Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Fresca Pizza & Pasta

    4.0 (203 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Fresca Pizza & Pasta Photos

    Business Info

    FRESCA PIZZA & PASTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Fresca Pizza & Pasta

    Recommended Reviews - Fresca Pizza & Pasta

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Carmen G.

    Affordable, delicious, fresh and a must get! This has been trending all over social media so of course had to check it out for myself. Their pizzas are made fresh in house and super affordable. The best part? Their complimentary garlic scallion oil that you can brush onto your slice of pizza. It's $5 a slice if paid with cash and $5.65 if paid with card. Tried both the pepperoni and margherita slice, both were fresh, crispy. cheesy and delicious. The pizza was cooked perfectly and made me want more as I was eating it. This spot deserves all the hype, especially with it's price point and slice size!

    Pepperoni Pizza Slice
    Denis N.

    This place is so good. This place has amazing pizza for amazing prices. I've ordered their full pies multiple times before and recently had their individual slices. Every single time, you can tell how good these folks are at making a memorable pizza. The crust is crispy, sharing similarities with NY-style pizza, as well as mouth watering garlic/basil butter on top. The workers are quick, reliable, and kind. I wish I can eat this every day!! By the way, 2 MASSIVE slices and 2 drinks for 13 CAD? Good stuff, Fresca.

    Allan C.

    I've been coming to Fresca since I was an elementary school student. The quality hasn't changed at all. I ordered my go to, the margherita slice and it was 5$ if paid by cash. Although I skipped it this time because I was on a diet, make sure you get the complimentary garlic oil. The seating is very limited and there is usually a line. This is one of my favorite pizza spots in Toronto and you really cannot go wrong with it.

    Pizza alla capra
    Janice Y.

    My friends brought some pizza over for our games night, and it was pretty good. They ordered two pizzas, and it took about 30 minutes to be ready. Apparently, these pizzas have a Vietnamese twist? I'm not exactly sure what the twist is... maybe it's the green sauce they let customers drizzle on top? This place is usually quite busy, with lineups outside the door. Overall, I thought the pizza was good (that's saying a lot because I'm usually not a pizza person). We had to pop it in the oven to warm it up a bit, but not bad if you enjoy pizzas with a thin crust. It's not very cheesy, though, so if you're after a big cheese pull, you might want to add more cheese.

    Gayan P.

    Freaca Pizza feels like it's been around forever--in the best way. The team has the right energy, working together like they actually care. Service is straight to the point, with a no-nonsense, broey vibe. The pizza? Thin, simple, and solid. No fancy cheese or toppings, just basic and good.

    Large Pepperoni pizza
    Hannah C.

    Line up was crazy long. Pizza was thin and crispy and overall good but there was an overload of pepperonis. I personally don't like it with too much pepperonis but the pizza was covered fully which made it too salty. For the wait time, I don't think it's that worth it. ALSOO the server who handles the cash register takes the money, and then touches the dough and toppings with his hands without washing or putting on gloves. Area could be a little cleaner IMO. Tables are dirty after customers leave there are sauce and crumbs along the counter. Service was slow and took so long. Lineup was long, and to wait for the pizza, it took quite a long time as well.

    Tiffany D.

    I just dropped in for the $5 slice of pizza. The slices were definitely a good size for the value in this current economy, but it just wasn't the best pizza I have ever had like some people have claimed. It had a good flavor, but the crust could use some work. The shop is very small, but there are some seats to dine in, which we did, and service was quick and effective. We needed to use the restroom but the long dark hallway was kind of scary so we opted to hold it and find another place to go.

    Emmanuel L.

    I love their pepperoni slices and the green garlic oil drizzled on top is a must! It makes it extra delicious and adds a beautiful colour and texture. Always a line up in this tiny place but service is fast and friendly. Slice is $5 if paid in cash I usually sit in front window area despite it being cramped. This place is definitely a Toronto institution. Highly recommend!

    Teena D.

    I had a slice of pepperoni pizza for lunch Tuesday at Fresca Pizza & Pasta. It was a busy spot! I got here just as the pepperoni pizza came out of the oven so my slice was fresh and hot. And it was a tasty slice! Yum!

    Pepperoni slice
    Jennifer G.

    Get a freshly made, generous slice of pizza for $5 cash. Crust is thin and sauce is nice and slightly sweet. The pepperoni slice was delicious and just out of the oven. Reminded me of an elevated version of pizza pizza. The Hawaiian was not as great but still a pretty solid choice. You can't compare this place to specialty pizza shops but for an affordable family run shop that is a neighbourly staple, it's a reliable and simple option. Service is quick and friendly. Basic seating inside. Self serve station with garlic oil, red pepper flakes, etc.

    IG @mwy.eats
    Michelle W.

    If you're looking for a slice on the go, Fresca is great value! My friend and I split a slice of pizza which was $5 since we paid in cash. What we got: - Margherita Slice Final Thoughts: Not my favourite slice in the city, but the location is convenient and the portion is good value for money. Fresca also has a yummy garlic oil that you can load up onto your slice and it makes the pizza bit oily but the garlicky flavour really levels up the pizza. Wouldn't be my first choice spot, but a great option right by College and Spadina.

    Alaleh P.

    This is a family restaurant and the most amazing part is their delicious Italian food is made by a non-Italian family! They speak a little English, but they're smart enough to write down your order and show it to you to make sure they get it right! They have a few tables for dine-in, but most of their customers order for takeout. There's also washroom downstairs if you're dining in. Their pizza tastes amazing and if you want to be able to cherish the taste, you need to wait a bit for it to get cold, since it's very hot right out of oven. The prices are really good, so next time I visit, I'll make sure I order extra for takeout!

    Pepperoni Slice
    Jeffrey G.

    This is a nice pizza shop. The price is good. The slice is big. Honestly I felt like it lacked a little flavor but they had good topping options like pesto and a red sauce that was really good. I'm from New York so I had high expectations but this is definitely a solid slice.

    Pepperoni pizza with garlic oil.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 3
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Taz M.
    8
    367
    0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Amazing,awesome, i love pizza. The service was amazing very good I loved it. The ambiance was very good I loved the sun and the breeze.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 0
    Love this 14
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jay J.
    2
    37
    121

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Luca F.
    0
    42
    19

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rin N.
    1
    13
    3

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    One of the best pizza spots in the city! The margarita pizza is a classic that never disappoints.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex C.
    44
    502
    1520

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Pizza 9,945 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Uncle Tony's - Arancini was completely pink inside- very odd...

    Uncle Tony's

    3.6(92 reviews)
    2.4 kmSt. Lawrence, Downtown Core
    $$

    This place gets a solid 4.5/5 for its authentic southern Italian food and very friendly & attentive…read moreservice. It has a very homey, old-school Italian American restaurant ambience - the opposite of the stylish, hipster or touristy restaurant vibe. Apparently this restaurants gets a lot of regulars, and I could see why. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're transported back to the 1960s with the red-and-white checkered tablecloths, red chairs, old-style wax candles, brick walls, and a large black-and-white photo of an Italian family on the wall (perhaps the founder or owner's?). I could see this place being a movie set for films that need an old, classic Italian American restaurant as a setting. In addition to the décor, I love the 1960s music being played in the background. Size-wise, the inside of the restaurant isn't that big so it feels very cozy. It can get very busy and crowded after 5 pm, as most people seem to come here for dinner. We came during lunch hour and we were the only patrons there. The southern Italian touches are very apparent in most of their dishes - with heavy reliance on olive oil, tomato-based sauces (especially in the fish and seafood dishes), fresh seafood, herbs, peppers, and vegetables such as eggplant. This is in contrast to northern Italian cuisine that is characterized by rich, creamy dishes using butter, lard, and cheeses, and puts more emphasis on rice, polenta, and meat-heavy dishes (where as seafood is more prevalent in the south). Dishes that we tried: 1) Baccala (Pan-Seared Black Cod) - This was the BEST and my favourite dish here. The black cod had a crispy exterior and flaky interior, and came with roasted mini potatoes and mixed vegetables (zucchini, red bell pepper, Brussels sprouts, eggplant) roasted with garlic -- such a well-rounded and wholesome dish. The roasted mini potatoes were so flavourful, and the vegetables had a nice char. I asked for the puttanesca sauce on the side, as the fish was already flavourful on its own without the sauce. But the sauce was better than I expected - it contained actual whole chunks of cherry tomatoes and olives. 2) Steamed Mixed Fish & Seafood in Tomato Sauce - This dish wasn't on the website menu, but it was on the printed menu in the restaurant. It reminded me of cioppino (Italian-American mixed seafood stew with tomato sauce, herbs, and spices). It came presented as wrapped inside aluminum tin foil, which the server then opened in front of us on the table with steam coming out. The fish was salmon, and seafood consisted of mussels and shrimps. This dish was just alright. For almost $50, there wasn't much seafood. 3) Pizza Funghi - I liked the very thin and crispy crust, and the sliced roasted mushrooms as toppings, but I wasn't a fan of the "truffled honey" they added on top of the pizza. I didn't taste any truffle, and the honey made it very sweet. Not a fan of sweet pizza. 4) SIDES: Rapini, Brussels Sprouts, Mushrooms - They got bonus points for being able to customize the sides. They didn't have asparagus that day, so they substituted it for steamed Brussels sprouts with garlic instead - which was heavenly. The Brussels sprouts weren't overcooked at all, and they were generous with the garlic (anything with extra garlic gets extra thumbs up from me). The rapini came out chopped with a side of lemon wedge. Mushrooms weren't on the menu as a side, but we asked and they were able to make a simple side of just mushrooms. Overall the vegetables got 9/10. The chef was very friendly as he came out and talked to us. The server was extremely attentive. Great service overall.

    Nice local Italian restaurant that is enjoyed by us locals as well as those who come down for shows…read moreat the St Lawrence ctr for the arts and the Meridian Hall as well as sports fan here for games. They have a great stock of wines and an impressive drink list that we don't get to enjoy as we can't handle drinks these days. We do enjoy the food and the friendly service immensely tho. Lots of options for shareable apps; excellent options on pizzas and pastas; and I am always impressed with their mains (as someone that has to limit carbs, options can be limited at some Italian restos). They are also understanding of reasonable diet requests. They have gluten-free options as well. It is more of a "quiet" restaurant in terms of the clientele chatter, at least for the times I was there, so I can hear the music they play ("oldies"!!!!)

    Photos
    Uncle Tony's - Interior - classic red-and-white checkered tablecloths and old-school vintage photo on the wall

    Interior - classic red-and-white checkered tablecloths and old-school vintage photo on the wall

    Uncle Tony's - Pizza Funghi

    Pizza Funghi

    Uncle Tony's

    See all

    Fresca Pizza & Pasta - pizza - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...