Wood fired pizza - Downtown New Orleans

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Domenica is always my go to, and I haven't been to Dolce Vita since they opened up in Nola. I'm now seeing that Wood Pizza Bistro and Taphouse has some pretty good weekday specials and happy hour plus a decent beer selection, but I've never been. Any others?

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I've been to wood, but not the others you listed. Wood is really good. Cool atmosphere, and a decent beer list. It's a great courtyard area, but make sure it's not 100 degrees out when you go.

I was at the ww2 museum last time I was in town. Was walking to the butcher and saw a long line. Thought that place looked ok. Did few beavis laughs at the name, haha wood.

It's pretty damn good pizza. It might not be as good domenica but it's very close. Would 100% go back. Solid outdoor seating and decent wine/beer list; I could spend an afternoon casual watching college football and drinking there

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Thinking this will be my plan for Sunday or MNF.

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i do not remember the tv situation being that great but i went in February when nothing was on. However, its great place to watch that 11am or 230 game that you do not really care about.

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I currently think Wood is the best fancy pizza in town

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The best????

Come on

It's a solid pie, but it aint the best.

I'll take Domenica any day.

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Wood Pizza Bistro

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Not a fan of their pie. It is something with their dough recipe.
It is a cool concept but it gets hot outside AND inside.

Prepared to get slammed for this, but I think Blaze is as good, if not possibly a bit better than Wood. I actually like Wood okay, but the chain that can get you a damn good inexpensive pie in two minutes deserves a mention in this discussion of Downtown pizza, I think.

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Prepared to get slammed for this, but I think Blaze is as good

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Runningtiger/Tulane, that you?

I'm curious to try it, but I'll be looking for a beer with it, so maybe another trip.

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Wood is good, I'd still rather Domenica or Dolce Vita if

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I will go Dolce Vita every time if given those options.

I went there a couple of days ago. White sauce, mozzarella, grilled chicken, onion, spinach, ricotta for < $8 and in 3 minutes. I am a fan.
Plus, you can walk next door to Willa Jean for some coffee or dessert.

People often assume it's the chef or the dough when a wood fired pizza is soggy. In my experience, it's often the line cook manning the oven. Temps can fluctuate greatly in those things and it really takes an experienced cook to get it down just like a grill cook mastering proteins on an open flame. Just takes getting used to your equipment and the touch and feel approach when you're firing those things on a busy night.