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1076 Rue de Bleury
Balboa
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Balboa
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pizza(78) cocktail(10) pasta(9) decor(9) pepperoni(8) vibe(8) recommend(6) funghi(6) dough(5) pates(5) beautiful(5) crust(5)Page 1 of 4 - 76 Reviews
Guillaume
Nice place & the staff is super nice & friendly.
Had dinner here for new years even & everything went smoothly.
I've had pizza at many places in the city & this is definitely not my favourite. The pizza is good, but the dough doesn't stand out as well as the toppings.
We had the pepperoni & fungi pizzas. The pepperoni amount is generous & the fungi is not bad. However, the dough isn't up to par & the pizza doesn't stand out in any way. Just for the price & I was expecting more, compared to some other places I've tried in the city.
The bolognese pasta was very underwhelming. The tomato sauce was basic, not a lot of meat. I wouldn't recommend.
If I'm in the area & I crave a quick pizza, I might grab one, other than that, I wouldn't come back here.
The pizza & pasta are pretty mid. However very cute space & good service!
Betty
Fun date night at Balboa Pizzeria in Montreal with a great atmosphere & really good food. We shared the mushroom pasta & the margarita pizza & both were delicious. Would definitely come back 🍕✨
Philippe
Pizza & Pâtes de qualité, service sympathique & accueillant.
facile d'accès dans le vieux Montréal.
Apéritifs inspiration Italie.
Claudio
The service was mediocre. The appetizer & pasta were just okay but the pizza was terrible! They are cheap on there toppings so all your are eating is ordinary dough. Skip this place, you're not missing much!
Izzabelle
My partner & I are from Halifax where we know every good food spot so coming to a city much bigger & trying to find somewhere to eat that met our standards of food from home we came across balboa which blew us away!
Staff was amazing & food was just as good. Definitely will be back on our next trip.
Sabrina
Nous sommes arrivés un groupe de 8 personnes, sans réservation, pendant le congé des fêtes. Malgré que le restaurant
était très occupé, le personnel a tout fait pour nous recevoir. Super ambiance, excellent service, & délicieux repas. A refaire!
Lavianna
Beautiful restaurant, staff is very friendly, food was absolutely delicious. great location, 10/10 recommend!!
Corinne
J'ai mangé au Balboa récemment & j'ai vraiment passé un super moment. Le lieu est moderne, joli & vraiment agréable. L'équipe est sympa, souriante, & le service est rapide. L'ambiance est détendue, parfaite autant pour un repas entre amis que pour un dîner en couple. Franchement, je recommande à 100 % : on y mange bien & on s'y sent bien.
Sarah
Balboa Montreal Review: Great Vibes, Amazing Service...but is the pizza worth the Old Montreal price tag?
Old Montreal is buzzing, & Balboa is the hot new spot everyone's talking about! As a self-proclaimed foodie, I had to check out this June 2025 opening, especially after hearing whispers it has the'best pizza in town.'
The short version? It's gorgeous, the service is flawless, but my wallet is still crying. Here's the breakdown.
The Vibe & Service: 10/10
From the moment you walk in, the place is a stunner. Located right in the heart of tourist-central Old Montreal, Balboa delivers on ambiance. The decor is absolutely beautiful so think exposed brick, warm wood beams, & chic, twinkling lights. It felt festive & intimate, perfect for a Saturday night dinner with friends.
The service was truly the standout of the evening. Our server was amazing, attentive, & incredibly friendly. They made the entire experience feel special, & I genuinely cannot fault the staff at all.
The Food & Value:
We booked a table for four people & started with the pepperoni pizza & a fresh caprese salad (which was delicious, as you can see!).
The wood-fired pizza itself (the one I was told was the best in town) was good. It had a great crust with those nice, charred bubbles & quality toppings. However, was it'the best pizza in town'? Honestly, no. It was solid, but didn't blow me away.
& here's where my'underwhelmed' feeling comes in: the price. Being charged $25 for a pepperoni pizza & $20 for an average cocktail (hello, Espresso Martini!) feels excessive, even for a prime tourist location. The prices definitely reflect the location & the stunning fit-out more than the culinary execution.
Bottom Line: You're paying a premium for the stunning atmosphere, the phenomenal service, & the Old Montreal postcode. If you're looking for mind-blowing pizza value, you might want to look elsewhere. If you're looking for a guaranteed beautiful night out with perfect service, this is it!
Patricia
Beautiful spot, wonderful vibe & amazing service.
The pizza was delish!!!!
Mimi-Su
Tiramisu excellent!! Pizza saucisse très épicée, mais très bonne!
Ava
Family of four, with an 11 year & 3 year old. We came when they opened, 5pm. One of the best meals we have had in years.
Zucchini appetizer was out of this world amazing.
Everyone's pizza was some of the best you can have. My wife who doesn't like pizza proclaimed to our amazing server'this is the best pizza she had ever had!'
I had the pepperoni, my wife had the vegetarian & our kids split the four cheese. Amazing location, phenomenal food & great staff!
New restaurant in early 2025 so they havent stacked the reviews yet but Balboa is onto something & they will be well known very soon!
Andrea
We dined here twice (so far...) on our first trip to Montreal. The pizza is delightful, especially the organic sourdough crust! It has just the right amount of chew. Save room for the tiramusu - you won't regret it!
Sloane
Walked in off the street not expecting much but the fungi pizza & carpaccio were amazing! The staff were very professional but casual at the same time, made for a very pleasant evening.
Laetitia
De l'accueil au repas tout était parfait !! Les serveurs sont très agréables, attentifs & le repas était délicieux & généreux. Je recommande
Simranjeet
Loved our experience at Balboa Montréal! The vegetarian pizza was absolutely delicious & paired perfectly with a glass of wine. Great vibes, friendly service.
Elizabeth
I picked our dinner spot for the location. The service was amazing! The food was exceptional! Nick our server was very attentive & the most friendly soul I have met in Montreal. I will definitely be back to this restaurant! This was by far the best dinner we had while in Montreal. Mind you we visited several Steak Houses & I would pick Balboa over all others!
Matt
Nice spot with a simple menu. The pizza are wood fired & well seasoned.