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| - So far the best no-fuss, non-gourmet, New York style pizza I've had in Toronto. I knew there were a lot of Italians in our city but I could never find a great slice until I walked into this hole in the wall of Bitondo's.
This place is nestled nicely off of college and in a quiet residential neighborhood. Approaching the establishment you see old Italian dudes making pizza in the window, good sign. Walking inside you are greeted by what can only be described as a 60's nightmare. Ceiling tiles probably full of asbestos, 60's orange circular wall paper that is peeling, sun faded and well aged menu sign, Display case full of brio and sodas, a really old Coke cooler that is really awesome, a touch screen game you see at bar counters, bright orange plastic chairs, white 60's table (you'll know what I mean when you see it), weathered brown floor tiling, and a SIT DOWN Ms. Pac Man! That old ass sit down Ms. Pac Man alone should make you wanna walk over RIGHT NOW!
Service feels like you're in someone's, 60's decorated, Italian home. People greet you smiling, it's uncomfortably busy and crowded, the air is slightly humid from all the people, there's the weird uncle giving you the eye while making pizza like you owe him money, the cousin you never really got along with is grabbing pizza, panzos, pastas, and sandwhiches for everyone because she doesn't really socialize, the kids are sitting around Ms. Pac Man trying to win an impossible game, and Nonna is somewhere making everything that's not pizza and making it damn well. Home sweet home.
Now for the good stuff. The pizza! The pizza here is amazing! Simple and balanced. Sauce is a little sweet but still acidic from the tomatoes, the cheese is just the right amount, the crust is amazingly thin but sturdy and has a nice crispy outside but slightly chewy inside. Amazing stuff they have here. I prefer to order a pizza when I go here as SOMETIMES the slices are too chewy from sitting there, the cheese isn't as gooey, and the sauce dries out a little but I think that's only when you go in at off hours. Bring some friends and order a whole pie and get it a little well done so you get a slight char on the bottom, then you got yourself a New York style pizza.
The Panzerotti is fantastic. Deep fried goodness! Doughy but crispy, cheesy, saucy, and surprisingly not as greasy as I would expect. It's damn heavy but man is it good. if you're with a group of people definitely grab one of these, you can even share as these babies are huge. At times I've seen the panzos sitting in the display case under a heat lamp during rush hours for dinner. Best to get them fresh. Eat in or on the benches outside but be sure to get the extra sauce for the panzo as it makes the experience that much better. When you order out they come in a paper bag, but I don't know if they throw in some sauce in a container, couldn't hurt to ask if you gotta book it.
Overall, the pizza is amazing. No fuss and simple. Prices are great too at $5.75 a panzerotti and $2.75 a gigantic slice, Bitondo's knows how to give you the most bang for buck.
NOTE: No delivery, call ahead to pick up as it gets ridiculously busy.
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