This is my second time at Tosto and my first 5-star rating here on Yelp.
Good:
1. Chic - container style door is an instant fun standard that Tosto sets, you'll get what I mean when you get to the front door
Inside, the two level seating/ordering setting is entertaining. There's a kind of buzz in the air during lunch and at night, it can be buzzing too or a nice romantic silence. I'm not sure how to explain it but the relaxing paintings on the wall and the wood decor all around just adds to the experience.
2. Price - it's an order up front with a buzzer to pick up food style restaurant so there are no waiters/waitresses; this means no gratuity/tip required! You're paying a fair price for fun and interesting styles of pizza and pasta.
3. Entertaining - they've recently started serving brunch on weekends which to me says the owners is trying to stay innovative. I saw the owner the last time I went and he seemed to be a friendly and fun guy.
4. Spacious - for downtown Toronto, the high ceilings and availability of different types of seating really sold me. If you like high chairs/bar style seating, they have that. If you like your feet on the ground, they also have that. Pick and choose where you'd like to sit and feel free to move around to different tables if you see one you like open up.
Bad:
1. Customers clean up after themselves so that means selfish ones can leave behind a mess.
2. That's it!
Have fun at this chill and modern restaurant! Make sure to share food with your party there.