Start your review...I had a hankering for quick, satisfying, risk free food. So I asked my friend what was what, and they replied "Datta Pizza Daaa". I had no idea what the name meant, but I dove in on good authority.
Datta Pizza is a small pizza shop along Middlefield Road in Scarborough. This is purely a takeout spot, so you'll be in and out. Word to the wise though, call ahead, because apparently these pies take a fair amount of time to bake.
The draw to this restaurant is that it's a purely vegetarian pizzeria. No meat in sight, which I imagine is great for true vegetarians.
When it came to the pizza, I ordered a red pie with mushrooms, black olives, sundried tomatoes, garlic, and mango. Sow how was it? Unfortunately it was overhyped. (Probably because it was a suggestion from vegetarians who were starved for pizza options.) The crust and overall pie dough were not particularly note worthy, and the marinara was OK for fast food. The best part of the pizza was certainly the toppings, especially the sundried tomatoes' sharp sweetness, and the uniqueness of the mango.
The best part of the entire meal was definitely their spicy poutine. One of my pet peeves is going to an American restaurant, ordering something labelled "spicy", and having my mouth feel slightly warm at best. God bless ethnic restaurants for not playing with my emotions and giving me genuine spice. If I'm not uncomfortable from the heat, it's not spicy.
Their non-traditional poutine is served with thick cut fries, gravy, cheese, and things like red onions, jalapeño peppers, and red pepper to make the dish unique.
All in all, I think Datta Pizza is a cool choice for vegetarians looking to try something new. I personally won't be heading back because the pizza isn't calling me, and poutine alone isn't enough.