Toronto has no shortage of Pizza Restaurants, (too many), but the Auto Grill at 495 Eglinton Avenue West, between Avenue Road and Spadina, serves one of Toronto's best. 

On our most recent visit we were surprised to see only 2 patrons in the restaurant at 7:30, but as we were about to go elsewhere, a friendly hostess ushered us to a pleasant window seat promising great food. Shortly thereafter our waiter brought us a plate of fresh Focaccia  with an interesting crushed black olive spread.  So far, so good.

I ordered one of the pasta specials, a delicious combination of veal,  mushrooms, and sausage atop a bed of fettuccine with a gentle mix of fresh vegetables and delicate herbs.  My partner chose a pizza named “ITALIANO”  which combined prosciutto, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese . After each shared in the others food, we both agreed that this pizza was as good as the best found in Toronto.  The crust was thin, the toppings were generous and fresh, and the combination was excellent. We finished the meal with a artfully presented and very delicious homemade Tiramisu.  

With over half a dozen restaurants in the immediate area primarily focused on pizza.  Anyone thinking of opening a restaurant in the Yonge / Mount Pleasant / Bathurst / and Eglinton districts should realize how strong the existing pizzeria competition is and think about serving another type of restaurant - maybe a French bistro?

Rating: 4 stars
495 Eglinton Avenue West
416-489-0961

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