Review of Pizzeria Libretto
By Anoja Muthucumaru
I have the good luck of reporting a taste bud-altering encounter with pizza at Pizzeria Libretto. Pizzeria Libretto is an Italian inspired restaurant that opened on the Danforth November 2011. The atmosphere is friendly with an air of laid-back sophistication. The restaurant is packed with regulars like local families, professionals, and students, so seating is limited.
The open kitchen anchors the dinning area with two Naples-made wood burning stoves at the back. The centre of the pizzeria is packed with seating and comfortable red booths at the far right. There is an espresso and wine bar to the left. Read more
The standard bowl of pho will be made with a beef base and seasonings like cinnamon, star anise, ginger, onion, cardamom, and coriander. The broth is rich and flavourful but still delicate enough to allow the eater to garnish it according to taste. Thin slices of beef will be added, generally a mix of rare lean meat and tender well-done brisket. For more adventurous eaters, variations include beef tendon, tripe, and meatballs. Watch Anthony Bourdain wax poetic about pho in the video below to understand my passion.
