what I wanted. What I got clearly fell short. The pizza looked anemic with a sparse coating of yellowing arugula over too-little cheese. The cheese was spread so thin — such a disappointment. The sliced cherry tomatoes on top actually detracted more from it, since the juices turned the pizza watery and a bit soggy on top of the cheese. Really, the only thing that I enjoyed was the crust. Let down. There are much better places for fast-casual pizza — do yourself a favor and skip Ripe Tomato.
Alexander K.
Rating des Ortes: 2 Calgary, Canada
Good service but bad food. Pizza here is cooked at an extremely hot temperature so the bottom is burnt but the top is raw and doughy. Too much sauce, not enough cheese, and everything has a bland, undercooked taste.
Ayla P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Chicago, IL
Quick, fresh, delicious. Nothing like watching your pizza bubble up in the oven right in front of you, and also not have to pay $ 20 bucks for an artisanal personal pizza and a drink. I haven’t had that kind of luck in Canada before. And did I mention quick? Couple revolutions in the pizza oven you go from transaction to eating wishing 5 minutes. Also, their kid’s pizza is ADORABLE pretend you have a kid and just get one it’s just ugh so cute which is surely the bottom of the list priority-wise when picking food, but that’s before you’ve seen how cute the pizza is in its itty box, ok.
Yetty U.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Calgary, Canada
My favorite pizza topping is none and my favorite pizza crust is thin. On both counts, Ripe Tomato delivers results with their 9in 4-cheese pizza. I love that their pizza is freshly made, non-greasy and thin crust. Bonus points for the nostalgia of coke in a glass bottle. I usually go out of my way to grab lunch at this place. Wait time at the peak of lunch hour could be up to 10 minutes.
S M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
I love this place. So much that I really go out of my way to go here. The tomato soup is to die for, the little dough balls are so good(especially dipped in the soup) and their pizza is amazing and fresh. Definitely a must have if you work near the core or if you’re out shopping! You won’t find anything else this good or fresh in any food court.
Weeb D.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Calgary, Canada
I should have known better, Pizza to me is a deep dish, stacked with meat and gooey cheese, all over your face kind of treat! Thin crust nouveau frou frou is not my thing. Against my better judgement I ordered a couple of pizzas… They were decent and good value but not my thing. For what they are I think they will have raving fans but I won’t be back. The counter staff were very friendly & professional A+ for service.
Christina N.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
I wound up here shortly after arriving in Calgary, so still didn’t have a good idea of local restaurants/chains. I’m Celiac so normally plan my meals, but was at the mall and quite hungry. The gentleman working was a great help, and even knew the difference between gluten intolerant and Celiac. Not the place I’d expect to get gluten free from, but had a salad and some soup which were both delicious(and had no reaction either). Many thanks!
Sew O.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
Went during a busy friday downtown lunchtime, service was fast and they happily accommodated for allergies. Pizza is fresh and delicious. Highly recommend it!!!
James B.
Rating des Ortes: 1 Calgary, Canada
If you want to wait for the inexperienced prep people to mangle three pizzas before you get an edible one, feel free to go here. Yes it’s inexpensive, but certainly not a must have. I ordered a simple pizza, ham and pineapple. Took the girl making it three tries to not botch the dough, and the first pizza I got looked like it had been run over. After saying I didn’t want that one, the manager(most disagreeable gentleman) told me he’d make it himself, which he did, and when it was done, I got handed my pizza, my cash back from the purchase, and the manager asked me never to come back. Way to run a business.
Ryan L.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Calgary, Canada
High quality, inexpensive food in a food court… inconceivable!