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| - When you think of Greektown, a pizzeria isn't exactly going to be on the top of the list of things to look out for, but beware, Pizzaria Libretto is probably one of the gems in "greektown" that may sway you to try something a little more italian.
True to napoli pizza standards (aparently it's certified?), Pizzeria Libretto cooks up the pies in two large wood burning ovens that will crisp up a pizza in 90 seconds flat (they kinda look like 2 bomb shells). This creates a thin, crispy and chewy crust that will probably have you coming back for more again and again.
They have a full bar, and I found it kinda funny cause they also offer "unlimited sparkling water" for 3 dollars. I don't really like sparkling water, so I decided against it. For all those interested, they also make Affogato, which is essentially espresso and ice cream. First time I had this was at a family friends house and I have to say that I've been hooked ever since. Order it (I don't care if it's kinda a dessert, order it anytime).
The pizzas come in a whole assortment of variations, but we chose the prosciutto and arugula and the home-made sausage. The crusts were exactly as I expected, light, crispy and chewy. I've had better, but this was still really good. On the prosciutto pizza, the arugula was really good and pared well with it's buttery flavour. The only thing I would improve is the prosciutto they used. It was kinda dry and too salty, so that kinda took away from everything else.
The home-made sausage pizza was a definite winner. There was a perfect amount of toppings on the pizza and everything about it from the sausage, to the caramelized onions to the chili oil was amazing.
Speaking of their chili oil... This was awesome. I'm officially going to try and make this cause it was so good. Put it on bread, put it on the pizza, just put it on everything, it's that good. It's pretty much olive oil infused with red peppers. it's not really hot, but adds that distinct character that brings the oil to life. They should sell this... I'd buy it.
Now again, this really isn't the best pizza I've ever had, but it's definitely the best pizza I've had in Toronto. Come in, hope that there's actually a table, and order yourself a 90 second delight... certified napoli.
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