Located in the heart of downtown Toronto and close to College Park. Perfect if you work in the area or if you go to school nearby. Plenty of seating inside and it has a sort of industrial, cafeteria vibe. The staff are so friendly and greeted us right away when we got there. You order at the front, and then take your food in trays to any table you like. We got the meal for 2 (includes 1 pasta, 1 pizza, 1 size salad, and 2 pops! We got: * Chicken Pesto Pasta * Gourmet Mushroom Pizza * Side Caesar Salad Super yummy and more than enough for the both of us. Would definitely eat here again! read more

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I randomly stopped by here because I was in the area and have been back a few times since. I noticed that the prices are a bit cheaper than other pasta places. They have plenty of space and the many times I have been there, it has not been busy at all. Every time I have ordered the funghi pasta and it was soooooo delicious!! Creamy and full of flavour, the portion of the pasta is enough to make me full afterwards. I was offered chili oil with it once and I have had it with the oil ever since. It gave the pasta a nice kick but was not too spicy to handle. I like the choice of pasta (paradelle) as it clung onto the sauce very well. Mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I sometimes think about going back from time to time!! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Funghi pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Very friendly service. Spacious, lots of tables available and we were the only one who seated. More take out orders. We chose the mushroom pizza (medium option) came out to be $23 and serves 6 slices, small would've served 4 slices. Fresh mushrooms - great! The béchamel and mozzarella with the way the dough is made just didnt do it for me. I was expecting pizza dough - what they served reminds me of a flatbread/Afghani bread. It simply felt like either a tartness or savouriness was missing from this one. Just didnt hit the mark for me. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Pleasantly surprised by everything, the food was fresh, there was a lot of options and reasonably priced. There were lots of tables and quite a few customers considering it was a cold winter evening. I liked that it wasn't noisy inside the restaurant and the staff were welcoming and helpful. I plan to go back soon. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Mushroom pizza, super yummy - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Pizza, pasta..... uniquely Italian eatery in the heart of downtown Toronto not far from City Hall and Eaton Centre. The food we ordered is really delicious. Their Nero pasta (black pasta) is unique. It is not black inked noodle but a black noodle so the black ink doesn't melt in your mouth. The sunny egg & braised beef pizza is super delicious. The place also serves beer, wine to complement the Italian dishes. read more

@tostoquickfire My favourite takeout pasta spot in the bay college area. $35 after tax, get two large and generous portions of a house made fresh pasta. I would argue it tastes much better compared to @dalmoroscanada We ordered the funghi creamy pasta and the sausage, rapini, and goat cheese pasta. They have several types of pasta to choose from; we picked gigli for the red sauce and rigatoni for the white sauce. Delicious! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

What a wonderful meal! My friend and I did the meal for two for $36 which included salad, pizza, pasta and pop. We had a Caesar salad, the spinach ricotta pizza and the spaghetti bolognese with meatballs added. Everything was wonderful and the service was amazing! read more

Not the best place for pasta. Pizzas are around $10 - 34 and pastas are around $10 - 18. Staff was nice. However, based on the quality of the food, I do not feel I will visit again. Everything felt very rushed. I had chunks and chunks of pasta stuck together. I did not have a positive experience, especially after the long 20-30 minutes wait. There are definitely places with better value and pasta in the Discovery District neighborhood. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Good place to stop by for a casual dinner; nice modern design, food was served quickly (restaurant is not very busy). I had the funghi pasta ($16.50), really enjoyed the sauce - would definitely recommend this one. Thought the price was a bit steep + no table service. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Upon entering Tosto after having a tiring day at Pride Parade, we looked forward to satisfying our hunger with pizza being served in the spacious seating. Got the mushroom and truffle pizza. Unlike other mushroom based pizzas that I've had, this was very much lacking in flavour. The cheese came as a 2cm thick gob atop a base that honestly felt and tasted like stale cracker. We were very disappointed with the taste and quality of the food, especially because we thought Tosto would be good with pizza. We did eat it, while remarking to each other that we were only doing so for sustenance after a tiring day. Would not return. read more

The food at Tosto? Pretty fresh and decent. The wait at Tosto? Insanely slow. I've been to Tosto a few times for lunch and they are always consistent. The food always tastes freshly made, but the time to get the food is always 30+ minutes. It's a decently sized restaurant. You place your order, pay at the counter and grab a seat. First come first serve. They give you a buzzer and you pick up your food when it's ready. I've tried ordering in person and ordering online.. and both options render the same result. Perhaps it's because it's a fairly popular place, but it just takes way too long to get your food! I've tried a few different items on the menu and they've all been pretty delicious and filling. Can't go wrong with any, just make sure you allocate enough time to get your food and eat it too! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Carbonara - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'd say 4.5 here. Not sure what's with the bad reviews lately but I came here at 6pm and my experience here great. The place was half busy. Ordered carbonara pasta, funghi pasta, and calamari and they were all good and filling. Everything seemed reasonable to me in terms of food quality to the price. Staff were friendly and I got everything I've ordered quickly. I would come here again. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Carbonara, funghi, calamari - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The noodles are harder than usual.. under done for me and I had asked for extra cheese but as you can see there's no cheese. The wait wasn't bad since no one else was in the restaurant. I also asked for a packet of crushed red chilli peppers which added more flavour. The braised beef was nice and soft but a little too soft, like a beef floss rather than pieces of meat. Their white sauce pastas have been better than this one, I wouldn't order this again. The portions I consider on the smaller side for $17 as you can get more pasta at other restaurants. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Braised beef rigatoni for $17.45+tax - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been here twice now and this might become my go-to italian spot for lunch. They offer all kinds of different pizzas and pastas, all in pretty decent portion sizes. So far, I've only ordered the pizzas; they come in three different sizes: single, share and group. First time around, I got a single Braised Beef Pizza and it was delicious! The beef was seasoned well and the crust was crispy and was able to support all the toppings on each slice. It also comes with a sunny-side up egg on one of the slices; I recommend using the yolk as a dip as the flavours really work well together. Second time around, I got the Fungi Pizza to share with a friend. There's honestly too much mushrooms on this pizza for me to enjoy. The crust and everything else was great but the intoxicating mushroom flavour really dominated every slice. It's not bad, but definitely not something I'll be getting again. If you're looking for some solid pizza without a horrendous wait time, Tosto has got you covered. I'm going to have to try the pasta the pasta next time... read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Fungi Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I use to go to the Tosto on Spadina and Richmond. I was so sad to see it closed down but not surprised because they were so empty. Therefore, I was craving Tosto and decided to walk out of the way to the Bay st location. One thing, is they do not have the same pasta specials as the other location so everything in the menu was quite expensive. The portion sizes are smaller compared to the Richmond location. Therefore, for the price I probably will not make my way to this location anymore. Even though the pasta was good I could have gotten the same quality of pasta at a different restaurant in my neighborhood. Also, you do not get service at this restaurant. You order at the counter, they give you a buzzer and then you have to pick up your food. You also are requested to empty the table yourself...and they still ask for tips when you pay.... Hmmmmm??? read more

There is a dearth of decent dinning spots in this area and sadly this place tries to fill the void and doesn't succeed. The setup is geared more towards a lunch crowd from what I could tell and has an open feel. Anyway on to the main attraction we ordered a share size margerita pizza I had the Bolognese. Mundane Pasta and pizza that tastes like frozen counterparts. The service is good which gives it a half star bump. It can be a decent choice over food courts if you are just looking for food as a filler. Otherwise keep on looking this area :) read more

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Pre covid this was my go to spot for lunch and had been back since last March 2020 - they did not disappoint ! I ordered the margherita pizza and prosciutto with arugula pizza and Caesar salad, the pizza crust and sauces are phenomenal and made fresh to order. The staff is beyond kind providing napkins and cutlery without asking and the package is perfect for take out. Would recommend if you are in the Yonge and college area and want a quick bite the eat ! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Terrible tiramisu! Food was ordinary. We paid extra for whole wheat pasta but they cunningly cheated and gave the regular one. The tiramisu was disgusting, definite salmonella poisoning causing terrible stomach upset and sickness. They should be reported to health authorities to check for food hygiene! read more

Every time I've been I liked it but never loved it. I recently went again and I ordered the puttanesca pasta- squid ink linguine with tomato sauce, anchovy, sopressata, tomatoes, capers and black olives... was a bit skeptic at first about the mix. Their portions are big and excuse their prices, and I was ready to bring back home half of my plate. To my great surprise the pasta was amazing, it was in just the right amount of sauce, right amount of spice and most importantly well cooked. Only weird thing is when I asked for water all they had to give me was hot water from a kettle. Overall good experience! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Squid ink linguini in puttanesca sauce - will be back for more - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

3.5 stars rounded up. Wasn't super busy when we went on a Monday around noon. I love the vibe of the place - quite modern and inviting. I got the Soppressata pizza and it was very filling. The toppings complimented each other well and the crust was a perfect level of crunch. Excellent service as well! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Soppressata - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is really a different pasta and pizza place. I can't speak to the pizza, but the pasta is incredible. One key difference is that the pasta is made in house and you can really tell the difference. I had the carbonara which is described as linguine, egg yolk, pancetta, sausage crumble, grana padano, and parsley. It was absolutely the best rendition of this dish that I have ever had, The flavor was beyond belief. I also had a garden salad which contained spring mix, cherry tomato, arugula, cucumber, citrus balsamic vinaigrette. Once again, this was a real class act. There are a couple of drawbacks here. First, there is only counter self-service. Second, there is only beer and wine. In some respects, this place is more geared to takeout. The company only has two locations at present. However, there is no reason why we won't see them popping up all over the place. Hopefully they will give serious thought to the introduction of table service. read more

We were in downtown walking when my daughter said she wanted to take us for a coffee and dessert. I was so surprised when she went towards the door, I thought its was a construction site, she started laughing, she opened the orange steel door, and inside was a nice restaurant. They have a variety of pizzas, pasta, salads. We ordered cannoli, it was fresh and good bite size. To use the bathroom you have to go to through the steel door. its weird because it doesn't say on the door. Something new. Will come again to try the pasta and pizza. read more

I was surprisingly very content with my visit here. I never really venture to many Italian restaurants because it's either poor-woman life Pizza Pizza or lavish-spending life Scaddabush (or such equivalents). This was my first time at a crossover mid-tier "order at the cashier and seat yourself but food is still served in ceramic dishware"-type restaurant. I came with a friend on a Saturday so we shared the weekend brunch Salmon Eggs Benedict as well as an order of Calamari. Both were delicious!!! The hollandaise sauce was so creamy and perfectly complemented by the little twig of dill, and I really enjoyed that the muffins were paired with a light arugula salad and baked baby potatoes that were well seasoned. The calamari dish was probably one of the better ones I've had. The rings were large, tender, and very fresh. I don't usually like capers but I couldn't really taste it in the sauce because it was infused with a mixture of other flavours that were more overpowering and delicious. Note: there was also a drizzle of a slightly spicy sauce, one that to me resembles Japanese spicy sushi sauce, but it was just a light kick and totally acceptable by my spice tolerance. The atmosphere was very modern, the tables were clean, the interior was well-lit by the enormous floor to ceiling windows, and overall, the meal was well worth its price! I would come back again! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is probably my least favorite "Italian" restaurant in Toronto. I went here twice on different occasions with colleagues before writing it off, but both experiences were sub-par to competing restaurants. I guess I should've known - any Italian restaurant that doesn't have true Italian chefs probably won't satisfy. I've tried both the pomodoro spaghetti and the pesce rigatoni. Both pasta dishes have been overcooked and clumpy, as if the pasta has been sitting out for too long. The service is just about as good as the food - marginal at best. I asked for chicken to be substituted in the pesce sauce, but the kitchen was extremely unacommodating. Most Italian restaurants will happily substitute different meats, sauces, or vegetarian options - it's not that difficult! Overall, $17 + tax for a pasta dish here is so not worth when I could easily walk a few blocks to Scaddabush or take the subway to nicer places in the financial district. read more

Great gluten free and non gluten free pasta and pizza. Recommended. Pasta taste similar as if you are eating it in Italy specially the bolognese. Great location. Excellent customer service read more

Frequented this place for over a year now, have tried some different stuff on the menu, thought I'd give an overview of what I've had. Pasta: Pasta made in the house, it's thick and doughy. I don't think everyone will like it but it's pretty good to me. Aragosta ($17) - Their lobster pasta that I get every time. Amazing flavour profile, good amount and size of lobster meat. Carbonara, Polpette (meatball) - Some of the other pasta that I've tried from my initial visits. They're okay. Salad (main: $9-10, side: $6-7): Caesar - Decent; has arugula. Caprese - Nice, refreshing salad. I like the balsamic vinaigrette. Mandarin Almond - Recent addition. Pretty good. Pizza: Brasato (single size $9) - Only pizza I've had. It's the one with eggs. Really good if you feel like eating a pizza. Sandwich: Salsiccia ($10) - Only sandwich I've had. The sausage one. Also pretty good but the bread is a bit too hard. Sides: Funghi Crostini ($8) - Not good. Doesn't taste like what it looks like. It's strangely sweet. Calamari ($10) - Pan fried calamari. Good but share this with someone else; flavour gets boring if you try to eat the whole thing yourself. So the overall menu really doesn't warrant a 5/5, but the Aragosta is so good that I can care less about the other pasta options. Staff is nice and dining environment makes me feel comfortable. I just like the overall vibe of the place, it wins my stomach and heart. 5/5 read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Aragosta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This Tosto location has been open for 2 years now, and it's really grown on me. If the prices were just a tad cheaper, I would definitely rate this five stars. I remember grabbing a share-size pizza during their opening week and finding the dough and taste quite average. Since then, I've been back with friends and larger groups and have tried most items on their pasta menu, which are definitely a hit with me! The pasta here tastes fresh and I especially enjoy the chewy texture of the spaghetti noodles. The tomato-based dishes used to be loaded with garlic, but I think they changed their sauce recipe recently as I am definitely feeling less garlic-y after meals. My favourites: caprese salad (loaded with arugula which is a nice addition!), funghi pasta (very rich), and polpette (classic spaghetti and meatballs). read more

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My friends and I were looking to find reasonably priced places for Italian lunch on a Sunday in downtown Toronto. Most places were closed, or extremely overpriced, so we decided to try Tosto. I ordered the carbonara, which was $13. I was going to order funghi, but one of the employees said yolk based carbonara was her favourite and that I should try it so I decided to go with her recommendation instead. The pasta was rich, yet it was really delicious. I definitely tasted the yolk blended in with the noodles and bacon strips. The portion was huge and I wasn't able to finish my dish, partially because the dish was so rich in flavour. I liked this place as you can just go up front to order, and you just wait in your table until the buzzer rings. Super convenient! I'd come back again when I'm craving for pasta, or when I want something filling for a quick lunch or dinner. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Carbonara ($13) - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great selection of pizzas! Fresh ingredients are combined to create flavorful options. I did find my pizza a touch salty, but that's likely from the cheese and olives...I'll still order it again. The meatball sandwich is tasty too. If you're eating in, they offer a small selection of beers, including Stella Artois and Peroni. The option to order ahead (pay with a credit card) using the Ritual app is super convenient if you're in a hurry or picking up lunch. Staff is efficient + super friendly and constantly smiling - adds a welcoming feeling! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came for dinner on a friday. At this place, you order and pay at the front and they give you a buzzer that will light up when your food is ready. You pick up utensils and hot sauces/olive oil beside the cashier. The pizzas we ordered were ready in about 10 minutes, pretty reasonable as there were a few orders in front of us. The mushroom/truffle pizza had a hint of truffle oil and a generous amount of mushrooms. The braised beef was pretty tasty and the egg was perfectly sunny side up with a runny center. The portion size is pretty good for 10$. I am not really a fan of the thick crust of the pizza ( personal preference) but would definitely return to try their sandwiches and other items. I also like their restaurant concept so I can save on tips. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Mushroom and truffle oil pizza, personal size - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with my boyfriend on a Friday evening. I was coughing like crazy from getting over a cold and the girl at the front was so kind to make me a hot water with lemon and brought over honey for me. that is a pure 5 star customer service she was amazing. We got spaghetti and meat balls and the funghi pizza. The spaghetti noodle is so good and flavourful on its own. The sauce was delicious and the meat balls were really good. Pizza was really yummy. Crust amazing the dough amazing, baked just right with perfect flavours. This place a great grab and go or sit and have a casual meal. I come back all the time. read more

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Great casual, communal place to grab a quick, GOOD, pizza and get out. Kind of like Levetto actually. In my opinion, Levetto and Tosto rate the same. Similar pricing, with different sizing for pizza. With Tosto, you have a larger, communal, and dimmer place for seating than Levetto. Tosto is great for gatherings of people 3 or more, up to even 10 while Levetto would be for a one on one sesh. SALSICCIA - nice play on tastes and hits the right spot. I was craving those veggies, and felt guilty free doing so (even though I'm munching on pizza). BRASATO - basically breakfast pizza. My friend got this and lemme tell you, it is blessed. Not just breakfast, for anytime of the day. It is totally filling (probably too much for me, unless you want a food coma) but honestly, super awesome. The egg on top is perfect. Get ready for that good coma right after this one. Service: pretty good. It's more order at counter, they ring you up and you go get the pizza. Nice overall. Ambiance: super laid back. Come in sweats, a batman suit, just not naked (plz). Dim lighting, great for groups or even dates. Washrooms are a bit of a walk into another building, but hey you'll need it after this meal perhaps. Overall, would come to again - great ambiance and great food! read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Breakfast pizza! (or something like that) - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I was told "go make your own pizza!" by the manger at Tosto. A group of my work colleagues and I went out for lunch at Tosto on Bay St and experienced rude and contemptuous service. Since we were a group of 8, we pre-ordered our meals online in the morning for our 12pm reservation (the order was placed an hour before). When we arrived, some orders were ready and the rest, we were assured, were in progress. Fast forward to 12:40pm and my order was still nowhere to be seen - at this point my colleagues were almost finished their lunches. I went up to check on the status a few times during this time and was repeatedly told it was being made. I then asked to speak to the manager to ask if my order can be prioritized. I explained the situation and asked Joseph if he could prioritize my already very late order (a small individual sized pizza) as the rest of my party was almost finished their meals. When I expressed concern with how long my order was taking, instead of apologizing for the wait and resolving the issue, Joseph began to argue about how long it takes to make a pizza and actually told me to "go make your own pizza". His tone was rude and uncalled for. I have never experienced that kind of attitude and general lack of regard for a paying customer. I asked for a refund, to which he responded "then you don't get your pizza!" That was perfectly fine with me. I was happy to take my money and business elsewhere and will not be returning to this location. read more

My boyfriend and I were craving pasta and came across this restaurant. It had a more casual vibe rather than restaurant serving you kinda thing (which isn't bad!) More of a chipotle, Starbucks, South st.burger kinda feel just cause people had their laptops out and everything was just casual. We got carbonara, fungi and garlic bread. Their pasta was probably one of the best I've had (funghi). The portions were a lot more than it looked and was very filling. The total of the bill was $42 which was pricey to me since the vibe of the restaurant wasn't upscale, but my boyfriend said it wasn't bad. It was only after we ate I considered the price to be okay because of the taste and quantity. Overall, i loved the food and I would go back with my laptop and relax with my pasta aha. read more

Tosto Quickfire Pizza Pasta - Garlic bread, carbonara and fungi - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This is my second time at Tosto and my first 5-star rating here on Yelp. Good: 1. Chic - container style door is an instant fun standard that Tosto sets, you'll get what I mean when you get to the front door Inside, the two level seating/ordering setting is entertaining. There's a kind of buzz in the air during lunch and at night, it can be buzzing too or a nice romantic silence. I'm not sure how to explain it but the relaxing paintings on the wall and the wood decor all around just adds to the experience. 2. Price - it's an order up front with a buzzer to pick up food style restaurant so there are no waiters/waitresses; this means no gratuity/tip required! You're paying a fair price for fun and interesting styles of pizza and pasta. 3. Entertaining - they've recently started serving brunch on weekends which to me says the owners is trying to stay innovative. I saw the owner the last time I went and he seemed to be a friendly and fun guy. 4. Spacious - for downtown Toronto, the high ceilings and availability of different types of seating really sold me. If you like high chairs/bar style seating, they have that. If you like your feet on the ground, they also have that. Pick and choose where you'd like to sit and feel free to move around to different tables if you see one you like open up. Bad: 1. Customers clean up after themselves so that means selfish ones can leave behind a mess. 2. That's it! Have fun at this chill and modern restaurant! Make sure to share food with your party there. read more

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I came here with a friend for their pasta and we also split a pizza together. I ordered the carbonara and she had the funghi. Overall I thought they were solid. I felt my carbonara could use a bit more sauce. The pasta was nice and firm as you would expect. We so had a Margherita which was nice. Overall everything was fine and enjoyable but not particularly memorable. I would definitely come here again because it's serving up solid Italian food but very average. It wouldn't be the first place that comes to my mind nor a place I would be craving. read more

Update: I was booking a party at Scaddabush (Yonge & Gerrard) and told the manager about what happened with Tosto and he thought I was kidding,"how can a business disregard their customers like that?" So I made two reservations with Scaddabush to celebrate a promotion and new job, and the manager made sure to be present and took care of my guests and I. The staff went far and beyond to give us an excellent experience. So now, for every promotion, birthday, new job, etc.. my colleagues will come to Scaddabush -- though Tosto is closer. read more

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Good service , taste & value for money. Excellent space to sit on your own or with company. Well-packaged take-out, hot-enough temperature. It would be cool if they would put a lot more veggies for the pizzas. read more

Cute lunch spot. Prices are reasonable if a bit high. Food is decent. I've only had their pizza but there are salads and pasta. I've come here a couple times on lunch and it usually has seats. Takes a couple minutes for the food to be ready. You order at the front and then sit down u til your food is ready. It's got an upscale interior. The pizza is pretty and the atmosphere is nice but if you are looking for awesome taste, I wouldn't rank this in my top 5 or maybe even 10 pizza spots in toronto. read more

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I'm not sure why it takes 20 mins to get water. Water that I had to bring to the table myself. 1 glass of water. The server/cashier refused to give me the glass bottle for some reason. I understand this is a no service restaurant but that doesn't mean it should be negative service??? The cashier made this the worst dining experience. read more