Quebec City Pizza Guide: Nina, NO.900 and Milano Compared

Quebec City pizza comes in several traditions, so a permanent “best pizza” ranking is less useful than choosing the style you actually want. These three current options cover wood-fired Neapolitan pies, a multi-location Neapolitan specialist and a heavier old-school Quebec pizzeria.

Three Quebec City pizza styles, not one winner

Nina and NO.900 both work when you want a lighter Neapolitan-style pie with a soft centre and blistered crust, while Milano represents the thicker, generously topped style many people associate with a classic Quebec neighbourhood pizzeria. That is a meaningful difference, not just branding.

Location matters too. Nina has current Quebec City locations in Saint-Roch and Saint-Jean-Baptiste, NO.900 has several branches around the city, and Milano remains on rue Crémazie Ouest. Pick the style and branch that fit the rest of your day instead of crossing the city because somebody on the internet declared one pizza universally superior.

Nina Pizza Napolitaine

Nina opened its original Saint-Roch location in 2014 and later added a Saint-Jean-Baptiste restaurant close to Old Quebec. Its wood-fired pies follow the Neapolitan tradition: a soft, thin centre, a puffy rim and charred spots created by very high heat. This is pizza to eat promptly rather than carry across town for an hour.

Nina is a good fit when you want an independent local restaurant and a focused pizza meal. The two neighbourhoods feel different, so choose the branch that fits your route. Our dedicated Nina Pizza Napolitaine guide covers what to expect, while Nina’s official Saint-Roch page provides current ordering and location details.

NO.900

NO.900 is another Neapolitan-focused option with several Quebec City-area locations. The chain emphasizes very fast baking, a light crust and Italian-style ingredients. Because it has multiple branches, it can be convenient when you want this style without reorganizing an itinerary around one address.

Location quality and availability can vary, and a branch may offer dine-in, takeout or delivery on different terms. Use the official NO.900 location finder to choose the current restaurant and confirm hours. This is the closest comparison to Nina in terms of style, but the atmosphere and scale of the businesses are different.

Milano Pizzeria

Milano on rue Crémazie Ouest belongs to a different category. It has served Quebec City since 1968 and is known for a thicker, more traditional Quebec-style pizza rather than a Naples-style pie. Expect a sturdier crust, generous toppings and the feeling of a long-running neighbourhood pizzeria.

Choose Milano when you want comfort food, substantial slices and a classic local format. It is useful precisely because it does not try to reproduce the soft centre and airy rim of Neapolitan pizza. The official Milano website has the current menu and contact information.

How to choose among the three

Pick Nina for an independent wood-fired meal, NO.900 for convenient access to a consistent Neapolitan format, or Milano for heavier Quebec pizzeria style. If your group wants crisp takeout that travels well, the old-school option may hold up better. If you care most about a delicate blistered crust, eat a Neapolitan pie as soon as it reaches the table.

Dietary needs should be confirmed directly. A vegetarian topping list does not automatically answer questions about vegan cheese, gluten, shared preparation surfaces or cross-contact. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so use the official sources above close to your visit.

For delivery, check the restaurant’s own ordering channels before relying on a third-party listing. Service areas, fees and menu availability can differ by branch. A pie that excels at the table may also soften during a long trip, so distance matters.

For a broader dining plan that includes more than pizza, see our guide to where to eat in Quebec City by neighbourhood. This shortlist is a starting point, not a permanent citywide ranking.