This is the original Libretto located near the south east corner of Dundas and Ossington. This one is a bit different from the other locations I've been to and would be now the 3rd out of 4 locations I've been to. I've only not been to the one on the Danforth at this point. The main difference would be dining here. They don't take reservations at this the original location while at the other locations they do. We were a party of 5 at around 1230pm on a Monday and were able to get what seemed to be the only 6 seat table at the very back by the kitchen. It seemed to be a marble top oval shaped table, unique when all the others were your basic rectangular tables. We were pretty much seated immediately. It seems Mondays in Toronto are common for many businesses to be closed since they're open all weekend, Mondays would be common to being closed to many places that are not open 7 days a week. Thankfully Libretto is open and not taking reservations, I figured Monday would be a safe bet to get a table for 5 as opposed to a lunch or dinner on a weekend. While the place didn't seem packed when we were arrived as our meal progressed into the early afternoon the place seemed to eventually get full. While they have quite the selection of local craft beers, my friend was looking for a Moretti which they didn't have and the only Italian beer they had was bottled Peroni. Since I was familiar with the menu at Libretto being at the King street and University locations numerous times each I already had an idea of what I wanted to get as well as for the appetizers. To start they give complimentary bread with an oil and balsamic dip. I had asked for the carpaccio topped with arugula, 5 arancini balls (default order is 3) as well as the words calamari weren't coming out of my mouth so I made the gesture of a "pyramid" with my hands and our server knew I meant the calamari. Typically, in the other locations in the past the calamari is basically a pyramid of fried squid. My wife had also ordered the Rocco salad which she usually has whenever she goes for lunch on the Danforth. I noticed this time around the pyramid seemed a bit "flatter" than previous experiences. It didn't seem to have the verticalness to it. The carpaccio was great as usual. Shaved Padano tops the thin slices of meat while the arancini are always a classic. Our friends had asked for the marguerita, and another had ordered the cremini which she'd share while I went with the good old diavolo and my wife went with a new one she's not had before which was the kale pizza. One thing for me that always stands out for Libretto is that the service is really great. The staff are always friendly and I've never had any issues at any of the locations in fact it's the complete opposite. I find their service to be better than great there's nothing that they wouldn't do and it's always attentive and fast. It should go without having to say but Libretto has 4 of the 5 restaurants in Toronto that are certified Neapolitan (VPN or Vera Pizza Napoletana - Americas). They proudly display their sign above their store front. What this means is that the association that oversees the standards for what can be considered authtentic Neapolitan pizza has essentially approved Libretto for the methods, ingredients and process for making what can officially be considered Neapolitan pizza. For those that don't know yes, the pizza is cooked a very particular way to meet the requirements of making their pizza in the authentic way. The pizza that Libretto makes is from what I've been told as close to what you'd get in Napoli as you can get in the city because of it. Yes, the inventors of pizza approve this place. I have never been once disappointed by any of my visits to any of the Librettos and now I can say I've finally been to the original on the Ossington strip. It may have taken a while but after visiting the other locations it's safe to say that their standards are what they are and what they serve is basically good across the board. I'm sure if I went to the Danforth location it would probably be the same as the other 3, great. read more

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One of my favourite pizzeria's in Toronto! (Also check out Amico's Bakery). Wood-fired authentic Neapolitan pizzas with great crust, perfect portion of toppings, and balanced flavours. We actually haven't visited in a few years for a variety of reasons but I can't wait to go back! read more

We came in with a massive craving for meatballs and pizza lunch after catching the Curious George and the Golden Meatballs show at the Lower Ossington Theater just down the street. So, we ordered, yes, some meatballs (extra $4 for one extra meatball for some $16 for four toddler-fist sized meatball and a crostini smeared with roasted garlic), bambini special which includes margherita pizza, a drink and a gelato for $9 and the daily special pizza which also had some small meatballs on it (alongside cheddar, jalapeno, fresh basil...etc). They also brought out some nice focaccia (soft and chewy) and other crusty bread with a side of balsamic in chili oil. This was yum. The kids pizza and the meatballs arrived next and the pizza had too much of the burnt taste and my daughter barely ate one slice. The meatballs were ok but the accompanying tomato sauce was too acidic and chunky for my taste and the roasted garlic shmeared with crostini was also too charred to be enjoyable. My husband's daily special pizza was also just so so. I'm not sure if it was just me but I found their pizza dough/crust to be too salty for my palate as well. After a 1/4 litre of Primitivo, meatballs, bambini pizza special and the daily special pizza, $89 for a ho hum lunch at the Libretto came to an end. The servers were pleasant enough but the food was nowhere near good enough for me to want to make that trek again. I'll stick to Queen Margherita's in the East end for my pizza cravings for now. read more

What's better then a pizza for two? A pizza for one!!!! I had high expectations for this cute pizzeria as I have heard a lot of great things. I ate outside on the patio and it was beautiful with the red chairs and wood table tops I felt as if I were in Italy. I ordered from the Pizza Bianca menu and ate the most delicious Roasted Cremini Mushroom Mozzarella Di Bufula, Gorgonzola, Pecorino, Roasted Garlic, Brown Butter, Thyme, Rosemary pizza. The restaurant had great service and my pizza order and cook time was no more than 10 minutes. The pizza was delicious I literally could have eaten the whole thing. The crust was crispy and the mushrooms were so juicy creating a wonderful balance. There really isn't anything to complain about, and the price paid was well worth it. I would go back in a heart beat, but next time I would be sure to try one of their many desserts :) read more

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Great Neapolitan wood fired pizza! The thin dough has a great taste with a nice crust form. The menu offers a good variety of pizzas, all at a good price compared to similar restaurants. The ambiance is very nice and not too loud, great for a chill night out. read more

This place really is as good as it gets. Last night I dined at Pizzeria Libretto with a party of 6. We'd made a reservation and were seated at the very back of the space with full views of the kitchen. Our server, Nikki, was absolutely amazing. She was probably one of the most knowledgeable servers I've ever encountered, and everyone else in our group felt the same way. She made great recommendations of which pizzas to try, how many to get for six people (3 for sure, 4 if we felt hungry) whether or not one salad to split among six was okay (yes, and if we needed more, she was sure the chef could top us up). We got 4 pizzas for the table - Hawaiian, Homemade Sausage, Fungi and Nduja - and a salad, as well as the complimentary bread basket. We also ended up getting coffee and dessert to share - the mini donuts with caramel, and the double chocolate sorbet. Three of the four pizzas were Nikki's recommendations, and they were all delicious and different from one another. The chocolate sorbet was INSANE, and I enjoyed the donuts but probably would've enjoyed them more if I hadn't eaten so much pizza. I realized about halfway through the meal that I'd eaten at the University Avenue location of Pizzeria Libretto about a year and a half ago, but I'd recommend the Ossington location hands down. It was a really fantastic dining experience and I will definitely be going back! read more

The waitress, Coleen, doesn't do her job: does't introduce herself, offer water to drink, take your order, serve food, check in, NOTHING. By the way she behaves, by ignoring my friend and I, I'm not even sure if she works here. BUT if you look a certain way, Coleen actually seems to acknowledge you. How funny. read more

Came on Canada day and had an amazing time. Great friendly service - came right around when they opened about 11:30am. Got a few apps, eggplant crostini - meatballs - arancini. I don't eat meat but heard the meatballs were great, the arancini was awesome but my personal favorite was the eggplant crostini. So many good flavors going on with the crostini, tastes like they preserve the eggplant in house, such good quality. Did a classic plain cheese and mushroom pizza for the mains. Both were very well made and delicious. Will for sure be coming back, good service and good food that's worth the price. Very good for Vegetarians. Green P parking lot around the corner as well. read more

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Went here on my last day in Toronto. The food here is great. It taste like the pizza in Italy. You are given bread in the beginning. OMG the bread is so soft and good. My kids and I ordered margherita pizzas. They got the kids version will comes with gelato at the end. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This pizzeria made some of the best gluten free pizza. I ordered a gluten free pizza here a while ago and found the dough stodgy, sticking to the roof of your mouth. We ordered 2 pizzas and spent more than $50.00. I wrote to them and they were pleasant. I sent a photo of a piece but it was so old as to not be really helpful. Right now my go to place is Famoso for gluten free. Clean up your act Pizzeria Libretto. read more

Came here last night after reading all of the great reviews. I ordered the salami pizza, which was pretty good. I think the crust is where the pizza really excels. The thin crust had a nice chewy texture. While the ingredients were pretty good, I found my pizza had too many blank spots. I didn't like getting bites of just dough and pizza sauce. The restaurant itself is of high quality. The patio was perfect for a nice summer night! They also supply you with chili oil for your pizza and really good bread with oil for dipping. Service was very friendly but slow. The restaurant and patio were pretty busy but I thought there wasn't enough staff to accommodate the number of customers. Overall, I enjoyed a nice relaxing dinner with friends on a patio on a warm summer night. The pizza didn't wow me and the service was still slow at 10pm on a Friday night. Because of this, I doubt I'd be coming back with so many other options downtown. read more

Great lunchtime deals happening here. We got the pizza salad and dessert lunch deal but couldn't even eat the dessert because we were so full. The salad was yummy with rocket, pear, walnut and gorgeous oily dressing, not to mention the most incredible oils on the side to dip crunchy bread in. The pizza was margarita and we watched the kitchen staff through the glass wall pull it out of the pizza oven, fresh ingredients and great big slices! They serve fancy cocktails and I'm ok with that. read more

We've tried the duck confit pizza and the nduja sausage pizza on past visits here - both are delicious! Ingredients used are fresh and you taste that in each bite. My only complaint is that I wish they put more meat on the pizza overall but that's my personal preference since it seems authentic Italian pizza is skimpier on the toppings in general. The place is always busy so be prepared to wait for a table if you're doing walk in or you could always do takeout, which is pretty efficient too. Service is good though and my friend even got a free tiramisu from a nice server! We'll be back again! read more

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

(Domo Arigato, Pizzeria Libretto) Domo Arigato, Pizzeria Libretto Mata ahoo Hima de Domo Arigato, Pizzeria Libretto Himitsu wo Shiri tai I've got a secret I've been hiding Under my skin My stomach is human My blood is boiling My brain IBM I'm just a man who Needed thin crust Pizza And somewhere to hide To keep me alive Just keep me alive I'm not a robot Without emotions I'm not what you see I've come to help you With your problems So we can be free I'm not a Hero I'm not a Savior Forget what you know I'm just a man who's Circumstances went beyond his control Beyond my control, We all need control I am the Modern Man (Secret secret, I've got a secret) Who hides behind a mask (Secret secret, I've got a secret) So no one else can see (Secret secret, I've got a secret) My true identity ----- Decent Pizza, but not sure it lives up to the hype. Had the duck confit which was a bit salty but good, and the best way for me to describe the crust was like it was naan. We also had the charcuterie platter which was nice but again, nothing outlandishly special. The sausage from the Black Hoof was good. Actually couldn't complain about any of it. They hinted that they normally wouldn't let me sit until my guest arrived, who happened to be 10 minutes late. I kept getting from the waiter.. Is she here yet? Is she here yet? Is she here yet? I could understand if the place was packed like it normally is, but at 5:30 pm it wasn't half full. http://app.toronto.ca/food2/DineSafeMain?userRequest=view_history&ESTABLISHMENT_ID=10322381 read more

Went there on a weekday for lunch with a friend and we got the lunch grand prix with 3 courses. Started with arugula salad which was very good great portions. I ate the pesto chicken pizza and my friend had the Hawaiian and than ended with a delicious scoop of gelato! Would recommend!! 100% read more

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Oh HAY Pizza Libretto! Your staff is incredibly skilled (and good looking) and your pizza is the best in the city... how on earth have I not reviewed you until now?! This place doesn't take reservations, so if you come in on Friday at 7 expect to give your name, and then head around the corner for a drink or two. Luckily, it's Dundas and Ossington so you have plenty of options. I like to start with the warm olives. Simple and delicious. My favorite pizza of theirs is the Cremini Mushroom with gorgonzola AND buffalo mozzarella. Though, sometimes I like to start with the arugula salad (it's really refreshing, and mixes sweet and savory very well) followed by a good old fashioned Margherita (I ask for extra mozz... though it probably doesn't need it.) The prices are completely reasonable for authentic Neapolitan 'za. I'LL BE BACK FOR: They are now serving a small cocktail list, not just the usual wine and beer, and I'm looking forward to trying one soon! PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD: Sometimes I eat my pizza from the inside out, and leave the crust. Thus my plate looks like a crust steering wheel at the end. This annoys my favorite busser. Vroom. STAR SIGHTING: Once we met Russell Oliver (yes... the cash man) at PL! read more

Great pizza place in a very cool rising-star neighborhood. The place was hopin but there were seats at the bar which has become my strong preference anyway, so no wait on this evening. Prosciutto di Parma was a prefect start. Then came the Nduja sausage (hyper spicy :-) pizza - outstanding. The sausage is made in house. If you like it hot (and I do), you must try this. Thin crust in a 900F oven makes the crust just right. Several local brews on tap Libretto is on Ossington. It's a little difficult to describe this street, but imagine eclectic small bars and restaurants lining both sides of several blocks interspersed with auto repair shops and other relics. So cool. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Nduja sausage pizza - spicy goodness! - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I just don't get what all the hype is about when you've got places like Regina's, The Standard Club, Vivoli, hell, even Bitondo's, within a half kilometer radius. Firstly, for an oven that's supposed to bake a pizza in 90 seconds, it sure did take a while for us to receive our food. We didn't get our pizzas until an hour after ordering. Not exaggerating. When they finally did get to our table, the toppings were barely cooked and the cheese was hardly melted. Wtf? The leftovers tasted so much better served hot after we reheated them in the oven at home. Also, the so-called "anchovy" pizza had a whopping total of 5 tiny anchovies on it -- so chincy!! The pizza's aren't cheap either. And the service was horrible. Our waitress was so robotic and impersonal...didn't make eye contact with any of us. I get better service at a Tim Horton's for gods sake... I shared this experience with an friend who was born and raised in Italy, and she agreed that Pizza Libretto is all hype. All the power to those who actually enjoy this place. I won't be back though... read more

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Dear Margherita, By the time you read this review, I would have been long gone................. [To Pizzeria Libretto on Sunday 5pm to eat their Neapolitan Margherita Pizza($13.00 + $3.00 Mozzarella di Bufala) and back home to write this saucey review.] I'm not sure when you and I will meet again but you'll be missed dearly(until I once again take TTC 45-minutes and Walk 15-minutes). We've had some good times you and I. From the beginning[2 offers of Complimentary Bread & Dip(EVOO, Balsamic Vinegar, Chili Oil)] to the very END [Sopping up the San Marzano Tomato Sauce with anything edible]. Now that our time has come to an end, I wish to speak truthfully that the complimentary Bread would have been much better if served warm and that you offered 2 Basil Leaves on my Friend's slice(Jealous) while I had none. However these little misunderstandings should not keep us apart(from me being Yay! I'm a fan). I beg for your forgiveness that I did not visit you more often while we had the opportunity but your phone number simply isn't as "EASY" to remember as 967-11-11 where she is always "AVAILABLE" whenever I need. She is simply much MORE(Ontario's Largest Pizza Chain) than you could ever offer. You will always be in the back of my mind for now and always, your Class(Authentic Neapolitan) and your Passion(Knowledgeable Friendly Dude Server) will not be forgotten anytime soon. Maybe we'll meet again when we least expect it(Danforth Branch?) but until then, Ciao Bella! Buon Appetito, WaYnE read more

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Their calamari would be considered their signature dish (IMO). However, the pizza are now a disappointment from yesteryear. They were once not as soggy. Their consistency of both quantity and quality has not diminished. I would prefer to see a less soggy pizza on my next visit. Perhaps I'll request it well done. Hopefully this solves the problem. read more

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I went here for a birthday dinner last week with my family and we had a delightful time. We were all in the mood for some pizza, and since Libretto is generally considered to be the best pizza place in town, we made the drive here (from opposite ends of the city) on a Tuesday night. We arrived at the restaurant around 9:00 pm and only had to wait about 15 minutes before the 4 of us were seated. We had the bruschetta (which my brother loved), the arugula and caprese salads (which were both light and refreshing), the verdura pizza (with seasonal zucchini), the eggplant pizza, the margherita (with bufali di mozarella) and the homemade sausage. Being the only meat eater of the bunch, I was the only one eating the sausage pizza (and it happened to be my fave), but the veggie pizzas were all tasty (it being a tossup between the margherita and the verdura as to which was the best). The available chilli flakes and chilli oil certainly helped enhance an already tasty pizza. For some reason, I recall the pizzas being more moist when I came here the last time, but nonetheless this problem was solved with a generous helping of the chilli oil. We all left happy customers. read more

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In Toronto for a day and exploring. Came across Pizzeria Libretto. This place is great! I was welcomed with lots of smiles when I walked in. I cozied up to the bar and couldn't decide what to order. I went with the arancini and prosciutto/arugula pizza. Outstanding! You won't be disappointed. read more

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I've been itching to try this place for a while, but somehow never got around to it. This changed about two weeks ago, where I had the opportunity to come and have dinner here twice. Few things, Pizzeria Libretto does not take reservations( seems like all the hottest food spots don't), so if you want to come here for dinner get there early or late... peak time, you might be in for a wait... While Pizzeria Libretto does offer different types of pizza, I recommend going for their classic Margherita or Marinera (like the Margherita but no cheese) for the simple flavour of their tomato sauce. Their crust is amazing, soft and chewy, and very flavourful. They do give your their house chili oil to swab the crusts in, however I don't feel it is really needed. Order their salad with mushrooms, which is big enough to share with one other person. I suggest skipping their calamari and their housemade meatballs; don't get me wrong they are good, but the mushroom salad is a bigger hit as a starter. For dessert, their tiramisu is a winner for sure, as a rule I don't like soggy cake, which is what Tiramisu typically is. However Pizzeria Libretto does their tiramisu in a mason jar, and can be described more like a pudding with bits of cake stirred in. I'd say you can share with someone for this, but ... inevitably someone will want the last spoonful, as which point spoons @ high noon might occur. Service is excellent, despite the place is bustling, but well worth the vist to Little Portugal/Ossington strip. read more

I am already preparing myself to be pelted by tomatoes for this review. I swear, I am by no means a pizza snob, and I can get down with a Domino's pizza every so often. Maybe I came here with expectations that were too high - after one failed attempt to go to the University location, I've had Libretto on my list for the past year. Don't get me wrong, the pizza was fine, but it wasn't anything to rave about. I liked the ambiance of the restaurant, which is hip, cool, casual, trendy, and kind of dimly lit... pretty typical for establishments in this area. My date and I were seated at the bar, which was fine, but meant that I didn't really get a good view of the back of the restaurant. I ordered a cocktail (Vanilla Fumo - ingredients: jack daniels, vanilla galliano, lemon, smoke, egg white) which was really interesting and had this lovely smoky undertone because they sprinkle some ashes from the oven on top of it. (As a side note, try not to actually ingest the ashes, because they are gritty and feel kind of unpleasant in your mouth.) Pizzas: We ordered two for two people, no apps, which was a good portion. One was the duck confit pizza, and the other was the prosciutto pizza (without arugula) which we added anchovies to. Of the two, I liked the duck confit pizza better, because I liked the slight sweetness of the pear which I thought meshed well with the saltiness from the duck. The prosciutto pizza actually kind of disappointed me, because it was just average. I've had better prosciutto pizza at other places where I honestly just could not stop eating it. Perhaps the anchovies were also a bad call on our part because there ended up being too many salty flavours on our pizza. Anyway, I left kind of thinking... "oh that was nice" but not like "OMG I'm obsessed with this place and need to come back every single day" kind of thing. That being said, I absolutely would not be opposed to going back to any of their other locations to try other things, I just wasn't blown away by my first experience here. Despite the bar seating, servers were pretty attentive and nice and we weren't ignored. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Prosciutto with anchovies (L) and duck confit (R) - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Okay, so I'm probably the last person on Yelp to review this place, but I FINALLY had the chance to eat here so I might as well add my 2 cents. Food is 5 star, in my opinion. Pizzas were delicious - crust is extremely thin, slightly charred (intentionally) on the outer bits. Cheese is sparse, tomato sauce is plentiful and tasty. So it meets all my pizza must-haves criteria (thin crust, good sauce, not too much cheese) The lunch special is a really, really good deal (Choice of two salads, a margharita pizza and a gelato for $15. Upgrade to any other pizza on the menu for $20) The beet caprese salad was impressive, made with white beets and a really mild, non-salty mozzarella. I tried the prosciutto with arugula pizza. Could only finish half. Toppings were good - extremely thin sliced prosciutto but covered the entire pizza, lots of arugula and just a sprinkling of some kind of hard grated cheese over top. My boy had the sausage pizza and he thought it was amazing. We are regulars at Queen Margharita and we both preferred the pizza here, although it's a close call. I also tried the espresso gelato, which was served in a small glass and was just enough to hit the spot without making me overly full. The service was a wee bit slow but not bad. It's impossible to get a damn seat here. I've tried coming 4-5 times and always told there was a 1 hour wait. I guess lunch is the best time to stroll in because we finally got lucky. I would definitely go back if I could actually count on getting a table. Looking forward to trying to Danforth location! Tables are set a little bit too close together, so it's a bit cosy and other conversations can be overheard. So don't expect a lot of privacy. read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Okay I'd like to give this restaurant experience a 4.5 stars. I came in with low expectations to be honest but was pleasantly surprised overall. I ordered meatballs with ricotta and tomato sauce, it was absolutely delicious! My main dish was the pizza napoletana which was incredible. It consisted of tomato sauce, garlic, anchovies, capers and basil. It was like an explosion of flavours and I'd highly recommend it! Last but not least, the gelato. I had one vanilla and one cinnamon espresso. Incredible texture and so delicious! I will definitely return. read more

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This place has great food, class and style.... Unfortunately everybody in town knows it. If you're going on the weekend for a dinner, expect long waits. The plus side of waiting is that you can grab drinks down the street at The Saint tavern while you wait. Seriously, any place that spends the cash to import a wood oven from Italy, brick by goddamn brick, is going to have amazing pizza. This may go without saying but if you're going, order a pizza. Don't be a f-idiot and get salad or some other nonsense. You don't make friends with salad! read more

The pizzas here are just absolutely tasty and delightful!! They are thin crust, and full of fresh, high quality toppings! Service is great and ambiance is the hip, cozy type you would expect for a dinner spot in the Ozzy. This place gets busy and does not take resos so come early or be prepared to wait. The downside is that the place is very small so it can feel quite squished and that you are literally eating with the stranger next to you cuz s/he is seated so close!! Price is also relatively high compared to other gourmet pizzerias ($18 for a salami pizza that I can finish on my own!), but not unaffordable. I'd also like to see more beer selection - as that's always a good drink to have with pizza!! Overall a great Pizzeria joint and I would recommend coming here! read more

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

This place is definitely one of the best places for pizza in Toronto! The only thing is that Queen Margarita is my first and my favourite and I will stay loyal (although it's hard to...). Definitely try to get a reservation! The place gets packed pretty quickly and the chances you'll get a seat during dinner without waiting half an hour is unlikely. It's totally worth it though. It's actually quite a large restaurant too,and it's really lively. There are seats near the front where you can see out onto the street which are my favourite of the restaurant. Margherita D.O.P: Classic Margherita done right. it's served in a thin crust pizza (I think all of them are) with the perfect amount of mozzerella. Grilled Eggplant (Tomato, Basil, Chili Flakes, Ricotta Salata): A little bit spicy that adds a kick to the savory eggplant on the pizza. Just perfect. Ontario Prosciutto & Arugula (Garlic, Tomato, Oregano, Shaved Grana Padano): The Prosciutto covers the entire pizza (kind of all comes off after the first two bites...) but delicious. The service is very friendly, and the one great thing about thin crust Neapolitan pizza is that it always comes out FAST. I've been here several times, even when it's a full house and I always get my pizza within 15 minutes of ordering. Great service and even better food. Of course I would come again if I was in the neighbourhood! read more

Pizzeria Libretto - Grilled eggplant ($15) - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Right as I walked in I was taken aback by the noise level in this place. To be fair it was Saturday evening so most places are bound to be packed. After putting out name down we were told that there would be a 30 minute wait and our phone number was taken down in case we wanted to walk around. Kudos for that as we wanted to explore the area. Almost 30 min later we got a call that our table is ready. The table was towards the kitchen and I thought the noise level would be less but alas it was reaching ear splitting level there. After going through the menu we settled on the Margherita and grilled egg plant and thought we would decide on the dessert later depending on how the main's go. I ordered a pint of steam whistle form the very few offerings they have for beer. The service was quite good and we were checked on consistently. The Pizzas arrive in about 15 min and looked very nice. Margherita was top notch. Nice thin crust, strong aroma of basil and right amount of sauce. One of the better Margherita I have had in TO. Grilled egg plant didn't fare well. The crust was soggy and the sauce was watery. Perhaps it needed 100 second to finish rather than the usual 90 ;) Chilli flakes left a more black pepper like finish which is puzzling. On to dessert we ordered a Lemon Panna Cotta and Chocolate Affogato. I didn't try the Panna Cotta but did enjoy my Affogato. All said and done a decent 3.5 star. read more

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I like the pizza here. Always freshly made with delicious toppings. Kinda sad the one with the soft egg is no longer on the menu. That was an awesome brunch pizza! A few suggestions: Don't unlock the doors if your restaurant isn't open. Since I got there early, I actually went in, was told the restaurant wasn't open yet, left, came back, still before noon, but another patron managed to snag the large table in the back. Grrr... If we ask for just focaccia bread, please don't give us other types. It's a waste. :) Otherwise, helpful and efficient servers. read more

we waited about 45 mins to be seated but the stone oven pizza was definitely amazing! we had one mushroom pizza and one original pizza and added our own greens to it! the pizza was perfect, and worth the wait. the only downside was that we were seated right by the door so 1) I kept getting the wind from outside, despite the heater being on and 2) people kept bumping into me or chair that I almost spilt my wine twice. read more

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Best pizza in the city by far. This place deserves all the accolades and fuss. Yes, there are lines, yes, you will have to wait, and no, they do not take reservations. But its all worth it. My go-to pizza is the classic Margherita pizza. Classic and simple, with a really tasty tomato sauce (tastes like tomato sauce should taste, acidy, super fresh, no tomato paste after taste). buffalo mozzarella (huge creamy clumps) and a handful of fresh basil. Cooked in a flown-in- from-Italy oven at 900 degrees, the thin crust pizzas cook in about 90 seconds. Crazy, right? Also love their pizza with heaps of salty proscuitto, garlic, tomato, shaved parmesan and a handful of fresh arugula thrown on top after the pizza is baked (see photo). Another menu item that's pure gold is the Buttermilk Calamari, crispy deep-fried rings of soft calamari over a red pepper & almond sauce (as well as a bit of pesto and good quality olive oil). Service is always friendly yet efficient as well plus the decor of the resto is super cool. Note: Their lunch pre-fix menu is the best value going: $15 for a pizza, salad (caprese or green) & a small dessert of gelato or biscotti is a steal (pizza's run $13 to $18).... Libretto. Please don't change. You have hit the perfect formula of casual dining, high quality, delicious food at a really good price. Note x2: Danforth location slated to open in the early fall. read more

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It's been awhile since I've been to Libretto and we came by for lunch to avoid the massive wait times during dinner. We were sat immediately and the place was half full. 5 minutes went by and I looked up and realized a line had already formed. We ordered a homemade pepperoni pizza and nduja sausage pizza. We had an oxtail gnochi to start as well. The gnochi was excellent. It had some great flavours and I really enjoyed it. The pizzas arrived shortly and they were just as I remember, really good. Both the pizzas were spicy and each pizza tasted like they had their own style pizza sauce. The crust is the only thing I don't love about Libretto. It's good but I've had a lot of great thin crust pizzas the last while and this one doesn't match up. It's ok but not great. TIP: If Libretto is packed, you want pizza and don't want to wait you might want to check out Piola on Queen St. The pizza is very comparable in terms of quality, quantity and price minus the wait. read more

I am going to keep this brief since this restaurant has many reviews. We tried the Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi with Oxtail, the Beef Carpaccio and the Buttermilk Calamari. The Gnocchi was my favourite of the three and I would order it again over the others. It was very light with a delicious "stew-like" sauce which tastes like beef (for those of you who are afraid to try Oxtail). The standout, however, was the Cremini Mushroom pizza. Next time, I am ordering one all for myself and I'm not sharing! It was outstanding. Perfect. My mouth is watering writing this... The dessert special of the day (rhubarb tart with vanilla gelato) was also very well executed. read more

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Specialty: Pizza Location: 221 Ossington Street, Toronto, ON Menu items: Ricotta Gnocchi Fritti, Buttermilk Calamari, Ontario Proscuitto & Arugula Pizza, Duck Confit White Pizza and Chocolate-Amaretto Budino Pizzeria Libretto is known in Toronto for their amazing execution of Neapolitan-style pizzas. But did you know their appies and desserts are also really good? It took me a while to become a fan (after my 5th visit in 3 years) and come to terms with their pizza style. My first experience was not great due to bad service, but the few following were flawless. Being a declared Terroni pizza lover, I found my taste buds unaccustomed to the texture of Neapolitan pizzas, so I never brought myself to give this place a second look. Defaulting always to white pizzas, like the Duck Confit, I was never really introduced to Libretto's secret tomato sauce; until one day I deviated from my choice, and found their pizzas to be quite succulent in their own way, including their incredible appetizers and desserts. For starters, literally, their buttermilk calamari seating on a bed of red pepper-almond sauce is crazy good. The calamari is perfectly dusted in breadcrumbs, plated in a beautiful pyramid and tender on bite. Their ricotta gnocchi fritti, like the calamari, is a simple deep-fried creation of ricotta cheese and gnocchi nubs ready to dip in a crema fresca sauce layered with rosemary and chives. The breading on these nubs is rather sweet and lighter on bite than that of the calamari, but just as good. Libretto's traditional take on a prosciutto-arugula pizza marks the beginning of an era of Neapolitan pizzas for me. The secret of these pizzas is found in Libretto's tomato sauce - light, smooth and full of flavour - and the cooking process of the thin-crust delicacies, 90 seconds by clock in the hot wood-fire oven, with the pizza arriving with heat bubbles that pop open as you eat and dig through your pizza, or that crush as you fold it with your hands to hold it all together. Ingredients used on this pizza are not only fresh but also of good quality. The only white pizza on the menu, and my good ol' favourite, the Duck Confit Pizza is my favourite on the menu. Called white pizza because it has no tomato sauce, this pizza goes head-to-head with the C't Mang from Terroni for the use of sweet and salty ingredients. In the case of Libretto, this pizza comes oozing with mozzarella covered with duck pieces, bosc pear and rosemary. A happy combination of flavours and ingredients that just work well together and make a symphony in ones palate. And beyond the pizzas, there is always good dessert if you venture into the land of the Chocolate-Amaretto Budino. Budino means pudding in Italian. In this case, is a rich creamy chocolate and amaretto dessert layered inside a jar with small pieces of peach, fresh cream and crunchy hazelnuts bites. It almost seemed like such an indulgence to be eating the budino with a spoon right out of a jar. Pizzeria Libretto is such a hot spot that at 5pm the place is already packed with families, couples and groups storming in the brick-wall decorated venue, with thick wooden tables filled with baskets of delicious bread and bottles of olive oil. Buen Provecho, Viviana. read more

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Mama Mia! This place is top notch! I can say without hyperbole that Libretto is the best pizza I've ever had. A friend from Milan actually recommended it saying it was the best he's ever had too! Even though it was crazy busy the service was impeccable! This is key. Roccos salad to start, followed by the perfectly cooked and spicy Speducci was a killer combo before we got the djua sausage pizza for the knockout. You can see and taste the quality here. The tomatoes are freshly grated, the bread made in house, and it's all made in a wood oven, properly. I wanted to scarf the pizza down, but it was do good that I knife and forked that mother to make it last longer. Our waiter was genuinely excited to hear that it was our first visit and he could not wait to suggest the rainbow of flavors. Definitely will go back! read more

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The arancinis are a great way to start off the meal. The little balls of smooth risotto is stuffed with so much cheese that it strings apart when you go to cut it open. They are not large, but you get three golf ball-sized spheres in one dish. We added a forth for an extra $3, and it became a substantial appetizer for two people. It was surprisingly filling even after only two of them. Great tomato sauce on the bottom brought the right amount of acidity to this rich dish. The second dish was unfortunately disappointing for me. The duck confit pizza, which is part of the mealshare program (very admirable, a great social program!), but I found the pizza incredibly dry. The crust itself was well charred from the oven and had a good texture. However, the mix of toppings (duck confit, bosc pear, mozzarella) didn't bring enough moistness at all. Every bite was dry, no matter which bite of topping I got. It desperately needed some type of sauce to help balance it out. I couldn't even finish one slice....which just made me sad. Will definitely avoid this pizza and try something else on their pizza list next time. read more

Pretty decent and very hip spot downtown. Pizza was flavorful but a bit soggy in the middle. Update: have been reading about napoletana style pizza and since educated myself that traditional napoletana pizzas may have a slightly soggy centers. With a bit of a refined pallette, I've edited to 4 stars from 3! read more

My number one favourite pizza place in the Queen west area! I just can't get enough of their duck confit white pizza with a glass of Pinot noir! Yummy! Also the beef carpaccio is just a must! Try it with arugula for a full experience! The ambiance is also very smooth and I can bring my one month old baby who's enjoying the white noise :) The only con is that I have to keep myself from going every single week! read more