The Annex offers tons of choice when it comes to dining out and plenty of pizza options to satisfy your cheesy cravings. Carnivores, vegans and gluten free foodies are sure to find a tasty slice at these local pizzerias.
Just at the edge of the Annex, this family-run parlour has been a local favourite for more than 40 years. Their pies come in many sizes, from 12" right up to their family size of 18". If a whole pie is too much for you, they also offer individual slices. Pizza Gigi is open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. every day, so you can easily pick up dinner after work or a snack on the way home from the bar
It’s easy to see why Pizzaiolo is a favourite in the city. Whether you’re a traditionalist, a carnivore, vegan or gluten-free, you’ll be sure to find something for you at Pizzaiolo. They make nearly everything in-house, from their gluten-free dough to their tomato sauce. All the toppings are cut by hand and they pride themselves on not using any added sugar or preservatives.
Using a stone oven, Napoli creates some of the most authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas anywhere in the city. The warm atmosphere encourages you to sit for a while and sip from the excellent collection of red and white Italian wines. They craft their pizzas simply and with only the best ingredients, employing a traditional method to ensure a perfectly-blistered crust every time.
Since 1984, Cora has been providing Annex residents with some of the best handmade pizza around. Behind the simple storefront lies a decadent pizza haven, featuring house-made tomato and pesto sauces. And, as any great pizza joint, the dough is made fresh daily and they use only the freshest toppings. Cora Pizza is open late every night of the week, and is the perfect spot to pick up a slice after a night out.
After learning how to make pizza in the traditional method while on a visit to Italy, the founders came back to Toronto intending to share their knowledge with their fellow Canadians. Using 900-degree ovens, their thin-crust pizzas are cooked in as little as 90 seconds, which creates an amazing crispy crust. They are also constantly upping the ante when it comes to toppings, experimenting with items like Korean BBQ Pork and spicy Thai Chicken.