Malta's Finest Pastries: Authentic Pastizzi and Traditional Maltese Treats

Love this place and have been going there for years. It’s the only place that even comes close to my Mom pastizzi and the new owners are super nice.

It's wonderful to see our Maltese traditional pastizzi being made by our Maltese community members! Keep up the great work everyone. You make beautiful pastizzi plus other lovely treats and are a great place to visit on the way into the West end of Toronto or on the way out to Mississauga ????????????????????????

***OCT 2024 UPDATE*** Always try to grab some cooked pastizzi when I'm in town from BC. Was sad to hear the original owner Julian passed away in July...my condolences..talked with new owner Julius and he is so kind and friendly and the restaurant looks refreshed and clean.. the pastizzi were still the best I've had even better than Malta nowadays anyways!! The BEST pastizzi hands down!! The flaky crust and tasty pea/meat mixture is bomb!!! And I am Maltese so I grew up with this food!! Very dated decor but lots of nice Maltese memorabilia around.. a bit pricey for the frozen pastizzi but sooo worth it!! John is so nice and friendly.. will go back every time I’m in TO and it’s worth the drive... Free parking in parking lot. The other Maltese dishes are really authentic and tasty and you can get twisties and Kinnie direct from MALTA

Needed a snack so randomly searched up fast food near my location. This came up and I’d way rather support a one off shop than a chain. First time trying pastizzi (cheese + meat w peas), very tasty, flaky crust. Julius tried to give me them for free but naw, want to support places like this not the other way around

Been coming here for years...in terms of Pastizzis this is my favourite. The place may be dated but the staff are amazing. Julian is a jolly giant but the other guys are also great! We get for snacks and for large gatherings as finger foods or visits to friends. Normally buy the Ricotta filled 'hot' but they have a variety of fillings and sizes but also frozen for take home.

Absolutely delicious pastizzi, with crumbly and flaky pastry. Both the cheese and meat filled are very, very tasty. A bit daunting walking in, but the staff helped me as I tried to muddle through what I wanted (I had pastizzi before, but didn't know the name and they aren't on display). It's clearly an older place, but I'm thankful these establishments still exist. A real treat.

We want to thank you so much for the best Maltese Pastizzie, Qassatat and cookies. MFP just catered my beloved mother-in-law’s funeral reception and they did an amazing job, everything was fresh and tasty. They were the talk of gathering and good food just makes everyone smile, which is what we all needed.

The Wyck Recommendation: Malta’s Finest Pastries Rating: 4.5/5 Eat One Now, Freeze Twelve: Malta’s Finest Ritual Intro Scene Step inside and it’s like someone hit pause in 1978. A tiny shop, the hum of an old fridge, and that same old gentleman behind the counter who’s probably been here longer than my questionable diet. The air smells like butter, peas, and Maltese grandma love with a whisper of actual rabbit if you dare. What Was Ordered A hot ricotta pastizzi (flaky, steaming, zero regrets) A pea pastizzi (the sleeper hit, peppery and nostalgic) Nutella pastizzi (dessert in pastry form, don’t skip it) Qassatats (like a pastizzi’s chubbier cousin, equally worth hoarding) Rabbit dinner (yes, actual rabbit, like your great-aunt would braise for Sunday) A dozen frozen pastizzi to hoard like it’s the end times Service Commentary Is he quick? No. Is he friendly? Extremely. He’ll bag your dozen with the same care your mom used for your kindergarten lunches. Expect old-school, card-in-hand, don’t-rush-me energy and honestly, bless him for it. Vibe Check No vibe other than ‘you’re here for the pastries, pal.’ Usually a couple of older Maltese expats chatting. It feels like a corner of Valletta wedged into Toronto and it stays stubbornly authentic. The Space Itself Tiny. Clean. A glass case that holds flaky gold. Nothing fancy. Linoleum floors, a whiff of fryer oil, and a soft hum that says “We don’t do renovations here, friend.” About the Neighborhood Parked on a bland East York strip. Blink and you’ll miss it. Good luck with parking, street spots are your best bet. Bring your card and your appetite. Hits & Misses Ricotta pastizzi: Hot, crispy, perfect Pea pastizzi: Underrated, hearty, peppery joy Nutella pastizzi: Sweet flaky bliss Qassatats: Chubby, savory pastries that deserve freezer space too Rabbit dinner: Old-world comfort, full send Final Verdict Some places age like a fine wine. This one ages like a deep freezer full of pastizzi. Zero frills, infinite comfort. If you know, you know. And if you don’t? Better start thawing. Rating: 4.5/5 Perfect For Hoarding flaky carbs for the winter Time-traveling to the Mediterranean without crying over airfare