Nine Pies Pizzeria

"Touring the Sodo winery and brewery scene isn't a bad idea. Grabbing pizza at Nine Pies, however, is. Let's start with the silver linings—their garage-like space makes for a good hang, and the fact that it's a food source located directly next to a syrah factory is a plus. We wouldn't mind gnawing on their pesto-infused breadsticks after one too many glugs of merlot. But the New York-style pies are floppy-flimsy, gummy with a heavy hand of underwhelming cheese, and just bland. And if you find yourself ravenous for slices in the neighborhood, we're sending you to Slice Box instead, which is five minutes away and much better." - Aimee Rizzo

"Touring the Sodo winery and brewery scene with your parents is not a bad idea. Here’s an even better idea: afterwards, get some New York-style pizza at Nine Pies. Grab a table in the garage-like space and split some quality thin-crust pies with toppings like soppressata, homemade meatballs, chili oil, and pickled peppers. Your parents will like the fact that there’s a parking lot, and you’ll like the fact that the calzones filled with herbed ricotta are delicious (particularly when dipped in the homemade buttermilk ranch). Always get an order of the pesto breadsticks and cannellini bean dip for the table, and keep the wine coming." - aimee rizzo

"Nine Pies is a New York-style pizzeria in the middle of SoDo with colorful Vespa scooters on the walls and a huge garage door that opens up when it’s nice out. The pies here work for everyone - and there are really good pesto breadsticks that will entertain a child and/or your 30-year-old brother while they wait for more food to hit the table, too." - aimee rizzo

"This SoDo spot — from the owners of West Seattle’s popular Pizzeria 22 — opened up in the neighborhood last spring, and has already garnered a loyal following." - Megan Hill