Vitta Pizza turns out wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pies from a brick oven at 307 Canal Park Drive in Duluth’s Canal Park, the lakefront district a short walk from the Aerial Lift Bridge. Locally owned since 2011, it has been voted Best Pizza in Duluth multiple years in a row, according to the restaurant’s official site.
The kitchen fires each pizza quickly in a 1,000-degree brick oven. The result is a blistered, chewy crust topped with Italian tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella (Vitta Pizza menu). Made-to-order salads, a kids’ pizza menu, dessert, wine and a varied selection of local craft beer round out the menu. The dining room has warm, Italy-inspired decor. Dog-friendly patios at the front and back draw a crowd in warm weather, and the back entrance offers wheelchair and stroller access (Yelp).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Canal Park is at its busiest on summer weekends and during festival dates, so plan on waits at dinnertime. A late lunch or an early weekday dinner usually means shorter lines. You can skip the wait by ordering online for takeout or by getting delivery through DoorDash or Food Dudes. Vitta’s second location, on Central Entrance, has a drive-up window for pickup orders. After your meal, walk off the pizza along the Lakewalk or watch the ships pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge.
