A couple of weeks ago, I found myself in my old stomping grounds, down near Little Italy. Feeling a little peckish, I decided to head along College to grab a quick bite. I had been circling around, looking for a parking spot in the residential area, when I came across a small restaurant I had bypassed hundreds of times…Bitondo’s Pizzeria.
It’s a small pizzeria that looks like a restaurant still stuck in the ’50s…with signs painted on the windows and minimal decor…a place that has made a name for itself with the quality of its pizzas, panzerottis, and pasta.
When I stepped in, I was greeted pleasantly by a young lady and asked what I would like to order. Since I was in a hurry, I ordered a pizza slice, which was immediately warmed in the oven. It was about $5.00 for a slice and a drink, and the place was doing a brisk business, with some people sitting at the few chairs and tables inside the restaurant, and others opting to head outside and sit on a bench in the warm weather.
Much to my surprise, the pizza reminded me of an old-style pizzeria – it was not too thick, thin, or chewy. In addition, both the cheese and pepperoni were extremely tasty, and didn’t seem industrialized – the quality was fantastic.
My only complaint is that there wasn’t much of a selection of cold drinks, despite having a large cooler.
During my time in the restaurant, I noticed employees answering phones and making pizzas for delivery. Sadly, I live too far away to be a regular delivery customer, however, if you want to try an independent pizza place, in an old-school style, I highly recommend Bitondo’s Pizzeria!
Bitondo’s Pizzeria
416-533-4101
