Key Highlights
- Pizza Ritual to offer online pre-ordering and walk-up ordering on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Focusing on Northwest grains, seasonal farm produce, and locally made cheeses & meats.
- Dough is hand-mixed, naturally leavened, and left to ferment at ambient temperatures.
- Proprietor Matt Gorman emphasizes pizza’s history as an everyday food for the working class.
New Pizza Ritual Hours Announced in West Seattle
In a move to enhance customer convenience, proprietor Matt Gorman of Pizza Ritual announced that starting this week, the pizzeria will offer online pre-ordering and walk-up ordering on Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8pm at the KBM Kitchen walk-up window. This expansion comes as part of an ongoing effort to cater to a broader range of customers.
A Commitment to Local Sourcing
Pizza Ritual stands out with its dedication to using locally sourced ingredients, focusing on Northwest grains, seasonal farm produce, and locally made cheeses & meats. The dough is hand-mixed, naturally leavened using only flour, water, and salt, and left to ferment at ambient temperatures—never seeing refrigeration. This approach preserves elements of centuries-old Neapolitan pizza-making traditions while utilizing ingredients rooted in Washington and Oregon.
Community Engagement Through Pizza
“Since its start, Pizza Ritual has been rooted in community and accessibility,” says Gorman. “Pizza’s history as an everyday food for the working class is central to my philosophy: despite the high-quality sourcing, the goal is to keep pricing approachable and the menu welcoming to everyone in the neighborhood.” Gorman further elaborates on his commitment by highlighting collaborations with local chefs and producers including Janet Becerra of Pancita, Mutsuko Soma of Kamonegi/Hannyatou, Aash Farms, and regular pop-ups at community spots such as Molly’s Bottle Shop, Bait Shop, Hildegard Ferments & Botanicals, and Darby Winery.
At the end of the day, it’s just pizza—meant to be fun, shared, and part of the neighborhood it feeds. Gorman stresses that his primary aim is to keep the experience enjoyable for all residents of West Seattle.
For those interested in ordering online, Pizza Ritual can be accessed through their website at pizzaritual.com.
