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Balboa

Old Montreal
4.5$$
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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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4.5177 ratings
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76%
4★
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3★
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on Google4.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-07-15
4.5177 ratings
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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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Kiersten
1.0

Took 15 min to take order. Never refilled shot glass sized waters or pop. Food took almost an hour. Pizza wax burnt & salad had crouton dust on it & lettuce was brown. When served finally returned, he said he would give is a small percentage off because our pizza was burnt! That was his attempt to get a tip. No luck. Horrible food & service.

Jul 19, 2026
on Google
Léna
5.0

Cuisine tres bonne, autant les pates que les pizzas ou les drinks tres bon. Les employés sont très gentil & agréable le service clientele est un des meilleurs restaurant ou j'ai ete je reccomande beaucoup. Ambiance : bonne musique pas trop forte éclairage agréable banquette tres confortable espace entre les tables.

Jul 17, 2026
on Google
Theresa
5.0

Excellent pizza, best Cesar salad ever & amazing staff

Jul 8, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
Jo
5.0

We walked in after our aura show at Notre-dame. We ordered the arugula salad, prosciutto & margarita pizza. Food was a bit slow (probably because of the FIFA game that was happening at the same time) but we would come back. The food was excellent.

Jun 29, 2026
on Google
Jorge
4.0

Nice place, not that big. Good service & a very good wood over pizza. They serve local beers.

Jun 28, 2026
on Google
Mohamed
5.0

On a adorer le restau, c'est une des meilleures pizzas au vieux port
Zoya, la serveuse, était vraiment attentive à tous nos besoins! je recommande

Jun 23, 2026
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Andrew
5.0

Nice pizzas small selection but some good woodfire options. Service was excellent & good options for seating were available.

Jun 21, 2026
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Layal
5.0

The arugula salad omg absolutely delicious, so simple but soo good! We also had the vegetarian pizza, it had so much flavour, we loved it. Not the typical veg pizza. & the tiramisu, to die for! A very generous piece. Our waiter was excellent too. His recommendations hit the spot. Would definitely go back again.

Jun 9, 2026
on Google
Marc
5.0

Stopped in for an afternoon cocktail & to share a pizza with my husband. We had the prosciutto pizza & it was excellent. We also had a cocktail with mezcal & it was a well crafted drink, although the price ($22) was a bit high in my opinion. Would definitely good back.

Jun 8, 2026
on Google
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