Balboa delivers wood fired sourdough pizzas with fresh toppings and a flavorful crust, and the crowd consistently notes a warm, welcoming atmosphere in Old Montreal along with attentive service; the space is praised for a casual yet artsy vibe, stylish interiors, and a lively yet intimate setting that makes it a solid spot for pizza and pasta, drinks, and dessert with standout mentions of items like fried olives and tiramisu. While many visits highlight excellent value for quality, some comments point to high prices for the tourist location and occasional slow or uneven service; pizzas are repeatedly described as delicious with a balanced crust and toppings, pasta can be hit or miss, and a few dishes do not exceed expectations, leading to mixed feelings about overall value. Despite these differences, Balboa is frequently recommended for a date night or group outing, with many guests planning a return and praising the staff's friendliness and the overall experience.
Stopped by Bilbao for lunch while in Montreal for the F1 GP. The Neapolitan pizza was delicious & the staff & service were outstanding. They deserve a raise. Made us feel so welcomed & genuinely cared for us while we were dining. Easy 5 stars. Thank you!
Really enjoyed our visit here! The pizza was fresh, cheesy, & packed with flavor - exactly what you want from a good Italian spot. The mocktails were refreshing & paired perfectly with the food. Great ambiance, friendly staff, & an overall amazing dining experience. Would definitely come back!
May 26, 2026
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Came tonight & sorry worst pizza I ever sunk my teeth into . Rest assured never gonna see me at your establishment ever Soggy Soggy Gummy pizza Dough. Definitely not & I would definitely not reccomend this establishment called a pizzeria
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!!
Great food! We had Pomodoro pasta & mushroom fungi pizza & it was delicious! The pizzas are large & great for sharing. Amazing atmosphere with great music! I would definitely recommend!!
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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!
We got two pizzas & a Caesar salad. The crust was fantastic! Sauce great, quality of the ingredients was top notch. One of the best pizzas we've had outside of Napoli.
We stopped here for a late dinner. It was a really nice pizzeria with a casual yet artsy feeling vibe. The staff were so friendly & fun. The drinks were great. The pizzas were AMAZING! Thin crust fresh & flavourful ingredients. We had two pasta dishes & they were okay but they paled in comparison to the pizzas. We ordered the Margherita, the pizza Bianca with the fennel sausage & the 4-cheese pizza. We'll have to make this a destination for our next visit to old Montreal.
Delicious food the service was great our waiter was attentive & very friendly answering all our questions the restaurant itself was so fun with great decorations & atmosphere & the pizza was some of the best I've had with a homemade sourdough crust & tasty toppings & the rest of my party said the pasta & drinks were also very good quality.
Yummy 😋 Had a date here with my boyfriend & the food was delicious! We both had pizzas that were so good & left us satisfied & stuffed! The tiramisu was also amazing!
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!
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 🍕✨
