Barstool Pizza Review - North of Brooklyn Pizzeria (Toronto, ON)

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  • @cyaeri03
    @cyaeri03 2 года назад +1363

    I work in this place Dave. You've made my life a living hell. You will not get away with it.

  • @ayb2522
    @ayb2522 2 года назад +1106

    Ronald Dahl, one of the great authors of our time. Who doesn’t love Billy Wonka?

    • @phillipglass9515
      @phillipglass9515 2 года назад +32

      This comment should be number 1

    • @JahanZahid
      @JahanZahid 2 года назад +8

      Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, deserves a mention too

    • @Gogettor
      @Gogettor 2 года назад +3

      @@JahanZahid we all know el Prez loves his Charlie....

    • @uhhbakedpotato
      @uhhbakedpotato 2 года назад +11

      Ol' Billy Wonks?

    • @ArmadilloManiac
      @ArmadilloManiac 2 года назад +3

      Lmao!

  • @Broomtwo
    @Broomtwo 2 года назад +1032

    He opened that pizza box and WOW is that a beautiful looking pizza.

    • @diddlez2
      @diddlez2 2 года назад +42

      I know right. I know an 8.4 is great but I still can't believe it isn't higher.

    • @ktpinnacle
      @ktpinnacle 2 года назад +9

      Thought the same. Love it when it's a bit well done.

    • @craigdetroit
      @craigdetroit 2 года назад +6

      agreed. that pie was spectacular looking, eh.

    • @wjkrug
      @wjkrug 2 года назад +13

      Are you Donald Trump?
      “Beautiful looking pizza. I came in and I said WOW that’s a beautiful looking pizza.”

    • @wantapgt
      @wantapgt 2 года назад +5

      @@diddlez2 I was guessing 8.7

  • @AlexRFitness
    @AlexRFitness 2 года назад +386

    Dave's Toronto Pizza Power Rankings (as of May 12th)
    8.4 North of Brooklyn
    8.3 Badiali
    8.2 Conzo’s
    8.1 Descendant Detroit Style Pizza
    7.9 One Night Only
    7.7 Superpoint
    7.5 Bitondo's
    7.4 Fourth Man in the Fire
    7.3 Ambassador Pizza
    7.3 Frank's Pizza House
    7.0 Pizza Gigi
    6.8 Blondie's
    6.1 Maker Pizza
    Everybody knows the rules.

  • @stephenshields4095
    @stephenshields4095 2 года назад +901

    This was an 8.9 pizza. Devoured the whole slice , got nervous with a crowd, and kept it low.

    • @zeekot4064
      @zeekot4064 2 года назад +34

      Got nervous with a crowd and kept it low ? Right!!😂

    • @XYNO_ONYX
      @XYNO_ONYX 2 года назад +20

      Sounds like you know the rules

    • @r.---
      @r.--- 2 года назад +23

      As soon as I heard the crunch on the first bite I knew it was gonna be an 8

    • @tyleerio
      @tyleerio 2 года назад +1

      True

    • @uncomfortableshirt
      @uncomfortableshirt 2 года назад +37

      I literally cannot find any difference in his reviews between an 8.2 and a 9.2, there was absolutely nothing to criticize about this pizza and he gave it an 8.4 lol..

  • @alwaysteste8348
    @alwaysteste8348 2 года назад +322

    Dude that pizza is easily 8.9 on dave’s scale. you can tell by the crunch

    • @briankeogh335
      @briankeogh335 2 года назад +15

      You’re not watching enough, that’s an 8.5. 8.9 is mythical pizza, you travel for 8.9 pizza. This pizza is what you get if you’re in town.
      Edit: he gave it 8.4, damn I’m watching too much of these reviews

    • @RazDaz74
      @RazDaz74 2 года назад

      He underscored it no doubt! 8.8... everybody knows the rules

    • @charliep9066
      @charliep9066 2 года назад +2

      Nah, it’s not. He scored it way too high!

    • @winstonsmith11
      @winstonsmith11 2 года назад +2

      @@charliep9066 No. He did not. Nice undercarriage. Light. Not too much cheese. Not greasy. You can hear the crunch. It checks all the boxes. This was easily an 8+ pizza.

    • @charliep9066
      @charliep9066 2 года назад

      @@winstonsmith11I live here and have had it many times. STFU.

  • @trevorsplash3474
    @trevorsplash3474 2 года назад +1418

    One whole piece of pizza devoured by Dave always gets an 8+, everyone knows the rules.

    • @richardperrillo4286
      @richardperrillo4286 2 года назад +3

      L

    • @johnryan6456
      @johnryan6456 2 года назад +28

      I called the 8.4. I watch every video, everybody knows the rules.

    • @m3kaka1
      @m3kaka1 2 года назад +1

      I called 8,2…almost)))

    • @Altron1992
      @Altron1992 2 года назад +4

      I was way off going 9.2, everyone knows the rules.

    • @scobysport
      @scobysport 2 года назад +17

      It's actually a higher score if you factor in the exchange rate.

  • @andgalactus1
    @andgalactus1 2 года назад +10

    One of my first jobs in Toronto was in the burger joint that used to be attached to this place, I think it's an A&W now. When they opened the business they didn't have a bathroom and canadian law says that if it's a sit down restaurant they need a bathroom for customers, we let them use our bathroom and in exchange we got free pizza. Honestly the best perk of working that job. Joined the guys for a beer a couple times, I'm sure the staff has changed a lot since then but honestly 10/10 for me.

  • @thomassullivan1207
    @thomassullivan1207 2 года назад +35

    I definitely thought that pizza was 8.9-9.1 territory based on the appearance and crunch. It looked OUTSTANDING.

  • @profoundwanderer1441
    @profoundwanderer1441 2 года назад +308

    One of the best pizza's i've ever seent on here.
    Nobody knew Toronto could reach that level of greatness.
    😳Well deserved 8.4, to me it looked even higher.

    • @3cs3hs
      @3cs3hs 2 года назад +33

      i just walked by the place, and it's already sold out and closed for the day.

    • @WhoctorDo
      @WhoctorDo 2 года назад +10

      That pie was frame-worthy. Gorgeous.

    • @SCOOPFREE
      @SCOOPFREE 2 года назад

      Oh stfu how can you tell froma vide tat far away hahah

    • @zohaib876
      @zohaib876 2 года назад +8

      @@3cs3hs No way 😲. I expect it'll be that way for a few days. It's got to be one of the best looking pizza pies I've ever seen ngl

    • @j0n.p
      @j0n.p 2 года назад +12

      One of the biggest cities in North America with a huge Italian population? I knew it.

  • @idroppedmypineapple7288
    @idroppedmypineapple7288 2 года назад +108

    "thowin f' bombs im back in philly" street man "whatever" hahahahahah that was the best

    • @Dreamer66617
      @Dreamer66617 2 года назад +2

      lol what he want dave to do go up to his place for a slice? hahaha what a clown

    • @fxtymz1123
      @fxtymz1123 7 месяцев назад

      Typical non caring Canadian lol

    • @CreepyStalker66
      @CreepyStalker66 4 месяца назад

      He might have been talking to someone else lol he seemed to really like him so I doubt he was doing a 180 and being an idiot. You never know though lol

  • @GODOFL337
    @GODOFL337 2 года назад +132

    As a Torontonian, while NoB is def above average, I can say that pizza was very specifically tailored to your tastes and not the average

    • @sheteg1
      @sheteg1 2 года назад +22

      They definitely made it special for him. A few pizzas I’ve had from there weren’t that great. I love ONO pizza on Pape.

    • @charliep9066
      @charliep9066 2 года назад +13

      💯💯 Their pies DO NOT look like that. The Geary location especially sucks.

    • @thomasthedankengine6230
      @thomasthedankengine6230 2 года назад +2

      Lots of really good pizza in toronto

    • @breetzy4975
      @breetzy4975 2 года назад +13

      can confirm this pizza wass done special for him

    • @Mushtaps
      @Mushtaps 2 года назад +12

      Disagree, this is what I usually get when I got here and I live next door

  • @JR-lz1jr
    @JR-lz1jr 2 года назад +528

    You can’t say “this can go basically toe to toe with any pizza I’ve ever eaten” than hand out a 8.4. It should be 8.9 c’mon Davey

    • @jamescornwell7655
      @jamescornwell7655 2 года назад +28

      that's what I thought..I knew he probably wouldn't go 9s..but if he's referencing Difaras like that..I totally thought 8.9 also

    • @robertmitchell9276
      @robertmitchell9276 2 года назад

      but they smoked dope and forgot what they were doing.. 8.4

    • @TheDeviousDrDoom
      @TheDeviousDrDoom 2 года назад +1

      STOP BEING A PRAG!

    • @dougismakis4828
      @dougismakis4828 2 года назад +17

      Ya he kept it low bc its canadian and he wants to like think America is better imo. No way that was only 8.4 in his books he even gave it away.

    • @gtlguy
      @gtlguy 2 года назад +4

      I totally agree. With that crunch and light charred look (which I thought looked amazing), I was fully expecting 8.7 - 8.9). 8.4 still great, but not as high as I thought.

  • @jddarroch
    @jddarroch 2 года назад +34

    The idea that Toronto wouldn't have good Pizza is insane (yes we also have our trash chains looking at you Pizza Pizza), but this is a city with a massive Italian population. We may just lack an iconic style like NYC, Chicago or Detroit.

  • @justinarsenault971
    @justinarsenault971 2 года назад +11

    I used to love North of Brooklyn but I've found as they've gotten more popular they started to rush the pizza and undercook it. Criminal. Dave is not getting the true experience here. Although I would kill for a properly cooked one again, so good.

  • @デブクール
    @デブクール 2 года назад +48

    The anticipation of the score had me butt cheeks clinched, everybody knows the rules.

  • @GourmetNinj4
    @GourmetNinj4 2 года назад +76

    Holy shit it feels like I’ve been waiting for years to see this review. Easily the best pizza in Toronto next to Superpoint and Bitondo’s. Fun fact, Frank Pinello cofounded this place

    • @colinsquires7999
      @colinsquires7999 2 года назад +3

      Bitondos is my favorite, but I have a feeling it will be a low score--- its the best though

    • @Kukurio
      @Kukurio 2 года назад +1

      No.. there is only 1 spot that beats North of Brooklyn. 100%. And it is… Pizzeria Badiali
      My #3 hidden gem spot: Fresca Pizza on college / spadina

    • @yonathanis
      @yonathanis 2 года назад

      I actually heard your mom cofounded it

    • @peterchalach5662
      @peterchalach5662 2 года назад

      Frank cofounded this??

    • @GourmetNinj4
      @GourmetNinj4 2 года назад

      @@peterchalach5662 yessir

  • @almageist
    @almageist 2 года назад +13

    As a Torontonian I like NoB, but I think they definitely catered it special for Dave because I do think there is way better in the city. A less chainy joint that's family run that I love to support is Frescas and I think they're worth a visit. You also have to try Maker's (even though they're overpriced I do really like them). Finally, make a stop in Windsor. Iconic style of pizza, maybe not Dave's style, but definitely unique.

    • @DakaONER94
      @DakaONER94 Год назад +1

      Everyone knows Fresca and maker pizza is ehhhh

    • @KillaZero
      @KillaZero 11 месяцев назад

      NOB better then all of them lol

    • @HalJordan0
      @HalJordan0 2 месяца назад

      Pizzeria Libretto at Dundas and Ossington in DT Toronto is good for Neapolitan style pizza. Really a shame that Dave didn’t check them out he would’ve loved them if he was into the Neapolitan style pizza

  • @MrTriniboy98
    @MrTriniboy98 2 года назад +16

    Yes… finally a Toronto pizza review by the man himself 🙏🏽

  • @johngauthier725
    @johngauthier725 2 года назад +36

    He made it special for sure. Place is good but usually a floppy undercarriage. If he served the original pizza you ordered, score would be lower

    • @alexgrantham4747
      @alexgrantham4747 2 года назад +16

      Yup. I like NoB but they were prepared for this. Usually way floppier.

    • @anthonynichilo5836
      @anthonynichilo5836 2 года назад +3

      100%

    • @brandonlewis5135
      @brandonlewis5135 2 года назад

      So then why dont they make this type of pizza then and not the floppy?

    • @JTCFC1
      @JTCFC1 2 года назад +1

      Disagree. If the under carriage is floppy it’s because it’s been sitting in the box. When it’s fresh it’s always like this

    • @brandonlewis5135
      @brandonlewis5135 2 года назад +2

      @@JTCFC1 nope. Floppy is due to ingredients and temperature.

  • @allanroney
    @allanroney 2 года назад +143

    Gotta say, from sound alone, that pizza is high 8’s minimum. When a bite from the centre of the pizza crunches, you’re on one.

    • @Gobbersmack
      @Gobbersmack 2 года назад +1

      Unless it was a fingernail

    • @kociamber149
      @kociamber149 2 года назад +4

      "centre" 😂

    • @mohammadakhtar6941
      @mohammadakhtar6941 2 года назад

      Naw, its a fair score, there is no way this is a high 8. I just had it last week.

    • @soowoo2246
      @soowoo2246 2 года назад

      agreed

    • @charliep9066
      @charliep9066 2 года назад +1

      This pizza is a 7.4 max for regular customers. They served him some Dave special. I’ve had it many times.

  • @gavinclark790
    @gavinclark790 2 года назад +16

    Their habanero sauce is next level. Truly this man understands the sanctity of the institution that is PIZZA. GOD BLESS YOU, GOD BLESS PIZZA! 🙏🍕

  • @MrReLeNtLeZ
    @MrReLeNtLeZ 2 года назад +35

    So many Canadians have been waiting for this day for a long long time! 🇨🇦

    • @junkyardjim
      @junkyardjim 2 года назад +2

      I live in Sault Ste Marie... We are known for steel and pizza... Fuck I can't wait for him to visit.

  • @BrickTop06
    @BrickTop06 2 года назад +26

    First impression of that pizza upon opening the box was perfection. Textbook Dave pizza. Hopefully that's what all customers get.

    • @uknownutin3528
      @uknownutin3528 2 года назад +2

      Unfortunately it isn’t. I live down the street. That’s better than anytime I’ve had it

    • @onlyberts
      @onlyberts 2 года назад +2

      Got a Margherita pizza from there the day after this was posted. Definitely a good score by Dave I could say it was even better. I didn’t have to ask for it well done and it was perfect.

    • @KBGFilmz
      @KBGFilmz 2 года назад +1

      I had the truffle shuffle pizza from them a couple weeks ago, can confirm that their pizza is pretty damn good

    • @ATMDPNKBJ
      @ATMDPNKBJ 10 месяцев назад

      I can confirm it’s a great pizza. The Margherita was to die for.

  • @tonyalbanesi5456
    @tonyalbanesi5456 2 года назад +7

    We have a lot of Italians living in the greater Toronto, Hamilton area the golden horseshoe area is amazing for pizza id love to see more canadian reviews

  • @theregoesone3225
    @theregoesone3225 2 года назад +1

    "I got a feeling that could change". Awesome man. You're honestly improving peoples lives and ability to make a living.

  • @pastamane
    @pastamane 2 года назад +105

    Let’s just hope they keep that quality of doneness with all their customers and not just dave. When they know he’s coming, they put their all into the pizza and then screw over regular customers

    • @iN31L
      @iN31L 2 года назад +31

      I've had North of Brooklyn multiple times and it's NEVER looked anything like this lol

    • @lawrenceshdow
      @lawrenceshdow 2 года назад +4

      Ive worked a couple pizza jobs. It was really hard to get the whole crust as crispy when it got busy.. Each pizza in takes up surface space and pulls heat out the surface. When its the only one in you can move it around and that surface stays very hot. when you are moving lots of pies; they will end up where other pizza just was and not get that same cook.. Not applicable to the conveyer ovens but those ovens are shit anyways.

    • @benw2270
      @benw2270 2 года назад +2

      Love about 3-4 blocks away from There, I’d say it’s about 7/10 times you go there it’s like that, mostly when it’s busy does it not

    • @goofcast7013
      @goofcast7013 2 года назад +1

      Went there this past week (Geary Ave location) and it was similar, not as firm but I had toppings on mine vs just cheese

    • @GxdBxdy
      @GxdBxdy 2 года назад +6

      You can literally ask for well done if you prefer “doneness”

  • @12tippettm
    @12tippettm 2 года назад +7

    When he said Angelo's my heart started racing, them only an 8.4. I was surprised

  • @thevoiceofreason5589
    @thevoiceofreason5589 2 года назад +177

    When Dave eats the whole slice, you know you’re getting over 8 - everybody knows the rules

  • @NotSureIfSrs_x
    @NotSureIfSrs_x 2 года назад +70

    Everyone knows Dave wanted to give it a 8.7 but hesitated cause its Canada

    • @carm727
      @carm727 2 года назад +5

      Its the exchange rate playing a factor. 😀

    • @kayflip2233
      @kayflip2233 2 года назад +2

      Nah it's because it was his first review in Toronto. Can't set the standard so high so quickly.

    • @preyeshkarsan9738
      @preyeshkarsan9738 2 года назад +1

      There’s no better pizza in Toronto outside of north of Brooklyn. It’s a shame it was his first place to go to. 8.8-8.9 for sure.

  • @-KYUSS-
    @-KYUSS- 2 года назад +31

    I’m the guy in the car. I was leaving North of Brooklyn Pizza and they asked me to wait until they start filming, then drive by and say “Dave Portnoy!”
    The person with him slipped me a cool hundred and I said no problem. I didn’t know they scripted these reviews on occasion.

    • @HeyWaveyWay
      @HeyWaveyWay 2 года назад

      You got featured buddy!

    • @rsplatpc
      @rsplatpc 2 года назад +4

      post a cell phone pic for evidence / zero chance you didn't take one

    • @mattfoster5934
      @mattfoster5934 2 года назад

      That's some straight-up Brooklyn gangster shit right there everybody knows the rules

    • @thegrimyeaper
      @thegrimyeaper 2 года назад +2

      I was the guy dropping all the F bombs. I did it for free though.

    • @HughJorgan1
      @HughJorgan1 2 года назад +1

      Was that hundred US$ or CDN$? Big difference lol.

  • @bjmw93
    @bjmw93 2 года назад +71

    Cool to see him in Toronto reviewing pizza joints that I know. That place is bomb, maybe the best slice in Toronto

    • @Amaling
      @Amaling 2 года назад +1

      Do you know of any good European pizza joints around? Idk what these other people are saying, think good American-style pizza like this is not hard to find in downtown Toronto, but personally I haven't quite found it with the European-Italian traditional pizzas

    • @akshay_9146
      @akshay_9146 2 года назад

      @@Amaling Pizzeria oro di Napoli on lakseshore. It's more Neopolitan style.

    • @Amaling
      @Amaling 2 года назад +1

      @@akshay_9146 alright mate, I'll check it out whenever I need to go to etobicoke :)

    • @bjmw93
      @bjmw93 2 года назад

      @@Amaling there's an Italian restaurant called Piano Piano that has great woodfire pizzas (and great pasta for that matter). But it's not like an in and out pizza joint or anything like that. It's a proper sit down dinner wine date night kinda spot. They've got 2 spots, I've been to the one off Spadina

    • @Amaling
      @Amaling 2 года назад

      @@bjmw93 now that I'm nearby, thanks :)

  • @ph3905
    @ph3905 2 года назад +3

    Old school review vibes, love it

  • @drcharlesbombay
    @drcharlesbombay 2 года назад +1

    Wow!!! 8.4!!! Toronto has some credibility... I love it...

  • @ryananderson8817
    @ryananderson8817 2 года назад +3

    I just admire at moments like 3:40 where Dave really digs deep for the right score. Even after 1000's of other reviews he STILL is giving us the honest take. Providing scores now even internationally. No shop is too good or too bad for Dave to stop by. A true legend.

  • @evanlitvak2234
    @evanlitvak2234 2 года назад +2

    My favourite pizza in Toronto right here. This location is fine but getting it at the back of Greater Good and then going upstairs to play games and have a beer with your slice is a top notch Toronto experience

  • @W33DwasherME
    @W33DwasherME 2 года назад +11

    Love a good Ronald Dahl book.

    • @tomthalon8956
      @tomthalon8956 2 года назад +2

      He knows that burger clown, Roald McDonald.

    • @Hermanos22
      @Hermanos22 2 года назад +1

      This man knows so little of the world. But enough to find his spot and become successful.

  • @at0m1z3r6
    @at0m1z3r6 2 года назад +1

    Dave you finally did Toronto. My dream come true!!!

  • @lonewolf604
    @lonewolf604 2 года назад +9

    Dave, as a Vancouverite, I can say if you ever come to Vancouver, you would hate most pizza shops here (a lot of east indian or greek style). Our "best" pizza is a lot of breweries doing Neapolitan.

  • @drslothlehoff806
    @drslothlehoff806 2 года назад +1

    Jacket and T-shirt matched the box and wall perfectly!

  • @jesseclark24
    @jesseclark24 2 года назад +18

    Thowing F bombs like im back in Philly! "Whatever".... that was gold.

    • @bori1986
      @bori1986 2 года назад +1

      😂

    • @jakep1979
      @jakep1979 2 года назад

      Bunch of hosers up in there!

  • @tommysoprano1441
    @tommysoprano1441 2 года назад +1

    Come to Hamilton Dave !!!! Go To Shortys Pizza and Pizzeria Flora !!! Oh Dave if your Canadian its pronounced Trona

  • @identaman187
    @identaman187 2 года назад +9

    I live 10 minutes from the spot. I order a few times monthly. Best pizza in Toronto bar none, if you like the NY style slice.
    Would recommend to anybody, no matter your taste. Crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. A must have if you are a fan of pizza and are in the Toronto area.

    • @Deplorable_Cruz
      @Deplorable_Cruz 2 года назад +1

      Quick question: Does it always look like that or did they cook it a little more than usual because they knew that Dave likes his pizza a little well done?

    • @Finnathegod
      @Finnathegod 2 года назад +1

      Nah macs pizza, pizza nostra body this place

    • @identaman187
      @identaman187 2 года назад +1

      @@Deplorable_Cruz Honestly? I've order from here upwards of 100 times and it has always "looked" like that. I will say his pizza was extra crispy than normal because they knew he liked it well done, but the taste has been super consistent, the texture super consistent and it's just a solid NY pie time after time.

    • @identaman187
      @identaman187 2 года назад

      @@Finnathegod "bodying" is a bit of a stretch but they are both excellent pizza places too. Admittedly I don't eat those as often as North of Brooklyn due to travel distance but enjoyed those places just as well.
      Just remember, when the quality of the pizza is there, it often comes down to recipe, the chef the sauce and the combination of toppings you chose to go on it.
      For me I love North of Brooklyn's pizza sauce and cheese. Their garlic dipping sauce is pretty awesome as well.

  • @gregpst77
    @gregpst77 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for coming to Canada Dave! The Cunucks love yah.

  • @Christianevanyeung
    @Christianevanyeung 2 года назад +9

    I’ve been waiting for Dave to come to Canada forever! 8.4 Let’s goooo!!!

  • @djtrankilo231
    @djtrankilo231 2 года назад +2

    the crisp you hear when he bites the slice makes the pizza sound even more delicious

  • @raytran6400
    @raytran6400 2 года назад +19

    Welcome to Toronto Dave. North of Brooklyn is one of the best pies in the city.
    Please check out Makers, Fresca Pizza, Pizza Badiali, Fourth Man in Fire and Descendant Pizza

    • @aalves9453
      @aalves9453 2 года назад +1

      Anywhere in Woodbridge/Vaughn.

    • @raytran6400
      @raytran6400 2 года назад

      I haven't explored any places up there yet

    • @richardNbacchus
      @richardNbacchus 2 года назад +1

      i was at Fresca a few months ago, wasnt that great tbh
      but I'm someone who doesn't lie a super thin pie

    • @raytran6400
      @raytran6400 2 года назад +1

      @@richardNbacchus I've been eating there since middle school. Its still one of the cheapest big slices in the city. Cant go wrong.
      Yes I prefer NY style pizza.

    • @richardNbacchus
      @richardNbacchus 2 года назад

      @@raytran6400 fair play

  • @Winterstorm137
    @Winterstorm137 2 года назад +13

    This pizza looks so good dude. I've watched so many episodes. Industry and the upside down pizza which looked like he was donating blood was also 🔥

  • @nathanzondlo7393
    @nathanzondlo7393 2 года назад +5

    One Ronald Dahl book, everybody knows James and the Giant Happy Meal was a classic

    • @katmullaly4069
      @katmullaly4069 2 года назад +2

      Roald Dahl. 😉

    • @nathanzondlo7393
      @nathanzondlo7393 2 года назад +1

      @@katmullaly4069 that was the joke

    • @DeltaAssaultGaming
      @DeltaAssaultGaming 2 года назад +2

      In Dave’s defense, that guy is the only Roald in the whole world.

    • @benjaminsimpson830
      @benjaminsimpson830 2 года назад

      @@katmullaly4069 Wooosh

    • @russmartin1814
      @russmartin1814 2 года назад +1

      I was growing more and more disheartened as I scrolled down looking for the first comment on this matter. Glad I found this.

  • @WGTBollox
    @WGTBollox 2 года назад +1

    Was thinking 8.6 from the look/crunch.

  • @tsujimasen
    @tsujimasen 2 года назад +9

    As someone who grew up in NYC and lives in Toronto now, this is where I go when I want a good taste of home.
    It doesn't approach the elite pizzerias in NYC, at best it will be on par with a good NYC pizzeria, which is tough, in it of itself, to do.
    7.7 for me.

    • @adilrahman1204
      @adilrahman1204 2 года назад +1

      Exactly this a 7.6. Can't believe he scored so high

    • @MrMikeyboy4
      @MrMikeyboy4 2 года назад

      Feels like home? Lol NYC is no different from Toronto if anything u would find the best type of food in Toronto

    • @kayflip2233
      @kayflip2233 9 месяцев назад

      @@MrMikeyboy4 It's not the same though. Yes you can get good Italian food in Toronto but in general your average pizza shop is nothing like the pizza in Queens or Brooklyn.

  • @fulaan1
    @fulaan1 2 года назад +2

    Absolute best pizza in Toronto, Love North Of Brooklyn

  • @CrrrashnnBurrrn
    @CrrrashnnBurrrn 2 года назад +10

    Yes finally one from my own country 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @stephanieb3915
    @stephanieb3915 2 года назад +1

    I live just outside of Toronto and this is my favorite pizza place! My favorite is their Margarita

  • @Wileycoyoteee
    @Wileycoyoteee 2 года назад +3

    Local Ontarioian. Our pizza is bomb! New york state wears off on us beautifully with our own little twist in it 👍

  • @TheKitchenNinja
    @TheKitchenNinja 2 года назад +2

    Moved to the west coast 16 years ago and every day I miss Ontario pizza. Glad to see the Prez telling Canada the rules

    • @jakep1979
      @jakep1979 2 года назад

      Have you tried AJ's Brooklyn Pizza?

    • @MyKeeP81
      @MyKeeP81 2 года назад

      where do u live? there are some excellent pizza spots in sf and la. i live in nyc so i know pizza

    • @TheKitchenNinja
      @TheKitchenNinja 2 года назад

      @@MyKeeP81 West coast Canada, not US

  • @seangraham5553
    @seangraham5553 2 года назад +13

    When the video started I thought, oh my god! Portnoy is in Toronto. I’ve been going to North of Brooklyn for 10 years after every Jays game. I agree with the 8.4. There are better places in Toronto and Hamilton (The Hammer) but this place is legit. International!!!!!

    • @smellwhaticook1
      @smellwhaticook1 2 года назад

      id say 8.1 but they can be inconsistent, I have gotten a 9.1 pizza from them before tho just depends on who's doing it.

    • @sudarsanasandeep3378
      @sudarsanasandeep3378 2 года назад

      What are these other better pizza places?
      Would love to have that list to try out haha

    • @Ionic457
      @Ionic457 2 года назад

      @@sudarsanasandeep3378 Conzo, superpoint, franks pizza house, badiali

  • @portcreditswag
    @portcreditswag Год назад +1

    i love how serious this whole thing got..insane

  • @daviclar867
    @daviclar867 2 года назад +22

    Dave: "Dropping f bombs like I'm back in Philly!"
    Dude: "Whatever!"

  • @NancyRemling
    @NancyRemling 2 года назад +2

    Frank from Best Pizza is the real deal. Love you Dave. Love what you do. 🌷🌷🌷

  • @apolonus9819
    @apolonus9819 2 года назад +4

    This whole trip to Toronto makes me wanna go. Looks bad ass

  • @willlazenby1050
    @willlazenby1050 Год назад +1

    Roald Dahl not Ronald lol. Dave is the guy who is like this is an amazing play by Wilber Shakespeare.

  • @charleshadrian436
    @charleshadrian436 2 года назад +9

    Please check out Windsor, Ontario about 4 hrs from Toronto. It's on the border with Detroit. The best pizza in Canada. Capri Pizza and Antonino's Original Pizza are some of the best. Almost all pizzerias have the same great consistency around Windsor.

    • @enjoybagtimer
      @enjoybagtimer 2 года назад +9

      He’s not going to Windsor 😂😂😂😂

    • @christophersuchy3632
      @christophersuchy3632 2 года назад +1

      Agreed on Windsor being the best in Canada by a mile. The Chelsea is probably my overall favourite but Vito's and Antonino's are just spectacular

    • @Pokemon60660
      @Pokemon60660 2 года назад

      I've always wanted him to come here to Windsor. Hopefully one day!

    • @jmurphy17vinnie
      @jmurphy17vinnie 2 года назад

      Antoninos is garbage.

  • @josephsengco9218
    @josephsengco9218 2 года назад

    Yup. Agreed. I'm from Jersey City in Toronto. Only pizza I know that is close to the NY/NJ style pizza.

  • @dressup154
    @dressup154 2 года назад +14

    One 'Ronald' Dahl book, Dave's never read a book in his life, everyone knows the rules.

    • @nate3866
      @nate3866 2 года назад +2

      Lmao he was killing me with that. Love a good 'Ronald' Dahl book myself.

    • @Nuttyirishman85
      @Nuttyirishman85 2 года назад +2

      Ronald Mc’Dahl

  • @jay.a9992
    @jay.a9992 2 года назад

    Welcome to Canada prez. We have been waiting for you. Much love from ontario. I live in Kitchener about an hour south. Can't wait to see more reviews of our spots

  • @soulamazingIRS
    @soulamazingIRS 2 года назад +11

    Honestly thought it was going to be a 9+ pizza looked phenomenal

  • @patrickmacdonald5392
    @patrickmacdonald5392 2 года назад +1

    Come to Halifax Dave! You must try Salvatores. And Piatto. As well as Yeah Yeah's. There is a whole unexplored world of pies here waiting for you to review.

  • @mjv1967
    @mjv1967 2 года назад +9

    Dave comes to Toronto! I can die happy! #Canada #Pizza

  • @Torontorap90s
    @Torontorap90s 2 года назад

    Finally I was waiting for Dave to come to Canada 🇨🇦

  • @Oh_You_Know_
    @Oh_You_Know_ 2 года назад +24

    Gotta disagree.... That seems like an 8.8!

    • @rosariodeluca3912
      @rosariodeluca3912 2 года назад

      Can confirm it is an 8.9. Tried it this summer while in Toronto and it didn’t disappoint. Right up there with the pizza I tried in NYC

  • @moek6200
    @moek6200 2 года назад

    I'm from Toronto, and I know what pizza you'd like. Try the following places in no order
    1) super point
    2) taste of Naples (vaughan)
    3) blondies
    4) makers

  • @RedShoesGaming33
    @RedShoesGaming33 2 года назад +8

    As a proud Canadian this is pretty special too see. If possible Windsor, ON is a pretty renowned city for pizza in Ontario, would make for some good reviews.

    • @enjoybagtimer
      @enjoybagtimer 2 года назад +3

      He’s not going to fucking Windsor 😂 give it up already!

    • @RedShoesGaming33
      @RedShoesGaming33 2 года назад +1

      @@enjoybagtimer When he enviabley goes to windsor i want a firm handshake and a kiss on the mouth from you as an apology.

    • @enjoybagtimer
      @enjoybagtimer 2 года назад

      @@RedShoesGaming33 why would I apologize? I never said the pizza was bad? I’ve never been. But it’s 4 hours from Toronto. He’s not going this week. Give it up.

    • @CampariMM
      @CampariMM 2 года назад

      @@enjoybagtimer You better hope he doesn’t come to Windsor now. If he does, which he should, you are gonna get roasted non stop. Windsor Is the Pizza City dude.

    • @enjoybagtimer
      @enjoybagtimer 2 года назад

      @@CampariMM can you use your eyeballs? Why the fuck would I get roasted? I’m telling you he’s not gonna go to Windsor. Sure he would like the pizza. That doesn’t change the fact he is not gonna go this week.

  • @Heavydolphin
    @Heavydolphin 2 года назад +1

    I hope ur going to Montreal

  • @iainmartin9724
    @iainmartin9724 2 года назад +11

    Got to love the “recognization factor”. El Prez single handedly bending the English language to his will!!

  • @GizmoFromPizmo
    @GizmoFromPizmo 4 месяца назад +1

    I thought sure he was going to go 8.7 but he said 8.4. I think if he didn't know they made it special, he'd have gone higher.

  • @briangunn2278
    @briangunn2278 2 года назад +5

    The Prez definition of a "good book" is not Shakespeare or Charles Dickens. Rather, it is 'James & The Giant Peach...'. 😂

  • @josuesantiago4521
    @josuesantiago4521 2 года назад +1

    I was just in Toronto last week looking up Dave’s videos to see if he had reviewed pizza places from there before and now he shows up Lol 😂

  • @peteyalyanak
    @peteyalyanak 2 года назад +32

    If you’re in Toronto you have to try “Mark’s Pizza” in Scarborough pretty sure it won best pizza in Toronto it’s tremendous 🔥

    • @THE_IKON
      @THE_IKON 2 года назад +3

      I think it's better than bleeker I have had both...

    • @DentalBeaker
      @DentalBeaker 2 года назад

      Badialis is the best. Haven’t had Mark’s yet. Evidently Conzos is also incredible.

    • @Holymakinaw
      @Holymakinaw 2 года назад +6

      Uh.....Scarborough ain't Toronto. Mark's Pizza is like, a 12 hour drive from downtown Toronto. You need to use a sled and a team of Huskies to traverse the snowy tundra. Fuck that.

    • @cocothedwarfmaltese2299
      @cocothedwarfmaltese2299 2 года назад +1

      @@Holymakinaw Scarberia

  • @markc7587
    @markc7587 2 года назад +2

    hopefully he hits up Libretto (university-york south of queen) and Via Mercanti (Kensignton) a couple i'm a fan of.
    #goblue

  • @MrPixelHungryz
    @MrPixelHungryz 2 года назад +7

    IT HAPPENED! A CANADIAN REVIEW! Very proud of you!

  • @cherylmacdonald2493
    @cherylmacdonald2493 2 года назад +2

    Saw the thumbnail. No flop. Well done. 8+. Everyone knows the rules.

  • @gordtron
    @gordtron 2 года назад +4

    you've got to get RnR Canada going. so many great spots, you could alternate US and Canada each month and have international tournaments a time or so a year.

  • @satveersokhi8695
    @satveersokhi8695 2 года назад

    I have waited a very long time for this

  • @u235u235u235
    @u235u235u235 2 года назад +31

    "he made it special for me" tells you EVERYTHING.
    when I know the restaurant owner as a personal friend of the family the food is killer if the owner knows i'm going with my family. i go alone anonymous and the food is average. this has happened to me 4 times in my life. yes, it's shocking and depressing. they roll out the red carpet on quality when they want to. that's why Michelin star ratings are so good, consistency is a cornerstone of that rating system. the owner UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES can know you're an important reviewer.

    • @mattfoster5934
      @mattfoster5934 2 года назад +4

      That's why you tell them you're a food reviewer everywhere you go to eat sometimes it's just so simple everybody knows the rules

    • @OfLaSoul
      @OfLaSoul 2 года назад +6

      FACTSSSSS

    • @aalves9453
      @aalves9453 2 года назад +1

      Dave,was being "tracked".

    • @identaman187
      @identaman187 2 года назад +1

      Honestly, in this case, I can guarantee you the only thing they would of done for Dave is make it a bit more well done than normal.
      The pizza itself is world class, and has always been. It's that good.

    • @zohaib876
      @zohaib876 2 года назад

      @A B Manhattans not really known for 🍕 minus Joe's & John's on Bleeker. You want good pizza in NYC you gotta go to Brooklyn & Queens. Also, Jersey has some amazing pizza joints.

  • @MrIvangallant
    @MrIvangallant Год назад

    It’s awesome to see you in Toronto so much it’s a great town

  • @mikewidyk4186
    @mikewidyk4186 2 года назад +12

    Based off his overall reaction I thought he’d give at least an 8.9. When he asked how much the other place was rated he must of thought it was in a similar class. So the fact he didn’t give a 9.1 is kind of strange.

  • @jl9470
    @jl9470 2 года назад +1

    One of my absolute favourite spots in the city - it makes me happy Prez thinks the same

  • @jaykay6387
    @jaykay6387 2 года назад +8

    Great looking pie. That looked like an 8.6/8.7 to me but he hates to cross that 8.5 divide, he very rarely gives out scores between 8.5-8.8, he usually skips over that area and jumps straight to the nines. I think that is a psychologic tic that he has.

  • @alcons1987
    @alcons1987 2 года назад +1

    Welcome to Toronto prez!!!
    Now you gotta try TASTE OF NAPLES PIZZERIA IN WOODBRIDGE, ONTARIO!!!
    It’s a 9.4 prez all day long!!!!!

  • @blairco
    @blairco 2 года назад +7

    Guarantee he's gonna go to Pizzeria Libretto and give it a 6.8. It's gonna break my heart.

    • @adilrahman1204
      @adilrahman1204 2 года назад

      Will he get the NY style there? Their NY is amazing. I wouldn't touch the other pizzas they have. But it's also a bit fancy with the sourdough which he might not like

    • @robertriteman3227
      @robertriteman3227 Год назад

      way overrated

  • @MattyVice
    @MattyVice 2 года назад +1

    Sharp lookin football pie…great crust, great leoparding…good initial crunch…..he doesnt look impressed…..i was wrong, he is impressed…..im guessing 7.9…..maybe….8.2…… final guess 8.2. And…….8.4 okay

  • @theavereviewer7081
    @theavereviewer7081 2 года назад +3

    That pizza looks amazing. Thought it might push 8.8.

  • @snophals
    @snophals 2 года назад

    FINALLYYYY!!!!!!! TORONTO PIZZA REVIEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @frankenelimtangco2400
    @frankenelimtangco2400 2 года назад +13

    One homeless shirt, everybody knows the rules.

  • @gpfitness8194
    @gpfitness8194 2 года назад +1

    Finally Canada!!!!!

  • @noeyp905
    @noeyp905 2 года назад +5

    We love dave in canada

  • @shovel_head80
    @shovel_head80 2 года назад +1

    Best show ever

  • @josephdiao8149
    @josephdiao8149 2 года назад +10

    Quick history lesson. Frank pinello from best pizza set up this place and that’s why his pizzeria’s picture is up there.

  • @el_capoguapo
    @el_capoguapo 2 года назад +1

    DAVE COME TO VANCOUVER ‼️‼️🇨🇦