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Fresca Pizza & Pasta

4.0 (203 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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FRESCA PIZZA & PASTA ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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David Y.

A pizza institution in the city. This old school spot has huge slices at good prices. Got margherita and pepperoni slices, and both had perfectly charred crusts, beautifully stringy cheese, and generous toppings. Slight edge to the margherita because of how tastily garlicky it was.

Carmen G.

Affordable, delicious, fresh and a must get! This has been trending all over social media so of course had to check it out for myself. Their pizzas are made fresh in house and super affordable. The best part? Their complimentary garlic scallion oil that you can brush onto your slice of pizza. It's $5 a slice if paid with cash and $5.65 if paid with card. Tried both the pepperoni and margherita slice, both were fresh, crispy. cheesy and delicious. The pizza was cooked perfectly and made me want more as I was eating it. This spot deserves all the hype, especially with it's price point and slice size!

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Denis N.

This place is so good. This place has amazing pizza for amazing prices. I've ordered their full pies multiple times before and recently had their individual slices. Every single time, you can tell how good these folks are at making a memorable pizza. The crust is crispy, sharing similarities with NY-style pizza, as well as mouth watering garlic/basil butter on top. The workers are quick, reliable, and kind. I wish I can eat this every day!! By the way, 2 MASSIVE slices and 2 drinks for 13 CAD? Good stuff, Fresca.

Allan C.

I've been coming to Fresca since I was an elementary school student. The quality hasn't changed at all. I ordered my go to, the margherita slice and it was 5$ if paid by cash. Although I skipped it this time because I was on a diet, make sure you get the complimentary garlic oil. The seating is very limited and there is usually a line. This is one of my favorite pizza spots in Toronto and you really cannot go wrong with it.

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Janice Y.

My friends brought some pizza over for our games night, and it was pretty good. They ordered two pizzas, and it took about 30 minutes to be ready. Apparently, these pizzas have a Vietnamese twist? I'm not exactly sure what the twist is... maybe it's the green sauce they let customers drizzle on top? This place is usually quite busy, with lineups outside the door. Overall, I thought the pizza was good (that's saying a lot because I'm usually not a pizza person). We had to pop it in the oven to warm it up a bit, but not bad if you enjoy pizzas with a thin crust. It's not very cheesy, though, so if you're after a big cheese pull, you might want to add more cheese.

Gayan P.

Freaca Pizza feels like it's been around forever--in the best way. The team has the right energy, working together like they actually care. Service is straight to the point, with a no-nonsense, broey vibe. The pizza? Thin, simple, and solid. No fancy cheese or toppings, just basic and good.

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Hannah C.

Line up was crazy long. Pizza was thin and crispy and overall good but there was an overload of pepperonis. I personally don't like it with too much pepperonis but the pizza was covered fully which made it too salty. For the wait time, I don't think it's that worth it. ALSOO the server who handles the cash register takes the money, and then touches the dough and toppings with his hands without washing or putting on gloves. Area could be a little cleaner IMO. Tables are dirty after customers leave there are sauce and crumbs along the counter. Service was slow and took so long. Lineup was long, and to wait for the pizza, it took quite a long time as well.

Tiffany D.

I just dropped in for the $5 slice of pizza. The slices were definitely a good size for the value in this current economy, but it just wasn't the best pizza I have ever had like some people have claimed. It had a good flavor, but the crust could use some work. The shop is very small, but there are some seats to dine in, which we did, and service was quick and effective. We needed to use the restroom but the long dark hallway was kind of scary so we opted to hold it and find another place to go.

Emmanuel L.

I love their pepperoni slices and the green garlic oil drizzled on top is a must! It makes it extra delicious and adds a beautiful colour and texture. Always a line up in this tiny place but service is fast and friendly. Slice is $5 if paid in cash I usually sit in front window area despite it being cramped. This place is definitely a Toronto institution. Highly recommend!

Alaleh P.

This is a family restaurant and the most amazing part is their delicious Italian food is made by a non-Italian family! They speak a little English, but they're smart enough to write down your order and show it to you to make sure they get it right! They have a few tables for dine-in, but most of their customers order for takeout. There's also washroom downstairs if you're dining in. Their pizza tastes amazing and if you want to be able to cherish the taste, you need to wait a bit for it to get cold, since it's very hot right out of oven. The prices are really good, so next time I visit, I'll make sure I order extra for takeout!

Teena D.

I had a slice of pepperoni pizza for lunch Tuesday at Fresca Pizza & Pasta. It was a busy spot! I got here just as the pepperoni pizza came out of the oven so my slice was fresh and hot. And it was a tasty slice! Yum!

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Jennifer G.

Get a freshly made, generous slice of pizza for $5 cash. Crust is thin and sauce is nice and slightly sweet. The pepperoni slice was delicious and just out of the oven. Reminded me of an elevated version of pizza pizza. The Hawaiian was not as great but still a pretty solid choice. You can't compare this place to specialty pizza shops but for an affordable family run shop that is a neighbourly staple, it's a reliable and simple option. Service is quick and friendly. Basic seating inside. Self serve station with garlic oil, red pepper flakes, etc.

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Michelle W.

If you're looking for a slice on the go, Fresca is great value! My friend and I split a slice of pizza which was $5 since we paid in cash. What we got: - Margherita Slice Final Thoughts: Not my favourite slice in the city, but the location is convenient and the portion is good value for money. Fresca also has a yummy garlic oil that you can load up onto your slice and it makes the pizza bit oily but the garlicky flavour really levels up the pizza. Wouldn't be my first choice spot, but a great option right by College and Spadina.

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Amazing,awesome, i love pizza. The service was amazing very good I loved it. The ambiance was very good I loved the sun and the breeze.

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One of the best pizza spots in the city! The margarita pizza is a classic that never disappoints.

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