Pasta, cooked to perfection…read more We ordered a red sauce, a white sauce & a mushroom sauce dish. Never had better, across an entire continent. Great service and a beautiful atmosphere, made for a lovely evening.

Had a great cozy dinner here! We had a reservation and were seated promptly. Service was fast which…read morewas great as we were catching a show nearby afterwards. For starters we had the calamari, pretty standard but didn't stand out. For our mains we had the rigatoni and the pizza oro. I really liked how there were lots of mushrooms in the pasta and it also came with some chicken! For dessert we had the tiramisu, I found the cheese to be a bit too strong and overpowered the coffee taste.

Food was great. Service was great. Ambiance was typical pizzeria in a downtown setting not noisy or…read moreanything. Walking distance from my hotel.

Came here for a book club meeting and shared the margarita pizza (fior di latte, san marzano…read moretomato, parmigiano, fresh basil) and their prosciutto & arugula pizza (san marzano tomato, fior di latte, fresh basil, arugula, parma prosciutto, parmigiano-reggiano). The pizza crust itself was a bit hard and overcooked and slightly burnt at the bottom. I think my preference over the two was the margarita. I put on the chili oil and chili flakes but still felt there wasn't that much flavour on either pizzas. We also shared the tiramisu and that was tasty! Service was excellent and the restaurant was really clean. Unsure if I would come back for their pizza but it was a good atmosphere!

Amazing food, fresh ingredients, great service, and a lovely atmosphere. Definitely worth visiting…read moreagain!

Took a client and staff here for lunch and spent $87 on 3 pizzas and 10 wings, definitely not worth…read moreit. The dough on all the pies was hard and overcooked, which made them tough to enjoy. The wings were extremely dry I couldn't even tell if they were baked or fried. They were so overdone that the bones were white and dry enough I was able to bite in them. Most of them went uneaten. Really disappointed, especially since I remember this place used to be good. Sadly, the quality has dropped a lot. I won't be coming back.

So far, I've had their Vodka, Margherita, Burrata Marinara and Cacio e Pepe. They have all been…read moreAMAZING. I thought it was overhyped, but my friend and I decided to check it out and we were quite satisfied with what we got. One thing to note for Cacio e Pepe is that it was a heavier slice. I loved the cheese but I think it's one of those pizza where I can't have a lot, or I have to really be in the mood for. Tip: During busy hours/seasons, order a whole pizza ahead of time to skip the line unless you want to try different slices at once.

This is currently considered the best pizza in Toronto. We drove by on our way to dinner and saw…read morethere was no line-up spilling out the door so we stopped for a pre-dinner treat. Located in a densely populated neighbourhood in downtown Toronto the menu is pizza, a couple of salad options and drinks. This is take out only. There is a small area outside for patio seating but that's it. Pizza options are posted on a board inside. Preorders are limited to whole pies only. Slices are served old school (flimsy white paper plates in paper bag). Napkins are brown and coarse. You can add extra chili flakes to your pizza if you want. What was ordered: 1 slice of vodka 1 slice of mushroom bianco Verdict? This is GOOD pizza. The first thing you notice is the crust (thin) with the first bite...the crunch and combined with the topping makes the experience really good. We would definitely consider stopping by again if in the area and the lineup is not bad. There is now a second location near Bathurst and Bloor.

Atmosphere/Service: It was a nice little restaurant on busy…read moreBay Street. Parking was the tough part, but getting here from Eatons center was doable as it was only walking distance. The atmosphere was warm and it made me think of small Italian restaurants, but less crowded due to social distancing. The waitresses were super friendly and although it took my date and I some time to look over the menu, they were very respectful and gave us the space we needed but was willing to answer any questions we had Menu/food: They had an open oven concept where you could see your pizza being made and I really thought this was cool. All the food was so fresh and flavorful that time went by without me even realizing it. The pizza crust was so soft and doughy, the pasta was al dente which I love, and the muscle sauce was the perfect size of tangy! And to wrap it all up, their gelato was so yummy I wanted another scoop! Overall: Definitely would recommend this place if you worked downtown or live downtown or was around the area. Great dinner location after shopping or even near city hall. The food was superb, the space was cozy.

We decided to check out this rather innocuous looking pizza spot near my husband's office one…read morenight, and we were happy with our experience. The room is small, and the service was friendly. We shared a Caesar salad to start, which was simple but good. We had the duck confit white pizza and the Iberian red pizza. They were both quite tasty, and I reheated them the next morning on the frying pan for breakfast! They had some decent wines to choose from as well. Overall, we were both impressed with the good simple pizza. I think we've both kind of reached a saturation point with pretentious pizza spots, so this was a nice find in the middle of the financial district.

A great place for a quick pizza, and a good one. We stopped for a bite, had the Avenue, which is…read morered sauce, mozz, brisket, and BBQ sauce drizzle. Very nice, fast and tasty. It's a walk up and order, and pick up your pizza and take it to your table kind of place. Nothing fancy, but very good pizza. There is a selection of bottled drinks to choose from.

What I ordered: Craft Your Own $10 for 11' diameter: with California tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Fior…read moredi Latte, Parmesan, Pineapple, basil, roasted eggplant, pepperoni, ground sausage and red onions. Pros: - This location was running a promotion where all $15 pizzas on their menu were discounted to $10 and the $18 pizzas were discounted to $13. - There doesn't seem to be a limit to what you can put on the craft your own which makes it pretty worth it - you can try multiple toppings. - The pizzas are made very quickly right in front of you in a stone oven and has a great crisp thin crust. Cons: - The downside of a thin crust is that the pizza gets soggy if not eaten immediately, it is not as good the next day.

Glorious. Like a small, old school, red-check tablecloth neighborhood Italian place. Lovely music…read more(Bobby Vinton, the Andrews Sisters, Nat King Cole) playing softly; candles in a Chianti bottle on the table. Out server was beautiful inside and out; the host smiling and friendly. We walked in sans reservation on a Tuesday night and were seated right away. A glass of Merlot, a dirty martini, Garlic bread, a Salsicchia Italiano pizza, tiramisu, crème brûlée, and a cafe latte later, we rolled out as supremely satisfied customers. Food was all very good, and quick in coming - timed properly. Highly recommended for pre-theater, pre-hockey, date night, or just a good meal out on the town.

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.

We stopped here one evening, shortly after arriving in Toronto. We wanted an uncomplicated meal and…read morequiet surroundings, so decided to eat in. (The majority of people take away.) I had the Mediterranean pizza with mozzarella, black olives, green peppers and fresh marinated tomatoes. My partner had a Sicilian which came with mozzarella, Italian sausage, red onion and Canadian bacon. Both came freshly cooked, with crispy bases, and were piping hot. We couldn't really fault them; they clearly not original Italian in style, but they were tasty and filling. They also had a good selection of drinks in the chiller cabinets. I'm not sure I would order a heated up slice of one of the ready-made pizzas. These looked a little dry and I doubt they would improve with reheating. Better to order a fresh whole pizza to share. Service was pleasant and reasonably efficient: it took about 15 minutes for the pizzas to arrive. Our pizzas, with drinks, optional 10% service and taxes came to just under CN$60. It is not a place you would want to linger; it's fairly Spartan, and really designed for people waiting for the orders to be completed. But it worked for us and seemed pretty popular.

All the locations in this chain are the same thing. Average at best and really bad at worst. I…read morethink it's just a symptom of a poorly managed franchise. I have had pizza here a few times, it was not that great and the service was okay. It's a mid level pizza spot in a mid level chain.

I just went in to grab a quick slice for lunch (pepperoni) and was pleasantly surprised because it…read morewas excellent. I took the first bite and made a satisfied noise to my wife, who agreed.

Another fantastic pizza spot in the same vein of the city as Fresca. Another wondrous spot to get a…read morefive dollar big slice and whats nice about this place is that they have olive oil, sauces, and spices to add onto your slice for free. What makes this better than Fresca is that their hours are a bit more flexible, meaning that I was able to get a slice after a night at the bar with some friends, drunk and hungry. This place may not be a Toronto staple in the way that Fresca is, but is still a DAMN good slice and deserves the 5 star rating. Ambiance is stunning at night, best when there is no rush.

Ok, so who goes to the same place to eat two nights in a row? We do that's who! This time we had…read moreMama's lasagna which reminded my husband of his mother's except she was Polish.I had a pesto dish . I loved it. The apple pecan salad was a treat.

I had supper JZ's Pizza last evening…read more I had a $6 happy hour beer. I had a double pepperoni pizza (house-made tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella and lots of pepperoni), which was very good. The crust was really thin and crispy around the edges. It's the first time I've been there and I'd go back.