Mississauga’s worst-kept pizza secret is crossing the border. Pizza Nostra, the family-run pizzeria that earned an 8.0 from Dave Portnoy’s One Bite reviews, is opening its first Toronto location at 802 The Queensway in Etobicoke. The opening date has not been announced yet, but the expansion puts the chain’s 16-inch thin-crust New York style pies and square Sicilian slices within reach of Toronto’s west end for the first time.
What makes it special
Pizza Nostra is a genuine family story, not a franchise rollout. Founded in 2015 by brothers Marco and Andrea Grande with Marco’s wife Lilly, the business grew from a single Mississauga shop into two locations: 362 Lakeshore Road West and 245 Lakeshore Road East. Eleven years in, the Toronto opening is the chain’s first step outside its home city, and it is landing in a neighbourhood that knows good pizza when it tastes it.
The Portnoy score is the headline, but the menu is the substance. The lineup centers on two formats: a 16-inch thin-crust New York style pie and a 16-inch square Sicilian, both built on dough made in-house, including a vegan dough option. It is a focused menu from people who have spent a decade refining a small number of things.
What to expect
Expect the Mississauga playbook, transplanted to The Queensway. The 16-inch thin-crust New York style pie is the crowd-pleaser: wide slices, a crisp foldable crust, and the kind of straightforward topping discipline that earned the 8.0. The square Sicilian runs thicker, with a focaccia-like base and caramelized edges.
The vegan dough made in-house is worth flagging for plant-based diners who usually get one sad option at pizzerias. As for the opening date, the company has not announced one, so the smart move is to watch the brand’s channels. Given the Portnoy bump and the Toronto curiosity factor, the first weeks will likely be busy.
Practical details
Pizza Nostra’s first Toronto location will be at 802 The Queensway, Etobicoke. The official opening date is still to be announced. The chain’s existing locations are at 362 Lakeshore Road West and 245 Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. More details are on the official website at pizzanostrainc.com.
The news of the Toronto expansion was reported by What Now Toronto on October 22, 2026, via Insauga. The 8.0 One Bite rating comes from Dave Portnoy’s review, as reported by Streets of Toronto.
Who it is for
This is for west-end pizza people who have heard the Mississauga hype and never made the drive, for One Bite score-chasers who plan outings around the ratings, and for anyone who believes a family-run pizzeria beats a chain every time. When the opening date drops, go early in the week to beat the rush.
Where is Pizza Nostra opening in Toronto?
At 802 The Queensway in Etobicoke. It will be the chain’s first Toronto location. The official opening date is still to be announced.
What kind of pizza does Pizza Nostra serve?
Two signature formats: a 16-inch thin-crust New York style pie and a 16-inch square Sicilian, both on dough made in-house, including a vegan dough option.
What is Pizza Nostra’s One Bite score?
Dave Portnoy of One Bite rated Pizza Nostra 8.0, as reported by Streets of Toronto.
Who owns Pizza Nostra?
It is a family business founded in Mississauga in 2015 by brothers Marco and Andrea Grande, with Marco’s wife Lilly. It currently has two Mississauga locations.
