I would like to open with the fact that I am not a pizza person. Pizza is never my first choice of food to have for any meal. So when Without Papers opened in the space which Nectar Deserts used to be in, I was slightly curious but didn't really have any interest in visiting it.
For those who are not part of the Twittersphere, Without Papers has a deal every Monday to Thursday where their pizzas are half price between 9pm and 10pm (dine-in only). Considering I find the prices here a little steep, I thought that would be a great time to try the place if I ever did. Finally after months of 'it's kinda late now and I want to go to bed soon', the timing was finally right for my partner and I to meet with Without Papers.
My first impression was that the place was largely unchanged from it's Nectar days. We were seated at the exact same table that we sat at our exclusive visit to Nectar before it shut it's doors. There are two projectors showing videos on both side walls (a RHCP concert while we were there). It was mildly lit which sets a pretty good atmosphere for a romantic evening (although candles on the table would have added to that).
I got a Parma and my partner got a Hog Wild. The pizza's were a good size (too big for me to finish), thin crust and mine was delicious! The tomato sauce with the prosciutto and arugula was really awesome. The best part for me was the crust. I usually leave the crust but this was tasty and crunchy, not too bready and really yummy. I didn't enjoy my partner's Hog Wild as much as it was quite greasy but he enjoyed it. I finished my meal with a decaf coffee which hit the spot and was really smooth. We had the leftover pizza a day after and it was still delicious although the crust was obviously less crunchy.
Truthfully we will not visit this place and pay full price but if you are okay with the price point and looking for a delicious amazing pizza place to go to I highly recommend Without Papers. As a non-pizza person, I am really happy that I tried it....and it might just be my favourite pizza place in Calgary. :)