Delancey

“If you’re searching for the best pizza in Seattle, this is the place. Absolutely incredible crust — perfectly crisp on the outside and soft inside — with fresh toppings and amazing flavor in every bite. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was welcoming, and you can tell they truly care about quality. Easily a 5-star experience and some of the best pizza I’ve had anywhere. Can’t wait to come back! Tim DreamBuilder Custom Homes Inc Portland Oregon”

“Delancy is in my top three pizzas spots in Seattle. The atmosphere is always great. The staff is wonderful, friendly, and we’ll talk about the food and shows a real passion for what they’re doing. Recommend trying to get an early there’s normally a wait but if you do have to wait there’s a nice bar next-door to grab a drink or two. The pizza is amazing. Honestly think about this pizza more than I should.”

“Pizza is among the best I've ever had, and likely will have; crusty, a subtle smokiness, good quality and some non-ordinary toppings. We ordered 4 pizzas for 6 people. Probably could have done with one more, likely because my 4 year old granddaughter ate 2/3 of a Margherita pizza herself. The staff is efficient if at times a bit imperious. The seating area is on the small side, especially given the restaurant's popularity, and plain, but appealing. It's in a residential neighborhood in Seattle so parking can be a challenge, but manageable.”

“I was really excited to try Delancey during my visit to Seattle, as it had been on my list for the best Neapolitan pizza in the city. But after finally experiencing it, I’m left a little torn. The pizza is good, no doubt about that. I ordered the white pizza with the “fancy mushrooms” cooked in brown butter and garlic was delicious—the topping was flavorful and elevated the dish. But here’s the thing: for over $40 for a single pie, I expected more than just good. Don’t get me wrong, the pizza tastes great, but $40+ for one pie. It didn’t feel worth it, especially when compared to other Neapolitan pizzas I’ve had for a more reasonable price. The quality is there, but I don’t think the price tag matches the value, especially in the context of the Seattle pizza scene. I found out after the fact — there’s a 20% gratuity on to-go orders, which felt a bit much. I’m not sure whether that applies to dine-in too. On the bright side, the bar next door “Essex” (which I believe is associated with Delancey) offers some great drinks. It’s a cool spot to grab a drink if you’re in the neighborhood or waiting on your table for dinner at Delancey, though—unfortunately—I was told by bar staff you can’t eat the pizza at the bar. If you’re okay with a $40 price tag for a Neapolitan pizza, then Delancey is fine. But if you’re hoping for more bang for your buck, this might not be the place to splurge. In conclusion, if you’re simply wanting to say you’ve tried Delancey— like I did, go ahead—one visit will probably be enough for me.”

“Shadow of what it was 10-15 years ago, major disappointment in the oven department. Pizzas were fired so poorly and inconsistently for all tables. A month ago I had OK pizza, today our pies were 'half puffy and half flat crust on the edges' (they are not cooked equally, rookie mistake). No sight of a leopard-spotted crust like one expects from Neapolitan shop. (The pizza wasn't even circular, which is typically a rookie mistake.) Next table's crust was completely burned, another pie they got was not baked enough. I'll continue firing pizzas in my backyard ooni oven probably, I can't believe I actually make better pizza than Delancey which was once the best in Seattle. Also that romana pizza is purely salt, I'm suspecting the chef isn't trying it himself, because I also bake anchovy pizza at home and they are actually edible... 20% tip included automatically, another point of disappointment but also representative of Seattle's food scene.”