Note: Sadly, this pizza place is now permanently closed. However, as we love all things weird and offbeat, we’ll leave this up as a memory of what was.
Have you ever heard of Canadian pizza? I’d always thought it an Italian specialty, with some American cities like Chicago and New York garnering some attention for their unique take on the food. Still, I’ve never once thought that pizza was uniquely Canadian. Maybe poutine, but certainly not pizza.
Then you’d expect to find Canadian pizza … in Canada, most likely in the foodie heavens of Vancouver, Toronto, or Montreal. You’d never guess that a little place known as Ron Telesky Canadian Pizza would exist in the heart of Berlin.
Celebrating Canada Day In Berlin At Ron Telesky Canadian Pizza
I’m a bit embarrassed that I learned about this place from two Germans, a couple from Munich. They told me the place was filled with kitsch Canadian memorabilia and even a pizza topped with maple syrup. How is it possible that such a place exists? And how is it possible that the place is owned and operated by a German and not a Canadian trying to introduce a little Canuck to Berlin?
I needed to head to Kreuzberg to see this place ASAP and thought it fitting to check it out on Canada Day. I invited a couple of friends from Toronto to go along with me for the experience. To our surprise, when we arrived there was actually a Canadian meetup in full swing. Apparently, we weren’t the only ones who thought of honoring our national holiday by eating themed pizza. Everyone was sitting outside on wooden stumps and lawn chairs; some even gathered in a canoe.
The iconic Canadian symbols continued on the interior. As the Bavarian couple promised, the place was very kitsch, but I loved the sweet reminders of home nonetheless.
The menu includes some pizza dishes: the Cronenberg Cash, Back To The Future, Montreal Blow, and the Wayne Gretzky. As a former ice hockey fanatic, I was all about the Wayne Gretzky, which is made with feta, mozzarella, and cheddar cheeses, Italian salami, speck and chorizo, hot peppers, chili flakes, and caramelized onions.
While you can sample a slice for about €3, ordering a giant pizza, which generally runs about 20 euros is way more fun. While it seems expensive, you get your money’s worth as the pizza could easily feed a small nation. The kind shop owner served us our Gretzky (see him pictured above holding our pizza).
Another delightful surprise was the North American sodas. I had both a Cream Soda and a Root Beer! If you prefer beer that tastes like piss, you can order some Moosehead.
Want to experience a taste of Canada in Berlin? Visit Ron Telesky for some weird and wonderful Canadian pizza.
Good To Know
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- How To Spend A Wonderful 24 Hours In Warnemünde – How to spend a wonderful 24 hours in Warnemünde, Germany. Think seafood feasts, therapeutic spa time, and sunset at the Baltic Sea.
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