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| - There's one word that comes to mind when I think of Pizza Libretto: drool. It's just that good. I would eat here every day if I could, but it would inevitably lead to me strutting around Toronto with an unattractive pizza belly. (At least I'd be happy!)
This place is always bustling and expect to wait at least 45 minutes or an hour if you arrive during prime time dinner service. Luckily, the hostess is always very friendly and accommodating. She will take down your number and call you when your table is ready. Very convenient considering there are a few little spots in the vicinity where you can have a beverage and a quick chat while you wait and dream about the pizza you are about to happily consume.
Libretto's pizza is delicious for a variety of reasons. The ingredients are fresh, natural, and simple. They are also local - I always offer an imaginary hi-five to businesses that support the little people. The pizza dough is a little bit crispy, a little bit soft and can withstand whatever toppings you are craving. I often go for the margarita pizza. The mozzarella is fresh and the basil is a nice finishing touch on your palate. The pizzas also cook in less than 90 seconds in the wood burning oven, so once you've ordered, it won't be long before your eyes widen and you do a lil jig in your seat. Sheer happiness is about to ensue.
I often get takeout from Libretto (to avoid the throngs of people), and while it's not as hot once you open the box, it's as equally tasty as when dining in the restaurant. Let me put it this way. I often go with a friend who inhales the pizza minutes after she's cracked the box open. If that doesn't exemplify how scrumptious the pizza is, I don't know what does.
Libretto is the bee's knees and the cat's pajamas. You will not find better pizza in Toronto...I'm sorry, you'll just have to go to Italy to match its taste and we both know that will get pricey.
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