Great food! Great staff!

Walking into the restaurant, felt like a small town lounge spot, with a couple dozen people talking, and playing cards.

I was reading through yelp reviews before deciding to drive to Ajax from Scarborough for pizza and i saw a photo with the comment: "two adults could not even finish a medium 10" pizza". Being skeptical, and very hungry i decided to try this place out... more

Great pizza so much cheese can't ask for any thing more. Got the meat lovers very filling great little hidden gem in Durham recommend next time you decide to order a pizza think of pizza pinos first you won't regret it.

In town for the weekend, and chose Pino Pizza because of the reviews on yelp.
Very good and cheesy.

Great pizza. Love the mounds of cheese piled on top. Had the Meat Lovers and Pino Special. Loved them both.
Have also tried the calzones. I was feeling adventurous and got The Monster. The thing was ridiculously big! Only got through about a quarter of it. It was good...not great.
Lastly, I also tried the wings. Now these, I was pleasantly surprised with! When I got the wings and noticed they... more

Great pizza!! I order the Meat Lovers and the Pino special.... I recommend the Pino special. Pizzas were cooked nicely and had the right amount of toppings. The Pizzas were very filling. I'm off to try the monster panz....will write a review about it

After reading the reviews, we decided to come here for our first dinner after arriving in Canada. We ordered the small veggie pizza which was pretty good. It was very doughy and kind of reminded me of Pizza Hut pizza. We also ordered the pasta with meat sauce and mushrooms and liked it. This dish brought back memories of my dad. :). We also ordered poutines which were ok. The french fries w... more

Best pizza ever! They do take long to take your order by phone but give yourself like an hour and a half. It's worth the wait!

We ordered the Canadian and their specialty.

If I died went to heaven and ate pizza I would imagine it would taste something like pizza pino's. This is the best pizza place I have eaten at in North America. If you are a fan of lots of good quality cheese on the perfect pizza dough this is the place to go, all of the pictures taken really shows how tasty and cheesy this pizza is.

Overall all I can say is this is the best pizza I have had... more

Three of us ordered a large pizza and two orders of wings for delivery and wow, really great food. The pizza is the best I've had in this area and the wings get in a three way tie with The Portly Piper and Magwyers. Also we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. Bonus!

Great pizza! Fully loaded with cheese but not grease at all. Also the crust is very tasty. The atendente was sympathetic but I felt he could had checked on us during the meal. But overall we had a great meal!

Great pizza .. Fluffy not oily. Very friendly service. Had the large 3 topping pizza and 1lbs wings fed 3 people. Very delicious :D

I ordered a meat lovers pizza and it was really good. The pizza has a generous amount of tasty toppings and cheese with the right amount of sauce. The dough is light,soft and crispy around the edges. I will definitely come back for more pizza.

This is such a hidden gem. The pizza I had was veggie and it was amazing. It's how pizza should always taste. The crust was perfect and the amount of toppings you get is worth the money. Even that, the price wasn't too bad. Overall a really nice place.

My friend and I stopped to have some good food. We were not let down. I had a panzerotti and my friend had spaghetti and meatballs. We also split an order of garlic bread with cheese. I could only eat a third of it as it was HUGE. The garlic bread was seasoned just right and had a pile of cheese on it. Her spaghetti sauce was meaty and full of meatballs. Definitely will be back again soon!!!

If you like thick hardy pizza towered with toppings this is the place for you! Good bang for your buck and some unique topping and sauce choices

Best pizza I've eaten. Thick, generous amounts of toppings and cheese. A tad expensive but definitely worth the price

Good pizza bit slow pick up service... good old pizza made almost Montreal style never had a bad pizza from there been around forever delivery service is reliable decent sized menu. Staff were friendly enough very busy kitchen no time to really chat with customers

Delicious pizza, especially if you like thick crust. All of the pizzas are awesome, even just plain cheese or peperoni. Definitely give it a try if you are in the area!

My husband and I moved to Toronto about 4 years ago and were struggling to find even a decent pizza place. We stumbled upon Pino Pizza last month when my in-laws were visiting and we were in Oshawa. We yelp'd it and took a chance. No looking back! The pizza is awesome, portions amazing and just overall amazing! It's so unassuming when you see it (it's kind of hidden). I can call it a hidden gem!

Great, cheesy Pizza. The place (decor etc), is not the best. However, when it comes to the pizza it was amazing. We got the Canadian (Whole-Wheat crust), and we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional taste and even though we got a small it was more than enough for two people. Would Highly recommend for pizza in Ajax. As good as it gets for pizza in Ajax! I'm glad we tried it.

I decided to try a pizza place that I have heard, time and time again, is the best in Durham Region. I have had amazing pizza in Little Italy in downtown Toronto and this is not that. However, if you compare the quality of this pizza to the chains available in Durham this place wins hands down. The regular crust is halfway between regular and deep dish. I am a crust and dough lover so it really... more

Ever since moving to Toronto 16 years ago, and more recently Whitby 12 years ago finding good pizza has been a challenge. Tired of all the franchise brands poor excuse for pizza. We stumbled across this place while searching Yelp. A couple photos of their pizza looked great, and got me excited. So we made the drive to South Ajax to give them a try. While it wasn't the Cornwall pizza I grew up... more

This place doesn't seem like much, but if you want pizza that is hearty and eats like a meal this is the place. After eating this pizza i was stuffed, the toppings are generous.

This place is good for takeout, i personally would not want dine there as the place is kinda suspect. I felt like i was transported back to an old 80's bar.

But to each his own :)

Not what it is hyped up to be and way overpriced

I agree it is different and has a unique flavour but this is no way a 4+ pizza. For comparison pizza pizza would be 3 star and the fiamma ristorante in Etobicoke pizza would be 4.
The cost for 6 toppings on XL pizza was $62 with 20 chicken wings. They also did not give the itemised order and just... more

Great pizza in GTA

I grew up with ticker crust pizza in Saskatchewan and finally found a place that is as good as the pizza I remember. Screw the thin crust pizza - I prefer something that you can sink your teeth into.
Good sauce (I asked for extra) and nice crust. Very cheesy and tasty.
A bit out of the way but worth... more

Best pizza

They have one of the best pizzas in Ajax. I have only dinned in once and found it to be dated and not someplace for a romantic dinner, but if you prefer takeout definitely get one of their pizzas. Here is a tip....don't order extra cheese because you get plenty of it already.
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Kinda disappointed

Had heard of this place from my BF. He had been before and was dying to take me there. We went on a Tuesday night and the place had a couple of full tables but was not really busy. There was a pizza special and a Chicken Parm special. We ordered one of each.
The waiter was very friendly and... more

So good! I miss this place. I use to go all the time when I was younger and danced at the nearby dance studio.

A Taste of Italy

One of the finest Italian restaurants I have been in. When you go you leave with a full belly and a good taste in your mouth. Priced right, family like atmosphere what else could one ask for.

The best Pizza place you can find in GTA

Don't wanna say anything more. Try, and let your friends know.
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Definitely get your monies worth

We do tons of takeout. Only ate in once, place is a bit of a dive but those usually turn out to be the places with the best food !! I would & have recommended.

Great Pizza!! Especially if you like cheese. Their pizza is loaded with fresh toppings and tons of cheese!! Best Pizza I have had in a long time. Slices are huge, was full after 2 but still ate another because it was so good. We ate in. They had a little bar in there and a TV with the Winter Olympics on. Staff was friendly. They didn't have a kids menu but were happy to bring us a smaller... more

Pizza Pino has the best Pizza I've found in Durham Region. You can tell when you bite into it that it's fresh and hand made. The crust is delicious and the toppings are generous. The pizza is quite filling so keep that in mind when ordering as you may normally order an extra large from a chain place, you may only need a large from Pizza Pino. I ordered the wings recently and they were quite... more

Best pizza in town! My wife and I order from here all the time. It has even made it to the list of "birthday dinner" restaurants, so you know it has to be good!

We generally don't stray from the Pizza Pino's special because it is so good!

Whenever we have eaten at the restaurant (5-6 times) the staff have been accommodating and serve us well. Try it - you won't be disappointed

Great

I have been visiting puzza pino a few years now.....
Easily the best pizza in my opinion.
everyone i recomended is still visiting......
Must try pizza.

My brother told me about this place. Seems the local tradesmen are "big fans."
Heard stories of the "monster panzerotti."

Decided I would try this place out. I've only ever has the "monster panzerotti" and I've only ever had take out. And I can say that everyone who's tried Pizza Pino with me has loved it.

I get bacon,mushroom, and sausage and it will easily feed three guys with a generous... more

Love this place!!!

Their cheese is amazing and they really pile on the toppings so if you're not used to it or it's not your thing then try to be minimal with your topping selection. I learned not to order ground beef on my pizza because it's just too much but I really enjoy a simple pizza from them because the ingredients are fresh and tasty.

The colonel's pizza (ranch dressing instead of... more

One Word "Monster

I stumbled on to Pizza Pino when sitting in my hotel room surfing tripadvisor looking for something to eat. After reading the reviews of the other restaurant I decided to give them a try and I am glad I did. Nice atmosphere and the staff is friendly. After looking over the Menu I remember thinking to myself how monster could... more

pizza here is the way it is supposed to be !! like in the good old days before the Pizza Pizza conglomerates were invented

amazing pizza

best pizza in Ajax. fresh dough delicious sauce. Lots and lots of toppings that are fresh and tasty
calzone will feed 2-3 people

Heavily loaded with cheese

Bring several friends to help you eat these pizzas. For my taste they are so heavily loaded with cheese that everything else gets hidden and lost. I can understand why some people like that style but I prefer the lighter versions.
Not particularly cheap but you get a lot of cheese for your money!
The decor and setting is again... more

Pizza heaven

Pizza Pino is a favourite for locals in Ajax. The huge pizzas are an incredible value.
I recommend the thin crust pepperoni pizza (w the pepperoni on top of the cheese)!! It's simple but amazing & will have you coming back for more!!

Best Pizza Ever

I love this Pizza! I recommend it to everyone. My wife when she was pregnant used to make me drive 1/2hr to pick up pizza there and 1/2hr back. Yes a full hour just to get dinner, it's worth it.

Authentic, homemade pizza - best in ajax

Amazing tasting pizza....never been disappointed and our go to favorite when we want to order in! Takes about an hour for delivery but wait time is well worth it!

The best pizza

Have frequented pizza pinos monthly with friends who live in Ajax. Can never get enough! Pizza toppings are copious and delicious! Ww dough available. Ample free parking in a commercial area. Atmosphere is dated inside with wooden service area and older decor but we go for the fantastic food! Most often we place orders for take out. My sugg is... more

Sweet Jesus, Pizza Pino is ahhhmazing!

My review is for a take-out order, so this is more about the food- not so much the service.

First off, I ordered on a Friday night for a party of 4 and they were pretty prompt in getting our order ready. The price was also very good for what you get.

So, we unboxed the pizza at a friend's house and this was my first Pizza Pino experience. Everyone was... more

Yummy & sooo chesseeee

We went to Pino's last night. It's located in a small, unassuming mall in south Ajax. Very comfortable restaurant. We were seated right away. The waitress was very friendly. We were brought our drinks right away. We ordered pizza - Pino's special, 2 salads, lasagna (came with garlic bread). Salads were huge, pizza reminded us of our favorite pizza place... more

This place had really outstanding pizza. we would pay $7 for delivery. Over th,e past six months the delivery has been really bad, pizza cold and salad dressing forgotten. Last night was my last try at it.

Great Pizza

Very small restaurant but outstanding pizza! Friendly staff and good service. Very busy take out service.

Best Pizza around.
Friendly atmosphere!
Their dough is made fresh everyday, so no hard flacky crust like other chain places.
Don't ask for extra cheese, they put lots of cheese and toppings!!!
Amazing food!

American style pizza

Not a bad place. I went with a group. We ordered three pizzas, all were good but each slice was really heavy and thick like an American style pizza.
I would go again if I ever need a extra-high calory craving.

King of Calzones

It was my husband who introduced me to Pizza Pino when we started dating. The pizzas are fantastic, but the calzones.... oh, the calzones. Believe me when I say these are not for the average pizza eater. You need to be committed to the wonder that awaits you. These beast-like creations can easily feed 2-3 people.
Don't bother asking for... more

Huge Disappointment

We ordered a Mediterranean well done for pick up.
An over cheesed soggy mess is what we got.
Firstly we live very close, so there was no reason for it to be so cold. The crust was toasted, however all the ingredients buried under way too much cheese just steamed and made the crust soggy and raw. My husband tried... more

Thatsa huge pizza

I have been to Pino's and Gino's (no poetry intended). Both are excellent. With Pino's the pizza crust is immense, but so is the number of toppings on the crust. Service is friendly and the place feels like a neighbourhood haunt. You don't go for the ambience, you go for the pizza which is fresh and delicious. a Medium easilly... more

one of the best Pizza places I know of. Thick crust. Tons of cheese. Large portions, keep your order small.

Better pizza then my nonnas

Being Italian I've had pizza from all over, so we checked out what all this hype was about, Place was packed, good feel to it, very friendly staff, the pizza was hands down the best I've ever had! Full of flavor, the sauce was perfect,and the cheese..... HOLY COW!! Check it out, a must try in your lifetime!!

Delicious deep dish pizza! We order a small (or Medium if extra hungry) Pino's Special for two of us and ask for it to be well-cooked.

After much anticipation, we finally had a chance to sample what other Yelpers voted as "the best pizza in Durham region." As much as I value fellow Yelper's opinions, I was still skeptical coming from some disagreeable experiences from previous Yelp recommendations.

We drove into this very nondescript plaza on a lazy Saturday afternoon looking for lunch. We were greeted and seated promptly by... more

Best pizza

You will not be disappointed with this place. They advertise as the best pizza in town and there is no comparison with the box type stores.
Delivery could improve though as it usually takes 45 minutes on the average

wow gr8 pizza: veggie n pesto

we were in ajax, ontario, visiting friends and they suggested we get some takeout at pizza pino. i'm not usually a pizza fan but i went along since our hosts were raving about this place. the guys went to pick up the pies and when they returned the aromas filled the house n suddenly i was in the mood for... more

Very good

Tried The Pino Special and Pesto Pizza tonight. Both must have weighed 10 pounds. Great taste, loads of toppings, very friendly service. Dated decor. Cost of one large and one medium was $45. Very good pizza, but way over priced. Pizza Shack in Pickering is also excellent, and half the price.

I'm not a fan of thick crust pizza...but I make an exception when it comes to Pizza Pino.
The best pizza ever! Tons of cheese and toppings. I'm just drooling thinking about the "Pino's Special" right now!!!!

Best pizza in town

A lot of cheese(don't order extra cheese). High quality pizza. You'll only eat 3 slices, you'll be full. If you order the panzerotti, you'll feed on it for 2 days. They have about 10 tables and they have beer.

A lot of food...average quality

Heard the raves; took the kids. Pizza was like a deep-dish pasta dish which the kids and I didn't get through as it was mounds of toppings with a crust that lacked definition as it was soggy. Took forever to get the food and with two small kids, not an easy time at all.
Price was fine. Wouldn't necessarily say... more

great pizza

the restaurant itself looks like someones basement from the 1980's, not a great atmosphere; however the pizza is the best possibly in the whole GTA. The staff is very happy and friendly

LOVE Pizza Pinos

Pizza Pinos is by far the best pizza joint around! We order their pizza once or twice a month and we cannot order anywhere else, because it does not compare. Normally I like to have a ton of toppings on pizza to enjoy it, but at Pinos I often get just cheese as the flavour of the sauce is delicious!... more

Pizza "Worth the Drive

Best Pizza EVER!!!!!!!! Check it out bet you cant eat more then three slices. My husband is a big eater and he cant do more then three pieces this thick and has the best chesse .Staff is amazing. Its a small place and there is nothing upscale about the decore But you wont be didappointed Voted best pizza in the... more

Best Pizza

Amazing toppings, fresh food, classic! Our family favorite. Always happy with our order, veggie pizza is the best

Hands down the best pizza I've have had since moving to Ontario.

In western Canada thick crust pizza is the norm... I had been searching for a suitable replacement since moving.... Thrilled to say I found it!

Great crust, not greasy, tons of quality toppings and lots of cheese!!!

One recommendation... Order to go. This place is nothing to look at and quite dated inside - the pizza totally... more

Tied with Tomasso's in Trenton for excellent Pizza, however no ambiance

The Staff are very friendly and it is obvious they love what they do.
The food, especially the Geek Pizza, is the best in Durham. What it lacks is a more updated look. Jim's pizza in Trenton; expanded to become Tomasso's, became an elegent dining venue on the Trent river in downtown Trenton. Pizza Pino's may lack the charm of... more

Delicious and well priced

Great pizza. Busy busy place, but it is worth the wait. There are not many places that make pizza like this anymore.
Pack your patience on the week end.

Ezcellent pizza The best of all Pizaa place family owned bueiness

A nice little place old style pizzeria, The pizza is great . its not one of those franchise pizza places .Its like home made
Love it

Favourite pizza place by far

Every time I go to Ajax I always order from here!! Amazing toppings and lotta of cheese!!!! Absolutely delishous!!!

Mounds of cheeeeeeese

Apart from the "big name" pizza joints, this is one of the best we have found around.

Great place to go. Friendly staff and great food. Could be a bit bigger!!!!

This is a great place to go in for food and drinks if you want to get your friends together in one place.

Don't recommend trying to find your way there when your drunk though. The plaza next to it is similar in appearance and well...I've embarrassed myself enough this way for everyone.

Good & delicious

Cheap and good! Cheesey, meaty, fresh, hot and delicious. The meat lover's is a must-try!

Calling all LACTOSE INTOLERANT YELPERS - This is NOT the place for you.

If you love cheese then welcome to Pizza Pino's!

I wish this place would do a reno. It's a complete mess inside - you wouldn't want to stay and eat here. It belongs on the show restaurant makeover, however don't be fooled - It doesn't reflect the quality of food.
On the website it looks better than what it really is. They... more

Unique style and good, the differentiate themselves with the thick crust, they have staying tables that can fit 10people or more so it is good for team staying

Best pizza in Durham bar none! I prefer thick crust pizza loaded with lots of toppings, but unfortunately nobody does Chicago style here... Pizza Pino is more like Buffalo style, which is a New York/Chicago hybrid. Lots of toppings, thick crust. It's not significantly more expensive than chain pizza but blows them all away in quality. What was really telling is, "extra" or "double" cheese is... more

Pizza done right

After trying for 5 years to get use to cardboard American Chain pizza's in Ontario we finally gave up....UNTIL a friend said that Pizza Pino made the best pizza. What we liked about the recommendation was that it was a family owned and not a chain. We tried it today!! WOW A+++++ If you want a pizza that packs flavour... more

Best pizza around. The Pino special is the best. The medium is enough for 2 people! The decor is very basic, but the staff is friendly and the food is really good.

Pino's, a fan I am!

If you are looking for a deep dish style pizza loaded with ingredients and a ton of cheese ( I am not shi**ing you) they must use a pound of cheese on the pies they put out !
If you are looking for a real heart stopper, get the panzarotti!
(A large pizza loaded folded in half)
OMG its deep dish pizza heaven!!!!

If you havent had a deep dish you liked in the past, give this... more

Twice in one week. Spivak!!! And a cold Canadian draft with the wife and her veggie with feta

Hit by a cheese tsunami and superb service. Highly recommend Pinos. Yes, hard to see from road but Ajax's hidden gem.

Having Pinos pesto pizza and Spivak special. Tell you more after we eat.

Best of the best

I went there few weeks ago and am STUCK now ! :)
The food is the best homemade pizza. One slice and you're full. The service is great and its a very good family restaurant.
My kids love the food and they enjoy playing with the games there. Definitely I would recommend that place. Worth every single penny you spend.... more

BEST 'ZA in GTA area

just order the "Pino Special"!! One slice is enough for me!!!
When you get there you'll question the location. When you get in you'll question the decor. When you get home with your pizza you'll know you've discoved the BEST 'Za EVER!!!!

Just like the Pizza you would get in the "old" days

This is not your cookie cutter pizza chain, if you want that you have a lot of options, this is the type of pizza you used to get at the italian pizzarias on the danforth in little Italy. Great staff, they aim to please, the restaraunt is very plain and simple but the food more than makes up for it.... more

Best Pizza Place in GTA

I am a pizza expert and i just love pino's pizza, a friend recommended to me and since then i go there avery 1 or 2 weeks, they offer a home made pizza that taste different than other pizza places and 2 slices were enough for me, highly recommended++

The most flavorful thick crust pizza in the Toronto area by far!!!!

I usually like thin crust authentic pizzas. Lombardi's in New York is my all time favorite but this place has reshaped my thoughts on thick crust. Each slice is heavily topped and has the perfect amount of flavor and although the amount of toppings are ridiculous, the crust holds up great. I can't stress enough how tasty these... more

Incredible Pizza

Don't believe the person who said "over hyped" pizza. There is no pizza that compares to it in the Durham region that I know about. An extra large pizza here will feed twice the amount of people that an extra large pizza from anywhere else would feed. Twice the cheese, more than twice the toppings in some cases. I ordered... more

Fantastic Pizza - One slice of Pino's pizza is equivalent to having two slices anywhere else - so filling, and they don't scrimp on the toppings!

Best Pizza in Ajax

Best Pizza HANDS DOWN!!! This is a great Mom and Pop Pizza places. Great homemade sauce which you can tell by the taste; my wife and I tend to get a plain Pepperoni pizza, because the sauce is just that good.
The service is slow and delivery can take a long time..... but it's well worth it....
Once you try... more

Absolutely the best pizza!!! We've been going for years and recomend it to anyone who asks. Far better than the chain pizza you could order!!!!

Finishing the panzerotti is delicious but hard to do

best pizza in durham

They have the best pizza in town, same owners for over 20 year. They make Montreal style Pizza. ummm!
The Chicken Garlic is my favorite! and the "Pino Special" is pretty good too.
The best deal is the XL pizza for your money.

Wow ... cant even imagine pizza anywhere else...Montreal style anyway u like it...Cheese u dont even need to ask for double.. its too much already...everything is homemade and all is fresh.. real bacon... real ground beef...this is not a factory pizza.. once u get a pizza at Pino's, garantee u will be back!!!

Over hyped pizza

Over hyped pizza.

Amazing Pizza, will never go anywhere else Pizza Pino's response to this review: I would like to thank every one who posted a review for our restaurant. We really appreciate your opinion and we are looking forward to serve you even better next time.

first time we had Pizza Pino today and I must say that was the best one I ever tastet. NO more Pizza's from other places for us. 5 Star's +

i love the place, favourite pizza ive ever tried. i go there every lunch and get the student special. excellent service, great place overall.

I've been ordering from Pino's for years, and everything on the menu is good, not just the pizza. The wings are amazing.. so much so that at one point a few years ago we would order 120 wings at a time! the chicken sandwhich and garlic bread with cheese are also amazing..

this is the best pizza by far in all of gta. what ever you do do not get extra cheese you won't need it!

by far the best pizza you will ever have. what ever you do don't get extra cheese you won't need it!

Wow! me and the wife just had our first Pino's Pizza and we were left speechless. The Pizza we used to have was Venice Pizza in Ajax, but unfortunately they when out of business. I must say Pizza Pino may just be better then Venice was and thats saying something. This IS NOT your average big box store pizza. Pizza Pino is throwback to the day when quality was the only option.

the best in Durham, by far

would be nice to have a menu here so we can select

Absolutely the best Pizza in Ajax

Best pizza I ever had.