Welcome to Pizzeria Ascente
The name Ascente is not only connected to the proprietor’s Sicilian family roots, but by Italian definition means to ‘rise above’ or ‘ascend.’ At Pizzeria Ascente we elevate your pizza experience! We produce a Craft Pizza that uses artisan pizza techniques, all done by hand in small batches. We are committed to sourcing locally, invested in our local community, and promise a quality and unique experience in every bite.
Call or text us at 902-984-1124 to place your order.
- Pre-orders accepted.
- 25-minute (approximately) wait time after confirmation of order.
Slices ~ Counter Service
Lunch ~ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thin, Crispy, Chewy, & Slightly Charred
X-Large Slices
Shredded Pepperoni ~ $7
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, dry-aged shredded pepperoni, and finished with local dried basil.
Three-Cheese ~ $7
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with an extra portion of premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, local cheese curds, and finished with Italian parmesan and local dried basil.
“The Local” ~ $7
Our weekly special, a slice that celebrates local meats, cheeses, herbs, and veggies.
Take-Away Pies
Dinner ~ 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Thin ~ Crispy ~ Chewy ~ Slightly Charred
Square-Cut, 15″ Pies
Shredded Pepperoni ~ $28
Tomato Sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella.
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Topped with dry-aged shredded pepperoni, finished with local dried basil.
Salami & Shiitake ~ $29
Garlic & herb sauce made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots & local rosemary.
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Topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, our own forest cultivated Shiitake mushrooms, red onion ribbons, dry-aged Italian salami, finished with local dried oregano and Italian Parmesan.
Veggie ~ $27
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella.
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Topped with locally produced cheese curds, sweet peppers, vine tomatoes, red onion, and finished with Cape Breton microgreens and local dried basil.
*All veggies above are sourced locally when available / in season.
Cup & Char Pepperoni ~ $28
Tomato Sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella.
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Smoky thick-cut pepperoni that curls and crisps at the edges, finished with local dried basil.
Gourmet Mushroom ~ $28
Garlic & herb sauce made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, & local rosemary.
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Topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, our own forest cultivated shiitake mushrooms grown on site, or our locally sourced maitake mushrooms. Sprinkled with local cheese curds & finished with Cape Breton microgreens & local dried oregano.
Tre Carni ~ $32
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella.
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Topped with local hand-cased salami, dry-aged shredded pepperoni, and Montreal style bacon.
Red Onion Pistachio ~ $28
Garlic & herb sauce made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, & local rosemary.
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Topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, red onion ribbons, & crushed pistachios.
Bacon & Cheese Curd ~ $29
Garlic & Herb Sauce made in-house with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, shallots, & local rosemary.
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Topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, bacon, local cheese curds, farm fresh vine tomatoes, and finished with Cape Breton microgreens.
Honey Fennel Sausage ~ $29
Tomato Sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, & red onion ribbons.
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Topped with our cast iron cooked honey fennel sausage made in house, finished with Italian parmesan and local dried oregano.
*Sausage sourced from forest pastured pigs here on the Island or from one of our mainland farm partners.
Cheese ~ $25
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs and topped with an extra portion of premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, & finished with freshly grated Italian Parmesan.
Garlic & Herb Strips ~ $22
Garlic sauce with local herbs made in house. Topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, freshly grated Italian Parmesan and cut into long strips. Our take on the classic Garlic Fingers.
Kitchen Party Pies
Dinner ~ 4:00pm – 8:00pm
18″ Party Size Pie ~ Cut into Sharing Strips
Choose from Shredded Pepperoni or Garlic and Herb
Shredded Pepperoni ~ $42
Tomato sauce made in-house with local herbs, topped with premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, dry-aged shredded pepperoni, finished with local dried basil and cut into kitchen party strips.
Garlic & Herb ~ $40
Our signature garlic & herb sauce, topped with an extra portion of premium Canadian pizza mozzarella, Italian parmesan, finished with local dried basil and cut into kitchen party strips.
Add-Ons
Proteins
Choose from pepperoni, sausage, salami, bacon, or gourmet mushrooms.
$3.50 per protein
Veggies
Choose from sweet peppers, red onion, vine tomatoes, or kalamata olives.
$2.50 per veggie
Cheeses
Choose from mozzarella, parmesan, or cheese curds.
$3.50 per cheese
Herbs & Finishes
Choose from fresh basil, microgreens, or arugula.
$2.50 per herb / finish
Pistachio Pesto Drizzle
$2.50 per pie
$1.00 per slice
*Also sold by container