My third and fourth visits to Pizza Libretto proved to be a mixed bag, less satisfying than the first two trips. One pizza, the Pingue Prosciutto, was a complete waste. The tomato sauce was overwhelmed the rest of the pizza. The finely sliced ham could not be tasted due to the potent tomato taste. They could have served cured Iberian pork and nobody would have noticed; one might as well have ordered the Margherita pie. Chile oil or thicker slices of prosciutto would have enhanced this pizza. The Sardines pizza boasts a variety of flavours. At times, it was somewhat …
Pizzeria Libretto, Part I
Pizzeria Libretto prides itself on creating premium Neapolitan pizza with authentic ingredients prepared by “pizza artisans.” The key is the ingredients. The restaurant may win the award for Toronto’s best pie but it is not a fair comparison. The quality ingredients are a cut above what is served at Cora’s, Massimo’s, or Papa Ceo’s that there should be two separate categories: one for walk-up stands that sell slices and another for sit-down restaurants which sell more expensive pizzas. The service is very attentive which partially compensates for the lengthy waiting period but the attitude is a bit much. Although the …