It’s almost time, Toronto. The city’s beloved Pizzeria Badiali has officially announced the opening date for its newest location.
On May 11, the pizzeria will unveil its second neighbourhood slice shop at 581 Markham St.
Currently located at 181 Dovercourt Rd., Pizzeria Badiali Annex will expand the restaurant’s offerings within the Mirvish Village development.
As part of a new mixed-use residential development project coming to the area by Westbank Living, Badiali will be among other establishments like Sweetie Pie Bakery, Bestco Grocery, an LCBO and Vancouver’s Ask for Luigi.
It will be located near the former Honest Ed’s department store in a Victorian-era building formerly home to Victory Cafe.
“We are excited to join the Annex neighbourhood, and even more excited about reopening this historic building for people to come have great pizza and hang out with their friends and family,” said Ryan Baddeley, chef and co-owner of Pizzeria Badiali.
“We’re very fortunate to have had such a warm reception to our first slice shop and hope to quickly integrate ourselves into this amazing part of Toronto.”
Chef Ryan Baddeley of Pizzeria Badiali.
Pizzeria Badiali
It’s not just Torontonians who have made the pizzeria a fan favourite — Badiali made it to The Best Pizza Awards in 2025, ranking as one of the top 100 globally.
“At Badiali, Ryan and his team deliver a refined yet nostalgic approach to pizza by the slice, blending the bold, comforting spirit of New York-style classics with the finesse of Italian-inspired specialty pies,” according to the ranking.
“Pizzeria Badiali is more than a local favourite; it’s a creative force in Toronto’s evolving pizza scene.”
New menu item: Grandma-style pizza
At the new 1,400-square-foot space, foodies will not only have the chance to grab Badiali classics like its iconic pepperoni, vodka and Margherita slices, but “grandma-style” pizza will also be on offer as a new menu item.
This style of pizza is where the dough is stretched into a tray and baked almost immediately, characterized by its square shape, thin crust and cheese that’s put on before the sauce.
“I’ve been wanting to offer grandma-style pizza for a while now, and can’t wait for people to come try our version, inspired by both New York Italian and traditional Italian cooking,” said Baddeley.
Aside from the pizza, salads and dips, the new restaurant will also have Peroni, Aperol spritz and wine on tap.
Creating a neighbourhood favourite
Slices at Pizzeria Badiali.
Hector Vasquez/Pizzeria Badiali
Co-owned by Baddeley, Nick Halligan and Owen Walker, the Markham Street location will have the capacity to seat 30 guests inside, along with front and side patios for additional seating in the warmer months.
“The patio, set to open later in May, restores one of the neighbourhood’s most nostalgic outdoor dining spots, inviting guests to stay and linger on summer evenings, glass of wine in hand, watching the world go by,” according to the team.
Designed by Toronto’s Futurestudio, the Annex eatery pulls inspiration from New York’s iconic Little Italy pizza joints, coffee shops, Pizza Hut and, of course, Badiali’s first Dovercourt Road location.
Visitors will notice custom Badiali Tiffany-style stained glass pendants that dot the ceiling, a nod to the building’s Victorian heritage. The restaurant will also be adorned with a palette of deep green, plum and vintage white work to “create a space that feels immediately like a neighbourhood favourite that’s been open for decades.”
And its restored bay windows will feature hand-lettered signage from local artist Andrew Kidder, who painted the original Badiali Dovercourt windows.
Pizzeria Badiali Markham St. will be open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pizza delivery to the neighbourhood will also become available in May.
Mirvish Village development
Aside from the food and drink options, the Mirvish development will feature roughly 900 purpose-built rental units and 366 affordable rental homes.
It is also set to host outdoor festivals and year-round live performances.
“The site of Mirvish Village was previously home to the Honest Ed’s Department Store for over 50 years. Honest Ed’s was important because it was a place where the community came together,” according to the development project.
“Most importantly, because it was home to thousands of stories from the many immigrants who have come to Toronto, which helped it become the multicultural global city it is today. Everything about the project is seen through this lens.”
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