This place is soso. The pizza was weak, I could of made better at home without burning the crap out of it. Why so damn expensive? crap pizza should never cost so much. read more

Really this deserves a 3-1/2 star rating, but we'll just go with this and I'll explain. So I have been hearing about Pizzeria Libretto for ages and dying to try it and I finally got my chance. We went all out, so I'll go through the stuff I sampled. We shared an arugula salad with walnuts and pears. Not a huge salad, given the $9 price tag, but was a really good salad. We also tried the ricotta gnocchi fritti. This was disappointing. They basically looked and tasted like tator tots with a sour cream and chive "sauce". I don't know where the ricotta comes into play, but these were nothing special, a small portion and not great in general. NOW for the reason people come to this place. The pizzas. I had the Libretto Margherita (which is $4 more than the regular margherita, presumably because they use buffalo mozzarella, or so it is alluded to on the menu). My husband got the house-made sausage pizza. These pizzas were excellent. Both reminiscent of what you might find in Italy, very thin, but with perfect crust. I usually go with the margherita, because it's classic and not too many bells and whistles, but I had a piece of my husband's and it was excellent! I'm not usually a sausage fan (no pun intended), but this was really good. Finally, we split their sfingi, which is basically donut holes in cinnamon-sugar and with a strawberry sauce, caramel sauce or lemon sauce to dip them in. The donuts were nothing special. Honestly, I've had better at Tim Horton's. The sauces added a little something, but not enough to make this something I would order again. The lemon was good, husband liked the strawberry...the caramel, which you would think would be great with donuts, tasted burnt...to the point where it was inedible. So basically, if you come for the pizza, you're good to go. This place does that really well..everything else...skip it. There are so many awesome little places in the area, I would just get the pizza and go get dessert somewhere else. That said, because this place IS a pizzeria, I give it 4 stars, because they do the thing they're supposed to, well! read more

We went to vacay in Italy last year and had what real pizza should taste like! although i am a big fan on pizza pizza, dominos and panango - yes, guilty pleasure - dont judge. Real Italian pizza is unbeatable - i mean, they use fresh ingredients out there - crazy idea! we had margheritta pizaa every street corner we could and we simply fell in love with the simplicty of the flavours. You dont HAVE to have 3 toppings and extra cheese everytime!! We vowed we dont have low class north American pizza again now that we know better - didn't last very long as we picked up a slice each on our way home! However, Pizza Libretto keeps it authentic! The pizza and ingredients were as fresh, simple and flavourful as we remember! it was perfect! We had the Margheritta and were not disapointed. For appetizers: - potato Gnocchi - it was good! soft and flavourful - melts in your mouth with cheesy perfection! - Arugula salad with generous heaps of walnuts and simple and delicious vinaigrette. I'm picking up Arugula from longos on my way home tonight -i'm a convert! The restaurant itself is nice and so conveniently located right on the Pape subway station. I havent been to the other location so can't really compare the two. We didn't have reservations - as i turn 30 this year i'm trying the while keepin it spontaneous thing but to my dismay realizing that tables are full on a Saturday night in the city - we did luck out with seats at the bar downstairs. It would've been nice to be upstairs where the action was but nonetheless we received really great service donwstairs. There weren't as many meat options for the pizzas here, perhaps they have different menus for the two locations? My friend and i compared notes and we think that's the case. Ossington - next on the agenda! read more

Best pizza in Toronto! I love their prix fixe specials. The vegetarian arrancini balls are super tasty. I've tried maybe 3 pizzas and all have been delicious. I'll keep coming back for sure! read more

So good! The food was incredible (as always) and the ambience/customer experience is always enjoyable. We had a few pizzas for our party and nearly all of us had the meatballs. Such a great place to enjoy stone baked pizza. Love it and will a absolutely return read more

The pizzas here are just amazing. My particular favourite is the Cremini mushroom pizza. I am so glad this place doesn't do delivery or I would be as fat as a house! read more

Pizzeria Libretto currently does offer the best Napoli style pizza in the city. Every time we decide to go I get excited, but usually find I am disappointed pretty quickly when I am there. First, the dough is great. And that's what you have to start with with these pizzas. The cheese is always quite good too on the margarita. However, I get majorly disappointed by the tomatoes. They never taste sweet like other San Marzano tomatoes I have experienced on these kinds of pizzas. I also wouldn't recommend getting the buffalo mozzarella. It's not better enough here to make it worth the extra money. The servers are usually nice (though this has not always been true the 7-8 times I've been), but the pizzas are always insanely slow to arrive!! I never understand why either, since the place isn't full and the pizzas are meant to cook in under 2 minutes or less...? I will say if you can get in for their lunch specials with the salad and dessert, do it. The salad and beet option are both winners, and the biscotti is quite good here too. read more

Pizza: Amazingly flavourful; great quality ingredients, especially the crust Service: Really fast. Efficient. Helpful Ambiance: simple, cool, trendy Value: Slightly overpriced for what you get; but would still go back because it is so tasty. read more

Well they have perfected one pizza, the nduja sausage one. I add pepperoni tonight and you have a masterpiece. But, just about every other pizza we have had there or others have had, has been mediocre. The other sausage one with homemade sausage is tasteless. So I can only tell you that the one in order rocks but all else is a risk... read more

When you think of Greektown, a pizzeria isn't exactly going to be on the top of the list of things to look out for, but beware, Pizzaria Libretto is probably one of the gems in "greektown" that may sway you to try something a little more italian. True to napoli pizza standards (aparently it's certified?), Pizzeria Libretto cooks up the pies in two large wood burning ovens that will crisp up a pizza in 90 seconds flat (they kinda look like 2 bomb shells). This creates a thin, crispy and chewy crust that will probably have you coming back for more again and again. They have a full bar, and I found it kinda funny cause they also offer "unlimited sparkling water" for 3 dollars. I don't really like sparkling water, so I decided against it. For all those interested, they also make Affogato, which is essentially espresso and ice cream. First time I had this was at a family friends house and I have to say that I've been hooked ever since. Order it (I don't care if it's kinda a dessert, order it anytime). The pizzas come in a whole assortment of variations, but we chose the prosciutto and arugula and the home-made sausage. The crusts were exactly as I expected, light, crispy and chewy. I've had better, but this was still really good. On the prosciutto pizza, the arugula was really good and pared well with it's buttery flavour. The only thing I would improve is the prosciutto they used. It was kinda dry and too salty, so that kinda took away from everything else. The home-made sausage pizza was a definite winner. There was a perfect amount of toppings on the pizza and everything about it from the sausage, to the caramelized onions to the chili oil was amazing. Speaking of their chili oil... This was awesome. I'm officially going to try and make this cause it was so good. Put it on bread, put it on the pizza, just put it on everything, it's that good. It's pretty much olive oil infused with red peppers. it's not really hot, but adds that distinct character that brings the oil to life. They should sell this... I'd buy it. Now again, this really isn't the best pizza I've ever had, but it's definitely the best pizza I've had in Toronto. Come in, hope that there's actually a table, and order yourself a 90 second delight... certified napoli. read more

I can't say I'm an expert on all these new pizza places, but my amateur palate is very impressed with Pizzeria Libretto. The dough is very much like Indian naan - it's a bit stretchy and bubbled-up after the short stint in an extremely hot wood oven. Toppings are varied and well-paired and the specials are always interesting. Last time I had lamb bacon (slow-cooked and then stripped) and it was incredible. My wife can't get away from the white anchovy - highly recommended if you like a salty pizza. The only take reservations for about 40% of the restaurant so it's always worth trying a walk-up and hoping for a table. Enjoy. read more

Went here recently with a bunch of friends. Great appetizers, great pizza and atmosphere is top notch! Highly recommend! Brought out dessert for our friend as she was the birthday girl! :) read more

Great to see a new location open up. Been to the Ossington one a few times and great alternative to endless/mostly crappy Greek places on the Danforth. There really isn't much to add if you have been to the Ossington location, fantastic food and service. There are reservations at this location, definitely recommended. read more

There was a lot of hype about the opening of Pizzeria Libretto on The Danforth in recent weeks...perhaps a little too much hype. I had dinner here last week with a few good friends, one of whom orders pies to go from the Ossington location and drives across town to pick them up! The new Pizzeria Libretto location offers a cool space to dine or grab a beverage. The pizza is tasty. They use fresh ingredients...sauces...toppings...yadayada. That's what you get when you pay $15 for a thin-crust pizza cooked in an 800 degree oven for 90 seconds. The staff -- mostly male -- were qualified, exuded that 'cool' vibe and knew what they were taking about. The place was busy and I suspect will likely do very well on The Danny. Yeh, I'd return again, maybe not on my own accord but certainly if a friend wanted to go there or if it was someone's b-day. I still prefer Terroni. read more

I love this place. When I saw that they opened up the Danforth location, I thanked the pizza gods. I came by here with my bf and a friend. We decided to make reservations as the place does fill up pretty quickly. (I made the mistake of coming without a reservation once while I was starving so I decided to pass up on the 45 minute wait) We had the buttermilk fried calamari to start and then the Ontario proscuitto and arugula pizza to share. The buttermilk fried calamari was amazing! It came with a red pepper, almond romesco sauce and it was just a great touch. Really brightened up the flavors of the calamari. The coating on the calamari was light and crisp... perfect! As for the pizza, you really can't go wrong with a wood fire oven pizza. The crust is crisp, but still soft and the toppings are amazing. Proscuitto makes anything taste better. We also ordered a bottle of red (can't remember which one) that was suggested by the waiter to pair with our meal. At the end of the night, the bill was a bit much for 3, but you really do get what you pay for at this place. The wine was great and the waiter made a great suggestion for our meals. All the food was yummy and the service was great as well. Food didn't take too long to come out and we were well entertained. Give this place a try if you're looking for some great eats on the Danforth. Not your usual pizza toppings, but they're delicious either way! read more

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I didn't expect the pizza to be as good as it was. I was prepared for disappointment as I usually am when a restaurant has so much hype. We started with one pizza the Marguretia. It was perfect! We ended up ordering a second pizza. Our second pizza was the daily special, I don't remember the name. It had salami and maple cayenne drizzle. Both pizzas were better than I expect. The staff didn't really have it together though. In their defence we were there at a bad time. We got there just before 4. They were getting ready for the dinner rush and our server either took a break or her shift was over. It took a long time to get our bill. Both pizzas came very quickly. read more

I decided to check this place out after hearing from multiple sources that it's the best pizza in Toronto. I don't know if I'd call it the best, but it was definitely good! I went with 3 friends and we split the Libretto Margherita, Housemade Sausage, and Cremini Mushroom pizzas. My least favourite was the Margherita - the crust was pretty soggy and I thought the tomatoes were overpowering. I loved the Sausage pizza though! My only complaint is that the crusts were all really burnt in some places, but the pizzas were so good I didn't care. read more

Best pizza in town! I associate pizza with snacking at school events, or lazy party food. I don't dislike pizza but would never order it at a restaurant. We went here for a friend's birthday, and pizza being their specialty, I ordered one! The thin doughy crust paired with the right amount of sauce and succulent toppings made this pizza restaurant my favorite in town. The pizza here is exactly like the ones I ate in Italy. After eating the pizza here, I gave other Italian restaurants a shot at their specialty pizzas and none of them were even close to it. read more

Met up with friends here on Saturday for an early dinner. Getting a reservation was a bit difficult, but it was definitely worth it. Started off with Beef Carpaccio (good, but not outstanding), Ricotta Gnocchi Fritti (spectacular; crispy and pillowy at the same time, sauce was a fantastic match), Buttermilk Fried Calamari (incredibly crispy, and not all batter, and the accompanying red pepper almond sauce was quite nice), and Libretto Meatballs (can't speak to as I didn't try them, but the plate was clean when we were done) For pizzas, ordered two of the Cremini Mushroom and a House-Made Sausage. Crust was thin, crispy, and flavourful. Pizza toppings were fresh & tasty. Absolutely enjoyed everything, and wouldn't think twice about coming back the next time we make it into town! read more

So we were craving pizza. We didn't want some fast food pizza, I was looking for a proper thin crust pizza. So we looked up a few places on YELP and voila.... decided to eat here. We were not disappointed. The décor was very sleek and clean. Service from the wait staff was oh so on point! The food was perfect. We ordered a pizza with prosciutto, basil, tomato sauce and cheese of course. We also ordered the calamari. Both were divine. I loved the thin crust pizza and personally I think I could have eaten one of them all by myself... OK probably not but I would try... There is also a lovely little outdoor patio which was quite busy. I would recommend reservations if you are planning to eat here for dinner. One of my observations would have to be that the restrooms were not easily accessible(down stairs) for anyone with physical issues.(my knees are very sensitive) read more

Dropped in for lunch and we had two of the specials which is a mergerita pizza, salad and gelato for $15. Upgraded the pizza's for a couple bucks more and got the procutto as well as a duck confit and pear. Overall both pizzas were very good, service was excellent and the place is very nice. Would definitely go back read more

This is in the top five pizza places in Toronto. It's authentic Neapolitan pizza cooked in a wood oven at 900 degrees in 30 seconds. The always have a cool pizza special, last time I had the lasagna pizza. Oh, and good appetizers too, try the homemade meatballs. read more

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If you're looking for great pizza I recommend this place! Everything we had was great, we ordered: Ontario Prosciutto and Arugula pizza Cacciatore Salami pizza Glass of Gragnano Both of us preferred the Prosciutto pizza because it was very very good, but the Salami pizza was great as well. The bread they served was fresh and delicious, the wine was great and the waiter helped us choose a bottle and even suggested we taste 4 different ones before choosing. He was really friendly and helpful. Overall a wonderful experience and I would go back! read more

Dropped by for brunch with friends on a sunny Saturday. Made a reservation although it was totally unnecessary, there were plenty of seats at that time of day. Our waitress was extremely engaging and friendly. Her recommendations were both thoughtful and delicious. The pizzas were thin crust, but not too soggy as thin crust pizzas often get. We had the Nduja Sausage and the special of the day which consisted of a truffle-based paste. The Nduja was just a tad on the salty side for some at our table, Dessert consisted of a lemon mascarpone tart with a raspberry coulis served in a chocolate shell. Overall I found the meal to be superb and would love to come back to sample more of the menu. read more

Okay so where do I start.... The food: I had the prosciutto pizza, I have to say it was really good! I'm not always a fan of proscuitto. It really was melt in your mouth, it was super tasty, the crust was so thin and perfectly cooked, pizzas range from around $14-$18 or so. The menu was small, which I like, they focus on what they are good at and deliver a good pizza! Staff: It is a busy spot, so you'll want to make a reservation if you are going weekends or evenings. I went on a Friday at 8pm and people were queuing, I luckily had a reservation though. The staff are busy but friendly enough. It's not a high end dining experience so it was exactly as I expected and I was happy. Atmosphere: The tables are quite close together, it has a cool vibe, I got stuck beside a table with a girl who had a reallyyyyyy loud and annoying voice so I did rush out, not the restaurants fault so not going to knock them for that. It has happened me quite a few places. All in all, if you're feeling like some pizza and you're in the area this is definitely worth checking out! read more

The nduja sausage pizza was very good. The thin crust was not too crispy and not too soft. Another favourite was the anchovie pizza but I wish there were more anchovies. The calamari appetizer was great for sharing for 2-3 people. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Nduja sausage - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Save your pizza money for this place because they serve delicious pizza. We were a party of 7 and had no issues with making a reservation. Tried one of the daily specials, lemon fennel sausage pizza. It was great, the fennel sausage really shines. It should be added to the regular menu! Also gave the duck confit pizza another shot; we had tried it at the Ossington location last time and wasn't impressed. The confit was plesantly moist this time around and was better on the Danforth. The cremini mushroom pizza was creamy with an (un)healthy layer of cheese... Mmm. I would say it's my favourite of the four we had that night. This location is great for groups. read more

Simply the best pizza in the city. Wood fire baked to perfection in traditional Napolitani style. Appetizers and deserts are great too but the pizza, as it should be, is the true star. If only I could get this quality in delivery. read more

I love love love this place! I have been twice- the first time I went with my husband and the second time I went with my cousin. Both times I loved the food and so did my lunch date. I tried the special on my first visit and had a marinara pizza with some amazing cheese- sorry to say I don't remember what kind it was but it was delicious. My husband tried the prosciutto pizza with arugula on top- also delicious and the ingredients were very fresh. On my second visit I indulged in the lunch special and for $20 I got an appetizer, main course and dessert. I had the caprese salad with beets first. It was nice and light. Then I opted for the duck confit pizza. It was so delicious! The duck was spread out on the pizza with pieces of pear that complemented it so well. The crust is perfect and I ALMOST finished the whole thing in one sitting. I was excited to take a piece home though for later. For dessert- coffee flavoured gelato! Perfect ending. My cousin had the cremini mushroom pizza- although I don't love mushrooms all that much it looked divine and she really liked it. The service is excellent. The prices are fantastic. The pizza is out of this world and the atmosphere is so inviting. I love the decor in the restaurant and I will definitely be going back. I have a tonne of friends already asking me to take them here for lunch. p.s. they even have purse hooks under the bar to hang your bag! read more

I LOVE the pizza here. I have tried about half of the pizzas on the menu and so far the cacciatore salami is my favourite followed closely by the homemade sausage with sautéed onions or the Ontario prosciutto. I liked the duck confit, very tasty but I like tomato on my pizza. I've also tried the meatballs and calamari, very good portions, fresh and tasty. I have always enjoyed good service from the staff at Librettos and overall it's a nice casual experience. Good value as pizzas are between $12 to $17 (ish). I highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for the first time tonight and I have to say it was great. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio to start which was very good. I recommend you add the oil they provide you to it as it adds some extra flavour. We then shared the Ontario Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza, which was amazing. This pizza is definitely all it is cracked up to be. Make sure you reserve your table if you are going on the weekend. read more

Atmosphere is nice. I ordered Meatball, Beef carpaccio, Calamari, caprese salad, Duck confit pizza. All dishes are so nice! Must try Beef carpaccio! That was awesome balance of taste. Calamari also enjoyable with sauce. Duck confit and pear is beautiful balance on pizza. Server is so friendly. Definitely come back here. read more

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Was deciding what to eat on a late night after 10PM, and came across the popular Neopolean Pizza... Was hard to notice b/c they didn't have a usual sign up top, but had it written on the window... Came in, and it was still a bit busy, and the atmosphere was very casual...Got started with 'Ontario Water' instead of sparkling. Started with their beef carpacio, and it was nice and tasty...Had the lamb neck balls, and it was pretty unique as well.. Got the recommended pizza 'Njuja Pizza" which has sausage, mozzerela, tomato, and other stuff i forgot...But my gf usually not into pizza, said this is definitely the 'BEST PIZZA' she's ever had... Desserts: Had the cappuchino which had the milk shaped like a heart shape. Got the vanilla gelato...Can't go wrong with that... Overall great place to eat once in a while...Definitely not a place to go if you are extremely hungry; otherwise, you will spend quite a lot... read more

I came with a friend at 7pm on a Tuesday night and we had to be sat at the bar because we didn't have reservations, so make reservations! The place was busy all night with a good buzz and I enjoyed the decor and the open kitchen to watch the chefs work at the woodovens. The service was very good, making up for sitting at the bar. Very attentive bartender, especially since my friend was late so I had to awkwardly sit at the bar by myself for a couple of minutes. I had the Cremini Mushroom Pizza and my friend had the Housemade Sausage Pizza and we shared the Italian doughnuts for dessert. All the food was very yummy but a little delicate flavouring for my liking. Maybe it's because of the quick baking method that they use the pizzas didn't have the flavour I'm used to. Also they served it with a chili oil, but it had no chili flavour as far as I could tell, just oil. My main compliant is the actual menu. I know this is an Italian restaurant and I appreciate the authentic touch of the menu and drinks in Italian but I wish in the description you got an english explanation or clarification. We had to ask our server to explain several things and then need extra time to consider. and it was obvious from our server that many people need explanations so we aren't the only people lacking in Italian vocabulary. Also they way they had the wine list written it was hard for me to choose a wine. I enjoy wine but I am by no means a snobby expert. I need to know what is a Merlot and what is a Shiraz in order to make a decision nut that it has "woodsey undertones with a slight spiced and red currant flavour" or the like. In the end the wine we picked was good (we did so based on a description that included "pairs well with pizza" so why not try it). Prices were middle of the road towards expensive. Pizzas were like $14 to $18. Wine started at about $35 a bottle I think. For 2 pizzas, 1 dessert and 1 bottle of wine we payed about $100 if I remember correctly. Overall, I would definitely go back, but there are some little things that could be improved. 4 Stars! Yay! I'm a fan. read more

I ordered Margherita DOP. It was really delicious. The place was clean with good decoration. Nice service, but too nice for me read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The pizza is one of the best I've ever had. They offer different types of cocktails. They get you in and out as quickly as you want. Staff is very attentive! read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I came here to specifically order a margarita pizza with vegan cheese due to all the great reviews online. It's super good and even cheese lovers, like myself, would not know it was not cheese. I now understand what all the hype is about. I took off one star due to the price tag ($18+) and the fact that it's a little too small for my liking. Having said that, I'd order it again. read more

This was a very pleasant surprise! It was actually an AMAZING pizzeria with lots of great variety of delicious foods. Atmosphere- Classy, Chill and Open to kitchen Food- Excellent Service- superb and great wine! read more

Some of the best pizza I've ever tasted. The appetiser calamari is excellent. Try the Sfingi!! (donuts!) read more

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Went a couple days ago. AMAZING. First off, NATHAN was delightfully friendly and helpful. My favorite dude ever. Second, when my girlfriend remembered to tell them about her tree nut allergy, without missing a beat he gladly had a another arugala and pear salad made for her. Thank you so much!! Third, when I was having pizza decision challenges Nathan not only suggested the Cacciatore pizza but let me sample a piece of the salami (which was heavenly). I had 2 americanos and a dynamic duo of chocolate & vanilla gelato (nearly died and went to flavor heaven). Love the food, love the decor, love the incredible service. I might plan my next birthday there!! You've got to go. read more