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The Best Pizza in Toronto
The best pizza in Toronto will ignite your craving with just a mention--guaranteed. In fact, I'm almost tempted to ditch this post and go grab myself a slice before my overactive salivary glands begin to impede my ability to type. Pizza--especially good pizza--is just that persuasive. Oh well, I'll trudge on.
The best pizza has all the non-negotiables in one; a fresh crust, delicious sauce, perfectly melted cheese, and carefully chosen toppings. In my eyes, a pizzeria is best marked by the quality of its margherita, though I'll never turn my head from a good pizza capricciosa. Whether you're looking for the former or the latter, these are a few places known to do them best.
Here's the list of the best pizza in Toronto.
Note: This list was previously published on April 15, 2008. Comments below made up until February 22, 2011 are in reference to the old list. We've purposely kept the archived comments here because we believe they (mostly) add value to this topic. If you don't want to have to wade through all of them, simply hit the "sort by newest first" link at the top of the thread.
See also:
The best pizza slice in Toronto
The best Italian restaurants in Toronto
Pizzeria Libretto
Its wood-burning oven creates mozzarella-topped gold. With a range of fresh toppings including sardines, house-made sausage, hot peppers, arugula, and more, Pizzeria Libretto has drawn pizza lovers from all over Toronto to its trendy pizzeria Ossington experience its famous pies. The perfect union of chewy and crispy. More »
Terroni
A long-standing favourite, but you can't complete with great taste, I suppose. Terroni is known for its deliciously thin and crispy crust, serving as base for its Marinara, Quattro Stagioni, Capricciosa, San Giorgio, and other popular pies. With several locations in Toronto, Terroni pizza is never too far away. Just don't use your hands. More »
Queen Margherita Pizza
Often touted as Leslieville's answer to Pizzeria Libretto, Queen Margherita Pizza too serves up fresh pies from a wood-burning oven, but its pizzas are a little more classic. Neapolitan-style with a fresh sauce and perfectly paired toppings, Queen Margherita Pizza's three-course prix-fixe is a good way to get your appetizer, pizza, and dessert all in one. More »
Magic Oven
Magic Oven is for the adventurous, experimental pizza lover who has no qualms about a pie topped with steamed kale, roasted flax seed, tandoori chicken, or green tea-infused tofu (none for me, thanks). With organic spelt, gluten-free, and vegan options, Magic Oven's pizzas can be totally customized to suit everyone's tastes. The mango and green eggplant is divine. More »
Bitondo's Pizzeria
Bitondo's Pizzeria & Sandwiches offers no-fuss, generously sized, affordable get-your-fix pizza. A simple pepperoni slice is more than satisfying, with a thin crust, fresh sauce, and delicious mozzarella all in perfect proportions. The veal sandwiches are also a known winner, if you're not in the mood for pizza or panzos. More »
King Slice
A High Park favourite catering to the hands down cheese-lover. King Slice at Bloor and Dundas serves its pizza smothered in cheese, along with its pesto or tomato sauce bases, crispy crusts and fresh toppings. For something a little different King Slice offers smoked salmon and tuna toppings, along with various cheeses including bocconcini and gorgonzola. More »
Buddha Pie
Buddha Pie is the place for a light, thin crispy margherita pizza made with mozzarella from Italy and fresh basil. Try to walk by and ignore that seductive scent. Impossible. Another dare - try to share. Next to impossible as well. Other Buddha Pie pizza options include Mediterranean, Pepperoni, and BBQ Chicken. More »
Danforth Pizza House
Nothing flashy here. Danforth Pizza House serves up classic pizzas. Diets beware - this is the real deal. Totally made from scratch right before your eyes, pizzas are generously sized, modestly priced, and fully of flavour from its rich sauce and fresh toppings. Danforth Pizza House is authentically mom and pop, completely family-run. More »
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I do remember eating at a Massimo's on College, which had very tasty calzones (when they first became popular, probably late 80s)
there was this pizza place i passed by on queen st. east. i think it was at the corner of carlaw? but it was a small place and had a whole variety of pizzas. not a lot of room for a sit down. i think the name starts with "am...."? has anyone been to that place?
I actually have friends who insist Pizza Pizza is the best.
Restaurant site: http://www.mbresto.com/
My blog: http://icantbelieveimbackintoronto.blogspot.com/2007/12/mangia-bevi-best-pizza-in-toronto.html
http://icantbelieveimbackintoronto.blogspot.com/2008/02/mangia-i-thought-pizza-was-good.html
Vesuvios is definitely up there on my list, however. Roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes and hot cappicollo? DIVINE.
http://blogto.com/restaurants/pizzerialibretto
http://www.toronto.com/restaurants/listing/000-212-620
and to JESSE: don't insult my city, uptowner. no one south of eglinton has ever heard of grazie, because there's nothing really great about it. and susur left toronto because he's an attention whore, not because toronto 'isn't a revered culinary city'. trust me, i worked for him.
Opinions are subjective. I get that...but don't tell me what "real" pizza is...because it's whatever you like and whether it's thin crust or thick crust, so long as you're enjoying it.
Been to Mangia e bevi. Similar to Terroni, Ferro and Marcello's. A friend once ordered party pizzas from Regina's and I was surprised at how good it was.
Can you get any more pretentious?
And I agree it's completely subjective. The only way to pick "the best" is to try everything until you find one you really like. I know people who love Pizza-Pizza. Just because I find it gross doesn't mean I have any right to tell them they should too.
I'd go to Pappa Ceo over of shelling out for overpriced Terroni any day.
(on Augusta St.)
It makes Papa Ceo look like Pizza Pizza, and Terroni look like Lindsay Lohan.
Pizzeria Libretto
http://www.pizzerialibretto.com/
Look on the site... they are "the only Vera Pizza Napoletana certified experience in Canada" ... meaning they are certified by Italians who certify that standards are met in traditional and authentic Napoletana cuisine... you CANNOT get more authentic than that!
... and literally, the pizza melts in your mouth, its glorious!!!
The owners were really nice -- and the “ZEN MARGHERITA” they made me was awesome, starting with the perfect San Marzano tomatoes from Italy, farm-fresh Basil, authentic Mozzarella di Bufala (again from Italy) and dough leavened naturally. I looked for a website, but only could find http://www.facebook.com/pages/Toronto-ON/Buddha-Pie/163182829093?ref=ts
Exampes:
Possessive: "This city's pizza is almost as good as Windsor's.";
Plural: "Not many cities have great pizza."
"City is": "This city's not bad for pizza."
"City has": "This city's got to get more good pizza spots."
Love and rockets,
Binkie
Hello...
Blog TO has been to the Junction, this I know...
Whatsa matta...u don't lika da grease??
You know how hard it is to find a good anchovy pizza these days? I'm guessing that all of that Ninja Turtle influence (dude... hold the anchovies) tainted a generation.
http://www.peterscajunpizza.ca/Home.htm
Their pie with bocconcini is so good!
The best pizza in town you will find there no doubt!!
Terroni should be #1.
WHERE IS PETER'S CAJUN WINGS????
That should be 9 or 10.
um, Massimo's has THE BEST margherita in town.
Just sayin'.
um, Massimo's has THE BEST margherita in town.
Just sayin'.
The best pizza in the city is at Back Alley anyways because it is the only one cooked in a custom built wood oven that can actually do the job properly, let alone the toppings which are 100% cooked from scratch in house. And yes there is a BBQ pork (chinese style) pizza with fermented rice and hoisin sauce on it. The rice is made in house the hoisin is made in house.
Try something new for a change. No one wants to keep reading about the same places. Also, Magic Oven is one of the worst pizzas in the world.
Lately they changed cheese and the slice is half as big for twice as much. The herbs that used to be fresh are gone.
In fact they don't even make a Margherita any more: it's a slice of pizza Marinara, with Oregano instead of Basil. Enough said?
If you want to have a slice that tastes like their pizza did twenty years ago... I know the place.
www.lilbaci.com
and for a good ol' fashion pizza
Oakwood Pizzeria
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www.lilbaci.com
and for a good ol' fashion pizza
Oakwood Pizzeria
oakwoodpizzeria.com
Terroni is an awful place to eat. The atmosphere and service are atrocious. In fact, being "Terronied" should be a verb meaning to have a crappy dining experience.
Fresca Pizza
302 College St.
Camarra's Pizzeria
2899 Dufferin Street
Second pizzeria opened in Toronto
Mangi e Bevi on King East near Parliament has a thin crust delight. I always order the margherita and have never been disappointed.
Paganelli's on Front just east of Jarvis has a soft thin crust that you cut with scissors. Truly delicious.
I have also enjoyed the pizza at Mercatto, although find it hit or miss.
Peter's Cajun Creole offers a great tasting pizza.
Definitely Massimo's is a favourite as well.