#230 in Toronto. 198 Redditors across 315 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Redditors rate Descendant highly for Detroit-style pizza, often naming it a top pick in the city. Toppings and flavours get praise. Some find it a bit greasy, and it is frequently compared with other Toronto pizzerias.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
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In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“I really like the crust a lot, the toppings were good and not overly greasy/salty.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I still love the place and I appreciate that the quality has never dipped since Chris sold it”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Pepperoni pizza at descendants $25, amazing pizza!”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “in my opinion on par with Descendant”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I think better than Descendants. Less greasy. But it's close.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “You’re not a real east ender if you’re not including One Night Only and even Descendants”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “just not anywhere near the Descendant level which is no disgrace to be fair!”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “The flavour combinations are fantastic of course, and I think their basil aioli was sent straight from heaven.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Descendant's: 10/10”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Pizza: Descendants, ONO and Mac’s”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, May 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Fucking love that place. Had it last week.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Aug 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Descendant”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Apr 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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