For all who have lived in Richmond Hill for more than 5 years, you'll know what Abruzzo Pizza is. You know a place is doing well when the plaza that Abruzzo's resides in is actually named after the store (Abruzzo Pizza Plaza). I guess it's kinda hidden and you really wouldn't know it's there unless you knew it was there; or I guess if you were looking for something to eat around that specific plaza. Upon entering, you'll notice an almost nostalgic pizza parlour feel. I'm talking about red checkered tables with parmesan and pepper. It's a place where everyone does know your name and you'll notice a lot of people saying "hi" to people (man... is Richmond Hill really that small?). There isn't an evident menu, but I always order the same thing when I come here.
In my opinion, their specialty is their panzorotti; which comes in baked or fried varieties (personally I like the fried one, mmmm flavour). You're given a pretty big assortment of toppings you can fill the panzorotti with but I think you're pretty safe with whatever you want. My personal favourite topping is mushrooms and sausage.
What sets Abruzzo Pizza apart from all the rest of the herd is the local homemade taste and feel you get when you bite in. They're not a cookie cutter pizza pie slinging franchise so you can definitely tell the difference. They have everything from pizza to pasta but again, I usually just get the panzorotti when I come here.
Is it the best pizza I've ever had? Probably not... but if there was a battle between pizza parlours you better believe that Abruzzo's would be one of the ones left standing.