Great meal, salad and pizza were fantastic, only to be outdone by the incredible service! The owner and chef were engaged with the customers, that was impressive. The place has a cool vibe, we are definitely going back. Well done Pizza Beast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Manning
Small busy neighbourhood joint serving up world class food. Inventive menu with everything we had both flavoursome and generous in portion. Outstanding service making us feel welcome from the first step inside. Book ahead by phone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arash Boroumandi
Incredible experience all around. Extremely fresh ingredients, passionate professionals, exciting dishes. Highly recommend the burrata pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Cheesy Garlic Bone Marrow, Confit Duck and Maple Syrup, Pork Hocks, Pig Ears, Duck, Wild Boar Pizza Special
Mohammed Adenwala
Pizza crust is phenomenal…no matter which pizza get you! We had aloo gobi, wiener wheel, beef heart tartare and a special one-off sneak from veal tasting menu that looked like lady-bug…thank you for the GREAT menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Haleel Sarwar
What an experience! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abdul Sachedina
a great place to sit with friends and eat good food and drink some
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaclyn Mistry
Cool little place, amazing pizza!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julie H
It was pizza night. I enjoyed the figgy pizza (with figs & gorgonzola)and my boyfriend had the jalapeno chili pizza. The flavours and crusts were great. Left field on tap and left field IPA in the can. Tiny but great atmosphere and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ziad El Shourbagy
Devoured the first half of my meatball pizza before I had to remind myself to slow down and savour every bite. I ordered pickup but the atmosphere inside is worth checking out. Props to the designer who illustrated the pizza box. I’ll go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mel Lai-Ho-Tong
Mmmm... An incredible local neighbourhood spot!I have been going to Beast for over 12 years now, and I'm glad to hear they've branched out into pizza!Great options for normally expected and unexpected adventurous pizzas, appetizers, beers, and wine. We ordered the Meatball pizza, Broccoli, and Bolognese Pasta. Everything was incredible. I absolutely love the crust on the pizza and the broccoli had a Thai seasoning and spice that was simple, but so perfect. The pasta was lovely too!They have a Pizza Crusher Lager and Bearface shot special for $10 and the shot comes in a little medicine cup. So cute!The place is really cute and cozy. It seats maybe 20 people max and has a nice quirky decor. This is for sure an iconic Toronto local business worth checking out and supporting!
Food Review: Beast PizzaIf you have been following my pizza adventures, you know that I have been on a quest to find the very best pizza Toronto has to offer. And that is a tall order given the competitive nature of the Toronto food scene.On Saturday, I got a little bit closer to that realization by visiting Beast Pizza. And this place did not disappoint, lived up to all the hype. Now let’s talk Pete-zah. I knew I was going to love this place because there’s a sign that says – Pete-zah. How can you go wrong?The pizza looks like a giant loaf of Italian bread when it’s dropped on the table. On this particular night, we ordered: “The Meatball Pizza” (red sauce, mozzarella, fennel jam, and arugula), “What The Cluck” (sweet potato cream sauce, mozzarella and collard greens), and Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. It was the special of the night. There are several great appetizers on the menu however, we only ordered one, and that was the Maccheroni with Iberico Pork Bolognese – a house-made macaroni simmered in a tomato-based ragu with ground pork and vegetables.Each pizza was an absolute standout, my favorite being the Meatball, and the Philly Cheesesteak being a close second. The pizzas are quite deceiving. You think you are going to be biting into a large piece of bread and that’s your first holy cow moment. There are tons of air pockets in the dough which makes the pie look beast-like however, it’s like biting into a cloud. Tons of air pockets and space…pillowy soft.The toppings are perfectly matched and balanced for each pizza. You can understand why they don’t allow substitutions of any kind. Don’t even think of going to this place if you’re an artist and like to order your style pizza. This is not that kind of place. NO SOUP FOR YOU.The Philly Cheesesteak pizza was the evening's shocker. I’ve been to Philadelphia and there’s a fine art to assembling these things. If done properly, they are incredible. Seasoned steak, onions, green pepper and the right amount of liquid American cheese. I mean the cheese looks like a waste by-product of a nuclear facility however, it’s so good. And the geniuses at Beast somehow put the perfect cheesesteak on top of their pizza. It was so good. What The Cluck was not bad but did not leave a lasting impression like the other two. The pasta dish was okay, but not something I would order on a second visit. If you want pasta, head a few blocks north to Geary Avenue and get some fresh stuff with Bolognese. It’s epic.Now here’s the kicker. For me…and this is just me, the real surprise of the night was the atmosphere. This is a tiny place that has four tables in total and a bar that seats about 10. The place feels like a neighborhood pub colliding with a 1950s-style dinner. No hint of designer anything in this place, coupled with a very humble and pleasant staff. From one table, you have a bird’s eye view into the kitchen and all the characters at the bar – a couple of university guys about to do some food damage, a first date, and a regular. The vibe is almost Cheers-like. Everyone knows your name and if they don’t, they soon will. This stood out for me because Toronto does not celebrate what I would classify as a “Joint.” New York city and Chicago have tons of these places. And they celebrate these places. They film movies in these places (think the 1989 comedy/romance - When Harry Met Sally). Toronto’s oldest restaurant, The Senator did not survive the COVID lockdown, so we don’t have enough Joints. And this place is a Joint in every sense of the word. With great food, a creative chef, and a truly unique pizza product.So is this my favorite place? I’ve come to learn that this is a bad question to ask in Toronto because the variety of the variety of pizzas this city has to offer. Why limit yourself to one? Beast pizza is a mix between a New York-style pizza, the dough structure of a Neapolitan pizza, and a set of truly unique toppings. Give this place a try sometime. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karine S.
Great place, just eclectic enough and perfectly warm.The dishes are very well executed, they are beautiful and delicious!I really appreciated the chef's flexibility when we wanted the elk tartare on its own without pairing it with the pizza he chose.The pizza of the moment cacio e pepe was too attractive and we were able to enjoy it thanks to this flexibility.An experience to relive for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katelyn W
We ordered take away.both pizzas were excellent and the garlic dip was amazing too! We will definitely reorder soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sanket Das
If you look at it from a total package POV, definitely the best pizza in Toronto. Great beer selection, dope appetizers, and amazing pizza of course. The crust is superrr fluffy
Dino Saric
We had a great dinner experience here with the pizzas being incredible and the sticky toffee twinkie dessert also a big highlight. We tried the beef heart tartar pizza and the pepperoni, both were extremely delicious. Highly recommend visiting.
Great meal, salad and pizza were fantastic, only to be outdone by the incredible service! The owner and chef were engaged with the customers, that was impressive. The place has a cool vibe, we are definitely going back. Well done Pizza Beast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Small busy neighbourhood joint serving up world class food. Inventive menu with everything we had both flavoursome and generous in portion. Outstanding service making us feel welcome from the first step inside. Book ahead by phone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible experience all around. Extremely fresh ingredients, passionate professionals, exciting dishes. Highly recommend the burrata pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage, Cheesy Garlic Bone Marrow, Confit Duck and Maple Syrup, Pork Hocks, Pig Ears, Duck, Wild Boar Pizza Special
Pizza crust is phenomenal…no matter which pizza get you! We had aloo gobi, wiener wheel, beef heart tartare and a special one-off sneak from veal tasting menu that looked like lady-bug…thank you for the GREAT menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an experience! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
a great place to sit with friends and eat good food and drink some
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool little place, amazing pizza!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was pizza night. I enjoyed the figgy pizza (with figs & gorgonzola)and my boyfriend had the jalapeno chili pizza. The flavours and crusts were great. Left field on tap and left field IPA in the can. Tiny but great atmosphere and friendly service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devoured the first half of my meatball pizza before I had to remind myself to slow down and savour every bite. I ordered pickup but the atmosphere inside is worth checking out. Props to the designer who illustrated the pizza box. I’ll go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mmmm... An incredible local neighbourhood spot!I have been going to Beast for over 12 years now, and I'm glad to hear they've branched out into pizza!Great options for normally expected and unexpected adventurous pizzas, appetizers, beers, and wine. We ordered the Meatball pizza, Broccoli, and Bolognese Pasta. Everything was incredible. I absolutely love the crust on the pizza and the broccoli had a Thai seasoning and spice that was simple, but so perfect. The pasta was lovely too!They have a Pizza Crusher Lager and Bearface shot special for $10 and the shot comes in a little medicine cup. So cute!The place is really cute and cozy. It seats maybe 20 people max and has a nice quirky decor. This is for sure an iconic Toronto local business worth checking out and supporting!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food Review: Beast PizzaIf you have been following my pizza adventures, you know that I have been on a quest to find the very best pizza Toronto has to offer. And that is a tall order given the competitive nature of the Toronto food scene.On Saturday, I got a little bit closer to that realization by visiting Beast Pizza. And this place did not disappoint, lived up to all the hype. Now let’s talk Pete-zah. I knew I was going to love this place because there’s a sign that says – Pete-zah. How can you go wrong?The pizza looks like a giant loaf of Italian bread when it’s dropped on the table. On this particular night, we ordered: “The Meatball Pizza” (red sauce, mozzarella, fennel jam, and arugula), “What The Cluck” (sweet potato cream sauce, mozzarella and collard greens), and Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. It was the special of the night. There are several great appetizers on the menu however, we only ordered one, and that was the Maccheroni with Iberico Pork Bolognese – a house-made macaroni simmered in a tomato-based ragu with ground pork and vegetables.Each pizza was an absolute standout, my favorite being the Meatball, and the Philly Cheesesteak being a close second. The pizzas are quite deceiving. You think you are going to be biting into a large piece of bread and that’s your first holy cow moment. There are tons of air pockets in the dough which makes the pie look beast-like however, it’s like biting into a cloud. Tons of air pockets and space…pillowy soft.The toppings are perfectly matched and balanced for each pizza. You can understand why they don’t allow substitutions of any kind. Don’t even think of going to this place if you’re an artist and like to order your style pizza. This is not that kind of place. NO SOUP FOR YOU.The Philly Cheesesteak pizza was the evening's shocker. I’ve been to Philadelphia and there’s a fine art to assembling these things. If done properly, they are incredible. Seasoned steak, onions, green pepper and the right amount of liquid American cheese. I mean the cheese looks like a waste by-product of a nuclear facility however, it’s so good. And the geniuses at Beast somehow put the perfect cheesesteak on top of their pizza. It was so good. What The Cluck was not bad but did not leave a lasting impression like the other two. The pasta dish was okay, but not something I would order on a second visit. If you want pasta, head a few blocks north to Geary Avenue and get some fresh stuff with Bolognese. It’s epic.Now here’s the kicker. For me…and this is just me, the real surprise of the night was the atmosphere. This is a tiny place that has four tables in total and a bar that seats about 10. The place feels like a neighborhood pub colliding with a 1950s-style dinner. No hint of designer anything in this place, coupled with a very humble and pleasant staff. From one table, you have a bird’s eye view into the kitchen and all the characters at the bar – a couple of university guys about to do some food damage, a first date, and a regular. The vibe is almost Cheers-like. Everyone knows your name and if they don’t, they soon will. This stood out for me because Toronto does not celebrate what I would classify as a “Joint.” New York city and Chicago have tons of these places. And they celebrate these places. They film movies in these places (think the 1989 comedy/romance - When Harry Met Sally). Toronto’s oldest restaurant, The Senator did not survive the COVID lockdown, so we don’t have enough Joints. And this place is a Joint in every sense of the word. With great food, a creative chef, and a truly unique pizza product.So is this my favorite place? I’ve come to learn that this is a bad question to ask in Toronto because the variety of the variety of pizzas this city has to offer. Why limit yourself to one? Beast pizza is a mix between a New York-style pizza, the dough structure of a Neapolitan pizza, and a set of truly unique toppings. Give this place a try sometime. You won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place, just eclectic enough and perfectly warm.The dishes are very well executed, they are beautiful and delicious!I really appreciated the chef's flexibility when we wanted the elk tartare on its own without pairing it with the pizza he chose.The pizza of the moment cacio e pepe was too attractive and we were able to enjoy it thanks to this flexibility.An experience to relive for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered take away.both pizzas were excellent and the garlic dip was amazing too! We will definitely reorder soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you look at it from a total package POV, definitely the best pizza in Toronto. Great beer selection, dope appetizers, and amazing pizza of course. The crust is superrr fluffy
We had a great dinner experience here with the pizzas being incredible and the sticky toffee twinkie dessert also a big highlight. We tried the beef heart tartar pizza and the pepperoni, both were extremely delicious. Highly recommend visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza, Beef Heart Tartare