Frank Pizza House

What is Frank Pizza House? Anchoring a lively stretch of Corso Italia at 1352 St. Clair Avenue West, Frank’s Pizza House is a storied Toronto pizzeria that has been slinging dough since 1965. Helmed by veteran pizzaiolo Giorgio Taverniti, this family-run counter delivers old-school neighbourhood hospitality and serious respect for craft. The space is humble, unpretentious, and compact, geared heavily toward walk-in slices, counter orders, and casual tables for an impromptu sit-down bite.

Frank Pizza House Menu & What to Order The kitchen's foundation is a slow-matured, 72-hour cold-fermented dough that bakes into a blistered, chewy, deeply flavourful crust. The house claim to fame is the jumbo calzone—either baked or deep-fried as a golden panzerotti packed with melted mozzarella and savoury fillings. For whole pies, the Pastore with Italian sausage, goat cheese, and roasted peppers is a standout, as is the fiery Maria layered with pepperoni, hot peppers, and anchovies. Round out your order with crispy house arancini served in tangy homemade marinara, or grab a ball of raw dough to recreate their magic in your own kitchen.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a no-reservations joint operating on quick counter turnover, walk-ins, and heavy takeout traffic. Peak dinner rushes on Friday and Saturday nights can mean waits for fresh pies, so consider calling ahead for pick-up orders. Take the 512 St. Clair streetcar directly to the door, or use the metered street parking along St. Clair Avenue West.