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| - M&B does pizza and they do it right. Probably the best thin crust pizza in Toronto. Step inside if you can find it. There are 2 entrances, one on Ontario St. that has some sort of M&B signage, another on king inside the office building. I recommend coming in through Ontario St. and come up the stairs where you will be welcomed with the delicious aroma of pizza and a surprising decor.
Don't be fooled by the blue glass and white concrete exterior of the building, there interior is rustic but chic. Exposed duct work, wood ceilings, white brick walls, worn wood banquettes, black leather cover chairs, and what I like to call "THE TABLE".
"THE TABLE" is probably the coolest table in the entire place. Great for holding a large party and possibly used for communal dining. This table has inlay tiles, fancy brown suede seats, and seats up to 15 people.
Service was great as far as large tables go. I came in a very large group of about 12 and the server greeted all of us and was very accommodating. She brought out some free bread and olive oil since it took so long to fire all our pizzas. She had great pizza recommendations and was more than happy to split the bill up so everyone could pay separately.
The pizza is tremendous. Since coming back from New York a few months ago I've been craving some good pizza and all the pizzas I've had in between just wasn't up to snuff. Mangia e Bevi was a refreshing burst of life in my pizza-world. It's not a New York style pie, it's a thin crust pizza and a good one at that. I got the Prosciutto Funghi pizza. The crust is thin, crisp, and slightly charred, sauce is fresh and not too seasoned, and the cheese is fresh and they don't put too much. The one gripe I have about the pizza is that the crust needs a bit more of a chewiness as I found it to be slightly dense. That being said still the best pizza in our fine city.
Overall, probably my favorite thin crust pizza in the city. At an average price of $12 it is definitely worth a try. Don't be discouraged by the awkward building and location like I was the first time I passed by as I'm still kicking myself for not trying it sooner.
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