JZ’s Pizza

Located in Toronto’s Entertainment District, JZ’s Pizza is a family-run neighbourhood kitchen and sports bar that has been serving comforting Italian classics since 2015. Founded by three brothers, the restaurant features stone-oven pizzas and hearty pastas crafted from recipes created by their mother, Marzi, who still serves as head chef. It is a popular spot for downtown office workers, convention attendees, and sports fans looking for a quick, satisfying meal just steps from the Rogers Centre and the CN Tower.

The menu features 11-inch thin-crust pizzas, signature pastas, and pub favourites made with premium halal meats and organic eggs. Guests can enjoy daily $16 lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with most standard dishes prepared in 15 minutes or less. For those dining in, the cozy space offers a welcoming atmosphere where staff are known to thoughtfully tune the television screens to a guest's preferred game.

Because the dining room is quite small with limited table seating, guests sometimes opt for takeout or delivery during peak hours. However, the full menu remains available late into the night, closing at midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on weekends, making it a reliable choice for late-night bites or post-game celebrations.