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Balboa

Handcrafted pasta and signature thin-crust pizza define the heart of Old Montreal dining.

Old Montreal
4.4$$
OPEN12 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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4.4199 ratings
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4★
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3★
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on Google4.5 (200+)
*as of 2026-08-01
4.4199 ratings
5★
75%
4★
10%
3★
5%
2★
6%
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6%
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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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Marine
2.0

On a attendu 40 minutes des pâtes & une pizza…. Je recommande pas si vous êtes pressé

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
Lola
5.0

The tiramisu is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! I recommend this place

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
Ashley
5.0

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!!

May 14, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
RIK
2.0

Pizza was ok, but nothing special.
Service was very bad…
Would not recommend

Apr 26, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
Steven
5.0

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.

In addition, the servers were kind & attentive.

We recommend!

Apr 9, 2026
on Google
Alice
5.0

We enjoyed a great meal here, we're Australians visiting Montreal & have been shown so much hospitality! The fried olives were a standout, as was the limoncello cocktail. Our server Nick was perfect & so fun. It's in a beautiful part of the old town with lots of restaurants & bars & people out & about. Recommend it!

Feb 28, 2026
on Google
Jacqui
5.0

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

Feb 6, 2026
on Google
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