Badiali's
33 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/askTO, r/FoodToronto, r/toronto30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 10 threads.
What people say, in short
Badiali has strong slice recommendations but substantial dissent. The vodka, mushroom and cacio e pepe slices earn specific praise. Queues are a recurring complaint, although two commenters describe visits with little or no wait. Several find it overhyped or poor value, and others report uneven results. It is a divisive choice rather than an uncontested favourite.
Address
Pizzeria Badiali, 181 Dovercourt Rd, Toronto, ON M6J 3C6, Canada
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Vodka slice, Mushroom slice, Cacio e pepe slice
- Opinions divided
- Yes
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/TimBergling91 in r/askTO · Nov 2025
Names Badiali as a top pick.
- Mixedu/charles_goerg in r/FoodToronto · May 2026taste
Says they still like it but are growing tired of it and want other slice spots.
- Recommendsu/mark_98 in r/FoodToronto · Oct 2026taste
Tried the vodka pizza and found it delicious.
- Mixedu/Qwerty177 in r/askTO · Nov 2025ambience
Thinks Badiali is the best pick but finds it touristy.
- Mixedu/thevoiceinsidemyhead in r/askTO · Jan 2024wait time
Says it's good, but you need to plan ahead to order it.
- Recommendsu/watermelonsmashr in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Says Badiali has the top standard slice.
- Recommendsu/sitdownrando-r in r/askTO · Jan 2026
Calls it a common pick for New York-style slices.
- Caveatu/BoogeyManSavage in r/FoodToronto · May 2026taste
Prefers One Night Only over Badiali, implying Badiali is the lesser choice.
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- Caveatu/torontowest91 in r/askTO · Jan 2026price
Finds it underwhelming, overpriced, and busy with lines.
- Recommendsu/Low-Veterinarian5097 in r/askTO · Jan 2026taste
Ranks it number one while acknowledging other good spots in the city.
- Mixedu/gailanisgood in r/askTO · Jan 2026taste
Calls it amazing, but notes long waits and higher prices.
- Recommendsu/ikarun in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Was doubtful about the hype but now calls it the best slice.
- Recommendsu/jermcnama in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Names Badiali's vodka slice as the answer.
- Recommendsu/air621 in r/askTO · Jan 2026taste
Lists two of its pies among favourites for New York-style slices.
- Recommendsu/mariocatshovel in r/askTO · Nov 2025taste
Says Badiali has the better pie, though Fresca wins on slices.
- Caveatu/Micand in r/toronto · Jul 2025taste
Agrees Pizzeria Badiali is also overhyped.
- Caveatu/modermanehh in r/askTO · Jan 2026taste
Says there's too much dough and too few toppings.
- Mixedu/Regular_Hat_9368 in r/askTO · Nov 2025wait time
Usually orders Badiali but won't queue for it.
- Caveatu/flifthyawesome in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024wait time
Doesn't mind crowds at Badiali, but says the pizza isn't worth the queue.
- Caveatu/Beginning-Falcon865 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Says Badiali is just pizza, barely different from other top spots apart from the lineups.
- Recommendsu/Fine-Mix9870 in r/askTO · Jan 2026taste
Names Badiali when asked for the best pizza spots in the city.
- Recommendsu/attainwealthswiftly in r/FoodToronto · Aug 2025taste
Suggests trying several slices, ideally during off-peak hours when most people are working.
- Recommendsu/erallured in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Says Badiali's mushroom and caccio e pepe slice beat Acute's and rank among their best slices.
- Mixedu/ehsee_to in r/askTO · Jan 2024wait time
Likes Badiali, but got tired of planning days ahead just to order.
- Recommendsu/ifthisthenthat99 in r/askTO · Nov 2025
Lists Badiali among their favourites.
- Recommendsu/RealisticAd7286 in r/askTO · Jan 2024
Agrees the hyped spots haven't disappointed; getting access is the main hassle.
- Caveatu/Dieselfruit in r/toronto · Jul 2025taste
Fully agrees with the critique of the pizzerias.
- Caveatu/AutoAdviceSeeker in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Didn't really enjoy Badiali.
- Caveatu/BlessTheBottle in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024wait time
Thinks the queue at Badiali is ridiculous.
- Caveatu/roenthomas in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024
Thinks Badiali is overhyped and nothing life-changing, basically basic pizza.
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