Ah Via Mercanti!
Ah Via Mercanti where the atmosphere is nice, the wait is expected, the double stacked pizza is delicious! They bring the pizza makers straight from Italy so you can eat a real Italian pizza served the way it should be! Did I mention the wood oven?
This place was introduced to me by one of my Italian friends a few years ago and I liked it then. But when I came back with another Italian friend, I was blown away at how much better it was. The pizzas are some of the most authentic you will be able to find in this city.
So effing good, this place is truly a hidden gem. I've been multiple times because the white sauce based pizza is unreal. Easily on par with libretto. The panzarottis are huge and delicious.
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Pizza lovers will know that there are different styles of pizza which makes the quest for the ultimate favorite a tasty journey that will depend on personal taste.
Pizzeria Via Mercanti was a name that came to my attention based on a local italian magazine piece. If you would like neapolitan style pizza, then this is definitely the place for you. Even the pizza chef tonight is from Napoli :)
I had the classic Ciambella Ripiena which at its base is a pizza margheritta with a crust folded with hot soppressata, ricotta cheese and black pepper. The crust was very thin by design so it won't be heavy on the stomach but full of balanced flavor. Luckily I didn't have any appetizer even with my classic appetite :)
I ended with some almond and lemon gelato with my double espresso.
The folks at the pizzeria were very welcoming and attentive from the moment that I walked in on this quiet night.
The original Kensington market location is more of a pizzeria although you can also order wonderful pastas and other wonderful dishes. The Elm location by comparison would be more of a community restaurant. It's all good. Missed my man Romolo Salvati, the big chief of the pizzeria. I will certainly see him next time.
You can never go wrong with Pizzeria Via Mercanti. Once you tasted their pizza, it feels like you transported to Italy. Their Via Mercanti pizza is a must try! I will go back here for sure. :)
Had the pleasure of taking my wife out to dinner for her birthday last night. Had a fabulous meal and the best pizza ever. I cannot ever eat Pizza Pizza or Pizza Nova! I am Italian born Canadian raised in the good days of St Clair and meeting the owner Romola and his wife Robin was an added bonus. To the staff thank you so much and for a short time I felt I was in Italia. My only knock is when you leave I'm not a fan of downtown for many reasons. However I can forget for a short while when eating a delicious pizza. Romolo come to the suburbs please the Italians of Woodbridge need you!
All I can say is that if you're in Kensington market , you have to visit this pizzeria ! It has one of the most delicious pizzas in Toronto. The margarita and tiramisu were divine !! Follow that with a coffee at Casa .
Dean Martin sings "In Napoli.....When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie...that's amore!" As far as Neapolitan pizza, this place rocks!!! Extremely authentic - all the pizza making staff speaking Neapolitan Italian - you can't get any better.
Awesome vibe in Kensington Market. If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, look no further! Casual, welcoming and friendly service. Lots of menu options to pick from. They will accommodate dishes for those with allergies. All staff are speaking in Italian to one another which only adds to the ambiance of this place. Pizza was perfection, simple and delicious just as it should be. Must visit again. @Via_Mercanti
The Via Mercanti double decker is my favourite pizza in Toronto hands down.
Great location, great service, nice atmosphere, actual Italian staff and great alternatives in terms of pasta and other options which other pizzerias don't bother with.
I go back again and again, basically anytime I want amazing pizza. This pizza is good cold also. The ingredients are so fresh and delicious, nothing beats it. Don't bother with the others in the so called top 10 lists, as this is by far the best.
That crust!!!
Amazing pizza with the best service. The staff is very professional and friendly. We got complimentary in house bread as well. The red sauce pizzas are always better and their cocktails are so great. Overall, a satisfactory experience
Great pizzaria at Kensington Market. Staff was very friendly and professional. Pizza was delicious, bruschetta was divine, great desserts also. Totally recommend a visit.
Classic Italian. Tables cluttered together, noisy and smells amazing haha really liked this place, made me feel in another country. Pizza was amazing, sauce and cheese on point! Italian music in the background is a nice touch
Ocassion: casual Friday date
Its a restaurant where they understand their ingredients very well.. perfect balance of complex savouriness coming from prosciutto with rather mildly seasoned sauce and dough in comparison makes perfect juicy and burst of flavour, and for a great price too!
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