General Assembly Pizza — Restaurant in Toronto

With the help of Ritual app, I learned the tastes of General Assembly. This place perked my interest ages when I saw the words of "Roberta's", "Pizza", and "Toronto" crawl into my feed. For those who don't know... Roberta's pizza reached cult hood status in the USA. They have one of their chefs help consult on the menu for General Assembly... I know it's not them actually making the pizza. Even having their name attached to General Assembly, it's gotta mean it's up to their quality to (some) degree.

This is what I would call a hip place that serves food quickly... from ordering via Ritual, I got the message ping not even 10 minutes later that it was ready for pick up. Fast? oh yes. The space is open and bright with a clean aesthetic. It looks a little bit like a food hall with it's long shared tables. The take out area is separate and behind the pizza ovens (which is where I had my view). I wish I could say more about the service but it was proficient... that's all. A 'hi' would be nice.

The style of pizza is what I would call Neo-Neapolitan... Yah thats wordy I know. Crust is similar to Neapolitan but the subtle difference is a touch sweeter dough and less 'soggy' in the middle. Traditional Neapolitan has the middle sometimes really soft. The characteristic thin crust and charring is in full effect and i love the leopard spotting. I know most people don't like it .. they think it's wrong but it's actually part of the style. I recommend pizza hut pan pizza style if you dont like the charring.

Here's a great thing... even an hour later after we got the pizza, the pizza still tasted great with a light warm up in an oven. I would say the pizza sizes are not tooo big but it should be enough for a moderately hungry person. I know some people could crush more but 1 works for me.

Green Pie with additional prosciutto (cause I cant resist the meat) - This intrigued me cause it had kale... Kale?? All the ingredients were mozzarella, gorgonzola, kale, lemon zest, black pepper... with the addition of my prosciutto. One thing I loved so much was the lemon zest. It added such a nice clean citrus notes that cut through all the cheese and prosciutto. I would love this in the summer... and winter. I felt the prosciutto a tad expensive ... i mean it was $4 for 4 slices. Either way... it tasted quite good. I'm used to a more flavourful crust (longer fermenting?) but this was still good. Nice handling of the pizza to get the good leopard spots. 4/5

Don Diego - Another solid pizza with its mozzarella, chorizo, red onion, jalapeño, drop pepper, and cilantro. I dont get soap mouth with cilantro so I liked it in there. I felt there was a decent amount of chorizo with the medium-mild heat from the jalapeno and drop pepper. Its a decent option if you're looking for something that isnt green. 4/5

Overall, my first impressions were positive and looking forward to trying out their salads with another type of pie. Perhaps next time I'll go and eat there instead BUT if I'm needing run about and need good food fast ... this would be a...

When I recently visited General Assembly, a well-known eatery in the heart of the city, I had high hopes for a satisfying dining experience. Unfortunately, my anticipation quickly turned to disappointment as I indulged in their pizza offering. What was meant to be a delightful culinary treat turned out to be a lackluster affair that left much to be desired.

Upon receiving my order of pizza, my initial impression was that it lacked the visual appeal I've come to expect from a reputable establishment. The crust appeared pale and undercooked, lacking the enticing golden-brown hue that usually indicates a perfectly baked pie. The toppings seemed haphazardly placed, and the overall presentation was unappetizing.

Digging into the pizza, I was met with a distinct letdown in terms of taste and texture. The crust was not only undercooked but also oddly chewy, as if it hadn't been given enough time to develop the desired crispness. The lack of seasoning and flavor in both the crust and the tomato sauce was striking, making each bite unremarkable.

In conclusion, my encounter with the pizza at General Assembly was a disheartening one. From its unappealing appearance to its lackluster taste and texture, this pizza left a lot to be desired. The overall experience was far from the delightful meal I had anticipated. While General Assembly may excel in other areas, it's clear that their pizza offering falls short of the mark. As a discerning diner, I would hesitate to recommend the pizza at General Assembly to others seeking a satisfying culinary experience.

Photo: soggy and charred at same time Half cooked and half...

This place has gone downhill completely over the past several years. I ordered two pizzas last night and they were soooo soggy and also burnt… the crust had no flavour. I also found a piece of arugula on my pizza which was supposed to have only basil. My ceasar salad had maybe half a teaspoon of dressing for the entire large bowl. I couldn’t even taste it, and could barely see it. But that wasn’t even the worst part. What made this whole experience truly unforgettable was one of the staff members. She was cleaning and bussing tables. (Tall white lady with a ponytail, in denim shorts and a grey crop top). She was so extremely rude to my partner, myself and the guests sitting next to us. From aggressively bumping into me while trying to pass by a tight space, to grabbing plates out from underneath our arms as we are still eating and without even saying anything or asking… she also slammed plates of food down on tables in a very passive aggressive manner… as though she had a personal vendetta towards the guests in the restaurant… her attitude made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. I’m sure other guests feel the same way considering the looks on their faces when she slammed plates on tables and grabbed plates away from people as they were still eating. I could’ve gotten over the terrible food but the experience with this lady...