Restaurant Review: Marcello's Pizzeria

Marcello’s Pizzeria 1163 St Clair Ave. W. 416.656.6159

Dear John
Once again you were a superb host and server. I had been raving about the restaurant to my grandson Brad and have promised him this treat for a long time. Neither of us was disappointed. That is why the restaurant is packed by 6:00 p.m. every evening. The Ensalata Marcello’s is the best in town ($8.95) It is enough o serve four people. Brad and I were hungry and demolished it all with great enjoyment. The greens are so varied and fresh. The artichoke hearts and roasted red pepper adds much flavor. The vinaigrette is perfect and I love shaved asiago cheese on top. This salad could almost make a dinner in itself. Add a piece of bread and the tasty olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you are having a party. Pizza is the big item on the menu. We looked around the restaurant and noticed that most of the people were enjoying pizza. You can also order a takeout. I usually have the Vegetale Pizza ($11.95) Brad ordered the Melanzana Pizza.($11.95) The crust was thin and crisp. The eggplant and roasted red peppers were so delicious with the tomato sauce and goat cheese. There are so many items on the list that everyone is guaranteed a pizza of their taste. Just as I was about to order the Linguini di Mare ($15.95) I noticed a special of Grilled Halibut ($21.00) The linguini is a favorite of mine and I was tempted. I have never had fish here and wanted to try it. I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was an enormous thick piece of delicious moist halibut. There was a lovely tomato sauce on top. There were also many perfectly cooked vegetables. I don’t know where I put it all but it was too delicious to leave anything.
If you come at lunch time the Panini is always a good suggestion. Melanzana offers grilled eggplant, goat cheese and roasted red peppers served on Vienna bread.($10.50) There are also veal, ham and chicken selections. The salads are enough for a special lunch. 20 suggestions should satisfy anyone’s urge for a good pizza. I have tried Pasta here on many occasions. It is perfectly cooked and delicious. Agnolotti Alla Gorgonzola serves half moon shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach in a gorgonzola tomato basil sauce. ($10.95) I salivate just thinking about it. For the very hungry diner there are choices of chicken, seafood and meat. Calamari Alla Griglia offers grilled squid marinated with olive oil, lemon and basil pesto. ($16.95) Pollo Alla Romagna is a breast of free range chicken in a mushroom brandy cream sauce.($16.95)
You won’t have any room for dessert. But just in case the cheesecake and other tortes are there to tempt you. Of course I will be back soon. I adore having dinner with my grandson. We both had a great evening.
Thank you John