Pizza is a North American staple that should be experienced often, especially when there are thousands of unique slices to choose from in Toronto. True connoisseurs shouldn't miss these Little Italy pizzerias.
Open since 1968, this is another pizza place with a long history of great food. With a huge patio for fair-weather enjoyment, Diplomatico doesn’t just serve pizza – there's also pasta, paninis, mussels and gluten-free options. You'll be able to visit multiple times without eating the same thing twice. It's a fully licensed restaurant with a private dining area that seats 35, so be sure to get there early on weekends.
This is a gastronomic wonder in Little Italy. Since 1967, Regina has been serving simple Italian food to locals and visitors alike. The word “trattoria” signifies an Italian restaurant that serves simple food, but your tastebuds will disagree with the simple aspect at Reina – especially after biting into the Quattro Formaggi: boccocini, gorgonzola, parmigiano and mozzarella grace this cheesy delight.
Serving Italian fare from calzones to classic pizzas, Terrazza offers prices that are easy on the budget. In addition to their great pizza menu, you should check out their burgers, pastas and salads for more outstanding gastronomic experiences. Fine ingredients are combined with great care in this family-owned restaurant, offering true pizza-lovers irresistible meals.
Whether ordering online or over the phone, Pizza Nova is the smaller, more personable answer to large franchises. Never skimping on quality and taste, the dough here is hand-tossed, transfat-free and made with purified water. They use ingredients from the Primucci product line and go to great lengths to satisfy customers with delivery service, so you can enjoy Pizza Nova at home.
A family-run establishment in a great location, Taverniti serves homemade food in their beautiful exposed-brick setting. Rosina Taverniti has been cooking and managing restaurants for 30 years, putting all of her experience and talent into cooking the best Italian staples available. Come in to relax with some late-evening wine and a carefully prepared pizza.