Monday

5 pm - 10 pm

Tuesday

5 pm - 10 pm

Wednesday

5 pm - 10 pm

Thursday

12 pm - 10 pm

Friday

12 pm - 10 pm

Saturday

12 pm - 10 pm

Sunday

12 pm - 10 pm

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Balboa presents an authentic Italian culinary journey, specializing in classic pizza and pasta dishes crafted with time-honored techniques. Patrons can anticipate a diverse selection of traditional antipasti, expertly prepared pasta entrees, and signature pizzas fired to perfection. The ambiance provides a comfortable setting for enjoying hearty, flavorful Italian cuisine. Each dish reflects a commitment to fresh ingredients and robust, satisfying flavors, making it a go-to destination for Italian food enthusiasts seeking genuine taste and quality.

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Balboa offers a highly regarded dining experience in Old Montreal, frequently praised for its delicious wood-fired sourdough pizzas, fresh ingredients, and flavorful pasta dishes. Many visitors highlight the vibrant, cozy, and artsy atmosphere, which serves as a great backdrop for both casual outings and special occasions. While the vast majority of guests commend the professional and friendly staff for their attentive service, some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or felt that prices were high for the portion sizes. Overall, the restaurant is widely considered a must-visit spot in the city, with standouts like the tiramisu and specialty cocktails consistently impressing those who dine there.

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Sej

5.0

Balboa Pizzeria is absolutely fantastic! The pizza was fresh, flavorful, & cooked to perfection with a delicious crispy crust. The ingredients tasted high quality, & every bite was amazing. Zoya was friendly, welcoming, & provided excellent service from start to finish. The restaurant was clean, had a great atmosphere, & made for a wonderful dining experience. I highly recommend Balboa Pizzeria to anyone looking for delicious pizza & outstanding customer service. I'll definitely be coming back!

Jul 4, 2026

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Kathleen

5.0

We had a wonderful experience at Balboa Restsurant & terrific service from Victor. I highly recommend it here

Jun 14, 2026

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Sarah

5.0

Had an amazing experience with CHINO, LOULOU, MATEI they were absolutely amazing & made our last night in Montreal special::the drinks, the laughs & the service. great way to end our weekend!!! Highly recommend the cocktails & pizza!!

May 17, 2026

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Wissam

3.0

A nice restaurant with tasty food but very limited selection. Adding more items on the menu is highly recommended.

May 3, 2026

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Tracey

5.0

We're pretty picky with our pizza but this was DELICIOUS!! Nick & the staff were very attentive even though the place was packed when we arrived. I highly recommend!

Apr 26, 2026

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Jacqui

5.0

Food & service were incredible!!! Highly recommend & will come back if we're ever in the area!!!

Feb 6, 2026

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Kerry

5.0

Absolutely will be back here. I am from Nova Scotia & it was a great little place. The daughters working with their mom made my experience so much better. Highly recommend this place.

Jun 19, 2025

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Chris

5.0

Great experience overall. Staff was very friendly. New restaurants, but everything was on point. The lady who was our server was excellent, & the food was phenomenal. I'd highly recommend checking this place out.

Jun 1, 2025

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