This is the *only* place I will buy pizza on Salt Spring Island, because I prefer a THIN crust with good ingredients, whether that's just cheese or with added toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.). Compared with the more well-established pasta/pizza storefront right by the gas station, True Love provides truly delicious pizza. If you like the pizzas in Italy -- VERY THICK CRUST so you're eating mostly cooked bread dough, and rather THIN toppings -- you might prefer the more established Pasta Fresca nearby -- but if you prefer THIN crust, and (now that the shop has been open for several weeks) long lines to make your order if you are in a hurry or arrive on a school day at lunch-time, True Love is the BEST. Grab a slice and find a seat outside either right by the shop, or if the tables are full, nearby anywhere along the waterfront where there's a place to sit down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
VIKTOR MAKHNACHOV
My family and I visited TRUE LOVE PIZZA. The staff was very polite and friendly — we truly appreciated that. However, unfortunately, the experience with the food itself was disappointing.
The pizza we ordered was extremely overcooked — almost burnt black. It was clearly prepared unprofessionally. Any trained cook should have immediately seen that it was not acceptable to serve. Despite this, no one apologized or even acknowledged the issue.
This left a very negative impression. I am giving one star. I hope the owner reads this review and takes it seriously.
Don’t be afraid to check your pizza right away — customers deserve quality service. I feel the need to respond, as I noticed that you give almost the same generic reply to every customer — even those who leave negative reviews.
Saying that the customer should have spoken up is not a valid excuse. A professional pizzaiolo should immediately notice when a pizza is overcooked or ruined and should never serve it to a customer. Food that is clearly unfit for consumption should not make it to the table in the first place — that’s a matter of quality and respect.
Additionally, during our visit, I observed unsanitary practices — one of the kitchen staff was wiping their hands on their pants, which is completely unacceptable in a food establishment.
I’m leaving this update not out of anger, but to help others be more cautious when choosing this place. I sincerely hope you take this feedback seriously.
Thank you for understanding.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Olivia Scully
Truly some of the best pizza I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scarlet Jaxen
Cute outdoor patio to enjoy traditional Italian pizza (thin crust)— with high quality ingredients. We loved the margarita with olives!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ash K
Great pizza place on the Island! One of the best places to eat and it was among the best pizza places I've ever been to, and pizza is my favorite food. We went there multiple times during our stay at the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel Jones
Pizza was ok at best. It was greasy, and lacked toppings. The hot mama we ordered didn’t have a speck of basil, had very few pineapples and the crust was so thin and greasy we couldn’t even hold on to it without the few toppings it did have without sliding off. For $30 for 12” we won’t be back. Staff was very pleasant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
roadwarrior
This place makes great dough and has a tasty vegan pizza on the menu. It does not have vegan cheese though it is packed w flavor. It held up well to take out where there was a 15 minute delay before we could eat. Friendly people. Get your order in as they can have a wait time over an hour and they can run out of dough prior to close time at 8 PM.
Jasper Chan
Yummy thin crust pizza
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Britt Skelly
Hi True Love! Thank you for our delicious pizza. We ordered a 16” pizza (half pepperoni, half Sicilian) to eat at home while watching the sunset. Quality was amazing. Service was kind and sweet. AND they are open 7 days a week! You guys are doing good work over there, thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DanyLapierre
We really enjoyed our pizzas from True Love. They have recently moved to a permanent location in the center of town. Will definitely come back.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-10
Best Pizza ever!! Wood fired and Incredible sourdough base. Delicious high quality ingredients, sourced locally and seasonally. Best team! Always incredibly friendly! They always remember my preferences and keep improving their pizzas
Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, and vegans options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Baby
Mountain Nelson
Best pizza on the island without a doubt. Fast and delicious. Amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marc Baise
Best pizza, smiling owner, and healthy organic slow yeast dow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aiden Armstrong
Incredible woodfire pizza. A must get for every trip to saltspring. I only wish they were open all winter too. The Hot Mama is delicious
This is the *only* place I will buy pizza on Salt Spring Island, because I prefer a THIN crust with good ingredients, whether that's just cheese or with added toppings (pepperoni, vegetables, etc.). Compared with the more well-established pasta/pizza storefront right by the gas station, True Love provides truly delicious pizza. If you like the pizzas in Italy -- VERY THICK CRUST so you're eating mostly cooked bread dough, and rather THIN toppings -- you might prefer the more established Pasta Fresca nearby -- but if you prefer THIN crust, and (now that the shop has been open for several weeks) long lines to make your order if you are in a hurry or arrive on a school day at lunch-time, True Love is the BEST. Grab a slice and find a seat outside either right by the shop, or if the tables are full, nearby anywhere along the waterfront where there's a place to sit down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family and I visited TRUE LOVE PIZZA. The staff was very polite and friendly — we truly appreciated that. However, unfortunately, the experience with the food itself was disappointing.
The pizza we ordered was extremely overcooked — almost burnt black. It was clearly prepared unprofessionally. Any trained cook should have immediately seen that it was not acceptable to serve. Despite this, no one apologized or even acknowledged the issue.
This left a very negative impression. I am giving one star. I hope the owner reads this review and takes it seriously.
Don’t be afraid to check your pizza right away — customers deserve quality service.
I feel the need to respond, as I noticed that you give almost the same generic reply to every customer — even those who leave negative reviews.
Saying that the customer should have spoken up is not a valid excuse. A professional pizzaiolo should immediately notice when a pizza is overcooked or ruined and should never serve it to a customer. Food that is clearly unfit for consumption should not make it to the table in the first place — that’s a matter of quality and respect.
Additionally, during our visit, I observed unsanitary practices — one of the kitchen staff was wiping their hands on their pants, which is completely unacceptable in a food establishment.
I’m leaving this update not out of anger, but to help others be more cautious when choosing this place. I sincerely hope you take this feedback seriously.
Thank you for understanding.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Truly some of the best pizza I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cute outdoor patio to enjoy traditional Italian pizza (thin crust)— with high quality ingredients. We loved the margarita with olives!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great pizza place on the Island! One of the best places to eat and it was among the best pizza places I've ever been to, and pizza is my favorite food. We went there multiple times during our stay at the island.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pizza was ok at best. It was greasy, and lacked toppings. The hot mama we ordered didn’t have a speck of basil, had very few pineapples and the crust was so thin and greasy we couldn’t even hold on to it without the few toppings it did have without sliding off. For $30 for 12” we won’t be back.
Staff was very pleasant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
This place makes great dough and has a tasty vegan pizza on the menu. It does not have vegan cheese though it is packed w flavor. It held up well to take out where there was a 15 minute delay before we could eat. Friendly people. Get your order in as they can have a wait time over an hour and they can run out of dough prior to close time at 8 PM.
Yummy thin crust pizza
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hi True Love! Thank you for our delicious pizza. We ordered a 16” pizza (half pepperoni, half Sicilian) to eat at home while watching the sunset. Quality was amazing. Service was kind and sweet. AND they are open 7 days a week! You guys are doing good work over there, thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed our pizzas from True Love. They have recently moved to a permanent location in the center of town. Will definitely come back. Updated from previous review on 2025-05-10
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Family run and best pizza on Salt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Pizza ever!!
Wood fired and Incredible sourdough base. Delicious high quality ingredients, sourced locally and seasonally.
Best team! Always incredibly friendly! They always remember my preferences and keep improving their pizzas
Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, and vegans options available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Baby
Best pizza on the island without a doubt. Fast and delicious. Amazing staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pizza, smiling owner, and healthy organic slow yeast dow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible woodfire pizza. A must get for every trip to saltspring. I only wish they were open all winter too.
The Hot Mama is delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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