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Developed through several centuries under a unique cultural environment, the cuisine of Italy offers a degree of diversity and simplicity and an artistic use of ingredients like olive oil and pasta that you can’t find anywhere else. The next time you try the best authentic Neapolitan (Napoletana) pizza available outside of Italy at Pizzeria Via…

It is said that a nation’s cuisine often reflects its culture. Some of the best authentic Italian cuisines have their origins dating back to ancient times, and their cooking style takes queues from the food of the Mediterranean. Handcrafted meals are a staple of modern Italian culture. Let’s talk about how the characteristics of the…

The panini is a staple of the best authentic Italian cuisine alongside Neapolitan pizza and classic pasta. Italian restaurants never shy away from including these artisan sandwiches on their menus. When you visit Pizzeria Via Mercanti in Toronto this week, you surely do not want to miss trying one of ours. Made from classic Italian…

Most people outside of Italy see pizza as merely a hearty meal to snack on during a football game or Friday night party. However, pizza is taken seriously in the country it was born in. For a taste of the best authentic Neapolitan (Napoletana) pizza in Toronto, Ontario, and the GTA, come to Pizzeria Via…

Nearly anybody can make a basic pizza, but to make the best authentic Italian cuisine and pizza Napolitana that reflects decades of Italian food prowess, only the best pizzerias can make the cut. Your best chance to experience this Italian classic in its natural form is at Pizzeria Via Mercanti. But why does this family-owned…