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| - I've visited Olympic 76 thrice now, with perfectly consistent, very positive, always massively cheesy results.
I originally was going to give this a 3, because I don't think this is a top-tier Toronto pizza place. But I think I just feel that way because Olympic is not a traditional pizza. I don't know where I'd file it...certainly it isn't VPN pizza, and it isn't delivery-grade either.
There are hints of nostalgic, Chuck-e-Cheese-esque flavour. It is a deep, very filling pie sort of bordering on Chicago-style, with a New Yorkian crust. Sort of like a Frankenpizza, borrowing the best elements from a number of pizza types.
Olympic loads on the toppings - they do not skimp - but they don't overload. Last night I had a mushroom, onion and spinach pie, which was great, and a perfect ratio of ingredients. Normally, my girlfriend and I like anchovies, and they do a great job of making sure every bite has a bit of salty fish in it (unlike Dominoes, who tend to cut one tiny anchovy into 6 pieces and miserly distribute one little piece per slice).
The decor is, as described by many, very outdated, and the lights are very bright, but there is a charm to it. In the summer you can sit on the fantastic patio anyway.
The pies are great, but also very affordable - three people can easily split one large 18" for under 10 dollars each. The salads are massive as well.
Absolutely check this place out, if you're looking for an original style of pizza, with good service, at good prices.
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