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Pizza is a universal pleasure in Montreal, perfect for any moment. This guide highlights the city's best pies, from Neapolitan and sourdough crusts to New York style slices, across neighborhoods with craft, flavor, and inviting atmospheres. Discover your next favorite slice.
Montreal turns Tuesdays into foodie nights, with spots like Knuckles Cantine & Vins offering all-you-can-eat cacio e pepe for 20$, Prezzemollo serving pasta e vino in a parmesan wheel for 29$, Verdun Beach's three-course sharing menu for 35$ per person, and other tasty midweek deals.
Montreal's pasta scene blends Italian tradition with modern flair, offering handmade pastas from cozy trattorias to chic eateries, crafted with local ingredients and classic techniques, with dishes like tagliatelle bolognese, gnocchi cacio e pepe, and inventive twists.
Montreal's Italian restaurants offer a romantic, la dolce vita dining scene with cozy, softly lit spaces and vibrant decor. From shareable pizzas and comforting pastas to refined seafood dishes and signature cocktails, this guide highlights gems perfect for a memorable date night in the city.
Montreal's burrata scene spans Greater Montreal, from Old Montréal to Little Italy, pairing creamy Italian cheese with tomatoes, olives, prosciutto and basil. Discover top spots like Dinette Marcella, Ristorante Donato, Jacopo, Lucca, Brama, Primo & Secondo, Sotto by Soubois, BarBara, Viva, Bis Ristorante, Bevo and Da Emma for memorable burrata starters and Italian tapas.
Le Clara opens at Place des Arts as a refined French brasserie after a major renovation. The kitchen debuts a seasonal menu from Agathe Salmeron, featuring house-made pasta, tartares, a black pudding platter and the Grande Dame cocktail. A welcoming pre- or post-performance stop with front-of-house and a wine program.
Pasta & Vino at Prezze Mollo offers a weekly Pasta & Wine special on Tuesday and Wednesday for $29, featuring the signature Cacio, Grappa e Pepe pasta prepared tableside in a cheese wheel and paired with a sommelier's choice wine, delivering a comforting, authentic Italian experience in the heart of Montreal.
Montreal's Café Gentile brings its Sicilian hospitality to the West Island in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, serving world-class espresso, house-made pastas, and wood-fired Gentile Pizza Parlour fare in a stylish flagship that fuses old-world charm with a bright, modern atmosphere.
BOSSA brings its famous Italian sandwiches to Quartier DIX30 in Brossard, offering bold ingredients, massive portions, and authentic Italian products. From a ready-to-eat counter to specialty groceries, this family-run institution expands to the South Shore for sandwich lovers.
Little Italy Montreal centers on Jean-Talon Market, blending classic Italian heritage with modern cafes, eateries and craft beer. From Mon Lapin and Gus to San Gennaro, Bottega and L'Osso, this neighborhood offers espresso, pizza, charcuterie, and vibrant markets, an authentic culinary hub.
Celebrate the holidays at Restaurant Luce in Repentigny, an Italian gem with ambiance, refined cuisine, and Italian hospitality. Perfect for corporate events, family gatherings, or festive get-togethers, it features group holiday menus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and catering to bring authentic flavors to your venue; book early, as spaces fill quickly.
PREZZE MOLLO in Mile-End expands from quick Italian lunches to a dinner service from Sept 2, 2025, with a festive menu including oysters, crudos, sharing plates and prime rib, while keeping signature fresh pasta; weekends offer private event space for up to 55 seated or 150 cocktail guests.
Stella Brasserie Italienne opens in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles, expanding beyond pizza to an Italian brasserie with fresh pasta, tartares, grilled meats and artisanal pizzas. Crafted by chef Alessandro Bleve, the Esplanade Tranquille venue on Sainte-Catherine Street seats 120 indoors and 40 on the terrace, a pre or post-show stop.
LUCE Restaurant in Repentigny blends modernity with authentic Italian cooking, featuring house-made pasta, antipasti, and Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a 510°C Moretti Neapolis 4 oven, all within a warm, light-filled dining room. Co-owners Leonardo Iacono and Domenic Caporale curate a seasonal menu, cocktails, an Italian wine list, and a welcoming terrace.
Restaurant L'Osso in Little Italy, Montreal, serves refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine led by Chef Renato Ferrante, renowned for Osso Bucco and house-made pasta, paired with a curated wine and cocktail program; an intimate 60-seat venue ideal for romantic dinners, business meals, and private events.
Restaurant Elio Pizzeria in Montreal's Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie marks 60 years of authentic Neapolitan cuisine, a family legacy led by Frank, Franco, and Gabriel, offering homemade Italian dishes, free parking, two terraces, private rooms, and a March contest with a dinner for four and a Canadiens game experience.
La Medusa on Drummond Street serves authentic Italian cuisine since 1996 in a warm, hospitable setting with a large wine cellar and lively atmosphere. From wood-fired dishes and classic pastas to pizzas and seafood, it features a celebrated gelato and private party space for up to 110 guests.