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Panago Pizza Review 2026: True Canadian & The New Specialty Sides Guide

Hubby and I realized that this is our last New Year’s Eve in our current apartment, so we decided to recreate our very first one here. Back then, we had very little money since we had just gotten married and moved into our first apartment ever. We celebrated that year with Domino’s pizza and Timbits.

While we were recreating a sentimental memory, Panago has been busy with their 2026 'Panago For It' refresh, emphasizing 100% Canadian-grown ingredients. It felt right to order the Large True Canadian (as part of their $26.25 Churro Special promo) to celebrate our last big night in this apartment with a truly local staple.


True Canadian Pizza from Panago surrounded by all the sides
Panago website description: Organic tomato sauce, extra pepperoni, bacon  mushrroms

For our NYE dinner tonight, we decided to switch it up and order from Panago Pizza. I chose the True Canadian, which features tangy tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and a combination of melty mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. It is a classic, reliable combination.


Mozzarella Triangles from Panago Pizza
Panago website description: A thin breading of tasty mozzarella triangles baked to perfection

What I really want to focus on are the three Specialty Sides we ordered: Mozzarella Triangles, Stuffed Gnocchi, and Mini Panzerotti. Unfortunately, only the Mozzarella Triangles were acceptable. They were cheesy and crispy, exactly what you want from a snack. 


Stuffed Gnocchi from Panago Pizza
Light and fluffy gnocchi filled with a rich, tangy cheese blend

The Stuffed Gnocchi had an unusual aftertaste that we couldn't quite pinpoint, which was disappointing.


Mini Panzerotti from Panago Pizza
Panago website description: Mini but packed with flavour - golden pockets filled with gooey mozzarella and zesty tomato

The Mini Panzerotti also missed the mark because it was mostly bread with very little filling. Plus, the filling that was there was mostly tomato sauce without any of the promised mozzarella.


Churro Bites from Panago
Bite-sized churros rolled in cinnamon and sugar with sweet caramel filling

We finished our meal by trying their Churro Bites. They were alright, but largely forgettable. I want to like Panago, but this was a rough experience, especially since they removed my favorite pizza, the Veggie Korma. I will probably still come back, but I will likely focus only on the pizzas and skip the sides entirely. Or, I might just stick to supporting the other Canadian pizza chain, Pizza Pizza!

Navigating the Panago Menu 2026 is a bit of a gamble with these new additions. While the Mozzarella Triangles are a 'smooch-worthy' win for snack lovers, the inconsistency in the Panzerotti and Gnocchi makes it hard to recommend the full sides lineup right now. If you're looking for value, sticking to their core pizza menu is still the safest bet for a consistent Vancouver pizza night.

The 2026 Specialty Sides Scorecard

Side Item Price Smooch-Worthy?
Mozzarella Triangles $11.75 ✅ YES
Stuffed Gnocchi $10.50 ❌ NO
Mini Panzerotti $10.50 ❌ NO
Churro Bites $7.00* ⚠️ MEH

*Ordered as part of the "Churro Special" promo (1 Large True Canadian + Churro Bites for $26.25).

For future me, below is a list of things we've had from Panago.

Pizza

Sides

Desserts

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