Those of you pining to try a slice from Pizzeria Libretto but can never get in on time to nab a table can take a sigh of relief, as the Danforth location now takes reservations (via telephone only). There are 2 seatings, one at 6:30PM and another at 8:30PM. East-enders can now enjoy some Neopolitan pizza without having to make the trek out to the west end. This location is slightly bigger than the Ossington location. Wood is still the main feature in decor. The kitchen is towards the back of the restaurant, and it still amazes me how 12 people can fit back there. It was interesting to watch the action that is the Head Chef shouting out the orders and delegating tasks to his staff. The restaurant is definitely busy, and it seems that a lot of families have piled in here for the promise of better pizza. The local pizza joints must be cursing the arrival of Libretto. I came here with my best friend for dinner on a Friday night. Thankfully we had reservations. We were promptly seated and informed about the daily specials. Shortly after, our server re-emerged with water for the table and also offered us some bread (which we declined in order to save room for our meal). They have a short list of wines if you fancy a glass. To my disappointment, most of the whites were more citrus-y and acidic (apparently, as per our server, to complement the pizza). To start I opted for the Pear & Fig Salad tossed with Blue Cheese and White Balsamic Vinaigrette. I am no stranger to bold-tasting cheese, but the blue they used was just too overpowering for my taste buds. And that's coming from someone who loves all things cheese. The figs were fresh, and the pears added a nice crunch. For mains, we ordered both the House-made Sausage and Pork Belly pizzas. We were rather disappointed to find that the carnivorous house-made sausage pizza was almost herbivore - there were scant chunks of sausage sprinkled atop an otherwise plain cheese pizza. The pork belly pizza was essentially a plain cheese pizza with a few strips of discoloured bacon on top. Although both pizzas were quite delicious (I loved the thin-crust), I expected a bit more grandeur and finesse in the ingredients and presentation. My best friend adores 2 types of dessert: Crême Brûlée and Tiramisu. So we opted for the Tiramisu. It came in a Mason Jar, so throw all images of your traditional Tiramisu out the window. I failed to taste any coffee or liqueur flavour in this dessert. But I could definitely taste the sugar! It was a sweet, sweet, sweet dessert! Verdict: Libretto has a nice ambiance and its a great place to grab dinner with a friend. Their pizza crusts are yummy (almost reminiscent of naan without being as dense), and the pizza sauces are delicious. Our server was great. I would love to come back and try some of the items on the Assaggini menu (e.g. tapas and small plates). But I think I will skip dessert next time. read more

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I've been here a few times - I live right off Danforth, so this is my local pizzeria. I switch between this one and Il Fornello when I want a good pizza. However, yesterday, I was very disappointed withe the 'Prosciutto and Arugula' pizza. The menu said it has cheese, but it did not specify that it was grated after the baking, not melted, and a tiny little amount (you can see from the attached picture). I want the pizza to be overflowing with melted cheese and was mislead by the description in the menu, which mentioned the grated cheese in the same manner it mentions the melted ones for other pizzas. The arugula was too much as well, and the prosciutto was really bad. I love good Italian prosciutto - dry, aged, thinly sliced so the slices are transparent and tangy. This prosciutto was wet, that's the best word, wet, pink meat, chewy and stringy. Hint: hop over to Sobeys, few blocks west, to see what good prosciutto looks and tastes like. The dough and the sauce was good, which is the main reason I come here, but the rest was lacking. My girlfriend decided to take a break from her vegetarianism for the pizza, but after one bite - she didn't want anymore, saying the prosciutto was weird and too little cheese. One reason to pay Libretto's premium pizza prices is for the top quality of the ingredients. However, that seems not to be uniform. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Prosciutto and arugula pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm a bit of a pizza noob. So when my friend suggested it I didn't know what to expect. Ordered the Njuda Sausage pizza and the Gorgonzola one and goodness, that sausage one is spicy! But Gorgonzola perfection was fantastic. I couldn't leave it alone! Throw in a bottle of champagne, some girly gossip and perfect ambient noise in the background and you've got a perfect Tuesday night. Yes. A bottle of champagne in a Tuesday :) read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Mm mm Njuda Sausage goodness - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you like your pizza cooked at terrifyingly hot temperatures, for low amounts of time, then Pizza Libretto is for you. The ovens burn hot at almost 1000 degrees. At that temperature your pizza takes less than two minutes to cook. This leaves the toppings fresh, and tasty. And the dough is a mix of crispy, and chewy. It's like the opposite of badly cooked fish sticks (burnt on the outside, cold on the inside.) Where Pizza Libretto starts to fall apart is the price - The pizza is good, and you'll be filled off of one. But you're looking at $20.00 after tax and tip for a personal pizza. With more filling options around the city, for a quarter of the price, you have to really want the taste of quality pizza. This is not an every day, or every week option. And, it's packed. Make sure you get there early, and you grab a seat up top. If they offer you a seat in the dungeon, just say no - claim you'd rather wait. Or, come back another day. Perhaps you enjoy the windowless cave-dwelling, reminiscent of 1980s Dance Clubs, and Alternative Rock bars. But, it's probably not what you're after here. read more

Full Review Blogged: Focaccia and Italian White with Olive Oil and Balsamic: Present on the table mere minutes after we took our seats and still warm, presumably from the pizza oven, I personally preferred the semolina based white to the somewhat doughy focaccia which likely could have used a bit less olive oil in the dough itself (or at least a few more minutes in the oven.) Unable to separate the olive oil from the balsamic I cannot comment on the quality of either, but the blend was rather standard and unremarkable. Crostini - avocado-bufala ricotta, speck & arugula, confit tomato: Detailed as crostini secondary to the use of toasted bread this presentation was more akin to bruscetta in texture as the bread still had a pleasant chew while the toppings sat in an ample, rustic balance of crunchy/smooth and salty/sweet with the slight funk of the ricotta and brine of the speck both coming through with aplomb. Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi - butternut squash, pancetta, pine nuts, pickled pearl onions & arugula: Realizing it is always touch-and-go with pasta at a restaurant fancying itself a pizzeria I will simply note that if gnocchi is on a menu I almost invariably order it and in the case of Libretto this choice would prove most fortunate as the dish was the best savory of the meal. Beginning first with the dumplings - creamy to the point of literally melting in the mouth - and moving next to the deft juxtaposition of thick-cut savory pork, lightly acidic onions, and bitter sautéed arugula the dish was hefty but fresh and bucolic but balanced - a dish rooted in winter but looking forward to spring with flavors befitting both. Duck Confit with Bosc pear, mozzarella, rosemary: The first of two pizzas and certainly the less traditional of the pair this pizza came with high expectations that were only half fulfilled. Starting with the crust, a slightly sweet and well leavened specimen with a bit of blister but plenty of chew I'd personally put Libretto's crusts in the upper quartile of the Neapolitan pies I've experienced in North America and without tomato or "wet" ingredients on this particular pizza the dough held up nicely to the ingredients both at the edge and the center. Moving next to the toppings, where this pie fell flat was actually in the pears - almost entirely flavorless and still crisp leading to an odd mouth-feel, particularly next to the intensely creamy cheese and supple, flavorful confit. Ontario Prosciutto - tomato, basil, mozzarella: A vastly more successful pie to the duck, though not without flaws. Featuring a similar crust to the duck pizza, but with even more blistering and rise to the crust this Margherita was lightly graced with a sauce of milled tomato and supple prosciutto, both delicious and well balanced by creamy pools of mozzarella. Where the dish lacked, unfortunately, was in the basil which seemed to be added haphazardly prior to cooking leading to some bites with a disconcerting amount of charred vegetal flavor while others lacked any herbal nuance at all. Libretto Tiramisu: Served in a mason jar, dusted with unsweetened cocoa, and a lovely balance of buttery cake soaked with espresso and a bit of rum juxtaposed with slightly sweet mascarpone. A well composed classic not suffering from pooling of the alcohol as so many other preparations do this was a great dessert - yet despite this fact, the least wowing of the three. Posset al Limone - chamomile granite, citrus & meringue: This light and creamy presentation would prove to be a bit more panna cotta than posset, but leaving semantics aside it would also prove to be excellent. Featuring a base of cream, lemon liquor, and gelatin topped with icy floral notes, crunchy bites of meringue, and fresh slices of grapefruit, mandarin, and Meyer lemon the experience was complex and refreshing with a compelling mix of textures, flavors, and temperatures far exceeding the standard watery posset. Chocolate-Amaretto Budino - Hazelnuts: Bread Pudding, Baba, and Budino - perhaps I just have a propensity for desserts beginning with the letter "B" but if any (or all) of these are on a menu there is a very good chance one (or all) will find their way to my table and in the case of Pizzeria Libretto there was a budino done right - no "cake" or gimmicks, just thick chocolate pudding imbued with notes of fruit and nuts plus an ample dusting of crushed candied hazelnuts adding both texture and sweetness. Served, like the tiramisu, in a mason jar this was rustic and rich - just the way it should be. The Verdict: A hit and miss experience where the specialty (pizza) was outshined by the supporting staff (antipasti, pasta, and desserts) I cannot say I would rush back to Libretto for the pizza, but with a good location, good service, and excellent versions of two of my favorite foods - gnocchi and budino - I certainly wouldn't scoff at a return visit if I lived in the area, particularly as the pizza crusts show promise. read more

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My husband and I went there for my birthday in April and it was quite enjoyable. I got the Doppio pizza and he got the classic Margherita and we both enjoyed it. I don't generally like really thin crust pizza, but this one was nice and not overly crispy. Lots of cheese (which is why I got the doppio) and the sauce was very tastly. The only thing I would change is to add more basil than was on it. We got the warm marinated olives appetizer and they were very tasty. For desert, I got the Chocolate-Amaretto Budino which was delicious and he got the Chocolate Affogato which he liked. Overall, it was a nice place with great food. My biggest complaint was the tight quarters to squeeze in as many tables as possible and the acoustics. The room is open and industrial and the noise level from everyone talking was really bad. I couldn't really hear my husband across the table unless I really concentrated and he was talking straight at me. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - The Doppio Margherita Pizza at Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had read great reviews on Pizzeria Libretto so I was expecting some amazing pizza. In a nutshell, while I wouldn't say it was amazing, it was good. I'd give it more of a 3.5 stars if I could but a 3 wouldn't do it justice. I met up with an old university friend to catch up and we split two pizza's: - Duck confit ($17) - came with roasted bosc pear and mozzarella - Grilled eggplant ($15) - came with tomato, basil, chili flakes, and ricotta Both were tasty and had a good chewy texture to it but it just didn't have a "wow" factor for me. Comparing it to some amazing pizza that I've had over the years is probably not fair (Pizzeria Delfina in SF and Di Fara in Brooklyn). Those pies I've had at blow away the two we tried at Libretto. Like I said, they were still good, just not great. read more

Hands down one of my favourite pizza places in Toronto. Little on the pricey side, but totally worth it. Visited this location a couple of times on Friday nights and every time I'm there I get amazing service. It's always busy but the staff will do their best to seat you as fast as possible. I personally love the atmosphere/ vibe of this place. I ordered their original Margherita pizza and asked for mushrooms to be added to it. They were very accommodating of that. The service was fast even though the place was packed. Highly recommend this place for anyone that wants to experience pizza that's not considered "fast food". read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Margherita D.O.P., Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella and requested for mushrooms to be added. - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Maybe there's too much hype for the pizza at this place? I was expecting something more :( We ordered the Buttermilk Fried Calamari which was really yummy (loved the sauce!), the Libretto Meatballs and the duck confit Neapolitan Pizza. I would've liked it more if they added a stronger taste to it, with more sauce - but it's a personal preference :) Service was great! read more

Special pizza - fennel sausage and scamorza cheese. Pizzas were good. Salads average. Calamari were over cooked and hard. Service friendly. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

When I began my search for pizza similar to the kind I eat when visiting Italy, many people recommended Pizzeria Libretto. Not wanting to be disappointed, I decided to try this restaurant during lunch because their lunch special was very tempting: Lunch Prix Fixe Monday - Friday $15 Primi Arugula Salad or Beet Caprese Salad Pizza Margherita D.O.P or Marinara D.O.P. Substitute any pizza on the menu $5 Dolci Biscotti or Gelato (one scoop) And what can I say? I fell in love with both salads-the arugula salad has walnuts and pear! I love pears in my salad. I also love beets and mozarella. So the salads alone had me loving the restaurant. But now to the pizza. When it comes to pizza, I am a big believer that if you can make a simple pizza well (my favorite pizza is Margherita-with only three ingredients), then you have proven yourself as a pizza maker. It's easy to mask a pizza with sauces, cheese, ingredients, herbs, etc. But how many can make a pizza taste delicious with 3 toppings? Well, Pizzeria Libretto certainly knows how to create a delicious pizza that transported me back to Italy. The three toppings on the Margherita pizza is tomato, basil, mozzarella and after the first bite, I could taste each individual ingredient; the cheese, the fresh basil and the homemade tomato sauce. I was a happy camper. Another item that I always order but it is a hit or miss for me is the Ricotta Gnocchi Fritti. How can you go wrong with house-made gnocchi with crema fresca, lemon, chives, rosemary? Well, it goes wrong when it lacks seasoning and the gnocchi is not fried enough so rather than having a crispy texture, you get soft pieces of gnocchi (I like my gnocchi crispy on the outside with a soft and fluffy interior). And yet, I always order it because when it is done right, it is phenomenal! And..... Always remind the staff about the free bread. Their bread is moist, flavored with rosemary, and worth the trip to Pizzaria Libretto. Now if I could only get the recipe! read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - The New Ricotta Gnocchi Fritti (san marzano tomato, nduja, stracciatella) $7 - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here for lunch and I ordered their lunch price fix menu. It came with an appetizer, main, and dessert for $19. That combo was perfect for one person. I had the mixed salad with the dressing on the side, the pasta, and a coffee gelato. Most people ordered their Maguerita pizza and it was huge. That pizza can be shared among two people. read more

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Ordered a Kale Caesar to go with 2 pizzas. Cost $15. Got a tiny little salad consisting of some shredded kale, a few croutons and some bacon bits. They should have stated "Salad for 1" since the $15 charge suggested something g larger. And no way to contact the business to complain. So here I am at Yelp. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - This tiny little salad cost $15. Consisting of some shredded kale and a few croutons and bacon bits. $15 for this? - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Calling all thin curst pizza lovers! Went here for a lunch on a weekend with a group of 6 and getting a seat was no problem. We shared a Piatto Grande as a starter with a variety of cheeses, charcuterie, pickled veggies and a bit of salad. and the best part - it comes with a big fluffy inflated bread - it looked like a shower cap! When you rip into the warm bread it deflates and it was so good! For pizzas we went with Duck Confit with pear, which was my favourite. Anchovy pizza was nice and garlicy and Ontario Prosciutto & Arugula were also good as well. We finished with the tiramisu and it comes in cute little jars. The service was friendly and the decor was modern as well. No complaints for this place! read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Ontario Prosciutto and Arugula & Anchovy pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I just realize that I have never done any post about my fave pizza place in Toronto, Pizzeria Libretto (@PizzaLibretto) (@pldanforth). I have been to the the Ossington location many times and have been willing to wait for more than an hour in line since they don't take reservation (that's a lot coming from me since I hate waiting). They have open up a second location at Danforth since and take reservation.... The Danforth location is much larger and have 2 of their Wood Fired Oven instead of one. Love is mix and match chairs (^_^) Love how they have choice of wine by the glass, quartino, half liter and bottle on all of the White & Reds. Since Ben decided to get beer, I went ahead and order the quartino (quarter liter) which was perfect for myself since one glass is never enough to last through the meal. The menu from this location have a lot more appetizers to choose and I'll have to come back to try all the rest since I love all of them so much (^_^) Gnocchi Fritti Lemon $5 ~ lemon, chives & crema fresca ~ This was fresh, hot and fluffy crispy. Love gnocchi + Love fried anything = LOVE Mushroom Stracci ~ This is not on their menu anymore but this was really good, just packed with mushroom flavors. ~ When I ordered this I thought it's mushroom on top of pasta, but the mushroom was actually mix into the pasta dough itself... just incredible Rocco's Salad $10 ~ brussels sprouts, butternut squash, Pingue prosciutto, heriloom beets, pine nuts, ricotta salata & crispy egg ~ Love how lightly dressed it was, letting each part of the salad shine through complimenting each other. ~ So good and refreshing... and I love loved beets and doesn't hurt that it's top with a medium cook egg that the yolk just ouzzes out when you cut into it ;) Duck Confit Pizza $17 ~ bosc pear, mozzarella ~ This is my fave pizza of all time and since it's been a while, I just have to order this again cause the sweet pear, the creamy mozzerealla together with the duck confit is just heavenly =P ~ Just as good as always, the fresh crispy thin flavorful crust only achievable with the super hot wood burning oven plus their unique and fresh toppings... a bite is all you need to fall in love ~ (I promise myself to try others next time I go) Quattro Formaggi Pizza $18 ~ tomato, truffle, bufala mozzarella, montasio, moliterno, parmigiano reggiano ~ Don't get me wrong, I love cheese but I never really liked order 3 or 4 cheese pizza since it tends to be too salty for me.... and that definitely what I thought about this one but Ben really wanted to order this Vanilla Affogato $5 ~ gelato drowned in espresso ~ Found the espresso not as hot as we would like it so that it start melting the ice cream. Verdict : ~ LOVE LOVE LOVE ~ Love this 2nd location even more since it's more spacious, take reservation and have so many apps to choose from. ~Will go back for more (^_^) read more

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Maybe because we were hungry, but everything we ate was fantastic! The meal starts off with bread, they add a little chili oil with the olive oil and balsamic which is a nice twist. We tried the buttermilk fried calamari and it was the most amazing calamari I ever had. They pile it high on a bed of red pepper almond sauce and herb oil and we couldn't get enough. This puts generic calamari with tartar sauce to shame. The pizzas were exceptional. Even before ordering, the waitress explains how the pizzas are made so you know exactly what to expect. The ovens burn at 900 degrees Celsius and this gets a nice char on the crust but still leaves the middle soft and chewy. You won't get a nice crunch in the middle (like a good slice in new york) but it's not needed here. We tried the salami pizza and roasted cremini mushroom. The tomato sauce is so fresh (as are all the ingredients), but our favourite was the cremini mushroom pizza. It's not a tomato sauce base, but the selection of cheeses combined with roasted garlic and brown butter creates a flavour explosion. Highly recommend trying this one! read more

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It's a staple in the neighbourhood now and you'll wonder how you ever lived without delicious wood-fired pizza on the east side of the city. Solid 3.5 - 4 star establishment. The dining room had a great dinner buzz in the evening and the smell of crispy dough was in the air. Time to get my dinner on! I passed on the appetizer and went straight for an entree. The duck confit pie with pear and mozzarella was calling my name and I was 100% seduced. I ordered it with hesitation. One thing I really like about Pizzeria Libretto is how fast the pizzas arrive at your table. It feels like it's lightening fast from ticket order to a gorgeous looking pie under your face. I tore into the pizza and it was delicious. Lots of duck spread across the pizza and the pear added a nice sweetness/crunch to. I would say another satisfying time at the pizzeria! :-) read more

Pizza Lebretto has a cool vibe and is family friendly. Really like the rugs, its a cool touch. Staff are fiendly, polite and kinda awkward. Music was cliché as it was Valentines Day. THE FOOD: DESSERT Tiramisu was tasty but the cookies were soaked to long in the coffee liquid and took on a grainy texture. But still tasted good. Portion is small. STARTERS: The homemade bread is delicious. Really honestly perfect. Calimari was small but good. Seriously is it going to kill you to add a bit more? MAIN: Pizza's were a good size and tasty. But depending on the topping chosen, I had the eggplant, the pizza was saugy. Kids pizza had hardly any cheese. Two other Pizza's we order were good and enjoyed. SPECIAL MENTION: I had the same eggplant pizza on King st and it was perfect. Eggplant tasted good and pizza soft and crispy not saugy. read more

I was there on Dec 30th 5:30, 2023 and the hostess that was working that day took a very unfriendly tone with myself and my family, she was a dark haired, young, small female. They had taken down my reservation for the wrong day, which is ok- accidents happen...but her snobbish, haughty, tone in which she questioned us if we could eat and be out in under an hour was SUPER unfriendly! And we could've ate in under an hour, but it was the rude way she asked us. Especially considering they messed up our reservation. It prompted us to leave, as it did not feel good, and we no longer wanted to celebrate my husbands birthday there. No class, no manners.. We were in no way deserving of that interaction; we were not unfriendly to her in any way, shape, or form, in fact we assumed it was fine because the restaurant was not even half full at 5:30 pm!... We went to the Pizza place next door. Total loss to their sales about 500 bucks- because we were going to EAT DRINK and be Merry but her rudeness legit drove us away! I love their pizza, but I love GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE more! Manners should definitely be a prerequisite if you are front of house staff...because it comes with a bad review. :( read more

Wow, wow, wow! This is simply the best pizza I have had in a while. We dropped by on Sunday for a quick dinner and although the restaurant was busy, we were seated right away and our server ran through all of the daily specials with us. The decor is modern and contemporary, without being over the top. The space is bright and airy, with a large dining area on the main floor, a smaller lounge/dining room downstairs and a decent-sized patio out front. We settled on a margherita pizza and a nduja sausage pizza. They both arrived within five minutes and were absolutely divine! A little crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside and with just the right amount of toppings. I was blown away by the nduja sausage which had exactly the right amount of spice. We dipped our pizzas in their signature chili oil, and while it was good, I could really taste that much chili and it really tasted like regular olive oil to me. I will definitely be back to try some of the other pizzas on the menu! read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Nduja sausage pizza, or what was left of it! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pizzeria libretto was a cute little spot on the Danforth with a small, but comfortable patio, nice service, draft beer, and good pizza. They don't offer pitchers, just pints. They have specials every day and my friend (who is a regular) always opts for the special. It was about 13-15$ for a pizza. It was VERY good. Thin crust, gooey cheese, eggplant, and lots of sauce. Yes please. read more

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Fantastic pizzas and the best in Toronto! I had the margarita pizza and it was perfect. The sauce was flavourful and a tiny bit sweet, the cheese was nice and gooy, and the crust was thin and crispy. The venue was very modern and hip and service was phenomenally fast, friendly, and not pushy at all. This place puts to Pizziolo or Mama's Pizza to shame. This place is well worth the extra dollars you'll pay for your pizza. It's about $14-17 per pizza but your extra loonies goes towards the freshest ingredients. Pro tip: There's a small patio outside so snag it if you're lucky. Worth every penny! read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I took my boyfriend here this past weekend for his birthday dinner. I had heard great things from friends and it's rated the #1 pizza place on Blog TO. I made our reservation about a month in advance and we had to wait about 5 minutes when we got there because the people at the table they had for us decided to order another bottle of wine. They ended up giving us a table downstairs. I had told the restaurant over the phone that it was my boyfriends birthday and they said they would do some kind of dessert for it. We decided to order some apps before the meal. We got the gnocchi and Roccos salad. Both very delicious! For the main I got the duck confit pizza which had no sauce and pear on it. It was absolutely unreal. Probably one of the best pizzas I've ever had. My boyfriend got some spicy pepperoni pizza, it wasn't listed on the menu because it was the special of the day. During the meal I got up to remind our waiter it was my boyfriends birthday and he said he would bring something over. After we finished the waiter came over with the dessert menu. I was hoping my boyfriend wouldn't order anything because we were gonna get something for free. He ended up ordering an espresso and a gelato, and I ordered a chocolate affogato. The waiter ended up bringing a wooden plate that said happy birthday in nutella and had both our desserts on it. I figured since he picked a dessert off the menu it would not be included on the bill. Turns out it was and that's the reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5. I don't mind paying but if they said they would include something they should. Oh well! Overall it was great. Good service, amazing food and a cool environment! Would definitely go back. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Duck confit and spicy pepperoni. MMMMM - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been to this location three times, the most recent being last month. I didn't have a pizza last visit, but my favourite is the cremini mushroom. This last visit I had a couple appetizers; the Flank Steak Spiedini and the Ricotta Gnocchi Fritti. I would not order the Spiedini again. It was three tiny skewers of beef, almost 50% fat. I prefer my meat without chunks of fat there. The Ricotta balls however were sooo good. I also had the Chocolate Affogato for dessert. It was yummy, but I feel it would have been better with Vanilla gelato instead. I've had their Chocolate-Amaretto Budino before which is absolutely delicious. Next time I think I'll try the Sfingi (Italian doughnuts). I would recommend this place for date night, girls' night, even just a quick, casual lunch or dinner among friends and co-workers. I haven't been to other locations, but I really like this location and it's convenient for me. I'll definitely be returning. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Budino and Tiramisu (left to right). Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Let's see. If you know my reviews they're very short and simple. Sunday afternoon patio- amaze balls 5$ mimosas- can't say no Ordered the arugula salad (to share)- citrusy deliciousness Duck confit pizza and Cremini mushroom pizza - about 10 inches spelt flour pizza the portion is heavy enough to either skip dinner or have a really late lunch - dry and a lot of crust (more of a thin crust lover)- though they said Naples style is thin crust (check the pics- def not lying) - as for the toppings by far the Cremini mushroom wins by far the mushroom- cheese (including truffle, white, Cremini) combo is like a flavor combo like no other! It's a must try! - I love duck, but the pear and duck plus cheese combo where it's wet and droopy in the centre doesn't get me going too much - as for their "spicy oil" yuck- it's like a 1-2 chilli flake added to olive oil- doesn't matter how much you pour (believe me I doused that bad boy) it's like unneeded extra calories added to my already high caloric cheat day lunch- hmph Obviously no dessert we were popping through the seams but I will add that our darling waiter spilled the bottle of hot oil on the table and on us---- but they said if there was any dry cleaning bills they'd take care of it. I mean it's an experience - try the Cremini mushroom pizza ($18) but bring your bottle of chilli oil read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Duck confit pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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My cousin took us here on a Thursday night. The place was semi packed with a bar and sitting area that oozed a trendy and hipster vibe. We ordered... -Caprese salad: I am a sucker for anything with fresh basil so this was a great start. Mozzarella was also nice and creamy. Simple yet tasty. -Calamari: Crispy but a tad heavy on the batter for me. Romesco sauce was okay. -Daily special: white pizza with speck, figs, mozzarella, a drizzle of honey topped off with arugula and walnuts. This was definitely our table fav! Balance of the sweet and salty was so unique and delish! -Mushroom pizza: too much rosemary for my liking -Duck confit pizza: pear slices was a nice and sweet touch -Nduja sausage pizza: spicy and salty The pizza dough was really good. However all the centres of our pizzas were soft making it a challenge to keep all the toppings in place if we were to use our hands. Overall good experience and unique pizza combinations. Props for the complimentary housemade foccacia, sourdough and balsamic, olive and chilli oil dip. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - Daily special: speck, figs, honey, walnuts and arugula - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious food and the open kitchen concept is cool. Can't go wrong ordering any of their appetizers. Arancini risotto balls are da bomb and so is the calamari. The steak skewers are tasty and the prosciutto pizza is... a little salty. ^^ And their Tiramisu is TOO good~ read more

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This is review, is purely about the Gluten Free Pizza. I paid zero attention to anything else. In point of fact, I laughed in everything else's stupid face! Ok friends ... I need to express something that undulates at the very pit of my verve. But, let me begin, at the beginning. Where plateaus once shifted, and worlds once were split apart; at the embryon of the Glutarded's curse. That sorry ass moment when one embarks on a very stupid, idiotic and Glutenless journey. A journey in which you cannot ingest what is a liquid distillation of the very tears of the Gods. A majestic element; the element of "Gluten." Recently, I moved from NYC. Grew up between Paris, the UK and Lebanon. I frequently travelled Italy, and consider myself as being rather demanding, food wise. You can check my credentials. I have none. I haven't had a real pizza in about 12 years now, but haven't felt the world stop and swirl around me when I ate a pizza, up until this point ... If you're going to eat Gluten Free food, just get comfortable with the notion that you'll eat other things (and that can be great. No sweat.) and that when you do eat a Gluten Free something, you'll look silly in front of everyone else, because their food will be better, and they for sure will be sniggering at you behind your back. Just roll with it. It's cool. Mama still loves you. Sort of. But in this case, the Gods have decreed that Libretto shall make water out of wine! There has never been a Gluten Free pizza that was packed with such ecstasy! As though one had been melted and poured into a rave in a Berlin Über Moment, at the helm of the Über-party-party era! Dropping into an explosive pool of maddening, maddened, jubilance! The Joy ... my friends, is insane!! It's bananas! Pears! APPLES! DRAGON FRUITs FOR F*K SAKES!!! Libretto! You've made the impossible, attainable, and I knight you the mecca of Gluten Free pizza for all Glutards of the world! I'd pay for others like me to fly into town just to suckle on this sweet glorious nectar you call a gluten free pizza! (I won't ... I'm just a regular old Joe Hyperbole). The Gluten Free Pizza at Libretto, IS the authority on Gluten Free pizza. È la verità, pura! Punto. ¡Vamos con Dios, Compañeros! read more

Glad to see the Pizzeria Libretto brand expanding to different parts of the city. I have to say the service and food are VERY similar to their original flagship location on Ossington. Our food arrived on time and was very delicious. I had leftovers and they even packed it up for me. I will definitely come again if I am in the Danforth area and craving pizza! read more

I always wanted to try their food here and it's good. I went here during lunch and their $15 deal (comes with salad, pizza and dessert). I think it's a great deal bc the pizza is already $15-$17 alone. I've tried their famous calamari, it was great and margarita pizza was simple and tasty. The only thing im not aware when I came here, it's NOT wheelchair or stroller friendly (in my case). Luckily some of the people are nice enough to help me. But the staff and service is friendly and nice. read more

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4 years later & Pizza Libretto is one of the most consistent, authentic pizza restaurants around! I've been here over a dozen times and have never been disappointed - ya, it's busy, just make a reservation. They are true to them & you won't wait even a minute for your table. The calamari is to die for - a MUST try - as are the desserts, do not skip even if you don't have a sweet tooth! Of course, the pizza is fantastic as well. We've been here with friends, family and out of town guests, and everyone is always happy. It's casual enough you can walk in in almost anything & not feel out of place, but also nice enough to celebrate a birthday or something special. It's just plain awesome food. There is a semi-private room for around 10 & it's perfect for a large group - but reservations are a must. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - calamari - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Meh!! It good, but very over priced. A few years ago it was good because it was authentic, now with so much competition in Toronto for great pizza, it's just Meh!! read more

Did not want to sit one person at a table for two. There were plenty. People are dum. read more

Went here just before covid lockdown with a group of friends Can't wait to go back and try their pastas. read more

Pizzeria Libretto Danforth - two pizzas on a table - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Service is good, friendly waiters. The meatball appetizers are too die for. You can taste all ingredients, the cheese,oregano mmm We had the nduja sausage pizza and boy are they spicy. Good pizza overall will try to come for the lunch special. More bang for your buck read more

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

Two words: Exceptional service! I made a reservations on open table. On the day of, I forgot to call to say that we would be late, and thought they would just give away my reservation, but instead, they called me and checked in. When I asked if I could push the reservation back, they gladly obliged. We got our table right away when we got there despite there being a line up! Our waiter explained the specials and when we ordered, we got our pizzas within 10 mins! We had to remind them of our drink order and to bring us bread, but overall, the food came quick. We ordered a libetto Margarita pizza and a mushroom pizza. Both were good, but a bit cold (perhaps due to us taking photos and such). I liked the margarita better. Afterwards, we ordered the donut and coffee. I told the waiter it was my friend's bday and he comped the dessert (pleasant surprise) and put a candle on the donut! My friend accidentally ordered the wrong version of coffee and the waiter give her a new one and comped it! Another pleasant surprise! Overall, the experience was awesome! The music was pretty loud so we had to speak loudly to one another. The waiters did come by a lot asking to clear our plates. My friend is a slow eater so that was a bit annoying, however when she said so, one of the waiters made a joke and said he was a quick waiter, but gave us our space after. Jokes! A very family style feel. Food isn't bad. I've been here a couple of times over the years and food is always consistent. Give it a try! read more

I felt really taken care of here. We came in about an hour before close on a weekday so it was not busy at all. They had a pesto, mozzarella, roasted red pepper special goin on that night. But I just wasn't feelin the red pep so I added prosciutto and nixed the red pep. They offered to substitute another vegetable for no added cost but the prosciutto was $3 extra. I apologized for being confusing and our lovely waitress told us "as long as I know what you want on your pizza, we can make that happen for you" Next came some bread with a delicious olive oil, vinegar and chilli oil and a little bit of pepper. It was all delicious! I would totally come back here. I want to try their cocktails next time. I only give it four stars so that I can bump it up next time. read more

Great pizza but man is it noisy. Food is amazing, just a bit too much clanging and loud.

I tried the meatballs and they did not disappoint! It's all about the sauce and there was lots of it to be scooped up with the bread. YUM. They filled in for a meal along with the other appetizer of fried gnocchi with sour cream, chives and lemon. I thought it was an affordable price for an appetizer at $5. I love sitting at the bar here. You always meet someone and the bar staff are never too busy to talk to you. A note: 9 p.m. on a Sunday and the restaurant was still packed! Business is good at Libretto on The Danny! read more

An authentic Italian restaurant, welcoming staff, and fresh ingredients for a great price. I will definitely visit again when around. read more