Pizza e Pazzi

This Neapolitan Pizzeria deserves its time to shine in the Toronto VERO Pizza limelight!
I always go for the classic, Margherita with bufala mozzarella and every time it’s pure pleasure in my mouth!
The staff is great, all of our servers have spoken Italian and when you phone a reservation they make you smile with their «Ciao Bella» and «Grazie Bella» remarks!
They used to have a frizzantino (non-​sweet) red wine, Gragnano which is the only wine anyone should ever drink with pizza (otherwise choose beer) and I wish they could bring it back
I hear they opened a new Jewish Italian, Roman pasta place, will have to give it a try!
If you’re jonesing for an excellent VERO Neapolitan pizza… Pizza e Pazzi delivers!
Grazie Mille! Buonissimo!

Really enjoying the pizza, way better than Libretto or Terroni. The fresh burrata is to die as a shared antipasto.

Like someone else said before, nothing really especial, just decent .
Try to keep it simple, I think their Neapolitana is their best choice.
My two friends had the pizza with procciuto and Arugula $ 19 each, personal size, it was fresh but missing a lot of flavour. A bit pricy,
I ordered one of their pasta dishes and it was tasty but the portion size was extremely small, smaller than a kids size, for this reason I found it over price as well.

Miles ahead of Terroni, and a serious competitor to Pizzeria Libretto, Pizza e Pazzi makes hands down the best pizza crust in the city.
Choose either the classic Margherita, the Napolitana (anchovies and olives) or the Diavola (spicy salami) to experience the delicacy of the crust, the freshness of the tomato smear, and the creaminess of the excellent fior di latte.
I actually prefer P e P’s crust over Libretto’s since it’s cooked in the centre, whereas Libretto’s is wet and too gooey for my taste.
Homemade foccaccia and crusty bread are made from the same divine dough.
This is heaven for bread lovers everywhere.

This restaurant serves fairly authentic Italian food.
The offerings are comparable to Terroni for those of you who have been there. We tried the calamari. different types of Neapolitan pizza, as well as a pasta dish. All of them were well-​executed. This is probably as good as it gets for the price that you will pay for these dishes.
One of the nice things is that they also have risotto on the menu (although I have not tried it).
The restaurant is a bit small so I am not sure what the noise level is like during the busy hours (we were there late when it was not so busy).
Definitely worth a visit if you live in the neighborhood or happen to be passing by.

As good as it gets for neapolitan pizza, and maybe, Toronto’s best.
The other items we gave here, calamari, and a spectacular buffalatta and parma appetizer have also been terrific. Homemade foccacia with three toppings provide a nice start to the meal.
All this in a very fine looking restaurant, with lots of character.
Preventing a five star review is the service. We’ve been twice and the first time, service was fine, the second time it came with attitude and a «i’ll do it my way» kind of thing”, bordering on rudeness. After we clearly made it aware that we wouldn’t take this kind if thing with our attitude, it improved, but still not great. Sorry Pizza e pazzi… but you need to improve the attitude with some of your people. You’re food and restaurant are amazing, this doesn’t need to ruin it.

This place is as authentic as it gets for Italian Pizza in Toronto. To be honest I would avoid pizzerias here until I discovered Pizza e pazzi.
I have been to the Wychwood location numerous times and I have never been disappointed. Recently I visited their Corso Italia place with a group of pizza lovers. I had high expectations and let’s say they delivered on every bit except the service.
The food was fantastic. I ordered the Diavola as usual. This pizza never fails me. Love the spicy salami and basil with a drizzle of spicy olive oil on top! We also had the crispy calamari appetizer to share. While not the best, it was well cooked and seasoned.
All of us were very satisfied at the end of our meal. Then Lambert ordered the nutella dessert to share. It was amazing. Fried dough drizzled with generous amounts of nutella and powdered sugar. Every bite was heavenly. I was really full but I couldn’t stop eating it. All in all a great experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to come back with a group again!

On a quest to discover the best pizza around, a small group of pizza fans met here on Wednesday evening to give the pizza a try. Located almost right at the corner of Dufferin and St Clair Ave W it’s a super nice location with a focus put on their massive pizza oven.
I enjoyed the focaccia/​bread with olive paste, mushrooms and what I believe was artichokes to start. One of the group ordered their calamari to start and it was served well, not overcooked and battered perfectly for my taste. It was served with only lemon so I can appreciate the authenticity of the dish, but I guess i was looking for something to dip it in (old habits I suppose). Still good with salt and lemon juice!
I went with the funghi e Salsicce (mushroom and sausage) pizza, which was $ 19.75 for one personal sized Neapolitan style pizza. I have to give them full marks on this pizza. Dough, sauce, toppings, all of exceptionally high quality and perfectly cooked (if my mouth is watering right now as I recall my experience, it’s a testament to how much I enjoyed it).
I should note that I expected a top shelf pizza as they are one of (if not THE ONLY) spots in Toronto that is Neapolitan Pizza certified locations. to find out how one becomes certified authentic (meaning it tastes EXACTLY how a pizza in Naples would) see the qualifications found here —
The only gaff and the only reason for a less than perfect review was the service. I found our server to not be too interested in our group, awkward, not exactly engaging and when he left the bill he then disappeared for 20 minutes. I’m not sure where to because this spot isn’t that big, but he was GONE. We had to flag another server to find him so we could pay and leave. Maybe an off night?
I’ll be back — this pizza is the real deal!
Eatcrest Out

Although this place is very fancy and always has great specials, I was disappointed when I went there. I ordered lasagne and when I bit into a piece it was delicious. However, as I continued to eat I realized the middle was cold. It was as if it was frozen and they placed it in the oven to warm up but they didn’t leave it long enough. Not a great experience and it’s been hard to convince anyone to return with me to give it a second chance. I would return again becomes the place is always packed and everyone seems to love it. I think if the environment is positive it’s worth at least a second chance

Thankfully the food is amazing which outweighs the often rude servers.
I was called a foreigner for paying with a debit card by a chubby little fellow.
I was laughed at for asking if they had tea on one occasion and if they had chicken on another.
A friend of mine was laughed at for asking if they had any gluten free pasta which is an extremely common request these days.
Apparently the area of Italy this place supposedly represents doesn’t allow chicken tea or questions based on the servers attitudes.
Again, thankfully the food is great otherwise I would have likely punched some dicks by now.

I’ve been going to this restaurant off and on since it opened. Their menu has changed a bit from time to time but they stay pretty consistent.
As far as pizza goes this place makes what they call certified Neapolitan pizza. That is they use the methods and ingredients that are used in the official pizza from Napoli. That being said I’ve had many of their different pizzas both ordered, sampled, shared with others etc. I’ve had maybe half of each the pizza with sauce (rosso=red) or without (blanco) and they really make it as you would expect if you had something to compare it to.
I’ve never been to Napoli so I can’t compare it to the «real thing» but I can say that their food is very good regardless. They make good food and they happen to be authentic. I particularly enjoy the tuna salad as a starter which you can share because it’s a big serving as well as the fried dough with nutella as a dessert.
I was just there yesterday and the menu is less explanatory than it used to be because the descriptions are harder to understand for a layperson non-​Italian like myself but for what it’s worth their product is a very good product.
The service every time I’ve ever been has been decent to great. I can’t say I’ve ever had a bad experience there as far as service goes but the food it special that’s for sure.

Nice little spot, the service was slow but they apologized and were very nice about the delays we experienced. The fried risotto balls are excellent to start, I ordered the Pizza do Parma which was average, but certainly not horrible or anything just a little disappointing. The menu was difficult to navigate and could use a refresh otherwise a decent overall meal that was reasonably priced.

Decent, but we have much better options in the Corso Italia area.
Bread is okay.
Pasta is pretty good and the lunch specials are good value for money
Pizza very average, and doesn’t compare to Marcello’s
Recommend Marcello’s or Ferro’s instead.

I always hoped that one day, I could sit in the dining room of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen watching all the drama that unfolded on his show… whether it was an act for good entertainment, I still thought it would be a memorable experience… well folks, I experienced it at Pizza e Pazzi earlier this week!
My groupon was expiring so I decided to go on date night with me husband, something I was much looking forward to, especially with the praise I have heard about this restaurant.
I walked in on a Tuesday, the place seemed busy and the server came quickly to seat us. We requested to be farther away from the door, which he gladly accommodated. We were off to a good start. Shortly after, he comes back and tells us that the only thing they were serving at the moment… was PIZZA. I was a little confused as to what was happening but apparently, they were short staffed. I was excited for the pizza, yes but also wanted pasta and food of my choosing. They said that they could do «some» appetizers but they are busier than expected so cannot accommodate at this time.
We came to consensus on what pizza we wanted because that was pretty much the only thing we could order, and the appetizers we were allowed to get — Eggplant Parmesan and Deep Fried Risotto Balls. We ordered a glass of Merlot, which we were told was OUT… and I wanted a glass of Red Bubbly… and…well… they didn’t have that either. I’m starting to find this amusing.
The complimentary foccacia was tasty, which accompanied three spreads — brucschetta, olive, and pickled mushrooms. While we were munching away, we could hear the table behind us with the server apologizing for food going into the garbage and two pizzas coming right now. Not sure what was happening.
Our risotto balls came looking completely fried and refried. The shell was tough and way too crispy for my liking. The eggplant parmesan looked like it was sitting on the counter all day and drenched in cheese and stuck into the broiler for a quick melt. Lots of quick fixes that question the overall freshness of the food.
When the pizza came out — I found two measly pieces of basil in it, which I had expected more. Good thing the crust was nice and soft but by now, I’m just laughing at the bickering in the kitchen, about how «people are sick» and «babysitting should not be required» and «you’ll understand when you have kids» — it was a total soap opera.
As we finished our dinner, I noticed that two large parties that had come in shortly after we started eating were getting their food… and they had PASTA!!! I’m not even going to tell you the anger that flooded in my brain. Apparently, they had called for emergency help and a chef had showed up, allowing them to function fully in the kitchen. Why was I not advised of this? When I questioned the server, he told me that I could order pasta now and take it home with me? No thanks.
To end if off, our server said: «While we don’t give away vouchers, if you come back next time and I recognize your face, I can hook you up»… no offense. but you didn’t even ask for my name… you’re never going to remember my face.
This night was full of apologies, disappointment and a perfect way to ruin a much anticipated date night.
Thanks for nothing.

Can’t go wrong, great service, some of the best pizza in town, go for the ZENATO RIPASSA VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE, best wine on the list.

Pass on this place.
Went there thanks to a wagjag deal, waste of time. Obnoxious waiter needed me to explain that since I have a reservation, I would like to sit at a table.
we ordered a caprese salad and insalada mista to start. Caprese was bland and way too overpriced (16 dollars?), the mista was just meh
We followed that with the fettucine bolognese. The bolognese was nice but it was ruined by far to undercooked pasta. We decided to skip dessert since so far everything unimpressed us. Thankfully with the wagjag deal, we only had to pay $ 15, which to be honest is pretty much the value of the meal.
I have heard much better things about the 512 St Clair location, will not be returning to this one.

Very good pizza! Reminds me of pizza in Italy. Pastas are… good. I would come back for the pizzas.

Decent, but nothing special.
The Hubster and I came for a nice dinner on Saturday. I was craving pasta, and he wanted pizza. He was put off by the choices, being a real carnivore. He opted for the pasta carbonara and I had the fettucine bolognese. I started off with the soup of the day: mushroom leek, which was GIGANTIC and very very tasty. The pastas were fine. Nothing mind-​blowing, but not terrible. The noodles were cooked just right, which was great.
I think the owner was our server. He seemed pretty disinterested and never told us the specials, which I heard from another server for the table next to us. A shame, since one of the items was something I really really would have liked to order (ravioli).
We probably won’t be back to this spot, despite the fact that it’s just a few blocks down the street from us. Sidenote, the pastas were huge and we took the rest home. Later on that night, we reheated them and they were FANTASTIC. Not sure why they were better the second time around.

Pizza e Pazzi is essentially Libretto without the long wait or the Ossington crowd. This is VPN certified pizza to the bone. Arguably, it has even a better crust than that of Libretto as it is more chewy, or doughy. I usually get the pizza margherita, which always hits the spot and keeps me coming back. The appetizers are really good as well. I would suggest trying out the calamari, which come without sauce, and the suppli fritti. I tried the tiramisu once, but I found there was way too much cocoa powder on top.
Overall, great atmosphere, good service. The restuarant itself is not too big, but it does tend to get a little bit hot, especially at the back and near the woodburning oven. I would suggest getting a seat at the front in front of the bar.

Vera Pizza Neapolitana — That’s the real deal. This place is really good and I definitely want to go back sometime soon. Prices is not that bad, and their food… yummy! I liked the complimentary focaccia bread and some of those spread thingies, they were good. My sister and I ordered the Polpette dela nonna, and the pizza diavola, everything was slicked with oil and yeah, I was practically in heaven while I was stuffing everything in my mouth. You must try their chilli oil whatever that is, it just made everything taste better. Server guy made a mistake with my sister’s drink order but was cool enough to replace it with the right thing, which makes this place amazing, plus their cute. lol. I like their accent! It just makes the place more authentic. CAN’T WAIT TO GO BACK.