Life of Pie

Maybe you blamed it for the “freshman five” you slapped on in first year, but we’re guessing that wasn’t enough for you to stop eating your favourite food group. 

These days you’ve graduated to thinner crusts and fresher ingredients (and you’re likely eating it at a much earlier hour).

Yes, pizza—our beloved staple that has taken us from childhood to parenthood. It’s easy, it’s cheap and it can be healthy (enough) if you know how to order it right (try any or all of thinner, whole wheat crusts, lots of veggie toppings, light on the cheese or extra sauce). So we have scoured the city for the best pizzas in town and here is what we found…

Numero Uno
There is nothing not to like about Caruso Gourmet Pizza in Bolton, Ontario except that it might be far away from where you live. This family run restaurant is worth the drive though, especially if you find yourself going north on the weekend. We love the intimate family service but most of all we love the combinations of fresh homemade ingredients that go into making the best pizza pies in the GTA.
Our Fave: Tre Funghi
Our Kid’s Fave: Hawaiian (it has strawberries)

Mid-Town Treat
PizzaAiolo at Yonge and St. Clair just opened its doors in this neighbourhood a few months ago but it’s not new to the city. There are six other locations across Toronto serving up some pretty interesting flavours from Thai Pie to whole wheat and veggie options. It’s great for a quick lunch because you can order by the slice and if you go with the kids before the peak times (like 11:30) you’ll beat the rush. Thin crusts and fresh homemade ingredients give it the savvy thumbs up.
Our Fave: Whole Wheat Primavera
Our Kid’s Fave: The Godfather

The West Ender
Pizza Vesuvio has a bit of a history in Toronto as it was the first to bring New York style pizza to the city in 1957 (and here we thought pizza was Italian). They get points for being the first and oldest pizzeria and spaghetti house in Toronto.
Our Fave: Pizza Bella
Kid’s Fave: Hawaiian

Little Italy Delish
For the ‘real deal’ authentic experience, Marcello’s on St. Clair is excellent and great value. Everything is handmade and fresh—you expect to see Mama in the back rolling and flipping the dough.
Our Fave: Quattro Stagioni
Kids Fave: Margherita

Pizza on the Beach
Mamma’s Pizza has locations all over Toronto but the Beaches one is particularly popular with moms in the ‘hood because the kids love it so much.

If you want to kick it up a gourmet notch, Venice Pizza serves up to 40 different pizza options with lots of interesting ingredients. Nice thin crispy crusts. Yum.
Our Fave: Romana
Kids Fave: Americana

So get out and grab a piece of the pie, the pizza pie that is.

P.S. Have your own family-favourite pizza joints? If we have missed one of your faves, be sure to share it with Toronto moms on www.sharesavvy.ca. The more you share, the more chances you have to win a Whirlpool® range or a shopping spree courtesy of President’s Choice.

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