Next time you’re looking for a satisfying hit of cheesy, saucy goodness, check out one of these excellent Toronto pizzerias!
Fresca Pizza & Pasta
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Pizza
Address: 302 College St, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Old school in all the best ways, Fresca Pizza & Pasta regularly receives acclaim for their straightforward, affordable, and delicious pies and slices.
For only $5, expect a heaping slice available in three classic varieties including the reliable pepperoni; the margherita with fresh basil and garlic sauce; and a deluxe slice loaded with pepperoni, green pepper, onion, and extra cheese. Don’t expect something fancy and elevated, but do expect one of Toronto’s best simple slices. A rating of 4.6 on Google with over 1,800 reviews doesn’t lie!
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Pizzeria Badiali
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: New York-style pizza
Address: 181 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: It’s an obvious pick, so let’s get it out of the way early! Pizzeria Badiali is one of those rare, hyped pizza joints that easily lives up to the acclaim, so let go of any worries that standing in line to nab one of their coveted slices will be a waste of your time.
Though Badiali naturally offers full pizzas, getting their stuff by the slice is the best way to try multiple flavours. That’s something you’ll certainly be tempted to do when you look at the sheer variety of appealing options on hand, from a classic margherita to a cacio e pepe pie or the drool-worthy vodka slice with spice rosé sauce. Grab a few different slices to sample, and don’t forget the dip!
Pizzeria Badiali website
Mac's Pizza
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Pizza
Address: 759 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: From humble beginnings as a super limited pizza pop-up venture launching in late 2020, Mac’s Pizza quickly became one of Toronto’s most coveted pizzas: in part because of the exclusivity, but more so because the pizza is really freaking good.
The business has since grown into its own bonafide brick and mortar spot on Dovercourt, specializing in a variety of delicious slices plus whole pies and curated selections of natural wine. Slices come in both meat and vegetarian selections, made with quality ingredients and toppings plus lots of love and craft.
Mac's Pizza website
Prince Street Pizza
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Cuisine: New York-style pizza
Address: 472 Front St W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Toronto foodies were all abuzz when this New York City staple announced its plans to open a location in the 6ix, which also happens to be the first location in Canada.
Since launching, lineups remain common at Prince Street Pizza’s new Toronto outpost on Front Street, where they’re serving up seriously sumptuous Sicilian and New York style slices including the famous spicy pepperoni, which is absolutely loaded with tasty pepperoni; or the aptly named naughty pie with spicy homemade vodka sauce, pepperoni, ricotta, and honey. A standout in New York’s exceptional pizza scene, this place brings serious cred to its Toronto slice game.
Prince Street Pizza website
Revolver Pizza Co.
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Cuisine: Wood-fired pizza
Address: 388 Royal York Rd, Etobicoke, ON
Why You Need To Go: Did someone say "wood fired pizza?" This Etobicoke gem regularly ends up on lists of the best pizzerias in the Toronto area, serving up mouth-watering and expertly crafted whole pies alongside Italian-style salads, appetizers, calzones, and desserts.
But if you want to pop in for just a slice, Revolver’s got the goods there too, with a few flavours on offer that are sure to satisfy. Next time you’re in the Mimico area and have a hankering for some ‘za, this is the place you’ve gotta hit.
Revolver Pizza Co. website
Levant
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Cuisine: Palestinian and Italian
Address: 899 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you’re looking for pizza that’s less typical than your usual Italian-style joint, Levant might be the place for you.
Cheekily referred to as "(not) pizza" by the restaurant itself, Levant intriguingly blends Palestinian and Italian flavours in its delicious range of slices and full pies, with artisanal pizza specialties including the hot honey pepperoni with harissa honey butter, the sfiha with toppings like seven spice beef and pomegranate molasses, or the OG shawarma with lamb, parsley pesto, and tahini. Creative and so, so satisfying.
Levant website
Bitondo Pizzeria
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Cuisine: Italian
Address: 11 Clinton St, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The truest of old school Toronto joints - they don’t even have a website or social media! Bitondo Pizzeria keeps things classic with its pizza offerings, from sizeable slices to full pies.
You won’t find wild toppings or modern touches here: just simple, satisfying pizza that sticks to the tried and true without breaking the bank. The shop’s authentically vintage, lived-in interior immediately triggers nostalgia, and if you’re craving more than a slice of pepperoni pizza, Bitondo also serves up simple pastas, sandwiches, and panzerotti. There’s a reason this place has hundreds of five-star ratings on Google and has remained a city favourite for years. Just make sure you bring cash!
Bitondo Pizzeria on Facebook
King Slice
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Pizza
Address: 1130 Queen St W and 1598 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: With more than 30 years of serving Toronto and two busy locations to its name, the family-owned King Slice continues to stand out for its hefty pies and slices cooked in a stone oven.
Fresh, well-sourced ingredients are showcased well on King Slice’s range of pizzas, keeping things simple in its list of classic and premium toppings. If you’re not in a position to crush a whole pie, the slices here are famously satisfying with options like a reliable pepperoni, deluxe, Hawaiian, and beyond. They’re inexpensive, they’re filling, they’re comforting: what more could you want?
King Slice website
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