This is a gourmet family pizza restaurant located in the heart of Trinity-Bellwood area or TO. This place was jammed. Busy as hell for a Saturday nite. Took us 30 minutes to get a table. The service was ok. Both fast & slow. Fast as I got my pizza quit quickly. Slow aHad a house special pizza that had Sausage/Pepperoni/buffalo Mozzarella on it. It was good but the centre was a little soggy which Lindt detracted. I'd go to this place again but I wouldn't go outta my way to do so. read more

Our 2nd sit down meal in Toronto and I must say this was the best value so far. We had the prix fixe menu which consisted of bruschetta, green bean/potato/pesto salad, the salami pizza, and the panna cotta with blueberries. Excellent pizza...and even better panna cotta...I fell in love. Great service and presentation...you guys have a gem. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - salami pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We'll call it the magic of Ossington. It's with the magic of Ossington that this place was only open two days and was ALREADY filled to capacity. And that same magic has continued to keep Libretto consistently busy throughout the couple weeks it has been opened. But maybe it's not the magic of Ossington as much as it's the magic of Pizzeria Libretto. They have every right to be busy -- it's owned by a successful chef who has an amazing resume (and owns the considerably pricier Silver Spoon on Roncesvalles), it has a small menu of dishes that boast fresh, seasonal ingredients, and everything is simple and sensational all at once. They make delicious pizzas comparable to pizza I've had in Rome, and even in the little middle-of-nowhere town my family is from. All the pizzas are Italian classics or are topped with classic Italian ingredients - the Quattro Stagione, Fungi Pizza, pizzas with prosciutto, sardines, arugula and home-made sausage. They have a couple more gourmet items, like Duck Confit and homemade Duck Proscuitto, but the majority of the menu can please both food snobs and food enthusiasts alike. And their calamari appetizer is to-die-for! The restaurant itself is relatively small but cozy. The front wall is covered in chalkboard paint and scribbles from happy customers. As you'll probably be waiting a while if you don't make reservations, be careful not to lean on that wall -- I've done it at least 3 times! The great thing about this place is it's simplicity -- they make good food that has nothing fancy about it, and yet it's so much better than food that overdoes it. So it makes sense that it's busy all the time. But you can also get take-out, which I am definitely going to try sometime soon since it's the closest pizza place to home. Here's hoping this place stays busy and stays open -- it's a great addition to the northern Ossington strip! read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were referred here via a Yelp event promising a $3 special of their wild blueberry pizza. When we arrived, apparently we were misinformed as this location was not part of the promo (although the event said it was for all 3 locations). We weren't happy since we came all the way from Burlington so we settled with a Napolitano pizza. It was alright, nothing special. The pizza was quite soggy which didn't work out well with the thin crust. We were planning on leaving after just sharing the pizza (still hungry!) to go find another place to eat as we were not impressed. Another server came by our table after hearing our unfortunate plan of events and told us to sit tight as they wanted to do something for us. Turns out that although we weren't able to get just a slice of the wild blueberry pizza, Pizza Libretto offered us the wild blueberry pizza on the house. Thanks very much to Brooke for taking ownership of the confusion and offering an alternative. We did not expect this kind of hospitality at Pizza Libretto and will more likely give this pizza joint another try. Very happy with the service and the innovative pizza creations! read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Wild Blueberry pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The crusts at this pizza restaurant are more soggy, and I prefer more crisp crusts. Flavours of the topping were nice though. The fried doughnuts rolled in sugar was pretty good. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Fried doughnuts - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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They do not accept reservations! Came here on a Friday evening and it was hopping! They let you leave a number that they will text so you can walk in the area (and Bang bang ice cream is just down the street...dessert should be first!!) service was good and friendly and the ambiance is dark and romantic, albeit very loud. The pizza and crust are delicious. - The capers, anchovies, black and cheese-less pizza was underwhelming and too salty -the featured salami, basil and cheese with a maple glaze was amazing! A nice combo of slightly sweet with the salt of the salami and cheese The calamari had an amazing sauce under it and was super crispy and a lot of it The beef carpaccio was good, but nothing too special The meatball is VERY DISAPPOINTING and not worth ordering at all The summer salad is delicious with a fried egg, zucchini, frisée and a vinegar+mustard dressing (make sure you like mustard and vinegar if you order this) read more

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Very busy place, went on a Sunday night and it was completely jammed. Still got a table quickly and we both were impressed with the atmosphere and decor. Drinks came and they were the coldest beers we've ever had. Appetizer was these amazing risotto balls and the pizza was FANTASTIC. Cons- they didn't have tequila. WTF? Then I also realized that our waiter never told us the special of the day. Also didn't offer us new side plates for our mains but he did all of that for the table next to us- the aggressively arrogant couple, that looked like they just come out of an appointment with Vidal Sassoon and wearing pretty much a bow-tie short of a tuxedo. Maybe we didn't look suave enough to get the extra touches but according to ourselves we are a pretty dapper couple so the jokes on them! Xoxo The Tequila Couple read more

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My #1 choice for a solid margherita in Toronto. Just try it out. It's amazing. Only negative, it's not the best a day after, but don't worry... it's not tough to finish this in one setting regardless of the size ;) read more

Can I just say that I love this place! I just recently discovered this little gem (I know, I really do need to get out more). This place is a perfect spot for meeting up with friends, date night, groups, etc...it really hits all the marks. The decor is casual, and quite welcoming...I love the red walls and the exposed electrical cord light fixtures. I've had their margarita pizza everytime I've been there, with one slight modification, I asked them to add pepperoni, and its was AMAZING. I love me a thin crust pizza and this one does not disappoint. I also tried their tiramisu, which wasn't as firm as I like, but still tasted pretty darned good. Price point is on the money too...if you're having a low budget week, you can easily settle in for a pizza with a friend for $25 - tip included. Love this place and it's now on my regular rotation! read more

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I came here on Tuesday night for a quick bite. My friend is a big fan and he decided to order the apps. We had the deep-fried gnocchi and a braised beef dish with polenta which I can't seem to find on the menu. Both of the apps were delicious, with the gnocchi being nice and creamy underneath the fried goodness and the braised beef being quite tender and the polenta being nicely cooked. For my main I had the homemade sausage pizza with carmazlied onion, chili oil and mozzarella, which was really nice as well. I can see how some people would have an issue with the oil but I really liked it. The sausage was very good and the caramelized onion had a nice sweetness. Super delicious! read more

Very nice pizza joint in ossington. Went for the fixed lunch special $15 for a salad (beet or arugala), pizza (margherita / marinara) you can sub for any other pizza for $5, and biscotti or gelato (vanilla or chocolate). Pretty good deal! We ended up subbing for a nduja sausage and Ontario prosciutto & arugula pizza. Highly recommend both! However the Ontario pizza had a lot of salad on top making it hard to cut (then again both pizzas are thin so it was hard to cut either way). The sausage was a mild spicy just FYI. Gelato was meh. Plain flavors but what can you say when the special is so cheap?! Service is great. Would definitely come back again! read more

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Nice and relaxing hangout spot. We had the duck confit pizza. I must say for $19, the pizza was kind of disappointing. The dough was thin which I don't mind but the middle part was soggy. It did not taste spectacular. To be honest, I thought the portion was small and not worth the price. read more

If Indians made Pizza it would taste a lot like this. Well at least the crust would. The pizza looked and tasted very much like a fresh piece of Naan. No joke. It's a thin, it's soft and not "well done" like many of the thin crust pizza shop. For me this is welcomed change as I'm not too fond of them crackers pizzas. Pizzeria Libretto has been on my radar for long time. We decided to visit Ossington location to experience where this all started. This past Thursday evening (Feb 16/12) it was still busy around 8 with an estimated wait time of 45mins. We waited close to an hour, passing up the bar seats before being rewarded a private booth. Phew! When we sat down we got down to business and ordered a pizza each. :) 1) Cremini Mushroom - Buffalo Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, Pecorino..... $17 2) House-Made Sausage Caramelized Onion, Mozzarella, Chili Oil..... $16 The pizzas didn't take very long to come. I'd say 6-8 minutes from time of order. One could eat this pizza with a fork and knife cause its buttery soft but I'd suggest to throw the daintiness out the window and pick this up mother up. We shared the two pizzas and by the end I was stacking these 2 thin ones on top of each other and eating them in one go. Nom nom. :) Here's my take on these guys. Cremini Mushroom, loved how thin the Cremini mushrooms were, nice aroma, the gorgonzola and pecorino flavours come through with each bite. Creamy and delightful. Great choice! House-Made Sausage - tasted like an English banger / pork breakfast sausage. Nothing really special actually. Other comments because the pizza cooks in 90 seconds at 900 degrees Napoleon style certain areas of the crust are burned. So if you believe that charcoal is cancerous: O I'd cut them out. I'd go back, but I'd do takeout next time. The wait for the table isn't worth it unless you are guaranteed a booth. It's a high likely hood that you're rubbing elbows with someone NYC dining style. The no reservations policy is also a big downer. Just a quick note on service: servers were super busy zipping by but we had no problems flagging them down when we needed them, no attitudes whatsoever. The hostesses were also very nice. Recommend! read more

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Finally cam here and it did not disappoint. Long line up but meh so worth it. We had the meatballs, rice balls, and pizzas. I just got hungry right now thinking about it yuummm and that chili oil? Bomb!!! read more

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Great pizza. Be prepared to wait or come early (i.e. 5pm). They don't take reservations. Best seat in the house in my opinion is at the far end of the bar. Pizza's are great. Super thin crust (as it should be), simple and fresh ingredients. Oven is imported from Italy - takes about 90 seconds to cook a pizza. Apps are great too - buffalo mozzarella is tops. Wine is VERY reasonably priced and they have a really good selection. This place blows Terroni out of the water. And other bonus is they aren't pretentious servers like at Terroni. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been twice. Yeah it's good. Nice pizza, great crust. But the pizzas can be "runny" and reach the point where they all taste the same. Still a worthwhile try. First time we went it was great, second, so-so. Service is good, kind of casual, but attentive. Atmosphere varies depending on where you sit. Try to get inside the restaurant. Pizza recommendation: The Margaharita read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Sausage....tasty - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Visited this Toronto famous pizzeria a few weekends ago during their down time around 3ish on a Sunday. I know there are a few around the city but wanted to try the original. The staff was nice and we got a table by their front open window which had a nice breeze and gorgeous view of their restaurant. We ordered their arancini and nduja sausage pizza, the arancini was crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside with amazing tomato sauce to top it all with. Fresh and still making my mouth water now. The pizza on the other hand was disappointing... the dough in the middle was soggy and seemed a bit underdone. The cheesy which I wished was gooey was very watery, which explains the sogginess. The crust itself was delicious and chewy like it should be but if we had more time I would have said something to our waiter. Or if he had come back to check in. Ended up paying at the counter. A bit disappointed with this visit but thought maybe it really was a down time. read more

Best lunch in the city, their prix fixe menu can't be beat. Not only are the pizzas fantastic but so is the rest of the authentic Italian inspired menu. Their salads are a great way to start the meal (arugula salad is always perfectly tosses) and their other apps are a pleasure as well. The front table or booths are best for more intimate discussions. Great wine list with plenty of local wines to choose from . read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

You can't go wrong with their $15 fixed lunch menu. I had an impeccably dressed arugula salad with shaved Parm, sliced pear and walnuts. The Margherita pizza is easily the best that I've ever had. A single scoop of vanilly gelato rounded out the meal nicely. The service is courteous, friendly and informative. My wife and I are already planning our next trip in from the suburbs! read more

I went to Libretto with a couple of friends as a recommendation for wood-fired pizza, which is not easy to find in Toronto. There was a 35-40min wait time but they text you 5min before your table is ready so in the meantime you can walk around Trinity Bellwoods which is a really nice area. The service is really good, made us feel like we had a dedicated waiter just for our table. Everytime we ordered something it came within a couple of minutes, including the food! Ok the food maybe 5 minutes. The pizzas are delicious! "Verace Pizza Napoletana" We had the cremini mushrooms and the special of the day, nduja sausage. The dough is very soft, with the right amount of charred from the fire, you could taste the freshness in the sauce, the cheese and the mushrooms. The sausage had the perfect amount of heat. We ordered tiramisu and chocolate pudding as desserts, they come in a cute little mason jar and they were amazing! Ended the evening with perfection. Nothing bad to say about Libretto, outstanding ambiance, flavours, textures and temperatures, will definitely be coming back. read more

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Good, but increasingly unspectacular. I've eaten here at least 6 times in the past 6 months, so have dropped a decent amount of cash here. The first couple of times were incredible. The pizza zinged in my mouth, hot, just the right kind of oily on top, just the right crust texture, and delicious. The last couple of times were very mediocre, because the pizza was not really hot. On the most recent trip, the pizzas seriously came to our table about 3 minutes after we'd ordered them. (We didn't get any bread delivered to our table, either, not that there would have been time to eat it.) The pizzas couldn't have been made fresh to our order. We had to assume we'd gotten someone else's pizza, or that Libretto just makes a bunch of pizzas ahead of time and delivers the one to you that you ordered after a quick warm-up. Anyway, the taste is good, the toppings are decent, but the heat is crucial for me for major enjoyment. It's all supposed to be about the oven freshness. It should be near impossible to pick up when it's brought to you. The sauce on the first bite should almost burn you if you bite in too soon. Libretto has not delivered this kind of experience in several visits. As for the menu, I've enjoyed a couple of the daily special pizzas, but when this doesn't appeal, I've found myself searching for a bit more diversity among the rosso pizzas other than different kinds of sausage. Libretto is always busy, which makes sense, but It's started to feel a bit like a factory restaurant. And I think the price is a little high for that kind of thing. read more

short wait on a Saturday (20 mins) is always a great place to start. Every single person we interacted with was lovely, and attentive. You cannot ask for more than that. The restaurant was buzzing when we arrived at 9ish. Good vibe, staff looked to be having a great time. We ordered Caprese salad & Calamari to start and 2 pizzas for our main. Calamari was fantastic, better than average (for battered calamari) with a larger than average portion, also great. Odd that there was no accompanying sauce (aoili at least?) Caprese - This is a very, very poor and somewhat sad version of this Italian standard. Enormous thick slices of Beefsteak tomatoes inter cut with small thin slices of bocconcini. The ratio was off. The markup on the ingredients is assinine - from roughly 80 cents for the tomato and $1 for the bocconcini used to over $10. Very little olive oil, basil. No salt, pepper, oregano or dried seasoning of any sort. This menu item deserves better. This is Chef Boyardee in its overall presentation. The dough/crust on the 2 pizza was delightful - top quality. Didn't love the sauce, absolutely missing key spices and/or some salt. Objectively speaking the cheese is sub par. The fresh bocconcini isnt to the standard that should be used for a stone over pizza. Thank god the basil was there to help in our pizza's time of need. read more

It was a nice experience, worth to try it! Their pizza is very good and their ingredients are fresh. I can definitely come back again. read more

A place worth trying,we came after friends telling us that they had some of the best pizza in the city. This is what's we had: butter calamari:crispy and tender one of the best calamari I have ever tried. 14 cad meatballs and sauce: tasty meatballs surrounded by tomato sauce with cheese, the meat is just perfect and the sauce is rich and flavourful just a little too much cheese 10 cad duck Confit pizza: tasty pizza well balance flavors we were expecting more duck on it 17 cad we also had 2 pint so steam wishtle 7 cad each and table water that is 3 cad read more

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I'm sure to came back again here. Delicious pizza, nice atmosphere, we were satisfied with all. For appetizer, I recommend beef carpaccio‼ read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Loved it. Mushrooms and cheese pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

pizza fest with great friends at pizza libretto. From the caprese salad that will make your taste buds dance to wide variety of irresistible pizza's with amazing flavours made on an amazing pizza crust that will leave you wanting more. Must try the prosciutto pizza with lots of arugula and try it often! In the mood for something lighter then margarita pizza is just right for you with a few drop of in house hot oil that takes the flavours to another level. Pizza libretto you did it again and again and again!! read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Simply irresistible!! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I needed a quick pizza fix after an encounter with a substandard pizza recently. So I yelped around until I found this pizza joint. Awsome interior design, awsome service, and top notch pizza. I decided to try something new and ordered a pizza​ with a name I can't pronounce. it was a pleasant surprise. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Cozy place, with streetside seating (), bar and a bunch of local brews (). Great selection of pizzas, Antipasti and drinks. Got the Funghi DI Bosco, well done. It was great, refreshing take on a white sauce based pizza. The highlight though was the Arancini, that marinara sauce with the Arancini made me think that next time I might just get a few orders of that only! () Highly recommended. read more

This place is supposedly for pizza, but I'm going to let you in on a secret. Sure, their pizzas are "VPN certified", sure they're pretty good, but the real hype here should be for their spicy meatballs. Dear lord. The meatballs are made with a blend of meat and some other spice--rosemary? I don't know, but it's fragrant. They come with a slightly crispy slab of garlic bread and spicy tomato sauce. Is it juvenile for me to like meatballs? Because if it is, then I am so totally underage. read more

With North of Brooklyn down the street, these guys shouldn't keep up their snobby demeanor. We've ordered take-out from Libretto at least 30+ times, have dined-in a handful of times. Has generally been decent. My last experience was the absolute last time we will be ordering from them. Usually would call ahead for pick up, however this particular day I was walking by and decided to order at the shop and wait for my pizzas to be ready to take home. I ordered 2 pizzas. This was around 5pm on a weekday, so the bar area was still not at capacity. I asked the gentleman who swiped my credit card to PAY for the 2 pizzas that I had ordered if I could sit at the bar and order a beer, you know, while I wait for my order. I was told to stand where I was and I could order a beer and have it while standing "the bar is full service and for paying customers". I actually found it so unbelievable, I was speechless. Just chuckled and walked out, had a really nice cold beer at the bar next door. They will always do well, so this is essentially a waste of a review. read more

In a town that loves pizza and has a major pizza chain for every day of the week, Pizzeria Libretto carries the mantle as the belle of the ball when it comes to pizza. The pizza here is delicious, yet the options are not limitless. Libretto works to serve only pizza that meets the highest standards for real pizza. everything from cooking temperature to the type of organic tomatoes are carefully regulated. While there is uniqueness here, you won't find lots of odd-ball toppings or variety in thickness/texture. The best way to do this is to arrive early (even before five if you can). It does get very crowded here at peak evening and weekend times. If you do find yourself waiting a while, there are some good neighbourhood bars nearby, and the staff will call you when your table is ready. Finally, service here exceeds expectations. Many places in town that have a good product don't seem to have or care about good service. That is not the case here. Even though the waiters won't have long to chat, they are on the ball with explanations, refills, and general politeness. In a town that prizes the latest and greatest of everything, Libretto is becoming that classic, established Toronto Pizza place that is the go-to place for great pizza. read more

This place is perfection. I'd give it 6 stars if I could. Just go during lunch when you won't have to wait and you can get a fabulous (and generous) prefix for $15. Best? Calamari appetizer with cornmeal crusted rounds and a lovely red pepper dipping sauce that is so much more than the sum of its parts. Wonderful beet salad and a rotating menu of delightful bruchetta apps (never had one that wasn't terrific). The star of the show: the margarita pizza. It's just the best damn pizza in town and the other Neapolitan spots just don't come close. The sauce on the pizza is oozing with fresh basil flavour. Crust is thin and crisp but chewy at the same time. Everything is seasoned to perfection. Don't forget to ask for a little jar of their homemade hot peppers. You take the jar home and they charge you about $6 for it, but it is so worth it. I could go to this restaurant everyday and never tire of it or ceased to be impressed by the quality. In the words of Sinead "Nothing compares to you..." Vegetarian Score: 8/10. You get all the stars and just miss out on some of the side acts. read more

It had been over a year since I had last treated myself to Pizzeria Libretto, come to think of it I am not sure why it took me so long to return. The $15 lunch special is hands down THE best current lunch option in Toronto. For that fee you receive a beet caprese salad (Ontario fiore di latte, basil, seedlings, olive oil) OR an arugula salad (pear, walnut, piave, sherry vinaigrette). The salads were good but I feel they could have made them better. The beet salad would most certainly jump off the plate if they were to drizzle a rosemary or herb infused balsamic reduction over the top, a basil or parsley puree would be a welcome touch as well. Beets were cooked perfectly and the salad was tasty, however it could have jumped off the plate a bit more. The arugula salad was underdressed with the vinaigrette but nice combination of flavours. For $15 you can not complain, this lunch special showcases their pride and glory, the pizza, and that is all that really matters here. Both of their D.O.P. (Protected designation of origin) pizza's are offered with this special and they are both outstanding. It is truly rare to have an authentic Napoli style pizza which adheres to the strict guidelines set out by the Italian Government and European Union. You are a winner if you select either of these 2. However, if you spend an additional $5 you are privy to any pizza on the menu, and since I am a raging carnivore this is clearly my route. I opted for the Nduja Sausage pizza (tomato, garlic, oregano, basil, mozzarella, stracciatella. Nduja is a spicy sausage of Calabrian origin and it is incredible. As I mentioned above I believe the pizza had become even better from the last time I slayed it over a year ago. It had a certain airiness to it and it seemed more elastic then before. I was amazed at the flavour profile and I loved seeing thinly shaved Goodfellas style garlic all over the pizza. Unbelievable pizza, I eat pizza everywhere in the city, every nook and cranny, this is still the best. I'm having hot flashes as I type. For dessert we had the choice of one scoop of the following gelatos: Vanilla, chocolate or biscotti dough-chocolate chip (daily special), or regular biscotti itself. You already know which one I chose. The biscotti dough-choco chip gelato came off more as an ice cream to me but nonetheless delicious. Big chunks of chewy biscotti dough were riddled everywhere and it was a great way to end off the meal, considering how much chili oil and chili flakes I used on my pizza prior. Easily the best $20 (before tax/tip) I spent on lunch in a long time. Great bang for your buck considering most of their meat pizzas range between $16-19. I can not wait for another day off. ***Pls note this deal is Mon-Fri 11a-1pm. read more

Pizza Libretto!!! If you want some quality pizza this is the place to go! I had went to the Pizza Libretto on 155 University tonight. It was good; however, I would still prefer the Ossington location. I have to say this place is just a little shy of the "Wow Factor!" I had gotten the Duck Confit, which was very delicious and enjoyable! Will definitely come here when I am craving pizza! Highly recommended! read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Was here late last year and am sorry to say I wasn't thrilled with it! I had very high expectations given the reputation and expansion of the brand. Ambiance was vibrant which I enjoyed but the food underwhelmed me. I love neopolitan style pizza and thankfully there's a lot of options in the city. They have all the right components here (italian tomatoes, quality house cheese, high gluten flour for the pizza) but I was missing a chew and a slight crisp in the crust. We shared the prosciutto appetizer and some olives to start, then I went with the "house-made sausage" pizza. It was a white pizza with caramelized onion, mozzarella and chili oil. Ingredients were tasty but the crust was just too soft, dare I say a bit soggy. Wine list was solid and we enjoyed a nice bottle of primitivo. No dessert on this occasion. I would like to go back and give the calamari appetizer a try, it looks pretty delicious on yelp. I'll let you know if my review improves. read more

Pizzeria Libretto is probably one of my favourite pizza restaurants in the city. I've been here a few times for dinner and I always love what I order. Today I went during the lunch hour and was able to take advantage of the fixed price lunch special, which comes with a salad, margherita or marinara pizza and a dessert for $15. The salad was a huge portion of arugula, walnuts, and sliced pear with a light olive oil dressing. The wood-oven pizza is thin crust, with blackened edges and topped with lots of tomato sauce (yum) and a few circles of melted mozzarella. I had a scoop of chocolate gelato for dessert. In the past, I've ordered the mushroom pizza (white pizza with lots of mushrooms), and the roasted eggplant with ricotta salata. The eggplant is probably my favourite. The eggplant is nice and spicy and the ricotta is a bit lighter and less oily than the margherita pizzas. The salads and appetizers also always seem to change with the season. I've had a few different salads that were also excellent - a calabrese salad with heirloom tomatoes in the summer and an arugula/apple salad in the fall. The only potential downside is that it's always very busy during the dinner hour and they don't take reservations. They also won't seat you unless your whole party has arrived, so make sure you go early! Lunch is a lot less busy - we had no problem getting a table at noon. read more

1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent Food: 5 Service: 4 Ambiance: 4 Overall: 4.5 Extra information: *Closed for Lunch on Sundays *Famous for authentic, Italian pizza Everyone in Toronto knows about the famous Pizzeria Libretto. I found out when I started doing some readings up on popular restaurants within Toronto. I never knew it was so far (from where I live)! I passed by Pizzeria Libretto on my way to fishbar and since I made it all the way there, I couldn't pass up the chance to try this place. So my friends and I decided to drop by for pizza after happy hour at the fishbar which was just next door. When we arrived around 6, it was already picking up and the tables were full. Fortunately, we got a table right away when we walked in but I wouldn't be surprised if we got the last table that was avail- because the moment after we sat down, the line started forming near the entrance and it was getting long. They gave us complimentary bread with balsamic vinegar + chili oil dip. Bread was cold but it was fresh and it went really well with the dip. After half a piece of bread, I had to stop myself to save room for Pizza because I was already half full from my oysters from Fishbar. Ordered: Cremini Mushroom Pizza 5/5 * Real Neapolitan Pizza made with Buffalo Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, Pecorino and Thyme for $17 * Pizza is huge (enough for 2 people) with thin dough * They do not hold back on mushroom and garlic * Despite the dough being thin, it's very chewy with a nice texture * Flavors of the toppings are not very strong, overall soft and subtle flavor * Toppings do not overwhelm the bread and there is a nice balance between the two * Delicious on it's own but I loved it with the chili oil they gave us on the side * I thought it was interesting how they give you the chili oil (something different) * It's not spicy and it tastes like chili olive oil (rich chili taste without the heat) Ordered: Ontario Prosciutto & Arugula 3/5 * Real Neapolitan Pizza made with Garlic, Tomato, Oregano, Shaved Grana Padano for $16 * I've made something like this at home before * Basically like salad on a pizza * Refreshing and lighter pizza from their menu * Strong arugula scent/taste * Bitter arugula and the salty prosciutto compliments each other with the aftertaste of nutty parmesan cheese Ordered: Libretto Tiramisu 4/5 * Individual tiramisu for $7 * Served in a jam-glass type of container * This was so delicious!! * There is more cream than the bread(lady finger) * Strong coffee taste * Very sweet and rich * Felt more like a mousse which I love Summary: Many restaurants don't live up to the hype for me, but Pizzeria Libretto did not disappoint. It is actually the closest thing to what I had in Italy and it is damn delicious. Next time, I am dropping by when I am starving- would like to try their calamari, Salumi Board and the duck pizza! read more

A classic place, absolutely delicious. Depending on my mood, I rotate between Libretto, North of Brooklyn, and Maker Pizza. It's comfortable, reliable, and damn delicious to boost. A winner. read more

I haven't been back to Libretto since it first opened a few years ago and we had to come right at 5pm when it opened to avoid the lines and get a table. Now that the hype has died down, I'm happy to say that we didn't have to eat at a senior citizen's dining time as there were seats a bit later around 6pm-ish on a Thursday. Came with Daniel O before an Elite event in the area. Shared the Margherita pizza ($13) and the calarami appetizer ($11). I remember the pizza being soggy in the centre during my first visit way back when but there was no issues this time. Service was very friendly and orders came out super fast! Happy to see that Libretto is doing well and on their way to a second location in the city. read more

There's one word that comes to mind when I think of Pizza Libretto: drool. It's just that good. I would eat here every day if I could, but it would inevitably lead to me strutting around Toronto with an unattractive pizza belly. (At least I'd be happy!) This place is always bustling and expect to wait at least 45 minutes or an hour if you arrive during prime time dinner service. Luckily, the hostess is always very friendly and accommodating. She will take down your number and call you when your table is ready. Very convenient considering there are a few little spots in the vicinity where you can have a beverage and a quick chat while you wait and dream about the pizza you are about to happily consume. Libretto's pizza is delicious for a variety of reasons. The ingredients are fresh, natural, and simple. They are also local - I always offer an imaginary hi-five to businesses that support the little people. The pizza dough is a little bit crispy, a little bit soft and can withstand whatever toppings you are craving. I often go for the margarita pizza. The mozzarella is fresh and the basil is a nice finishing touch on your palate. The pizzas also cook in less than 90 seconds in the wood burning oven, so once you've ordered, it won't be long before your eyes widen and you do a lil jig in your seat. Sheer happiness is about to ensue. I often get takeout from Libretto (to avoid the throngs of people), and while it's not as hot once you open the box, it's as equally tasty as when dining in the restaurant. Let me put it this way. I often go with a friend who inhales the pizza minutes after she's cracked the box open. If that doesn't exemplify how scrumptious the pizza is, I don't know what does. Libretto is the bee's knees and the cat's pajamas. You will not find better pizza in Toronto...I'm sorry, you'll just have to go to Italy to match its taste and we both know that will get pricey. read more