Ambassador Pizza Co. — Restaurant in Toronto

The Wyck Recommendation: Ambassador Pizza (Ossington) Rating: 3.3/5 Decor Over Substance (But Maybe She Was Too)

Intro Scene Walked into the neon abyss of Ossington with a PhD girl who could’ve debated a tree stump for hours. She opened with her thesis and closed with a eulogy for my will to live. I nodded politely while internally drafting a Yelp review for my date. Step one: find alcohol.

What Was Ordered Blanche de Chambly for me—light, crisp, salvation in a glass. Gin & Tonic for her—clinical, precise, emotionally sterile. No food. Not even fries to soak up the existential dread.

Service Commentary The bartender looked at me the way war medics look at soldiers. He knew. Said nothing. Just poured my beer with the quiet understanding of a man who's seen too many first dates unravel like discount sweaters. We didn’t speak, but we shared a sacred bond of mutual despair. I’m adding him to my will.

Vibe Check It’s the kind of place where you’re allowed to slowly unravel. Chill dive energy. Low lighting. Just enough edge to distract you from the sound of your date explaining post-structuralism like it’s foreplay.

The Space Itself Hallway mural looks like Lisa Frank met Salvador Dalí in a fever dream. Roses, jungle cat, red-black swirl—10/10 distraction from your own poor romantic choices. Bathroom looked like a pirate ship confession booth. Lighting: dramatic. Door: suspiciously medieval.

About the Neighborhood Ossington: where style is curated, conversations are performative, and everyone’s pretending not to Google each other mid-date. If you can dodge the self-awareness, it’s actually kinda fun.

Hits & Misses ✓ Bartender understood I was suffering and said nothing ✓ Cool mural that deserved better company ✓ Excellent emergency-exit energy

✗ Zero pizza at Ambassador Pizza? That’s a hate crime ✗ Bathroom gave ‘trapdoor to Narnia’ vibes ✗ Date mistook rambling for intimacy

Final Verdict Fifteen minutes in, I knew I needed two things: alcohol and a viable exit plan. The bartender handed me the first. I crafted the second. Suggested “checking out another bar”—code for “I need plausible distance to vanish.”

At Bar #2, mid-sentence about 19th-century infrastructure reform, I locked eyes, smiled, and said: “Hey, this was great. For science.” Then I dipped like I’d just faked my own death.

Rating: 3.3/5 Perfect For Getting spiritually rescued by a bartender Planning your exit while...

Was a bit buzzed late night and craved a big slice of pie. Luckily for the evening, I remember this tiny local pizza shop.

Though the menu is short, each option has toppings loved by all (even pineapple, if you choose it). Along with 8 hot fresh pizzas, they also offer frozen pizza and wings.

The presentation of The Big Three was a surprise, shredded pepperoni. A small shredded idea makes a big difference in texture, crispy tips and keeps the slice relatively flat. Overall, the crust is baked well but wish the sausage was more plentiful. The Sausage alone doesn't taste heavily seasoned and the cheese is neatly and evenly distributed which provides the flatest slice of pie I've seen to since my teenagehood.

Service from the workers was spot on, quick and snappy. Though judging by the stacks of pizza they were churning out, I was in the middle of a rush for them. The estimated time is almost exact so I didn't feel too impatient. Not much for seating as it's a hole in the wall with a few benches and a long table. Not a bad feature, but in winter it can be an issue if you want to stay in place and have your fill.

Overall for the taste and size of their large pizza reminiscent from the former Big Slice on Yonge, I would return again though infrequently since the cost can be heavy to buy for a party or...

I was born and raised in Windsor, and I would always remember when my older brother moved to Toronto how much he would complain about the pizza choices. Whenever he came home, the first thing he would do was order pizza. When I moved to Toronto, I finally understood what he meant. So when Ambassador Pizza opened up in Toronto I couldn't be more excited!

They did not disappoint with true Windsor pizza at all. I love that that the pizza names are references to Windsor. I love that they have that same cornmeal crust. The brushed garlic butter is a treat! The shredded pepperoni and canned mushrooms, yum! And the absolute best part....they have the GOAT...Galati cheese!

I also love that they're also offering frozen pies at various stores so you can make at home (have to try those still), and creating a new item, the Hanzerotti!

Although the pizzas are on the pricer side, their portions are huge, so it really even out and it's worth it.

I've been telling everyone I know about Ambassador, and...