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10 Best Neapolitan Pizzerias in Toronto
Toronto’s Neapolitan-pizza shortlist spans takeaway counters, slice shops and relaxed Italian restaurants. Use it to choose a quick pie, a sit-down meal, a preferred crust texture, vegetarian options or a broader Italian menu.
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Napolitan Brick Oven Pizza
Napolitan Brick Oven Pizza is a pizza takeaway centred on Italian-style pies, including a Margherita and a Vesuvio with soppressata. It is mainly a takeout spot with a couple of small tables, making it a fit for diners who want fresh, carefully prepared pizza in a casual setting rather than a full-service restaurant experience.
Stands out: Offers a mostly takeout format with a few small tables
Takeout diners looking for Italian-style pizzaPeople who enjoy simple pizzas made with fresh ingredients1020 Islington Ave. #17, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 0E5, CanadaPizzeria Fornace
Pizzeria Fornace is a Toronto restaurant focused on pizza, including slices such as Margherita, mushroom and Diavola. Its cooking is described as using imported ingredients while making other elements in house, with a fluffy, crisp-bottom crust and a whole-tomato-style sauce. Takeaway is the strongest fit, and the menu also includes items such as a vegetarian sandwich and products to take home.
Stands out: Uses imported ingredients and makes other elements in house
People looking for pizza by the slice or for takeawayDiners who prefer crisp, fluffy crusts and tomato-forward sauceVisitors seeking classic or spicy pizza options562 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6G 1K1, CanadaPizzeria Badiali
Pizzeria Badiali is an easygoing Toronto pizza restaurant serving traditional pizzas by the slice or whole, with dips for takeaway and limited dine-in seating. Its menu includes pepperoni, margherita, mushroom and vodka slices, with a crisp yet chewy crust and sauces such as hot honey and creamy pepperoncini adding variety.
Stands out: Choice of individual slices or whole pizzas
Grab-and-go pizza by the slice or whole pieDiners who enjoy crisp, balanced crusts and distinctive dips181 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6J 3C6, CanadaZa Cafe Pizzeria & Bar
Za Cafe Pizzeria & Bar is a Toronto pizza restaurant serving signature pizzas, homemade pasta and other Italian fare in a warm, informal dining space. Its menu suits relaxed lunches, after-work meals and family dining, with dishes such as thin, crisp pizza, pasta and tiramisu. The setting is conversational, while the kitchen’s Italian offering extends beyond pizza.
Stands out: Thin, crisp dough and combinations such as fig, honey, mascarpone, Asiago and prosciutto feature in the pizza offering
Casual Italian meals with pizza and pastaDiners wanting a relaxed space for conversation372 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5H 2W9, CanadaPizzeria Defina
Pizzeria Defina is a Toronto pizza restaurant serving inventive wood-fired pies and Italian dishes in a relaxed, retro-inspired setting. Its menu suits casual meals, family occasions and groups, with thin-crust pizzas, appetisers, salads, chicken parmigiana, wine and beer. A tucked-away laneway patio adds an outdoor dining option when available, and gluten-free pizza is also offered.
Stands out: Inventive wood-fired pizzas in a retro-inspired room
Casual pizza meals and family-friendly gatheringsDiners seeking thin-crust pies, Italian dishes and gluten-free pizza321 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto, ON M6R 2M6, CanadaPizza e Pazzi
Pizza e Pazzi is a casual Toronto Italian restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, pasta dishes and Italian wines. It suits diners looking for a relaxed meal with pizza, seafood pasta and other Italian dishes. The restaurant’s thin, smoky pizza crust and flavourful pasta are central draws, while a calm, cosy setting and friendly service make it suitable for casual celebrations as well as spontaneous visits.
Stands out: Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with a thin, smoky crust
Casual Italian meals centred on wood-fired pizzaDiners seeking seafood pasta and Italian dishesDufferin-St.Clair, 1182 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 1B4, CanadaPizzeria da Mario Kensington
Pizzeria da Mario Kensington is a Toronto pizza takeaway near Kensington Market, serving thin-crust slices prepared with fresh ingredients and a traditional Italian approach. It suits a quick lunch, a casual family stop or anyone looking for a filling slice, with pizza served hot from the oven and large portions that work well for sharing.
Stands out: Thin-crust slices with a traditional Italian approach and fresh-from-the-oven service
Quick lunches, casual family stops and Kensington Market visits253 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L8, CanadaPizzeria Libretto - University
Pizzeria Libretto - University is a Toronto pizza restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients in a bustling, modern space. It suits diners who prefer a lighter European-style pizza with a fresh, crisp crust, including vegetarian options such as funghi pizza. The restaurant also serves pasta, salads and other accompaniments.
Stands out: Light, fresh crust and simple ingredients
Diners seeking wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzaVegetarians looking for a meat-free pizza option155 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 3B7, CanadaPizzeria Libretto
Pizzeria Libretto is a Toronto pizza restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas made with simple ingredients in a bustling space. It suits families, groups, date nights and solo diners, with salads, pasta, wine and mocktails also represented in the documented menu. The Danforth location is described as offering a comfortable setting and a private downstairs room for events.
Stands out: Wood-fired pizzas have soft, airy crusts with crispness
Casual family meals and group outingsDate nights or relaxed solo pizza dinnersLunch diners seeking pizza with salad550 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1P7, CanadaPizzeria Oro Di Napoli
Pizzeria Oro Di Napoli serves Neapolitan-style pizza alongside Italian comfort fare in a laid-back, warm setting. It suits diners who want thin, chewy, wood-oven pizza as well as pasta, salads and starters. The menu and service also work for casual celebrations, takeaway and delivery.
Stands out: Wood-oven cooking produces thin crusts with a lightly charred finish
Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian comfort foodCasual dinners, celebrations or takeaway2312 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1B5, Canada
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Pizza experiences in this Toronto shortlist
- Wood-fired sit-down mealsPizza e Pazzi pairs wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with pasta, seafood dishes and Italian wines in a calm, cosy restaurant setting.
- Takeaway-first pizzaNapolitan Brick Oven Pizza focuses on Italian-style pies such as Margherita and Vesuvio, with only a couple of small tables.
- Slices or whole piesPizzeria Badiali offers individual slices and whole pizzas, plus takeaway dips including hot honey and creamy pepperoncini.
- Pizza with Italian dishesPizzeria Oro Di Napoli serves thin, chewy wood-oven pizza alongside pasta, salads and starters for casual meals or celebrations.
- Group-friendly diningPizzeria Libretto offers pizza, pasta, salads, wine and mocktails; its Danforth location includes a private downstairs event room.
Pick a Toronto pizzeria by your priorities
- Choose the meal formatSelect a takeaway counter or slice shop for a quick stop, or choose Pizza e Pazzi and similar restaurants for a longer Italian meal.
- Compare crust textureThe supplied descriptions range from thin and smoky to crisp, airy, chewy and fluffy, so match the wording to your preference.
- Check the seating situationSome options have limited tables or are strongest for takeaway, while Pizzeria Libretto is described as spacious and suitable for groups.
- Review dietary optionsPizzeria Libretto University documents vegetarian choices, and Pizzeria Defina specifically documents gluten-free pizza.
Frequently asked questions
Which listed pizzerias are strongest for takeaway?
Napolitan Brick Oven Pizza, Pizzeria Fornace, Pizzeria Badiali and Pizzeria da Mario Kensington are described as suitable for takeaway or quick pizza stops.
Where can I order pizza by the slice?
Pizzeria Fornace and Pizzeria Badiali document slice options, while Pizzeria da Mario Kensington is also suited to a quick slice.
Which option has a private event room?
The Danforth Pizzeria Libretto is described as having a private downstairs room for events and birthdays.
Is gluten-free pizza documented anywhere?
Yes. Pizzeria Defina is specifically described as offering gluten-free pizza.
