IT’S time to grab a pizza the action!

Today, Friday, February 9, is National Pizza Day - a whole day dedicated to everyone's favourite cheesy Italian treat.

The cheesy topped dough that can be eaten hot or cold is a favourite when it comes to ordering fast food.

Do you go for a traditional margherita pizza with cheese and tomato or do you like extra toppings on every slice?

Last year, as part of our Best of 2023 campaign, we searched for Mid Cheshire's Best for Pizza venue.

We were inundated with nominations and put together a shortlist of the top ten pizza places.

You voted Oakwood Smoke and Dough your number one pick and owner Gemma Woods was rightly celebrating.

Here is a reminder of the top ten destinations for perfect pizza in Mid Cheshire - which will you try on National Pizza Day?

The Wildfire Pizza Co

The Wildfire Pizza Co

The Wildfire Pizza Co, Mobile in Middlewich and Knutsford

This popular mobile pizza company has been serving proper Neapolitan pizza since 2017 and is at The British Legion in Middlewich on Wednesdays and The Shaw Heath Social Club in Knutsford on Thursdays.

One nomination said: “This is the best pizza we’ve found in Knutsford and beyond.”

Another simply said: “Wildfire Pizza is the best!”

For more details go to facebook.com/wildfirepizzaco

Pastiche

Pastiche

Pastiche, Tatton Street, Knutsford

One recommendation said: “Excellent fresh, home cooked food that’s great value.

“There’s no other option when it comes to pizza.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PasticheKnutsford

Chime

Chime

Chime, Chester Road, Hartford

A happy customer said: “They use their own sourdough which tastes amazing from their classic pizza oven.

“So many different options but the ‘hush your mouth’ pizza is the best with the hush sauce.”

For more details go to facebook.com/ChimeHartford/videos

Caspian

Caspian

Caspian, Chester Road, Northwich

The Mexican and Texan BBQ pizzas are a popular choice here with customers also giving the hot and spicy offerings a thumbs up.

For more details go to caspiankebabhouse.com

Pizza Castle

Pizza Castle

Pizza Castle, Northwich

This place has nearly 1,400 five-star reviews on their website so it’s clearly popular with hungry customers.

The inferno pizza is topped with spicy chicken, onions and green peppers and their Castle special includes a selection of all the toppings!

Reviews say the pizzas are “delicious” and “yummy”.

For more details go to pizzacastle2020.co.uk/order-now

Caprinos Pizza

Caprinos Pizza

Caprinos Pizza, Station Road, Northwich

One review on their Facebook page said: “The most delicious vegan pizza I’ve ever had.

“Love this place so much.”

Another said: “Easily my favourite pizza place in Northwich.”

For more details go to facebook.com/p/Caprinos-Pizza-Northwich-100071003053617

Facefood

Facefood

Facefood, Clifton Road, Northwich

Customers can choose from seafood specials, Mexican hot and farmhouse pizzas and the food is “always tasty and good quality” and “with excellent customer service”.

For more details go to facebook.com/Facefood1905

Cals

Cal's

Cal’s Pizza, Station Road, Northwich

One recommendation mentioned the deep pan station special which comes on a chili base.

Happy customers say the food and service is “first class”.

For more details go to facebook.com/p/CALS-Charcoal-GRILL-PIZZA-100063733382698

Oakwood Smoke and Dough

Oakwood Smoke and Dough

Oakwood Smoke and Dough, Oakwood Marina, Davenham Road, Rudheath

A reviewer on their Facebook page said this place is a “hidden gem” and another said “fantastic, tasty and freshly made pizzas – we will be back”.

After winning l2022's Best for Pizza, they made it two in a row!

For more details go to facebook.com/OakwoodSmokeAndDough

The Outback Pizza Company

The Outback Pizza Company

The Outback Pizza Company

Happy customers love the “delicious wood fired pizza” served from a Land Rover Defender and they say it’s “authentic and stylish”.

They’re great value and the company provides excellent customer service – what’s not to like?

For more details go to facebook.com/theoutbackpizzacompany