Little Italy

The one place in Toronto where finding a stiff caffè, the finest gelato, TO's best sandwich, underground acts, insanely delicious grilled octopus, and haggis (if you’re into it) is never more than a minute away. This particular Little Italy is considerably younger, cosmopolitan, and friendlier to creatives than its sister hood in NYC. And probably a little less obnoxiously Italian (which in this case is a good thing). In the midst of its own renaissance, a number of interesting and unique restaurants, bars, and shops run by some of Toronto’s up-and-coming have opened up and reinvigorated this once recently sleepy street. Just make sure to bring an empty stomach and a full wallet to get a taste for the real Little Italy.

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Bitondo's Pizzeria

Address
11 Clinton Street
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Virtually unchanged since it opened over 50 years ago, Bitondo’s is one of the few remaining hallmarks of the original Little Italy. You will never find anything there that’s not fresh - its heavenly food comes out of the oven very frequently. (When you ask to order things they'll tell you to just ask for it when you walk in.) Honestly, we’re not even big on pepperoni but there’s just something magical about how they make their pies - a slice is $3.50 and will make you ponder why you even went to one of the pizzeria chains that litter College St. If you’re lucky, there’ll be a fresh batch of panzos (a more portable pizza folded in half) and your choice of sandwiches. $10 buys you a lot of food, a full stomach, and a warmed heart. Must eats: Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Panzo, Meatball Sandwich with Hot Sauce and Sweet Peppers.

Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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Bitondo's Pizzeria
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The Walton

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