Toronto’s top pizza destination set to launch a second location, Canada Reviews

Toronto’s pizza scene is about to get even hotter — Pizzeria Badiali, the neighbourhood slice shop that quietly rose to best in the city status, is gearing up to open a second location. Known for its no-fuss approach and a cult following of pizza lovers, this west-end favourite is about to take things up a notch and Toronto couldn’t be more excited.

The Annex will soon welcome the second location of Pizzeria Badiali,  as part of the Mirvish Village development, where Honest Ed’s once stood. Mirvish Village will integrate a new park and The Kitchen, food hall and music venue, an extensive public realm, micro-retail, 24 restored heritage buildings, unique restaurants and shops as well as numerous indoor and outdoor performance and gathering spaces all interwoven with public art installations including a mural by artist Frank Stella.

Pizzeria Badiali is the creation of three Toronto chefs — Ryan Baddeley (Osteria Rialto), Nick Halligan and Owen Walker (El Rey & Quetzal) — who first teamed up at Bar Isabel. The spot on Dovercourt and Argyle has quickly become a west-end go-to.

But what makes Badiali the best? It’s all about the homemade ingredients, from the dough to the toppings, paired with a laid-back vibe that lets the pizza do the talking. While the pepperoni and Margherita pizzas are always a hit, they’ve earned extra points for their inventive twists like Iberia pork sausage and coronation grape and roasted squash.

While the exact opening date remains under wraps, co-owner Ryan Baddeley hinted in an interview with eastroom.com that the new location could be ready “by the end of this year.” Will there be more experimental slices? A fresh new patio? Time will tell. But one thing’s certain — Badiali is expanding, and we can’t wait to see (and taste) what’s next.

Keep an eye on Pizzeria Badiali’s Instagram feed for updates.