Pizza e Pazzi

The Diavola and Margherita Verace are the signature Neapolitan pizzas, joined by the Capricciosa and a truffle pizza on the favorites list. For pasta, the pappardelle with lamb ragu and the homemade gnocchi are the dishes people come back for.

The oven is wood-fired at 485 degrees and the restaurant is certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, a distinction held by only a handful of places in Canada. It has been making Neapolitan pizza on St. Clair West since 2011.

Yes, the room has a warm and charming ambiance that suits intimate dinners and celebrations. Service is attentive and the owner is often on the floor talking with guests.

Yes, the restaurant hosts intimate dinners for 2 to 50 guests and cocktail receptions for up to 80 standing. Menus are customized to the occasion with full bar service of Italian wines and cocktails.

The burrata beet salad special and the carpaccio di manzo are strong openers. The fried calamari is another popular starter that pairs well with a pizza to share.

No, it sits in the moderate price range for a Toronto Italian restaurant. You get certified Neapolitan pizza and house made pasta without paying downtown prices.