Who makes the best pizza?

[Wiseguy]

As far as the nation-wide chains I like Little Caesars....

However, here in Ottawa 'Moe's World Famous Newport Restaurant' makes a great pizza too....

Never cared much for the Supermarket frozen ones...

[kyle murphy]

Little caesars crust is the best

[KennyX]

Not including the independent and mom/pop pizza places, I think Pizza Hut is the best (and Pizza Hut has the best tasting crust too).

My ranking is:
Pizza Hut
Boston Pizza (although this is terribly overpriced)
Pizza Nova
Dominoes
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.
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Worst national chain pizza place is: Pizza Pizza

As for store bought pizza's, Im really liking those thin crust International Pizzas by McCain.

[Defiant]

Chain has to be Pizza Hut

Surprisingly, there is a place in Lindsay that makes excellent pizza, its called 5 Star Pizza. Better than a lot of the places Ive eaten at when I lived in Toronto.

Worst chain is Pizza Pizza or should I say Cardboard Cardboard

[frogeee]

PIZZA NOVA. Hands down. It's like they put crack in their pizza or something. I don't know...but I can't stop eating it!?!?!

[TheBull]

Store bought: Delissio
Local: Gabriel's Pizza in Ottawa
Chain: Pizza Hut

[thelefteyeguy]

Originally posted by frogeee@Jan 9 2004, 04:35 PM
PIZZA NOVA. Hands down. It's like they put crack in their pizza or something. I don't know...but I can't stop eating it!?!?!
must agree. Pizza Nova is good, better than Pizza Pizza
if you like Pan Pizza...well really only Pizza Hut (for a chain)


Cora is good too by UofT

[KennyX]

Originally posted by thelefteyeguy@Jan 9 2004, 05:02 PM
[QUOTE=frogeee,Jan 9 2004, 04:35 PM]
Cora is good too by UofT
Were you there last month when they were giving out those FREE frozen pizza's outside of Robarts?

[Absolute]

Originally posted by TheBull@Jan 9 2004, 03:47 PM
Local: Gabriel's Pizza in Ottawa
I second that, Gabriel's is really expanding all over the city now, but their qulaity of food hasn't dropped!

[h0ang]

toppers pizza ^_^

[LeeBear]

Originally posted by h0ang@Jan 9 2004, 09:38 PM
toppers pizza ^_^
I second toppers... course my judgement could be clouded by the cute girl that works at the toppers here :lol: :rolleyes:

-LeeBear

[warpdrive]

Originally posted by Wiseguy@Jan 9 2004, 02:49 PM
As far as the nation-wide chains I like Little Caesars....

However, here in Ottawa 'Moe's World Famous Newport Restaurant' makes a great pizza too....

Never cared much for the Supermarket frozen ones...
Like Little Caesar's, but they are far and few between now. Tasty sauce especially if you ask for the breadsticks and the get the pizza sauce to dip it in.

Never cared about Newport pizza, still don't know what the fuss is about

I like Colonnade personally, and House of Pizza.

Didn't find Gabriel's anything special. Sauce is kind of bland.

[ainsane]

go to my house... my dad makes the best pizza around! :D

[Hodge]

I'll put in a vote for Toppers too.

I always enjoy Papa Ceo's on Spadina when I'm in Toronto...

[rc51]

For a chain option.. here in Wpg.. I have to go with Panago!! It's pretty good.

But for real pizza.. you gotta hit the Italian restaurants..

Mona Lisa
Colleseo
Pasquale's
Pasta La Vista
Chivita's
Santa Lucia

hehe..we eat out alot... :)

[Absolute]

Originally posted by warpdrive@Jan 9 2004, 04:53 PM
I like Colonnade personally, and House of Pizza.
Collonade is definately a good place, I prefer to go there if I'm going to be dining-in. Just the fact that their downtown location has a street window where you can see them make the pizzas.... after reading some of those health reports, I take comfort in seeing the state of their kitchen.

[sammy]

http://www.toronto.com/infosite/147055/coupon.shtml

coupon for papa ceo. i haven't tried it yet, but toronto.com in 2003 rated papa ceo on spadina as one of the best pizzas in toronto.

[shumwun]

I love my pizza pizza at Little Caesar's and I am heartbroken to find that they are a rare find these days.


Following that is Pizza Hut.... pan pizza's...
-never had their pizza buffets, even though $7.49 w/ drink all u can is pretty good

After that, any pizza will do....

[Fightguard]

The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp

[KennyX]

Originally posted by Fightguard@Jan 10 2004, 01:36 AM
The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous.

[el_diablo007]

thus far, I think locally Vesuvio's pizza wins....worst again is Pizza Pizza!

not great but not bad stuff includes almost everything else, Pizza Hut topping this list

[sammy]

Originally posted by KennyX@Jan 10 2004, 01:07 AM
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous.
oh yes, i remember Mother's Pizza Parlour in hamilton when i was in junior high and high school. mmm...always smelled so fabulous in that restaurant. dine in. pizzas, pastas, subs and side salad. frosted mugs with a jug of pop. great memories as a kid. then it closed down and became cesars.

[Wiseguy]

Originally posted by KennyX@Jan 10 2004, 01:07 AM
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous.
Yup..... I grew up in Oshawa

In its day it was the place to go for pizza.....

[KennyX]

Originally posted by sammy@Jan 10 2004, 04:52 AM
then it closed down and became cesars.
Mother's Pizza closed down and became Cesars? I always wondered what happened.

I remember though, that place was my favourite when I was a little kid.

[Absolute]

There also used to be a restaurant in London about 10 years ago, called "Flulffy's Pizza". From what I rememeber it was an amazing place, great pizza. Too bad it shut down, too.

[sammy]

Originally posted by KennyX@Jan 10 2004, 10:14 AM
Mother's Pizza closed down and became Cesars?  I always wondered what happened.

I remember though, that place was my favourite when I was a little kid.
i mean the building that mother's pizza was in became a little cesar's restaurant in hamilton.
man, mother's pizza parlour brings back great memories. it was almost a landmark in my neighbourhood. had many a great lunches and dinners with part-time job colleagues and friends there. friends worked there. had valentine's dinners with a bunch of girlfriends who didn't have boyfriends at the time and we'd get carnations or balloons from the restaurant. had dates there. oh, dreaming back now..... :D

[brooksjames]

Originally posted by TheBull@Jan 9 2004, 03:47 PM

Local: Gabriel's Pizza in Ottawa

Hellll yess! I have one right next to my school. The best lunch 2.50 will buy!

[trusoulja2g]

Pizza Hut pan pizza is the best tasting as long as you don't mind the grease. For non-pan, Little Caesars is pretty too and Dominos isn't bad either. But the best pizza I've had is from this place in Hamilton called Basilique. The kind of gourmet pizza that the chains are trying to copy. Pretty cheap too. Their BBQ Chicken + jalepenos + shrimp = best pizza ever. Too bad I don't live near there anymore. Must try for anyone in Hamilton. http://www.basilique.ca/

[shumwun]

Hmm.... i'm getting hungry.. and it's hard to get pizza at this hour of night....


Anyone know if "Me n Ed's Pizza Parlor" is any good....??? There's a couple in GVA.. not sure if it exists anywhere else...

[sammy]

i've never of basilique. must be fairly new? is it near hopkins or valentinos or closer to the SDM or westdale library?

[Hodge]

Originally posted by KennyX+Jan 10 2004, 01:07 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KennyX @ Jan 10 2004, 01:07 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Fightguard@Jan 10 2004, 01:36 AM
The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous. [/b][/quote]
Very fondly!

[trusoulja2g]

Originally posted by sammy@Jan 11 2004, 10:20 AM
i've never of basilique. must be fairly new? is it near hopkins or valentinos or closer to the SDM or westdale library?
It's been around for a few years. It's at the very west end of westdale village. At King Street West & Sterling. Past westdale library.

[Powderworker]

Not sure which is the best... but here's my thoughts on several places:

Dominos = not bad, too salty, decent portion of pepperoni, but usually light on cheese
Pizza Hut = this is some good s***e, unfortunately, the cheese is made of oil (so I've heard), and the bottom of the crust is usually soaked in grease. Would be amazing if cheese was real, and pizza was less greasy.
Pizza Pizza = can sometimes be dry, but is usually pretty good. Slightly above average.
Panago = Oh, delicious!
2for1 = a little on the salty side, similar to pizza pizza. Average
Little Caesars = Very good stuff, especially with the garlic crust. Light on the pepperoni at times though :(
Boston Pizza = I really like BP Pizza, but it's far too expensive. Would probably be my favourite, if it were cheaper.

Pres. Choice Pepperoni Frozen Pizza = hands down the best frozen pizza I have ever tasted. I don't care for the pepperoni under the cheese though, so I usually have to deconstruct the pizza when frozen, remove the pepperoni under the cheese, then place everything back.
McCains Deluxe (in the plastic sealed package) = Blah. I don't care for the sauce, or lack of cheese.
Delissio = Crust is too bready, don't care for the sauce, doesn't taste good the next day when recooked.

[consumerPI]

Originally posted by Fightguard@Jan 10 2004, 05:36 AM
The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp
agreed.

[consumerPI]

Originally posted by KennyX+Jan 10 2004, 06:07 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KennyX @ Jan 10 2004, 06:07 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Fightguard@Jan 10 2004, 01:36 AM
The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous. [/b][/quote]
That makes me think of the Frank Veterre's chain that also closed in the Toronto area.

[sammy]

Originally posted by rc51@Jan 9 2004, 06:53 PM
For a chain option.. here in Wpg.. I have to go with Panago!! It's pretty good.

But for real pizza.. you gotta hit the Italian restaurants..

Mona Lisa
Colleseo
Pasquale's
Pasta La Vista
Chivita's
Santa Lucia

hehe..we eat out alot... :)
i've been to winnipeg in nov for 2 weeks back in mid 90's. my co. sent me there for a couple of weeks. i ate at pasta la vista - had the linguine with clams. very nice.
is mitzi's still there? i heard they had the best chicken fingers so i tried it. melts in your mouth. nice sauce too :) i like going to the forks too.

[pennysaver]

We hate little caesars in Surrey. Like a few others - panago, and a couple of locals ...

[Degenerate]

Originally posted by consumerPI+Jan 11 2004, 10:52 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (consumerPI @ Jan 11 2004, 10:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Originally posted by -KennyX@Jan 10 2004, 06:07 AM
<!--QuoteBegin--Fightguard@Jan 10 2004, 01:36 AM
The Best ---> http://www.mammaspizza.com/home.esp
Anyone in the GTA remember a chain called 'Mothers Pizza'? It was around 10yrs ago, and pretty famous.
That makes me think of the Frank Veterre's chain that also closed in the Toronto area. [/b][/quote]
yeah I recall there being a Mother's Pizza at Kennedy and Sheppard a long time ago. Remember going there when I was only 4-5 years old. Also remember a Pizza Delight that was at Birchmount and Finch which had great pizza. Damn it's not even 9:00am and I'm already craving for some 'za...

[M-e-X-x]

Originally posted by Degenerate@Jan 12 2004, 08:54 AM
Damn it's not even 9:00am and I'm already craving for some 'za...
you're not the only one :D

best pizza from a supermarket = delissio!

i remem. when they first came out, my buddy bought one and had no fudging clue how to bake anything.. he didn't know he had to preheat the oven before sticking in the pizza.. i dunno how he did it, but inside his oven, the pizza caught on fire! after dousing the blaze, he ate the pizza and said it was good! i told my buddy, "man, u gotta write to them and tell them your story!" :lol:

little ceasers.. haven't had that in a while.. no locations i know of in the GTA :(

pizza nova's pretty good.. better than pizza pizza.. my highschool had a pizza pizza in it.. it was just wrong.. tasted like *beep*

[Wiseguy]

Originally posted by Degenerate@Jan 12 2004, 08:54 AM
Also remember a Pizza Delight that was at Birchmount and Finch which had great pizza.
I thnk Pizza Delight is still around in the Maritimes....

I'm almost sure I ate there when I was camping in PEI 6 or so years ago...

Also ate at a Ponderosa in St. John's, NB..... they seem to have disappeared in Ontario as well..... :(

[Absolute]

Originally posted by M-e-X-x@Jan 12 2004, 09:02 AM
best pizza from a supermarket = delissio!
I agree, No Frills had them on for $3.99 a couple of months ago; I grabbed a few, not having tried them before. Was I ever impressed!

[WildPegasus]

Originally posted by TheBull@Jan 9 2004, 12:47 PM
Store bought: Delissio
Local: Gabriel's Pizza in Ottawa
Chain: Pizza Hut
The best store bought is the refrigerated pizzas at Costco. The four cheese in the green and orange box is greated

As for local in Ottawa, Bella Vista is my favourite. They destroy Colonnade. I used to get a great deal at Schwarma Hasoon at Bank & Albion when I lived in the south end. $7 for a large pepperoni that was almost as good as Bella Vista.

[Kinki]

I actually like Pizza Pizza, but that could be due the fact that the franchise in my area makes them better than the rest (Kennedy & Steeles). It beats the Pizza Hut (Finch & Midland) and the Pizza Nova (McCowan & Steeles).

Oh and the Pizza Pizza on Hunting Wood & Brimley wasn't that good the last time I tried it. The cheese didn't melt properly. The one on York Campus isn't that good either :(

I've also tried a few gourmet pizza (company treat) that cost $80 for a large. Way over priced and not worth it.

So... before you judge the whole chain, try different locations as they are owned/operated by different ppl.

[JustMike]

Mamma's Pizza. Not many locations, but there's a few on Yonge Street in TO. Just finished the leftovers from the weekend :)

[sloppypillows]

Danforth Pizza house hands down.

They make the best pizza ever! The crust is thin. The cheese is just right and you can get any toppings whatsoever.

[consumerPI]

McCain International Thin Crust California Chicken or Parisan.

Best Frozen ones.

[shumwun]

L'il Caesar's and PIZZA HUT!!!!



yummm yummm... now i'm hungri and nothing's open!!! waaaah!

[Absolute]

Originally posted by shumwun@Jan 13 2004, 03:05 AM
yummm yummm... now i'm hungri and nothing's open!!! waaaah!
Lol, this thread is bad for that.

[sammy]

my favourite is the food and drink section but it makes me hungry. i just tried amatto's for the first time. keele and mccormack location. pretty good. hawaiian and a veggie slice - good deal $3.25 and they're actually 2 smaller slices sold together. thin crust and chewy crust. not sure if i'd call it the best i've had. but i'll go again another time. they had lots of variety but i don't like beef so that ltd my choices.

[RenegadeX]

I make my own pizza. And it is better than any pizza you can buy.. anywhere!

I'm a little bit full of myself when it comes to being an expert in the kitchen. I am good; .. maybe it's a natural ability to adapt?

- I can't comprehend how some people can say they "can't cook" -- I think if they are a disaster in the kitchen it's because of lack of effort. It's all about trial & error - if your food doesn't turn out the way you had hoped, adjust the recipe - add some pepper, spice it up.. tone it down, leave it in the oven longer.. take it out sooner - whatever! .. but the important thing, HAVE FUN doing it.

The way I see it, there are no 'failures', just opportunities for 'improvements'.

As such, I make my own pizzas every week - Friday is pizza day - and every week the pizza that comes out of my oven is ~"the BEST EVER"~. But this week, I really outdid myself: With the addition of a clove of garlic to my tomato sauce (there was none before), that very minor change totally revolutionized the flavour of the entire pizza. Wow - just when I thought my pizza was as good as it gets, it got better!
Why hadn't I thought of this before?

I'd made a pizza the size of an entire large cookie sheet, and it was so good that I immediately ate it all and then made another as I called some friends to invite them over to try it. After devouring the thing in less than 30seconds flat, they all agreed ... it IS ~the BEST EVER~.

So I *am* full of myself, but at least my friends are in agreement!!!

[WallyThacker]

Originally posted by Wiseguy+Jan 12 2004, 09:18 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Wiseguy @ Jan 12 2004, 09:18 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Degenerate@Jan 12 2004, 08:54 AM
Also remember a Pizza Delight that was at Birchmount and Finch which had great pizza.
I thnk Pizza Delight is still around in the Maritimes....

I'm almost sure I ate there when I was camping in PEI 6 or so years ago...

Also ate at a Ponderosa in St. John's, NB..... they seem to have disappeared in Ontario as well..... :( [/b][/quote]
Pizza Delight is in Penetang still (awesome food), IIRC, Port Elgin & Kincardine.

Mothers, the all time best. What a sad day it was when they died. HO corruption killed them.

[Absolute]

Pizza Delight is delicious; I ate at the one in Chrlottetown too, a coupld of years ago, and stop of at the one in Smith Falls, Ontario, every now and then.

[bountyh]

I just make my own, Pizza is easy to make and a lot cheaper then ordering it in

[Wiseguy]

Originally posted by Absolute@Jan 17 2004, 04:05 AM
in Smith Falls, Ontario
There's one in Smiths Falls? Cool..... I'll have to stop there the next time i make a Chocolate Factory run.... :)

[sammy]

Originally posted by RenegadeX@Jan 17 2004, 03:21 AM
I make my own pizza. And it is better than any pizza you can buy.. anywhere!


renegade, pls share your recipe. do you make the crust from scratch or buy?
i like making my own tomato sauce for pasta when i have time. still trying to perfect it. ooh, bf hasn't tried my homemade sauce with red wine in the sauce. yummers.

[Taiphun]

Chain: Papa Johns rocks.. then Panago then Domino's.

[zoro69]

I make them sometime...pack of faltbread crust, bag pre-shreeded mozarella, yves veegie peperroni slices, pizza sauce even comes in a squirt bottle now so you don't need to open a can! They just need to get pre washed/cut green peppers . I think it costs more then just buying mccains.

tThere hasn't been little Caesears here in many years but I always liked it the best of the cahins.

[Mint]

Mama Mia Pizza are superb. I used to eat at the one near lawrence and yonge. good stuff yo.

[shumwun]

*sigh* does anyone ever settle for 'less than the best' pizza?!?!


i mean, i LOVE pizza hut but they cost so much more than the el' cheapo places.

el-cheapo places are like... $24.99 for 3 large pizzas with 3 toppings each and a 2litre coke. and most of the boys don't appreciate better pizza and just wolf slices down faster than they can actually TASTE.

so unless it's just a couple of us, we always end up getting elcheapo stuff....

[RenegadeX]

As requested:

RenegadeX's Recipe for ~"The Best Ever"~ Thin-Crust Pizza
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(makes 4x 12"-round pizzas, or approx 2 cookie sheet sized pizzas)
Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water (for blooming of yeast)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (to moisten dough)
- 2-3 tsp cornmeal (for dusting base)

Sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small cloves garlic (or 1 big one), minced
- 1/3 green bell pepper, *finely* diced
- (optional) 1 jalapeno or 2 or 3 thai chillies, chopped finely
- 1/2 large can whole tomatoes (or 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced)
- 1/2 large can ground tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- generous amounts of oregano, basil, thyme - finely chopped if fresh, otherwise using dried is perfectly acceptable
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper

Toppings
- 500g cheddar, grated
- 600g mozzarella, sliced *very* thinly (I use Silani brand rounds from my local supermarket)
- optional: crumbled bacon, chopped pineapple are my faves... whatever you like; Note: the basic cheese pizza is fantastic, if you're making it a thin-crust pizza, you may not want to overdo it with too many toppings!

Dough Prep
- Open the yeast packet and pour into the 1/3cup of lukewarm water with 1/4 tsp sugar for approx 5-6mins to bloom.
- Put both types of flour and salt into an electric mixer. With the dough hook attachment in place, turn on to Low to mix the flours.
- With the machine still on Low, pour in yeast mixture. Add the oil, and slowly add as much of the remaining 1 1/3cup of lukewarm water as needed until the mixture is of good consistency.
- Increase the spread slightly (my machine I leave at a '3' out of '6') . Continue to knead for approx 10mins.
- Remove the dough and place in a large glass bowl. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm area to rise (approx 1 3/4hrs), until dough is doubled in size. Once ready, punch down.
----> I prefer to speed things along! Instead, cover the bowl with seran wrap, place in the microwave on Defrost for 1min. Let stand 5 mins. Defrost 1 min. Let stand 5 mins. Continue cycle until dough has doubled in size.
Sauce prep
- Add 2 tblspoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a saucepan on medium heat, and sauté your garlic for a few minutes, being careful not to let it burn (though you do want it properly cooked as the longer you cook it the less harsh the 'garlic taste').
- Add your thinly-chopped green pepper (and jalapeno, if using). Sauté lightly for 4 or 5 minutes.
- Spoon ½ of the can of whole tomatoes into the saucepan, and chop then finely with a spoon and/or sharp knife. Put the lid on and allow to cook on medium for 10 minutes.
- Add the ½ can of ground tomato.
- Add basil & oregano, thyme, salt & pepper. Simmer on medium heat with lid on for 20-30 mins until sauce is thickened somewhat.
- Add the ketchup, stir in well, and remove from heat.

Putting it together
- Divide dough into 4*. Preheat oven to 485C

*note: instead of making 4 individual rounds, and as I don't have a pizza-stone, I usually just make my pizzas on large cookie sheets (20.5"x14"). At this size, my dough recipe yields 2 humongous (thin-crust) pizzas, which would adequately feed about 6 people.. though I have been known to eat a whole cookie-sheet sized pizza by myself in one sitting!!. Anyhow from here-on, my instructions assume you use cookie sheet(s).

Spray non-stick cooking spray (Pam) on the cookie sheet, then wipe its entire surface with paper towel (this spreads it evenly and removes excess).
Sprinkle with flour then tilt it to the sides and back and forth, banging the side with your hand to help move it around until the entire surface is dusted with a thin layer of flour (if there's an excess, discard it and use less next time!).
Take a portion of your dough, and roll out until very thin and fills the tray. I find results are best if I first 'pull' the dough into a rough rectangular shape and then toss it in the traditional pizza-making style to stretch the dough. With skill you won't even need a rolling pin; if you're less adventurous or in a hurry, just roll the entire thing! If the dough fills your cookie sheet but is 'too thick', using a knife trim one end a bit and roll it out to the full size again, adding the excess to any remaining dough portions. The thinner the better - it should almost be translucent, but if it is, you have gone too far! (though I do have to say, crispy baked cheese is very tasty!)
Once you are near the correct size/shape, lift the dough and dust the cookie sheet with cornmeal (tip if you're using a rolling pin: place the rolling pin about 1/3rd up the dough, then fold back the far end of the dough toward you, using the rolling pin to prevent the two surfaces of dough from sticking to each other while you dust the now-exposed half with cornmeal; repeat for the other half). The cornmeal adds a nice texture & flavour to the crust.
Spread sauce thinly over entire surface of pizza.
Add optional toppings.
Cover thinly with grated cheddar
(optional) now sprinkle lightly with dried basil.
lay the mozzarella slices over the surface of pizza; you can allow a bit of a gap between slices as it will spread out while melting.
Cook for approx 16-18 mins until crisp and golden.
Allow to stand a few minutes before eating (burning the roof of your mouth is no fun!)


Using a pizza-wheel, I typically cut my:
- cookie-sheet-sized pizza: first along the long edge into 3 approximately-even strips, then after turning the tray 90°, cutting as many 4"-5" swaths as needed. I then cut my corner pieces on the diagonal.
- round pizzas: in half, then estimating where I need to cut to divide each half into 3 slices, cut 2 additional lines across the whole thing. The result is 6 more or less even wedge-shaped slices!

Enjoy!
Btw.. it's a heck of a lot easier to just use store-bought dough - most supermarkets sell bags of pre-made dough in the Bakery Dept or deli department for about $2-$2.50 for a 225g or so bag (either fresh or frozen) - that quantity makes 1 cookie-sheet sized pizza + 1x 8"-round pizza. I often use these if pressed for time, but making your own dough is so much more fun.. and tasty!

[Zeni]

Little Caesars is great, expensive, but great.

As for local places here, Mambos Pizza has the biggest pizzas out of anywhere in the city, chain or otherwise. I like Beauforts as well, cheap 3 for 1 pizzas and lots of toppings.

Unfortunately, since we live close to a Panago, that tends to be where I get my pizza from :( . Either that or the Pizza Hut inside the 7-11.

[shumwun]

Originally posted by Zeni@Jan 17 2004, 11:28 PM
Little Caesars is great, expensive, but great.

As for local places here, Mambos Pizza has the biggest pizzas out of anywhere in the city, chain or otherwise. I like Beauforts as well, cheap 3 for 1 pizzas and lots of toppings.

Unfortunately, since we live close to a Panago, that tends to be where I get my pizza from :( . Either that or the Pizza Hut inside the 7-11.


there's a pizza hut INSIDE 7-11?!?!?! wut kinda nonsense is that?!?!?!



eew!??!

[Absolute]

RenegadeX, thanks for the recipe, gotta try it out! :)


How about the worst places for Pizza.....remember the old 3 for 1 places? <shudder>

[consumerPI]

Originally posted by RenegadeX@Jan 18 2004, 07:19 AM
As requested:

RenegadeX's Recipe for ~"The Best Ever"~ Thin-Crust Pizza
--------------------------------------------------------------
(makes 4 pizzas)
[list]Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water (for blooming of yeast)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (to moisten dough)
- 2-3 tsp cornmeal (for dusting base)

Sauce
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small cloves garlic (or 1 big one), minced
- 1 can tomatoes
- oregano, basil, finely chopped (fresh if possible, otherwise dried is acceptable)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper

Toppings
- 600g mozzarella, sliced very thinly (I use the round packaged type)
- optional: crumbled bacon, chopped pineapple are my faves... whatever you like; Note: the basic cheese pizza is fantastic, you may not want to overdo it with too many toppings!

Dough Prep
- Open the yeast packet and pour into the 1/3cup of lukewarm water with 1/4 tsp sugar for approx 5-6mins to bloom.
- Put both types of flour and salt into an electric mixer. With the dough hook attachment in place, turn on to Low to mix the flours.
- With the machine still on Low, pour in yeast mixture. Add the oil, and slowly add as much of the remaining 1 1/3cup of lukewarm water as needed until the mixture is of good consistency.
- Increase the spead slightly (my machine I leave at a '3' out of '6') . Continue to knead for approx 10mins.
- Remove the dough and place in a large glass bowl. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm area to rise (approx 1 3/4hrs), until dough is doubled in size. Once ready, punch down.
----> I prefer to speed things along! Instead, cover the bowl with seran wrap, place in the microwave on Defrost for 1min. Let stand 5 mins. Defrost 1 min. Let stand 5 mins. Continue cycle until dough has doubled in size.
Sauce prep
- Over medium heat, sautee your garlic. Using a seive, drain the can of tomatoes into a bowl; if you have a hand blender use a chopping blade and mince finely, otherwise dice finely before adding to garlic already in saucepan. Add basil & oregano, salt & pepper. Simmer on medium heat for 20-30 mins until sauce is thickened somewhat.
Putting it together
- Divide dough into 4. Preheat oven to 450C(I have convenction oven, if you have reg oven, preheat to 500C, but turn immediately down to 450C when putting pizza in)
- I prefer to make my pizzas on a large cookie sheet (20.5"x14"). At this size, this recipes yields 2 1/2 humungous pizzas, that would easily feed 6+ people.. a regular size cookie sheet or pizza-dish would easily yield 4 pizzas. Spray a little non-stick cooking spray on the cookie sheet, then wipe entire surface with paper. Sprinkle/dust with flour. Take a portion of your dough, and roll out until very thin. I find results are best if I first 'pull' the dough into a rough rectangular shape and then 'toss' to stretch the dough. With skill you won't even need a rolling pin; if you're less adventurous or in a hurry, just roll the entire thing. If the dough is still thick, but fills your cookie sheet, trim and add to remaining dough portions. The thinner the better - it should almost be translucent, but if it is, you have gone too far! Once you are near the correct size/shape, lift the dough and dust the cookie sheet with cornmeal; this adds a nice texture & flavour to the crust.
- Spread sauce thinly over entire surface of pizza.
- Add optional toppings.
- Slice the mozzarella very thinly and lay the slices over surface of pizza, leaving sufficient room between slices to allow for melting.
- Cook for approx 12-15mins until crisp and golden.

To serve, I like to cut the pizza into 4" strips along the shorter width of the cookie sheet, and then cut the strip in half (so as my cookie sheet is 14" wide, my slices are 4x7".)

Enjoy!

Btw.. you can of course use store bought dough - most supermarkets sell bags of pre-made dough in the Bakery Dept for about $1-$1.50. I often use these if pressed for time, but making your own dough is so much more fun.. and tasty!
Wow, I'll never use this recipe (LOL - way too much work. Yes, I'm lazy, err, I mean busy), but thanks for the effort, I'm sure that a few people here may try this.

[RenegadeX]

In that case, just make the sauce - 20 minutes & you're done.
Slap it on store bought dough, a flatbread such as Splendido, or even a slice of bread - throw on some cheese and you're set! It'll be an improvement over your regular tomato base for sure.

[sammy]

thanks renegade! many times i just like sauce and cheese and fresh basil on my pizza.

[Tungsten]

No one thinks of Gino's Pizza?

[YLSF]

A few people mentioned Colonade (sp?) pizza in Ottawa... I use to live in Ottawa and everyone was raving about it.. I had it a few times but I found it SUPER greasy and SUPER heavy.. I prefer my pizzas lighter... One great little place that I came across (not sure if it is still there) is in the Byward Market (in the little building there that has a french bakery on one side and a chocolate place on the other).. They had all kinds of gourmet slices that you can buy (like spinach and feta, or roasted red peppers and ....etc)...

I had a slice of Amato's pizza in toronto and it was definitely the best slice from a chain I have ever had.. (then again, it was like 2:00 am in the morning and everything would have probably tasted great :) )..

I am going to try Renegade's pizza recipe sometime soon..will post back the results !!

[Zeni]

Originally posted by shumwun+Jan 18 2004, 02:02 AM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (shumwun @ Jan 18 2004, 02:02 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--Zeni@Jan 17 2004, 11:28 PM
Little Caesars is great, expensive, but great.

As for local places here, Mambos Pizza has the biggest pizzas out of anywhere in the city, chain or otherwise. I like Beauforts as well, cheap 3 for 1 pizzas and lots of toppings.

Unfortunately, since we live close to a Panago, that tends to be where I get my pizza from :( . Either that or the Pizza Hut inside the 7-11.


there's a pizza hut INSIDE 7-11?!?!?! wut kinda nonsense is that?!?!?!



eew!??! [/b][/quote]
All the 7-11s in our city had mini-restaurant things for a while, 2 had fried chicken and the other 2 had pizza huts, always good because it was just up the street from school, nothing like a couple personal pan pizzas between classes.

I don't see why it's so disgusting, all the sevvies here are extremely clean, and the pizza hut part is run by employees hired specifically for that, they never mix and match the cashier and the pizza makers or anything.

[Absolute]

Originally posted by Zeni@Jan 19 2004, 01:00 AM
I don't see why it's so disgusting, all the sevvies here are extremely clean, and the pizza hut part is run by employees hired specifically for that, they never mix and match the cashier and the pizza makers or anything.
It's the same idea as the Macs that now have Subway inside of them; it's the meaning of a convenience store. I agree too, they actually seem to be a little cleaner than the actual stores; you can see everything they do, instead of them being hidden in the back of the kitchen.

[JesseWillis@yahoo.com]

For delicious homeade pizza try replacing moozadell cheese with Asiago. Yummmy!

This is me eating one: - :o

[RenegadeX]

I hear buffalo mozzarella is meant to be superior to cow mozzarella as well. Apparently very white in colour, and actually from bison, not buffalo. I took a quick look in the supermarket and didn't see it. Maybe they were out...

Anyone tried the buffalo stuff? How did you like it?

[S...]

Store bought: Delissio
Chain: Pizza Hut (Domino's a very close second)

S.

[Conditionzero]

I love the pizza huts stuff crust pizza. and dominoes philly cheese steak pizza.

[jurassicjockey]

Originally posted by RenegadeX@Jan 19 2004, 10:43 PM
I hear buffalo mozzarella is meant to be superior to cow mozzarella as well. Apparently very white in colour, and actually from bison, not buffalo. I took a quick look in the supermarket and didn't see it. Maybe they were out...

Anyone tried the buffalo stuff? How did you like it?
Water Buffalo mozzarella is the best mozzarella for pizza. If you have pizza in Italy (which is the best place for pizza on the planet by the way) you'll probably have water buffalo mozzarella. It's hard to find in Canada, here in Kitchener a little Italian place called Vincenzo's carries it. It's well worth the extra money over regular mozzarella. If you happen to be in Brazil, I've found it there as well, but not as good as from Italy.
For a tasty pizza try the following as toppings

-a light rub of olive oil
-tomato sauce
-gorgonzola (if you really hate gorgonzolla try cambozolla - a bit less -pungent than gorgonzola)
-arugula

Very, very tasty

[ollio]

i love pizza pizza

[TigerHawk]

Amato's (spelling?) Pizza is very good.
A bit pricey, but very good.
There is/was one location on Queen and John, right in front of CityTv.

[OnTheVerge]

Originally posted by TigerHawk@Feb 1 2004, 02:03 AM
Amato's (spelling?) Pizza is very good.
A bit pricey, but very good.
There is/was one location on Queen and John, right in front of CityTv.
Agreed. Amato's in T.O.

[daisyville]

Originally posted by TigerHawk@Feb 1 2004, 03:03 AM
Amato's (spelling?) Pizza is very good.
A bit pricey, but very good.
There is/was one location on Queen and John, right in front of CityTv.
Oooo, I was JUST coming in to put a plug in for Amato's.

I'm not sure if they're a chain or not, but I'm totally addicted to their Pollo Bascillico pizza - no cheeze, chicken and mushrooms with pesto. Man, it's good.

I have found their prices reasonable actually, for a nice big slice of their 'gourmet' pizza at 3.99, I think it's good value and feels like reasonably good food too.

Trac

[consumerPI]

Originally posted by daisyville+Feb 1 2004, 06:13 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (daisyville @ Feb 1 2004, 06:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--TigerHawk@Feb 1 2004, 03:03 AM
Amato's (spelling?) Pizza is very good.
A bit pricey, but very good.
There is/was one location on Queen and John, right in front of CityTv.
Oooo, I was JUST coming in to put a plug in for Amato's.

I'm not sure if they're a chain or not, but I'm totally addicted to their Pollo Bascillico pizza - no cheeze, chicken and mushrooms with pesto. Man, it's good.

I have found their prices reasonable actually, for a nice big slice of their 'gourmet' pizza at 3.99, I think it's good value and feels like reasonably good food too.

Trac [/b][/quote]
I agreee that that pizza is good, but the price is kinda high. It should be priced at $2.99 a slice or maybe $3.49, but at $3.99, I'm not going too often.

[chdude3]

Originally posted by Tungsten@Jan 18 2004, 04:59 PM
No one thinks of Gino's Pizza?
They used to be good, like 10 years ago, before they changed their sauce to taste like donkey ass. Just my humble opinion.

[mr.sub]

Originally posted by kyle murphy@Jan 9 2004, 02:51 PM
Little caesars crust is the best
i agree

[spart]

I tried RenegadeX's recipe (well, except I used store bought dough) and.... delicious.

I've now sworn off delivery pizza, gonna make pizza at home from now on.

It's actually fun to play with recipes and toppings, etc.

[sammy]

just tried pizza slice at vesuvio for first time (dundas west near high park ave). pretty good. $2 for rectangular slice (about size of 2 of those small squares at pizza pizza). Only veggie or pepperoni slices. taste like homemade italian. they have delivery of whole pizzas too but i just wanted slices. will go back again!!

[sic_e _deals]

Yeah old Vesuvios is great just for their pizza though. I tried other menu items and it wasn't up to par.

I bought a pizza stone for 30 dollars from Williams Sonoma and borrowed some pizza dough from work and I've been loving every minute of it.

Thin crust 14" pizza with spicy sausage, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers and some fried onion and mushroom shavings on either a pesto or tomato sauce and some bocconcino put on in the final few minutes of cooking. -----Oh the feasts I have when blazed.

[Paranoid]

http://www.pizzaiolo.ca

This place ain't bad in TO.

[dealguy2]

Originally posted by RenegadeX@Jan 18 2004, 02:19 AM
As requested:

RenegadeX's Recipe for ~"The Best Ever"~ Thin-Crust Pizza
--------------------------------------------------------------
(makes 4 pizzas)
[list]Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup lukewarm water (for blooming of yeast)
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water (to moisten dough)
- 2-3 tsp cornmeal (for dusting base)

Sauce
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 small cloves garlic (or 1 big one), minced
- 1 can tomatoes
- oregano, basil, finely chopped (fresh if possible, otherwise dried is acceptable)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper

Toppings
- 600g mozzarella, sliced very thinly (I use the round packaged type)
- optional: crumbled bacon, chopped pineapple are my faves... whatever you like; Note: the basic cheese pizza is fantastic, you may not want to overdo it with too many toppings!

Dough Prep
- Open the yeast packet and pour into the 1/3cup of lukewarm water with 1/4 tsp sugar for approx 5-6mins to bloom.
- Put both types of flour and salt into an electric mixer. With the dough hook attachment in place, turn on to Low to mix the flours.
- With the machine still on Low, pour in yeast mixture. Add the oil, and slowly add as much of the remaining 1 1/3cup of lukewarm water as needed until the mixture is of good consistency.
- Increase the spead slightly (my machine I leave at a '3' out of '6') . Continue to knead for approx 10mins.
- Remove the dough and place in a large glass bowl. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm area to rise (approx 1 3/4hrs), until dough is doubled in size. Once ready, punch down.
----> I prefer to speed things along! Instead, cover the bowl with seran wrap, place in the microwave on Defrost for 1min. Let stand 5 mins. Defrost 1 min. Let stand 5 mins. Continue cycle until dough has doubled in size.
Sauce prep
- Over medium heat, sautee your garlic. Using a seive, drain the can of tomatoes into a bowl; if you have a hand blender use a chopping blade and mince finely, otherwise dice finely before adding to garlic already in saucepan. Add basil & oregano, salt & pepper. Simmer on medium heat for 20-30 mins until sauce is thickened somewhat.
Putting it together
- Divide dough into 4. Preheat oven to 450C(I have convenction oven, if you have reg oven, preheat to 500C, but turn immediately down to 450C when putting pizza in)
- I prefer to make my pizzas on a large cookie sheet (20.5"x14"). At this size, this recipes yields 2 1/2 humungous pizzas, that would easily feed 6+ people.. a regular size cookie sheet or pizza-dish would easily yield 4 pizzas. Spray a little non-stick cooking spray on the cookie sheet, then wipe entire surface with paper. Sprinkle/dust with flour. Take a portion of your dough, and roll out until very thin. I find results are best if I first 'pull' the dough into a rough rectangular shape and then 'toss' to stretch the dough. With skill you won't even need a rolling pin; if you're less adventurous or in a hurry, just roll the entire thing. If the dough is still thick, but fills your cookie sheet, trim and add to remaining dough portions. The thinner the better - it should almost be translucent, but if it is, you have gone too far! Once you are near the correct size/shape, lift the dough and dust the cookie sheet with cornmeal; this adds a nice texture & flavour to the crust.
- Spread sauce thinly over entire surface of pizza.
- Add optional toppings.
- Slice the mozzarella very thinly and lay the slices over surface of pizza, leaving sufficient room between slices to allow for melting.
- Cook for approx 12-15mins until crisp and golden.

To serve, I like to cut the pizza into 4" strips along the shorter width of the cookie sheet, and then cut the strip in half (so as my cookie sheet is 14" wide, my slices are 4x7".)

Enjoy!

Btw.. you can of course use store bought dough - most supermarkets sell bags of pre-made dough in the Bakery Dept for about $1-$1.50. I often use these if pressed for time, but making your own dough is so much more fun.. and tasty!
Just tried this tonight! Awesome recipe. He's not kidding here folks this is good stuff.

[chopsticks]

Originally posted by LeeBear+Jan 9 2004, 04:49 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (LeeBear @ Jan 9 2004, 04:49 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--h0ang@Jan 9 2004, 09:38 PM
toppers pizza ^_^
I second toppers... course my judgement could be clouded by the cute girl that works at the toppers here :lol: :rolleyes:

-LeeBear [/b][/quote]
where's toppers?

[lumberjack]

PIZZA PIZZA DOES SUCK... WORST PIZZA EVER!!!

[bdisagree]

People don't know good frozen pizza until they try Amy's Organic pizzas.

The Feta and Spinach one is absolutely so yummy you'll think you're eating out.

http://www.amyskitchen.com/products/catego....php?category=3 (http://www.amyskitchen.com/products/category_view.php?category=3)

[chopsticks]

Originally posted by Absolute@Jan 18 2004, 09:30 AM
RenegadeX, thanks for the recipe, gotta try it out! :)


How about the worst places for Pizza.....remember the old 3 for 1 places? <shudder>
3-4-1 Pizza franchise chain founder charged:

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentSe...d=1079651409510 (http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1079651409510)

[bdisagree]

Damn, I remember eating there once. The pizza gave me diahrea (got me sick) and the people who worked their were dicks. Good riddance.
I won a free pizza with one of their promotions and they didn't even want to give me it either!

B.

[smurfy71]

For the lazy folks who want to make their own dough but think RenegadeX's is to much work:

mix 1 pack quick rise yeast in 1 cup warm water
add 1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 1/2 cups flour

best mixed in a mixer with dough hooks
let stand 30 min. to rise
roll, top with you favorites and bake at 425 for 20 min.

for those who like the Pizza hut style, sprinkle some corn meal on the pan before placing the dough on it.

[matyb]

You guys should really try Amatto's, they have so many different kinds of slices.

One is across from MUch music and another around College and Bathurst. Also, there is one Yonge, north of Gerrard, East side

[plymouthhater]

Originally posted by smurfy71@Mar 25 2004, 02:47 AM
For the lazy folks who want to make their own dough but think RenegadeX's is to much work:

mix 1 pack quick rise yeast in 1 cup warm water
add 1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 1/2 cups flour

best mixed in a mixer with dough hooks
let stand 30 min. to rise
roll, top with you favorites and bake at 425 for 20 min.

for those who like the Pizza hut style, sprinkle some corn meal on the pan before placing the dough on it.
I just follow the instructions that came with my breadmaker - it makes great pizza dough with very little work.

For supermarket pizza the Fortino's at Major Mackenzie and Jane Street in Maple has great ready to cook pizza's in their deli dept and since they're not cooked - NO TAX!

[bfurtado]

Yumm, Pizza.

My bro used to manage a Little Caesar's before leaving for University. He was very strict about following Little's Caesar's guide for making Pizza. That's why it was so good and everyone ordered it. When he left the new manager didn't care much and Little Caesar's closed a year later.....wonder why?

Anywhoo, Best local Pizza in Essex County is either Rina's (spicy pepperoni), Naples (Shredded pepperoni and stone baked taste), or Tropicana @ The Dock. Trops Mediterannean style is the best. Black olives, feta, onions, and tomato. No meat for the veggie's out there. I love it even though I am a strict carnivore :)

Best frozen Pizza is President's Choice Thin Crust Broasted Chicken. Don't know why, but I love it.

Brian

[Rometiklan]

I don't know if it's been mentioned already, but I like Pies R Squared, located in the Student Union Building at the University of British Columbia. When I was a student, I lived off their pizzas, and whenever I go back to my old stomping grounds, I always order a couple of slices. Their pizza may not be the absolute best, but it's up there. Their pizza is associated with some fond memories. Good stuff.

[trini]

Amatto's is really good.
There dessert is almost as big as the pizza too.

[luckystrike]

plain old Roma pizza you get at Hamilton grocery stores. best stuff ever! There must be crack in that stuff because anyone can easily eat a 24" square pizza in one sitting and still crave more afterwards.

As for the absolute worst pizza it has to be Greco (chain out in the Maritimes). The sauce is too sweet. All pizza places out on the East coast put too much sugar in their tomato sauce ... .yuck...

[WorldIRC]

Mama's pizza in Toronto. King David pizza in Toronto. There's a few of each in Toronto. However, theres Oakwood Pizzeria at Oakwood and Vaughan in Eglinton West / St Clair West area.

After the pizza, go for La Paloma in either woodbridge or on St Clair for ice cream or Tiramisu. It IS the best ice cream joint in Toronto. You should see the damn lines in the summer.... all the way down St Clair.

[Primetyme]

1.pizza nova
2.pizza hut


pizza pizza tastes like cardboard.

[wanted]

The best one is up in Hamilton, never seen any away from there. It Zarky's very good style and a good high quality italian style food. Has good olives, bakery, fresh bread. And amazing pizza.

Other than that the best ever in Canada was McDonald's, it was very good back in the 90's when they were serving it. Man it was good, some reason they have stopped serving it now.

[waz]

Dominoes. Best pizza.

[rookie]

Pizza Hut Rocks but if you are in Toronto (west end) Amico's Pizza is the best pizza around! :D

[baileyr]

I can't imagine anybody thinking that Pizza Hut or Dominoes makes the best pizza. I feel bad for you...

If you are out west, you have to try Vern's. That's pizza. My fav is Vern's Special.

[terrybear]

wiseguy,

If ya desire some Pizza Delight or anyone else out there who's reading this thread. there IS still 1 around these parts .. If ya head up to where I live in midland,ont. & you continue on hwy 27 ( I believe ) that brings you into the next town called Penetanguishine or Penetang to us locals .. also loonytown as there is now a superjail & a big mental ward beside each other on the outskirts of the far tip of the shoreway. *LOL* :P

Anyways if you find the little mall/plaza thing be4 the local crappy tim's there is a pizza delight in there.


I thnk Pizza Delight is still around in the Maritimes....

I'm almost sure I ate there when I was camping in PEI 6 or so years ago...

Also ate at a Ponderosa in St. John's, NB..... they seem to have disappeared in Ontario as well..... :(

[terrybear]

Here are mine:

2-4-1 pizza:
Cheapestly made pizza you can buy w/ quality to match *L* Hasn't been 1 open here for a few yrs now cause of it & the few other indipendants with far better quality & value.

Pizza Pizza:
overpriced cardboard ( MOST storebought r better) Mind ya the "double cheeseburger" was a good 1 from them. "Crust made with pulp" & not springwater should be said on there box's & sause doesn't taste right.

Pizza Nova:
good average pizza .. can be bland at times ... but reasonably priced for the quality toppings they offer.

Pizzaville:
above average pizza .... reasonable pricing .. good variety of types & toppings ... panzerotti baked is great (avoid fried :eek:).

Pizza Hut:
The pizza buffet is terrible & usualy doesn't have the stuff ya want to eat. Desert Pizza is good thought. Meatlovers stuff crusted should be greaseluvers stuff crust. everything is bland tasting from them.

Toppers Pizza:
quality pizza @ a reasonable to great price. Had 1 of there deluxe personals & a coke & it was deeelishous & filling.

Pappa's Pizza(local):
quality varies (usualy good most times), there deals or combo's are @ great price's (lrg.14" 3 topping pizza w/ 4 bags of chips, 4 pop & 2 dipping sauses for $16.50), pizza toppings are good quailty depending when ya get it. other items good quality as well.

Perfect Pizza(local):
good quality pizza @ a good price, there "Taco" Pizza is primo (real ground beef, jalapeno peppers, onions,mozzarella cheese, topped with cheddar cheese & includes sour cream dipping sause).

Store bought:

Delisio:good flavors & good price

PC woodfire thin crust pizza: great flavoring & toppings.

Best of course is self made .... made quite a few "frankenstein" pizza's that turned out to taste good when I thought they wouldn't. *LOL* :D

[alkapone]

Been wanting to make Pizza dough and bread dough for a while.....finally did using Renegadesx recipe......works well. Better than the one from Kitchen Aid. I did not have any whole wheat....just APF.
Didnt have many condiments ....used MC spag sauce ( in future will add a little Italian herbs/spices)....cheddar...sliced mushrooms.....quite ok.
First I put 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan with a chopped garlic clove. Heat and the oil gets infused with the garlic...dont burn garlic.
Brush infused garlic oil on the rolled out dough...add sauce etc. I also added a little of the garlic oil to the top before baking. Someone suggested adding some pepper to the dough mix.
I found that the rolling pin did a good job....easier than spreading with fingers...
This is my first attempt so maybe I will be able to throw up in the air :cheesygri like the pros.
All in all....very easy....lots o fun.
Looking forward to getting the 'right' condiments (pepperoni/peppers/mozzerella)...should be very good
Have a Pizza party and let everyone make their own..

[aznspddmn]

I find Amato's pizza really good in toronto. Second would have to be domino's. Is there a little ceasars here in toronto. is this the same as the U.S. chain?

[sharpie]

Totally agree with aznspddmm. Amato 1 and Dominos #2. As for Little Caesars I remember there used to be one at Kennedy and sheppard in Toronto. I you want Little caesars enough, i guess you can always go to detroit.

[sammy]

had to resurrect this thread.

i took renegade's advice about making your own pizza. i finally made my pizza yesterday and it was the best - tasted like authentic italian and so much better than pizza nova. i made a pizza margharita since i don't like too many toppings. i don't think i'll buy pizza again (way too expensive) and i doubt that i'll buy the frozen dr. oetker pizzas either.

i bought the uncooked ball of pizza dough for only $1.25 at NO Frills and that was more than enough for one large cookie sheet. i lightly oiled the pan first. bought unico pasta sauce (garlic flavoured) and added a bit of olive oil to the sauce for more flavour. used lots of sauce since that's how i like it. some mozzarella. and then some grated romano cheese. and added lots of torn up fresh basil leaves and very light sprinkling of chili flakes. optional to add fresh basil leaves at end of cooking instead of before. i like it either way.

it was cheap to make and best of all, quick and easy!! why did i wait to make this? thanks renegade.

[angela44]

...i use to LOVE LITTLE CEASAR's....until the one close by closed down... =(
wat ever happened to them? anybody know?....and where can i find one in the GTA?

...after that, i moved onto PIZZA HUT......mmmmmmm

...remember back in primary school, pizza days used to be from PIZZA PIZZA....loved it....but not much anymore....

241 is the WORSE!......it's filling...cuz of the massive dough, but as for quality, no!

[kornstar369]

ten outta ten for pizza hut

[RenegadeX]

had to resurrect this thread.

i took renegade's advice about making your own pizza. i finally made my pizza yesterday and it was the best - tasted like authentic italian and so much better than pizza nova. i made a pizza margharita since i don't like too many toppings. i don't think i'll buy pizza again (way too expensive) and i doubt that i'll buy the frozen dr. oetker pizzas either.

i bought the uncooked ball of pizza dough for only $1.25 at NO Frills and that was more than enough for one large cookie sheet.
.....
it was cheap to make and best of all, quick and easy!! why did i wait to make this? thanks renegade.LOL-- This thread is exactly ONE YEAR OLD TODAY!!!

Glad you saw the light & enjoyed making your own!
If anyone doesn't want to go digging through this thread, my original post can be found here: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=58823&page=4&pp=15 (and recipe a few posts below it).

Btw, something to add, RE: non-homemade pizza:
- COSTCO has some VERY DECENT deep-pan-style frozen pizzas for $7.49(might have bee .69, but def not .99) FOR TWO (in 1 box). Your choice of 'flavours', all the same price, which is an AWESOME deal. I ate one the other day -- I had about 1/3 for dinner along with a soup and it was enough - 1 pizza easily would be sufficient for 2 ppl for dinner --- which is amazing value when you think about it-- that's under $2/person!! If you have a large freezer, these are great to stock up on -- perfect for days when you don't have much time, can't be bothered to cook, or if friends drop over unexpectantly.

[N1_EVO]

My three picks are not in order or anything..

Pizza Hut: for lunch buffets and regular pizzas..grease.. (closer to where I am)

Cora Pizza: located in the Spadina area next to Papa's..Find it is better and the gourmet pizzas are good after clubbing or if you down there late @ night. Cha Cha Chan and Al Pesto is a recommendation.

Amato's: Overall it is really good and not close from where I live..

[mlc2000]

I thnk Pizza Delight is still around in the Maritimes....

I'm almost sure I ate there when I was camping in PEI 6 or so years ago...

Also ate at a Ponderosa in St. John's, NB..... they seem to have disappeared in Ontario as well..... :(

I worked at Ponderosa in the 80's but I don' remember serving pizza...

[mlc2000]

had to resurrect this thread.

i took renegade's advice about making your own pizza. i finally made my pizza yesterday and it was the best - tasted like authentic italian and so much better than pizza nova. i made a pizza margharita since i don't like too many toppings. i don't think i'll buy pizza again (way too expensive) and i doubt that i'll buy the frozen dr. oetker pizzas either.

i bought the uncooked ball of pizza dough for only $1.25 at NO Frills and that was more than enough for one large cookie sheet. i lightly oiled the pan first. bought unico pasta sauce (garlic flavoured) and added a bit of olive oil to the sauce for more flavour. used lots of sauce since that's how i like it. some mozzarella. and then some grated romano cheese. and added lots of torn up fresh basil leaves and very light sprinkling of chili flakes. optional to add fresh basil leaves at end of cooking instead of before. i like it either way.

it was cheap to make and best of all, quick and easy!! why did i wait to make this? thanks renegade.



Here's a tip....leave the dough in a dark warm place for at least 5 hrs. The crust will be awesome. My wife makes terrific pizza, blows away any chain.

[rookie]

There I is little restaurant called Amico's Pizza on Queen St. W. in Toronto that makes the best pizza IMO.

[brwnhaggler]

i'm gonna have to say amato's in toronto, thin crust(with taste of olive oil) and a great variety of toppings.........

yummy!

[shaolinmonk]

mamma's pizza!

[TenzoR]

my mom's pizza

thin crust, loads of topping, and fresh!

[trini]

According to critics.
You really got to go to italy for real pizza you know besides the wood burning oven the dough is left under a rock for a few days,yes just like sour dough bread and a chunk taken out and used with fresh dough hence you will get a great crust so mlc and the gang is sort of correct in their method of letting the dough rest like that.
The wood burning oven cannot be replicated therefore a gas or electric oven cannot provide what it takes to make the chemistry work.
Now this is translated by me in brief from what my lecturer on food science and history laid down to us last week.

Terroni!

[mlc2000]

According to critics.
You really got to go to italy for real pizza you know besides the wood burning oven the dough is left under a rock for a few days,yes just like sour dough bread and a chunk taken out and used with fresh dough hence you will get a great crust so mlc and the gang is sort of correct in their method of letting the dough rest like that.
The wood burning oven cannot be replicated therefore a gas or electric oven cannot provide what it takes to make the chemistry work.
Now this is translated by me in brief from what my lecturer on food science and history laid down to us last week.

Terroni!

Wife does it on a Pampered Chef Pizza Stone in gas oven.
(makes pizza, that is)

[Degenerate]

I've heard that the best pizza to get in Canada is in Windsor. I've had a couple people tell me this on several occaisions. Fact of fiction?

[LNahid2000]

i found this awesome recipe for pizza the other day. it tastes just like pizza hut. i only used half the oil that it said to use though but the recipe shows you how much oil goes into that pizza.

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/525/Pizza_Hut_Original_Pan_Pizza41605.shtml

[Mike71]

Whats the general opinion on Papa Johns Pizza? I have never had it but I have heard its pretty good stuff.

[GemInite]

Forgive me if this has been posted but my favourite pizza in East Toronto (Scarborough) is either The Real McCoy's (Markham road 1 light south of ellsmere) and Hunters Pizza and Souvlaki house (Birchmount and huntingwood)

Both places the pizzas are huge, have a very tasty texture and just load on the toppings. A single large 2 topping pizza at McCoys filled me and 2 friends up.

[SurrealCivic]

I've heard that the best pizza to get in Canada is in Windsor. I've had a couple people tell me this on several occaisions. Fact of fiction?

You are correct.. the place is called 'Slices'

[sterdeus]

I'm surprised a lot of people don't like Pizza Pizza. Where I live, there's 4 within 10 minutes. Arent they the largest pizza franchise in Ontario? Someone has to be eating them?! hehe
I havent seen many comments about, Gino's, 341, Twice The Deal, Dominion (the grocery store), lil caesars.

[shaolinmonk]

I'm surprised a lot of people don't like Pizza Pizza. Where I live, there's 4 within 10 minutes. Arent they the largest pizza franchise in Ontario? Someone has to be eating them?! hehe
I havent seen many comments about, Gino's, 341, Twice The Deal, Dominion (the grocery store), lil caesars.

i use to like them ..but their portions get smaller every time and the pizza get's dryer as well....

[CSR]

Reginos @ Finch/Pharmacy

[swm126]

I like Pizza 73
Canadian Pizza has really good prices.

[bug]

Kraft Delissio pepperoni pizza taste better than pizza hut etc. to me.
Absolute best pizza I ever tasted was from a now defunct pizza joint called "Joeys".

[vinh46t]

Pizza Pizza>?Oh my....Worse of all the chain...

In order of best to worse: Panago, Pizza Hut, Pizza Nova, and then Domino's in that order....For the independant....Abruzzo on Yonge St

[sammy]

for chains, i think pizzaville tastes the best.
i used to like the pizza at Il Fornello but haven't been there in a few years. hmmm... i used to like Mama Martino's pizza near Queensway and Metro pizza near Finch and Weston Rd.
i've tried Vesuvio in High Park and they were fine but nothing to rave about although many others like them.

[Shimso]

I'm surprised a lot of people don't like Pizza Pizza. Where I live, there's 4 within 10 minutes. Arent they the largest pizza franchise in Ontario? Someone has to be eating them?! hehe
I havent seen many comments about, Gino's, 341, Twice The Deal, Dominion (the grocery store), lil caesars.

Pizza Pizza's secret recipe:

-1 ball of dough
-3 grams of cheese
-place it next to a photo of a tomato and hope through osmosis, some of the tomato makes its way to the pizza.



Their pizza is dreadful; far worse than what you can find in the microwaveable aisle in any grocery. Their chicken and onion rings are quite good, however.

[gordholio]

According to critics.
You really got to go to italy for real pizza you know besides the wood burning oven the dough is left under a rock for a few days,yes just like sour dough bread and a chunk taken out and used with fresh dough hence you will get a great crust so mlc and the gang is sort of correct in their method of letting the dough rest like that.
The wood burning oven cannot be replicated therefore a gas or electric oven cannot provide what it takes to make the chemistry work.
Now this is translated by me in brief from what my lecturer on food science and history laid down to us last week.

Terroni!

Many people can't afford to go to Italy just for pizza - or otherwise.
We're not talking perfection here, just a good pizza.

[trellaine201]

Chain= Roundtable in YVR
Independent= Incendio!!! Awesome pizza-best I have had.
Store= I hear good things about Oetker frozen pizza? Anyone tried these? I think its thin crust pizza?

[Akraz]

Pizza Pizza's secret recipe:

-1 ball of dough
-3 grams of cheese
-place it next to a photo of a tomato and hope through osmosis, some of the tomato makes its way to the pizza.


LOL! So true... so true :cry:

[crackheadpakman]

Delici-o

[Evil Baby]

Pizza Pizza's secret recipe:

-1 ball of dough
-3 grams of cheese
-place it next to a photo of a tomato and hope through osmosis, some of the tomato makes its way to the pizza.



Their pizza is dreadful; far worse than what you can find in the microwaveable aisle in any grocery. Their chicken and onion rings are quite good, however.

I can't remember the last time I had Pizza Pizza but maybe I'll give it a try. I hate pizza with too much tomato sauce on it.

[Mulder and Scully]

lol at vinh46t for bumping a 4 year old thread, and just to talk about pizza chains.

[originalnutta]

Aside from Alexandra's Place, where can i get a good margherita pizza?

[tjayl]

The best I've had is in Regina Saskatchewan, at Houston Pizza. Their all dressed pizza is amazing. To me, it's what a pizza should be, since it's what I grew up with. All I can find in Ontario is the little cardboard style crust with a few toppings.

A Houston's all dressed is thick crust, and then about 1/2" of meat, and then cheese on top of that. A 15" pizza is about $40, to give you some idea of how many toppings are actually on this thing.

CBC (I believe it was them) did a show sometime in the early 2000s called the Great Canadian Food show, and pizza from Regina was picked as the best. Several places make it similarly, and people from there understand what you are talking about when you say Regina style or Saskatchewan style pizza. It's just something I haven't found around here.

[duckdown]

Aside from Alexandra's Place, where can i get a good margherita pizza?

terroni, pizzeria libretto, alexandra's, peroni's (mississauga.. the place from restauraunt makeover) I think these are the only 4 that immediately come to mind.. and peroni's is usually out of the basil leaves the odd time i order one from there

supposedly theres places in woodbridge (marcellos, ice cream patio) that do them, but none of them offer take-out as far as I can tell :/

i think someone mentioned Via Allegro on another forum but I've never been, and it doesn't look like they do take-out either

[WolfDV]

how about Panago?

Their Chicken Club pizza is awesome!

[duckdown]

how about Panago?

Their Chicken Club pizza is awesome!

Panago is great, especially their chicken pizzas... I like the tropical chicken pizza but i change the toppings to chicken, pineapple, and bacon instead of chicken pineapple and onions

too bad the closest one is all the way in oakville so i rarely go

[scan]

Aside from Alexandra's Place, where can i get a good margherita pizza?

I went to Terroni on Friday. Didn't like it. The dough was wayyy too crusty and hard.

I went to Pizzeria Libretto. Night and day. As close to real authentic Naples pizza as you're going to get outside of Naples. Everything was so delicious. The dough had a smoky flavour, chewy on the inside, singed and crispy on the outside.

[UrbanPoet]

Pizza Pizza's secret recipe:

-1 ball of dough
-3 grams of cheese
-place it next to a photo of a tomato and hope through osmosis, some of the tomato makes its way to the pizza.



Their pizza is dreadful; far worse than what you can find in the microwaveable aisle in any grocery. Their chicken and onion rings are quite good, however.


YEah... its strange... They have REALLY good fried chicken.

[originalnutta]

Panago is great, especially their chicken pizzas... I like the tropical chicken pizza but i change the toppings to chicken, pineapple, and bacon instead of chicken pineapple and onions

too bad the closest one is all the way in oakville so i rarely go

If you're downtown more often, theres on one Gerrard/Bay.

[HP_John]

I went to Terroni on Friday. Didn't like it. The dough was wayyy too crusty and hard.

I went to Pizzeria Libretto. Night and day. As close to real authentic Naples pizza as you're going to get outside of Naples. Everything was so delicious. The dough had a smoky flavour, chewy on the inside, singed and crispy on the outside.

I love Terroni for pasta, but I've never felt their pizza was as good as it's hyped up to be

[Carbooja]

supposedly theres places in woodbridge (marcellos, ice cream patio) that do them, but none of them offer take-out as far as I can tell :/


I'm checking out Ice Cream Patio tonight, I shall let you now how it is.

[duckdown]

I'm checking out Ice Cream Patio tonight, I shall let you now how it is.

i have been very interested in this place

can you find out of they do take-out? i hear their wood oven pizzas are really good

thanks bud

[BradT]

Marcello's pizza in Woodbridge is very good.

http://marcellospizzeria.com/

[chinstar]

gotta go with Little Caesar's for pizza

[deblis]

Marconi pizza (burnhamthorpe and cawthra) great pizza!!!!!

www.marconipizza.com

[Cerealbowl]

gotta go with Little Caesar's for pizza

HAHAHAHHA Good one bro!!!!! :razz:

[Carbooja]

i have been very interested in this place

can you find out of they do take-out? i hear their wood oven pizzas are really good

thanks bud

Checked it out last night, nice restaurant, better service than Desserts plus located on Weston Road and Langstaff.

Terms of Pizza, I ended up ordering the Hawaiin (sp). I didn't get the traditional Margareita since I'm not a fan of just dough and sauce with little or no toppings. In addition, the Hawaiian pizza located at the pizza place in the heart of Niagara falls is one of my favorites. The pizza arrived in about 15 minutes right from wood oven which I would like to add, adds a nice aroma to the restaurant, the apparent smokiness first hits you when you approach the restaurant and immediately releases the waters in your mouth.

http://www.anilsharma.ca/images/pizza1.jpg

The flavors were excellent and the topping had the usual ham and pineapple, however they also added spanish onions which added a nice dimension to the pizza. The crust wasn't as well done as I'd like, but I think it was done on purpose as most people probably don't like the authentic burnt crust you find in traditional old world pizza joints.

http://www.anilsharma.ca/images/pizza2.jpg

Was this the best pizza in the GTA?

no.

Was it awful?

Not by a long shot, it'd put this pizza above average, 7/10.

Would you go back?

Yes I would! as it's a short drive from where I live.

[duckdown]

Thanks for the pics -- although I'm not a fan of the kind of pizza you got, it looks good. The black "charring" on top of the pizza (and bottom) is something you'll only see in a specialty oven like wood burning or stone brick oven... I would definitely do the margherita pizza though.

Can you tell me on the take-out situation? Is there any take-out business done there that you can tell? I don't really live anywhere near here but pass through the area from time to time...

Thanks!

cheers

[Carbooja]

Can you tell me on the take-out situation? Is there any take-out business done there that you can tell? I don't really live anywhere near here but pass through the area from time to time...

Thanks!

cheers


DD, I think they do, just call them up, you should be able to get the phone number via google.

And yes, they have the traditional types, I'm just a pineapple not a pepperoni guy ;)

[Roke87]

1. Pizza Hut
2. Domino's
3. Pizza Pizza

[Fox1971]

I live just a 2 minute walk from Pizza Pizza and I never go there! Awful cardboard textured pizza! Not worth the convenience. Here are my picks for Toronto:
Independent: Amico's Pizza (good prices and open until 4am Thurs-Sat)
Frozen: Presidents Choice Deep Dish (pepperoni & sausage)
Chain: Dominoes (cheap and easy to pick up on the way home from work)
Store Bought: Sobeys (add your own extra cheese to make it better)
I don't mind Pizza Hut but it's a little pricey for what you get. A medium from Amico's is the same as a Pizza Hut large and it's cheaper too.

[warlandsboy]

Best Chain: Pizza Hut
Best Chain Honourable Mention: Dominoes
Worst Chain: Pizza Pizza
Worst Chain Honourable Mention: Little Ceasers
Best Restaurant: Moxie's
Worst Restaurant: Boston Pizza
Best Local (Toronto): The Big Sketch I mean Slice
Best Local (London): Angelo's
Best Store Bought (frozen): Dr. Oetker
Worst Store Bought (frozen): McCain
Most Overrated: Amatto's

[Rx-87]

Is it wrong for me to say that franchies pizza places wise, I like ....


Pizza Hut :cheesygri


Though I believe the specialty pizza parlors downtown are much better tasting... and I'm not refering to the "big slice" on Yonge.. or the ones by UofT.... I just can't remember the name of those places at the moment

[duckdown]

its almost not possible to be as bad as pizza pizza is... how does this happen...

[Broseph]

Pizza Nova's double pepperoni pizza > *

[Bookpreviews]

Like Little Caesar's, but they are far and few between now. Tasty sauce especially if you ask for the breadsticks and the get the pizza sauce to dip it in.

Never cared about Newport pizza, still don't know what the fuss is about

I like Colonnade personally, and House of Pizza.

Didn't find Gabriel's anything special. Sauce is kind of bland.

Moe's is famous because Elvis supposedly visits there...remember?:lol:

Colonade is good if you like thick crust.

Is House of Pizza on Walkley?
the one with the menu that also says House of Greek and Mexican?

-if it is the same place they are good.
Their mexican food is pretty good, esp the chicken tacos. they use real chicken breast meat and not crappy stuff.

Super Duper pizza is good also, kind of reminds me of Colonade pizza though.

pizza pizza is mediocre.
The pepperoni is ok if it is fresh.
just had a cheese slice for lunch and it is really forgetable.

pizza pizza garlic cheese bread is good though...but exact same as Dempsters frozen slices but w cheese.

[jayt90]

Calabria Bakery at 1772 Midland Av. below Ellesmere, makes some of the best thin crust wood-fired pizza at a reasonable cost; each one cooked to order, $8 to $12 for a 12 inch pie.

They are expertly made by an older gent who only works Thursday and Friday, until 4PM. Definitely worth a side trip.

(There may a line up, but most people are in a rush and getting sandwiches or steam table things. You give your pizza order to the cook and then watch him as he prepares it, showing you how to do it at home if you have a very hot oven!)

[Canada_7]

Calabria Bakery at 1772 Midland Av. below Ellesmere, makes some of the best thin crust wood-fired pizza at a reasonable cost; each one cooked to order, $8 to $12 for a 12 inch pie.

They are expertly made by an older gent who only works Thursday and Friday, until 4PM. Definitely worth a side trip.

(There may a line up, but most people are in a rush and getting sandwiches or steam table things. You give your pizza order to the cook and then watch him as he prepares it, showing you how to do it at home if you have a very hot oven!)

I googled this place, and this was the first hit I got: Link (http://www.calabriabakery.ca/home.html) Apparently they have a location in Markham...would you happen to know the pizza is also good at that location?

[DJXP]

chicago pizza in Maple

http://www.chicagopizzakitchen.ca/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HFzS94TFzA

The pizza pie is very very good, a little more expensive than your average pizza though, however if you're a true pizza fan, its a must try.

[jayt90]

I googled this place, and this was the first hit I got: Link (http://www.calabriabakery.ca/home.html) Apparently they have a location in Markham...would you happen to know the pizza is also good at that location?

Looking at the website, I don't think the two are connected. It looks more upscale, and no empahsis on being a bakery plus lunch counter (a la Commiso)
However, if you go inside and smell the wood burning oven, and can order a simple pizza for $8, you are in a good place.

[duckdown]

Ice Cream Patio in Woodbridge makes a great wood fired pizza.. Just tried it a week or two ago based on Carbooja's reccomendation.. it was a good one.

[erikr]

Looking at the website, I don't think the two are connected. It looks more upscale, and no empahsis on being a bakery plus lunch counter (a la Commiso)
However, if you go inside and smell the wood burning oven, and can order a simple pizza for $8, you are in a good place.

I've been to the Markham location; pizza was good, but not great. If you look at the website under the contact us page, it does list both Scarborough and Markham locations so they are affiliated somehow. Seems like it is family run.

My vote goes to Fratelli's Village Pizzaria in Scarborugh.

[Dr Butcher]

For wood-burning oven pizza on the go jayt90 has it. Calabria Bakery in Scarborough Thursdays and Fridays. These pies were cooked in around 5 minutes.

Pepperoni (notice the charring along the edges of the crust from the intense heat):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/DrButcher/Food/DSC00194.jpg

Calabria - Capicola, hot pepper, and black olives (again notice the charring, and even a little ash hit the crust):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/DrButcher/Food/DSC00193.jpg

Fratelli Village Pizzeria also has a very good wood-burning oven pizza. This shot is a half of a leftover Fratelli pizza (pepperoni, bacon, hot sausage, ham, mozzarella) and half of a Milan's pizza (grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, feta, red onion, mozzarella). They have awesome calamari and tiramisu as well.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v308/DrButcher/Food/DSC00100.jpg

I used to love Cora's slices but I am rarely in the area anymore.

Otherwise I make my own pizza at home, most chain pizzas are not good.

[duckdown]

the first 2 pizzas butcher posted look great.. the third picture, thats not wood fired though is it?

that second pizza with the crispy capicola looks great

[Dr Butcher]

duckdown, they are all wood oven pizzas, Fratelli's didn't seem to get the same char, so they must be cooking them at a lower temperature. Calabria's oven is a bit smaller as well so the pizzas sit closer to the wood fire.

[jayt90]

the first 2 pizzas butcher posted look great.. the third picture, thats not wood fired though is it?

that second pizza with the crispy capicola looks great

I had a $9 pizza (Nina) with cheese, sliced tomatoes, and anchovies (lots of them). It was delicious.

[warlandsboy]

OMG how could I forget about the the pizza place on Church St. that's downstairs! They have huuuge slices made fresh right in front of you and are open until the wee wee hours of the morning (about 4am!) Some of you may know this joint as "Ghetto Pizza" LOL but I forget the real name. :D

[carmaster]

Albany Pizza is great. It is located on Landsdowne in the No Frills plaza. They make great gourmet pizza and the owner Pepi is a cool guy.

http://www.albanypizza.org/