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Bellissimo Pizzeria & Ristorante (Italian)

164 The Esplanade (at Frederick St.) • View on map »
416-869-9191

A real neighbourhood joint, this clean, modest, cozy pizzeria serves up pies in various sizes (nine, 11, 14, 16 and 18 inches) with an impressive selection of toppings. Regulars load their crusts up with, say, calabrese sausage, bacon, pepperoni, hot peppers, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, sliced fresh tomatoes and olives. Other Italian standbys are also available, from veal parmigiana and ravioli to linguine with clams and spaghetti with meatballs. Mains $5.95–$17.95.

164 The Esplanade (at Frederick St.)

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