Zummy

The search for good pizza continues. On Saturday, it landed me at Lo Zingaro, a new-ish pizzeria located between Queen and Bathurst. This joint has the modest claim of having the best pizza and pasta in Toronto. The front room was modern dark wood with large black and white prints of typical Italian markers: roman coins, ancient streets, etc. The back room felt more rustic with dimmer lighting and abutting the pizza ovens. Their specialty here for pizza is the crunchier Romana style.

I opted for the Lucifero ($18) from the spicy list. The crust was thin but crunchy and held on to toppings well. The generous tomatoes (San Marzano) and cheese (fior di latte) gave it a rich, delicious base. But it was the spicy guanciale (strips of cured pork cheeks) and pork sausage (both homemade) that made the pie a standout. The guanciale was a less salty version of bacon goodness. The sausage was simply heavenly: earthy, fatty, and had a great chew. If you can stand the heat, you can get a jar of chili oil and pile on the chili. This was excellent pizza after a few mediocre outings in the last while.