Pizzeria Libretto - Ossington

One of my favorite pizza restaurants in the city. They also make great salads and appetizers. The service is quick and helpful and I’ve never been disappointed here for a meal.

Cute pizza spot. The fried clamary was amazing! Great sauce. The pizzas were not the greatest. Very soggy in the middle and the taste was nothing special. Atmosphere was nice but probably would not return.

Hands-down, the best gluten-free crust we’ve ever had. And we’ve tried lots. You honestly wouldn’t be able to tell the difference if you didn’t know. We got the spicy sausage and rapini with gnocchi and the and Spicy Diavola on gluten-free crust. Everything was exceptional, and the prices are so reasonable, which was a surprise.

First time trying Pizzeria Libretto and let me say that it was one of the best Neapolitan Pizzas that we have ever had. I got the margarita pizza with pepperoni and my partner got the impossibly vegan. Definitely worth trying the focaccia as well and great choices of drinks as well.

I had heard so much about this place from friends and let me say, it absolutely lives up to the hype. The pizza here has a phenomenal flavour profile, and their vegan cheese was awesome! The atmosphere is lovely and the service was incredible. Arguably one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had, all the way down to the dough!

The lady who helped me pick my wine was absolutely helpful, but after I had ordered my food and my wine, nobody really came to check in on us. I also wish they had wet napkins because when you’re eating the pizza with your hands, it gets really really really dusty gluten-free pizza like a lot of crumbs on them so I wish they had wet wipes. Or at least some napkins at the table aside from your napkin that you put on your lap. Self service because like nobody poured the water for you so it is very casual dining. Also, they don’t tell you, but it’s five dollars extra for the gluten-free pizza so be aware of that. You’ll spend an average of $25-$50 here for one person. Also just buy one pizza if it’s two girlfriends because it’s such a large pizza that you can share between two people which they didn’t even make the recommendation of. Aside from the lack of service the mushroom pizza gluten-free was awesome.

We ordered 2 vegan pizzas. This was during May so I don’t remember the names. I ordered them after reading the reviews here but we were pretty disappointed. Beautiful ambience but we did takeaways to have pizzas at Trinity Bellwood! Never again!

They have a wide range of gluten free pizza options for my friend, pasta was chef kiss, and the staffs were all friendly and helpful. Lovely vibe, highly recommended, especially for a large group :)

One of my favorite pizza restaurants in the city. They also make great salads and appetizers. The service is quick and helpful and I’ve never been disappointed here for a meal.

Cute pizza spot. The fried clamary was amazing! Great sauce. The pizzas were not the greatest. Very soggy in the middle and the taste was nothing special. Atmosphere was nice but probably would not return.

Hands-down, the best gluten-free crust we’ve ever had. And we’ve tried lots. You honestly wouldn’t be able to tell the difference if you didn’t know. We got the spicy sausage and rapini with gnocchi and the and Spicy Diavola on gluten-free crust. Everything was exceptional, and the prices are so reasonable, which was a surprise.

First time trying Pizzeria Libretto and let me say that it was one of the best Neapolitan Pizzas that we have ever had. I got the margarita pizza with pepperoni and my partner got the impossibly vegan. Definitely worth trying the focaccia as well and great choices of drinks as well.

I had heard so much about this place from friends and let me say, it absolutely lives up to the hype. The pizza here has a phenomenal flavour profile, and their vegan cheese was awesome! The atmosphere is lovely and the service was incredible. Arguably one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had, all the way down to the dough!

The lady who helped me pick my wine was absolutely helpful, but after I had ordered my food and my wine, nobody really came to check in on us. I also wish they had wet napkins because when you’re eating the pizza with your hands, it gets really really really dusty gluten-free pizza like a lot of crumbs on them so I wish they had wet wipes. Or at least some napkins at the table aside from your napkin that you put on your lap. Self service because like nobody poured the water for you so it is very casual dining. Also, they don’t tell you, but it’s five dollars extra for the gluten-free pizza so be aware of that. You’ll spend an average of $25-$50 here for one person. Also just buy one pizza if it’s two girlfriends because it’s such a large pizza that you can share between two people which they didn’t even make the recommendation of. Aside from the lack of service the mushroom pizza gluten-free was awesome.

We ordered 2 vegan pizzas. This was during May so I don’t remember the names. I ordered them after reading the reviews here but we were pretty disappointed. Beautiful ambience but we did takeaways to have pizzas at Trinity Bellwood! Never again!

They have a wide range of gluten free pizza options for my friend, pasta was chef kiss, and the staffs were all friendly and helpful. Lovely vibe, highly recommended, especially for a large group :)

I live this place. The staff is so nice, the pizza and desserts are amazing, and it is so comfortable and has so much nice aesthetics. Get the margarita pizza, gnocchi fritti, meatballs, tiramisu, and gelato.

We are visiting Toronto for the very first time and our hotel concierge recommended this place. We were excited until our pizza arrived and tasted as if it was dipped in highly concentrated SALT! We were cringing at first bite. We reported it to our waiter and he only offered us half off without replacing it. This is absurd and egregious. Do not visit this place or waste your time unless you want to turn into a pillar like Lot's wife in the Bible. This is a hard NO for us. ​

January 2023: My husband and I unexpectedly had to spend a day/night in Toronto due to our connecting flight home being cancelled. I'm so glad he found this place based on Yelp reviews! This was some of the best pizza I've ever had! The staff was so kind to us and gave us great recommendations on which pizzas were most popular to order. I'd definitely make sure Pizzeria Libretto is on my list of places to eat the next time I find myself in the city!

Does anyone disagree that this is the best pizza place? (Ok toe to toe with Terroni's).. but the pizza crust at Libretto is so good that... sometimes I just want the dough without any sauce or toppings.

Great pizza, staff was friendly and the interior is very boho chic. I got the pizza margarita and it was delicious! will definitely be returning!

Authentic Italian pizza in the heart of Toronto! We ordered two pizzas, one an Americano and the other a gluten free house made sausage. Both were among the best pizzas we've had this side of the Atlantic! Ad appetizers we had the focaccia bread, it was so good we ordered a second serving! Service was prompt and friendly. We loved that it wasn't too busy or noisy when we visited at about 9 PM. We also enjoyed the ambiance with its multilevel lighting interspersed with plants. All in all a fantastic experience!

Really great pizza and nice cozy atmosphere. I ordered the 'nduja which had spicy sausage, mozzarella, tomato sauce, fresh basil and garlic. It was quite tasty, my only "complaint" would be I wish it had a bit more sausage on it. It was very sparse and had maybe one piece per slice. Fried calamari was perfectly battered and seasoned. Light, crispy and fresh. I loved the slightly sweet but spicy sauce it came with. All in all, we really enjoyed it and I will be back. Just be mindful that you will have to find street parking.

Very disappointing. Have had many great pizzas from here, but terrible pizza this time. Crust seems to be undercooked. Was actually mushy, wet. Hardly able to pick up slice due to mushiness. Shame because the toppings were tasty and good quality, crust made it inedible.

Gord and I had supper this evening at Pizzeria Libretto. Our servers took good care of us. They started us with bread. It was so good ... soft and moist. Gord and I both ordered pepperoni pizza. It was a delicious pizza and the pepperoni had a bit of a bite. We'd both get it again. And it came out of the oven so quickly!

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!

The events that brought us to this establishment could easily be a foodie's version of a Rom-com with a happy ending. Boxing day on Ossington was quite a challenge. We walked down the block and almost every restaurant either had a 1.5 hr wait or were closed. Almost giving up hope we see Pizzeria Libretto open. We ask them if they have a table for 6 and we get the thumbs up. After 45 mins of walking the strip and it being fairly cold. We take our chances and request to be seated. Feeling defeated - rejected and somewhat desperate. What happens next is the perfect story book ending. After being chaperoned to the back- and peaking at fellow Italian food lover's plates. My eyes were wide open with enthusiasm and the scents coming from the kitchen and that beautiful clay oven- felt like the scene in a rom-com when the tension between guy and girl lock eyes and the camera starts panning closer to the face for the inevitable lip lock that creates all the magic in the movie. After several variants of Margarita pizza's- incredibly cured pepporoni and salami pizza's. Pasta with great texture and convincingly fresh and authentic sauces. We throw in a tiramisu for the hidden scene in the ending credits. I recommend pizzeria Libretto for a feel-good time that will leave butterflies in your stomach!

Best gluten free crust I've ever eaten anywhere! Fabulous service and really cute atmosphere. My husband had the regular crust and raved about it as well as ate the entire thing. Highly recommend

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.

Over many visits, I've never had a disappointing meal, nor has there been an issue with allergens. Prices are commensurate with the quality of the food. Reservations highly recommended as places open up and people are getting out again. My dining companion and I arrived on time for our reservation and were seated promptly; not sure that it would have been as pleasant an experience if we didn't have a reservation. Do take the time to to read about their certification as it enhances the enjoyment of the pizze. Pies are a good size, so bring your own food containers because they reheat well as leftovers. Seating options pre-Covid included tables, bar dining and booths. Service ranges from good to great every time.

Some of the best pizza in town! The crust is always so nice and crisp, and the flavours and toppings work so well! I had the diavolo and it was delicious. It is a little pricey, but this is average for pizza places that serve this style of pizza. Will definitely keep coming back!

This place has been on my Yelp-dar for years and it wasn't until recently that I was able to try the place that refined pizza for Toronto in a big way and really brought the Verified Napoletana variable into the lime light - prior to Libretto others had it but only those who were in the know, knew what that meant. For those still scratching their heads here is what is required for your pizza to be verified as an authentic Napoletana (true to the original pizza recipe passed down over generations): Taken FROM the AVPN International Regulations: Characteristics 1. The Neapolitan pizza is roundish, with a diameter of 30-35cm; 2. The Neapolitan pizza presents a raised edge (the famous "cornicione"), swollen and free from burns; 3. The Neapolitan pizza must be soft and elastic. The ingredients to prepare the True neapolian pizza's dough. The following doses are based on 1 litre (1000ml) of water;: - Water: 1 litre - Salt: 50-55g - Yeast: 3g - Flour, 1.7-1.8Kg (type 00 or 0) The Preparation: Blend flour, water, salt and yeast. Pour a litre of water into a mixer, dissolve between 50 and 55g of salt, add 10% of the total amount of flour, then add 3g of years. Start the mixer, gradually add the rest of the flour (W 220-380) until the desider dough consistency is achieved (optimal point of the dough). This operation should takes 10minutes. Mix the dough at low speed for 20 minutes. The Leavening (about 2hours), followed by the technique, known as "staglio a mano" that means making a dough ball (panetto) that must weigh between 180 and 250g. Once the "panetto" is formed, leave it in a "rising box" for the second leavening, which lasts 6hours at a temperature of 25C°. Forming: Following the second rising, we can finally roll our pizza with a motion from the centre outwards, and press with the fingers of both hands. The base must be prepared by hand. The use of rolling pin and mechanical presses are not allowed. Condiments. The true Neapolitan pizza must be garnished with ingredients from Campania regions. The oil used must be the extra virgin oil, and it's possible to choose between mozzarella and fiordilatte DOP. The cooking must be done exclusively in a wood-fired oven, which has reached a temperature between 430-480C°. With these temperatures, just insert the pizza for 60-90 seconds. The pizza will cook evenly across the entire circumference. So needless to say, with this review being 5-star, these metrics have been met and them some. I ordered the Diavola which had a spicy sauce in addition, spicy peppers and meats! It was fantastic! I also had an Aperol Spritz which was equally fantastic. Service for lunch was extremely attentive and our server even made us aware of the options (pizza or plain pasta) for kids. I really enjoyed the meal and experience and it's no wonder that after all this time this original location is still revered as one of the best spots for pizza in the city. Eatcrest Out!

Pros: Huge portions, greasy New York style pizza (tastes like deep dish), great deals on ritual app here and there, cute location, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options, seating available, more grab and go friendly, price for the portion is fair - though the Ritual app (buy one get one deal) is a great way to try them! Cons: no notable vegan options, super greasy pizza, ***during the height of covid I noticed one of the staff members being leisurely with his mask on multiple occasions - possibly cause his beard was in the way (though the rest of the staff were being professional) Summary: I love their pizza and especially the classic margarita one. I really think they do a fantastic deep dish flavour (not sure if it is deep dish). It's super greasy which is also the con in my eyes... as I love greasy pizza! Altogether it's fun for date night and I will go back here again, we have ordered the pizza deal on ritual so many times - I worry about how they make money. Their cheesecake is good but I wouldn't say mind blowing. Otherwise I only have nice things to say about this location!

There's many more better! Not up there. Services kinda scattered too. Not a lace I would recommend.

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.

VEGAN OPTIONS - Yes I've been here several times and can say with confidence that this place is consistently great. The pizzas are delicious. The gnocchi fritti is outstanding!!! The arancini is good - nothing special. The sauce, however, is incredible. Love this place. Will return whenever I'm in town.

What. The. Fuck. I saw this place on Yelp and we walked for a solid 20 minutes to get here in the cold. I could deal with the fact that there was a wait because it's supposedly popular, but there's no place to wait in the entrance. Once we were seated a half-hour later, we hungrily perused the menu. Our server was awkward and made herself scarce. She came by to make strange comments, forgot to take drink orders from half our table, and generally gave off a weird vibe. There were four of us, so we decided to split three pizzas, buttermilk calamari, and an arugula salad. Arugula salad was refreshing. Buttermilk calamari was okay. And then came the pizzas. We got: a salami pizza, a roasted cremini mushroom pizza, and a special pizza (with prosciutto, goat cheese, onions, etc.). All of our pizzas were burnt. Not just like a little crisp on the side, but like an unpleasant burnt crunch. The salami was too burnt, the roasted cremini had an overwhelming amount of rosemary, and the special was an odd combination of flavors. Just unappealing. I was so disappointed by all three, I didn't get to eat a proper dinner. So fucking mad. Still pretty fucking mad. In fact, every time I pass by this place, i AM INFURIATED. FULL OF REGRET. How is this considered a top restaurant in Toronto?! It took forever to get our server to bring our check. I think she could tell we weren't having any of that shit. She had attitude the whole time we spoke to her; do you think this deserves a good tip? I don't. Bad service with a side of attitude is on the menu, it seems. She boxed up second helpings of bitch and gave us that to go. Would not come here under any circumstance. I suggest you do the same.

They changed the gluten free crust here, it used to be absolutely life changing. The most delicious gf crust I've ever tasted. It is now undeniably the worst I've ever tried. So disappointing! But needed to update the review so others don't go and end up completely disappointed. It was honestly so bad I only ate the toppings off. :(

Gluten Free Review +gluten free pizza +knowledgeable staff This pizza place away from the hustle and bustle of Toronto was awesome and a great YELP find. I wanted to eat at the best pizza place in Toronto and this place was the most reviewed. Coming from a different country you never know what to expect in neighborhoods but walking into this place it's like walking in off skid-row to a 5 star hotel, wow. Service was awesome, pizza was tasty, cocktails were delicious. Had one with frangelico and tequila, totally unique combination. Only con was bathrooms were like almost 2 flights of stairs in the basement. However, check it out if you want some good gluten free pizza and normal pizza!

This review is long overdue. I guess I've always just taken for granted that this place is special, but that's no excuse not to sing its praises. Every time I've come here, it's like I'm having a meal with close friends (I usually come alone, which is why it's LIKE I'm with close friends). The staff is consistently super friendly. Cole in particular always goes above and beyond in making sure his customers are well-attended to, well-fed, and in good spirits. He's definitely one of the best restaurant staff members I've ever come across. The restaurant itself went under major renovations and opened again almost a year ago now. It subbed out it's warm wood, homey feel for a more California aesthetic with white tiles and stainless steel touches. It still looks great. I'm sure some people prefer the more hip look. I liked it before, and I still like it now. The food is consistently delicious. I don't think I've ever had anything here I haven't liked - Rocco's Salad, the Margherita, and the calamari are all delicious staples. But then they have the meatballs. God, are the meatballs good. Served with naturally sweet tomato sauce, cream, melted cheese, and olive oil, these bad boys are to die for. The sweet acidity of the tomato sauce cuts the richness of the other sides perfectly, and the meatballs themselves are done just right. I can't say enough good things about them. Also, they now serve Enoteca Sociale pasta so... I mean what else needs to be said. Overall, Libretto on Ossington has done me right time and time again, and I'm very grateful.

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.

Has achieved near legendary status in the annals of 6ix gourmet pizza. But doesn't quite live up to expectations. Got the pepperoni pizza. Service was quick and ingredients are fresh. Tasty and a good size but just a bit on the soggy side. Wasn't cut through by the slicer. $25 incl san Pellegrino tax and tip. Lots of other pizza places are comparable at lower price points.

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.

Came here on a Monday evening and we were seated quickly as it wasn't very busy. The server, Aili, was really nice and helpful. I ordered the lunch special, which is available until 5. You get a pizza, salad, and 2 pieces of biscotti. I got the lunch special with the Bufula Ricotta Marinara and pizza and Beet side salad. The pizza itself is quite big and definitely enough for one person. The side salad and biscotti were also really good. This is an authentic Italian pizza place though so the prices are a bit higher. I would advise against the pasta as the portion size is really small. My friend got the $15 Linguine and compared to my pizza, which was $16, his portion was much smaller. The atmosphere here is as expected from a more expensive Italian restaurant. Mostly families and older folks at the restaurant. Overall, I would recommend this place and will come again. Despite the price, I think the value is there, especially if you get a lunch special. Great experience as a customer.

Staff was amazing. Store was great. Food came out fairly quickly with the store being half full. Only had one of the pizza's and none of the apps. The pizza was really good but I gave it a 4/5 in comparison to similiar pizza places at this price point.

This is a loud restaurant. As new parents, we're still a bit nervous taking our little one out, despite her being generally very quiet. At this restaurant, it couldn't have mattered less. You are definitely not hearing a crying baby. Maybe that's a plus or minus for you, but regardless...it's loud.   But onto the food...I've been here (to this location) a few times now, so I can definitively say that the amazing pizza I had the first time wasn't a fluke...the pizza here is just GOOD. There's something about Neopolitan pizza (I think it's that you can eat a whole one, without feeling the same kind of gross as if you'd eaten a whole Pizza Pizza pizza), but the simplicity of their pizzas means that you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. If you're lucky, there are a bunch of toppings you don't like, and that will narrow the choice for you - but otherwise, good luck. Pick a random number. Have a friend order for you. It doesn't matter. The dough is going to be delicious, full of sauce, and covered in fresh versions of whatever toppings you landed on.   I'm sure all their appetizers are good, but we tried out the meatballs, and I loved them. Very saucy and very cheesy.   We had great service too. It was busy, but we never felt rushed to finish our bottle of wine.

My husband and I visited Toronto for the first time a couple weeks ago, and we decided to get lunch in Trinity Bellwoods, as we wanted to explore the neighborhood. Pizzeria Libretto seemed like a solid choice, the original location of a local mini chain (it turned out there was another location right by our hotel) specializing in Neapolitan-style, with a lot of love on Yelp. It was a lovely spot, the kind of place I'd go to again and again if I lived in the area. We went for a late lunch, around 3:30 on a Saturday afternoon, and we showed up with stomachs rumbling for pizza. We were seated immediately, but the place was pretty busy for that hour, and I wouldn't be surprised if it got packed during peak meal times. The space was cute and hip, with cool hanging lights and a gallery wall. I liked the atmosphere, which was casual and relaxed but more trendy Neapolitan pizza joint than New York pizza by the slice. Service was friendly and attentive, and there was a full bar. We tried a couple of the rotating guest taps--the Henderson's UPA and the Flying Monkeys Saison, both great. I also tried one of the cocktails--the Toronto, made with rye, Fernet, and bitters. This was excellent, smooth and balanced with the cool herbal flavors of Fernet. It cost $12 Canadian, must cheaper than an equivalent cocktail where I live in LA. The food was fantastic. We shared a small antipasto platter to start, and it came with a strong selection of meats and cheeses: chorizo, soppressata, lanza, and speck; a cow's milk blue, a nutty sheep's milk, and a cheese made with ale and mustard called Red Dragon. The platter also came with marinated olives; fresh baked bread that might've been made with the pizza dough, pliant and nicely seasoned; and a housemade bomba, a spicy, tapenade-like spread that was delicious with everything. The pizza was some of the best I've had in recent memory, fresh fired individual Neapolitan pies with bright, flavorful tomato sauce and nicely charred crusts. I got the nduja while my husband stuck with the Margherita D.O.P. and we were both quite happy with our meals. The pizza was thin and floppy, definitely on the wet, soggy side, the slices easier to eat folded up. I guess it could've used a little more structure, but it tasted wonderful. The nduja came with tomato, garlic, oregano, basil, mozzarella, stracciatella, and plenty of zesty nduja sausage. Really good stuff. This was a tremendously satisfying meal for two hungry people craving beer and pizza. We had a great time at Pizzeria Libretto, and would recommend it to anyone looking for Neapolitan-style pizza in Toronto.

My wife and I usually stop at this place anytime we're in the downtown area. The pizza here is awesome. I always order one Margherita and 1 Nduja Sausage. They also have this flavourful spicy olive oil that's great to dip the crust in. I also appreciate the good service. The waitress noticed that my wife and I were going to a TFC game. She made sure to give us quick service. Great place to stop by if you're in the Ossington area.

I was told this place is really amazing it is I was told I wouldn't be able to get in without a reservation. I got in just fine without one with zero wait. I swung by here on a concert night and I had a really good time with what was served. the waitress was super friendly, eager to help/make suggestions, and was very attentive to the time situation that I had and went out of her way at every step to inform me when other food was coming etc.(I hope that makes sense) my appetizer was absolutely awesome, super fresh, very balanced, creamy and rich in flavor and depth. the calamari was absolutely awesome and fresh, my complain was the oil and the sauce that came with the calamari, I would have much rather have the calamari without that sauce. the pizza that I ordered was really good, but I was a bit disappointed with the rapini being the stalks rather then just the leaf part(it was later explained to me that the stalks were more preferred over the leafs in Italian culture, im not a fan sad to say) the pizza other then the stalks was a killer pizza to eat. the dessert was the best piece of the meal, black forest budino...man it was so delicious, I wish that pizzeria libretto did different sizes of this dessert, cause I could have had a couple of these snacks all to myself. parking options are on the street, side streets, and private lots in and around the area. transit options are the 505 Dundas streetcar/bus and the 63 ossington. cant wait to come back and try other versions of pizza that they have on the menu, would highly recommend for some items, the service is really good as well. not a bad meal for a Friday night before a concert.

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.

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 :)

Good, but increasingly unspectacular. I've eaten here at least 6 times in the past 6 months, so have dropped a decent amount of cash here. The first couple of times were incredible. The pizza zinged in my mouth, hot, just the right kind of oily on top, just the right crust texture, and delicious. The last couple of times were very mediocre, because the pizza was not really hot. On the most recent trip, the pizzas seriously came to our table about 3 minutes after we'd ordered them. (We didn't get any bread delivered to our table, either, not that there would have been time to eat it.) The pizzas couldn't have been made fresh to our order. We had to assume we'd gotten someone else's pizza, or that Libretto just makes a bunch of pizzas ahead of time and delivers the one to you that you ordered after a quick warm-up. Anyway, the taste is good, the toppings are decent, but the heat is crucial for me for major enjoyment. It's all supposed to be about the oven freshness. It should be near impossible to pick up when it's brought to you. The sauce on the first bite should almost burn you if you bite in too soon. Libretto has not delivered this kind of experience in several visits. As for the menu, I've enjoyed a couple of the daily special pizzas, but when this doesn't appeal, I've found myself searching for a bit more diversity among the rosso pizzas other than different kinds of sausage. Libretto is always busy, which makes sense, but It's started to feel a bit like a factory restaurant. And I think the price is a little high for that kind of thing.

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!

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...

I've heard such great things about Pizzeria Libretto that I'm surprised it took me so long to finally try it out. The restaurant is rather narrow but the décor is bright and chic. True to what I heard, this place is extremely popular. We ended up waiting over an hour for a table for two and got seated at the bar. While the complimentary bread didn't impress me, I very much enjoyed our antipasto del giorno, which was some sort of marinated eggplant on a piece of toast. The Neapolitan potato croquettes were delicious, arriving piping hot. Can you really go wrong with a deep fried ball of potatoes? On the other hand, the buttermilk calamari wasn't impressive. The calamari itself was too tough and difficult to chew through, worsened by the fact that they were thick cut. However, the accompanying Romesco sauce was a refreshing departure from the usual mayo-based dips we get with fried calamari. Onto the pizza. Both the Italian Sausage and Hot Peppers Pizza were delicious, with the thin crust perfectly charred. I personally prefer the Italian Sausage white pizza. For dessert, we opted for tiramisu, which was more like a creamy pudding with mashed up pieces of cake stirred inside. I loved it! All in all, a very good experience, and I'd love to go back to try other variations of pizza!

I just LOVE Lunch Specials! Pizzeria Libretto Lunch Menu ($15) is such a good bargain.. (+ 1 star) No wait on a Friday lunch time... got to sit at the bar... Arugula Salad (+1 star) - Love how it was lightly dressed with tons of fresh pears and walnuts.. - makes me feel I am eating so healthy.. but in 5 minute or so I going to stuff my face with a whole pizza Margherita D.O.P (-2 star) - I know the restaurant is busy.. yes even for lunch it is packed - but really, seriously why is my pizza so freaking burnt??!! one side of the crust was like charcoal black and the burnt bits like ashes crumbles under my touch..... (see my photos!) - please don't tell me that Canadians here like to have burnt pizza?? and even the bottom is burnt to in some part to a certain degree.... - Pizzeria Libretto's management really need to work on some quality control... and please don't burn my pizza again.... please... - I cut out all the burnt part and have it piled on my side dish.... my waitress just gave me the look.. I hope she won't tell me that's the best part of the pizza... - Pizza itself is quite good, the crust is so thin and light ...one of the thinnest crust I ever have outside of Italy Vanilla Gelato (+1 star) - I am all cool again when they feed me the gelato. Gelato so creamy and heavenly I would happy to give Pizzeria Libretto another try but only during lunch time... I will have to tell the kitchen NOT to burn my pizza... I will wait patiently for my food.. please don't ruin my lunch!

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.

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.

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.

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.

When in the mood for pizza one day, my father suggested Libretto. We went on a Friday night and waited for a good hour to sit down. They do not take reservations and are opened only during the evening hours. I don't live Downtown and found parking to be an issue. The service was great and the servers were quite helpful when debating as to which pizza would taste the best. The pizza was mediocre - I have had better. Come here if you plan to go out on Ossington after your meal, but I would not tell anyone to come here unless you're in the area.

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!

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%

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.

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.