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.
Balboa is widely celebrated for its exceptional, high-quality wood-fired pizzas, featuring a standout sourdough crust and fresh, flavorful ingredients that many diners consider among the best in Old Montreal. The restaurant is consistently praised for its warm, stylish, and inviting atmosphere, which makes it a popular destination for both intimate dates and group gatherings. While service can occasionally feel overwhelmed during peak hours, most guests highlight the staff as incredibly attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable, often noting that the friendly team members go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Despite some observations regarding pricing and wait times, the overall consensus points to a vibrant, delicious, and must-visit spot that consistently delivers quality food in a beautifully designed setting.
We visited Balboa Pizzeria for dinner. Although we didn't have a prior reservation, the staff arranged a table for us very quickly. We had the All The Meats Pizza. This is the most flavorful all meats pizza we have had. Perfect this crust, & amazing taste. The service, ambience & staff are great at Balboa. Would highly recommend a meal for anyone looking for a place to dine at, at Old Port, Montreal
Une découverte remarquable ! Si vous cherchez une pizzeria qui allie exigence culinaire & atmosphère détendue, c'est ici que ça se passe.
Dès l'arrivée, on est séduit par le cadre : le design est superbe, moderne & épuré, tout en restant parfaitement décontracté pour une soirée entre amis ou un dîner plus intime.
Côté cuisine, c'est un sans-faute. On sent que la sélection des produits est rigoureuse, avec une pâte travaillée à la perfection & des garnitures fraîches & savoureuses. Mention spéciale pour le service, qui est irréprochable : l'équipe est souriante, accueillante & de très bon conseil, ce qui rend l'expérience d'autant plus agréable.
Un rapport qualité-prix exemplaire pour une cuisine de ce niveau. Une adresse incontournable que je recommande vivement. J'y retournerai avec grand plaisir !
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!
If you are a fan of rich, gooey, & perfectly balanced flavors, the Four Cheese Pizza at Bilboa Pizzeria is an absolute must-try. Bilboa takes a classic recipe & elevates it into a masterful combination of textures & tastes.
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
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.
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 🍕✨
Appelés par les avis positifs nous nous sommes rendus dans cette nouvelle pizzeria à proximité du vieux port. Je dois dire que nous avons été vraiment déçus. Je commence tout de même par les points positifs :
- le nom de la pizzeria est cool & original
- la décoration est vraiment belle
- les serveurs sont tous excellents
- les toilettes réservent une surprise amusante
- l'emplacement est super
Mais est ce que tout cela suffit ? Malheureusement non puisque le gout n'est pas totalement au rendez vous. La margherita est loin d'être mauvaise je dirais même qu'elle est plutôt bonne bien que loin d'être excellente. La pizza aux champignons est quant à elle très fade, pas mauvaise encore une fois mais pas assez explosive, peu goutu en somme. Cela pourrait convenir si le prix n'était pas élevé mais alors voilà la somme déboursée : 71$ dollar (après taxe & pourboire) pour ces deux pizza & un coke. 71$ !!! pour des pizza moyennes. Avec 71$ nous pouvons faire tellement d'autres choses que manger deux pizza moyenne.
Alors pour éviter cette déception il faut vite penser à baisser les prix ou faire les meilleures pizza en ville.
Retro charm, sourdough pizzas that slap, & cocktails with serious spritz cred. Feels like your Italian grandma opened a pizzeria & invited the cool kids. Busy, lovely, & worth the carbs.
