Introducing: Enzo Pizza Bar, the new make-your-own pizza joint on Queen Street West
Introducing: Enzo Pizza Bar, the new make-your-own pizza joint on Queen Street West
By Caroline Aksich | May 3, 2013
By Caroline Aksich | 05/03/2013
Name: Enzo Pizza Bar
Neighbourhood: Queen West
Contact Info: 646 Queen St W., 416-366-0009, getenzo.com, @enzopizzabar
Owner: Ryan Menchella
The Food: Customizable personal pizzas. Diners choose a sauce (white or red) and toppings (cheese, meat and veggies). There’s also a list of nine ready-to-order ‘zas, including the classic margherita and the more exotic filomena topped with würstel.
The Drinks: Current beverages consist mostly of soft drinks. An espresso machine is in the works, and the restaurant is in the process of acquiring a liquor license.
The Place: The space blends seamlessly with its Queen West neighbours (most of the furniture comes from Home Craft Décor a few doors down).
The Numbers:
• 800 °F the temperature of their ovens
• 22 seats
• 11-inch pizzas
• 10 veggies toppings
• 8 cheese toppings
• 6 meat toppings (plus anchovies)
211435 Most of the interior furniture comes from neighbouring Home Craft Décor (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-07.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-07/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-07 0 0
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211434 Vespa-delivered pizza-grams (coming soon) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-06-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-06.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-06.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-06/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-06 0 0
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211433 Pepe with tomato sauce, Calabrese peppers, pepperoni, onion and olives ($11) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-05.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-05/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-05 0 0
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211432 Filomena with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and würstel ($9) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-04.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-04/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-04 0 0
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211431 Dolce pizza (coming soon) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-03.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-03/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-03 0 0
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211430 Tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala and fresh basil ($10) Caroline Aksich Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-02.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-02/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-02 0 0
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211429 Sofia with arugula, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan and olive oil ($11) (Image: Caroline Aksich) Enzo Pizza Bar Enzo Pizza Bar https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-01.jpg 1248 832 [] https://torontolife.com/food/enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-restaurant/slide/introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-01/ introducing-enzo-pizza-bar-toronto-01 0 0
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Tried it out last weekend and I absolutely love this place!
This is down the street from my place. Me & my BF tried it last week, we always try to support local business. Neither of us were impressed, the pizza was mediocre at best. it seemed too “try hard” for us. Like the article said, the furniture was probably carried down the street from Home Craft… Zero creativity. We won’t be going back. I rate this place “why bother”. We give it 6 months.
Tried their pizza this weekend and it was pretty good. The staff and owner were really nice. Welcome to the neighbourhood and congrats on your opening.
One of the best pies I’ve had in the city. What a refreshing experience. Tried their wiener and french fry pizza (which I was told is popular back in Italy) and it was awesome! I had to google this creation and turns out it is a hit in Italy, who would of thought? The people that run this place know what they’re doing, very friendly, very nice inside, plus they brought out a nutella pizza for my family to try and we loved it. START DELIVERING!
Well I just found my new favourite pizza place. Thanks Enzo.
Has KRAMER moved into the neighborhood?
Zero creativity? Pizza was mediocre? What part of MAKE YOUR OWN PIZZA did you not understand?
I dont think you’ve been because you are comparing this to pizza pizza lol (unless of course you like that, then I apologize). I’d say this place is up there if not better than Libretto. Similar pizza but not as soggy/floppy. Only thing they have to improve is serving some alcohol (BEER!) oh and delivery as I mentioned before.
Wow! The point that I was making was that choosing
your own toppings is not a new or unique concept. Hot Dog and Fries pizza is”interesting” I suppose but only if you’re inclined to such things.Perhaps there is a market for it but it won’t be the hipsters local to this area.
Saying this place is better than Libretto is grossly premature – it’s
been open a few weeks at best. My suspicion is the above poster(s) is/are somehow associated with the proprietors. In any case, this thread, much like the establishment has reached its “why bother” quotient. Best of luck to the owner and his plethora of one time dining followers!
Some people like pizza pizza and some people prefer top quality pizza, to each their own I guess. I just voiced that me and my family really enjoyed the place and the service. I thought in my opinion and based on other places I have tried in the city (been to quite a few) the pizza was on par if not better than Libretto. And because I like a place doesnt mean I’m the owner or affiliated, if that was the case I’d own quite a few resto’s in the city. Although I would consider myself a part-time pizza aficonado. Cheers!
Just had to post a message. This could be the best pizza in the city and defff my new favourite spot. Crust is unbelievable!! Went with a few friends and we all agreed, we didnt want our pizza’s to end lol!!!! P.S there is a yogurty’s a few doors over which is a great way to follow this up. Thanks toronto life for the read.
Best pizza in the city! And I’m a pizza fanatic lol
The Americano is amazing!!!
Finally a Neapolitan pizza thats not soggy! Love this place, great pizzeria!
BEST PIZZA IN TORONTO! Ask for the Americano, its on the secret menu.
OMG OMG The Americano. AMAAAAZING!