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Balboa

Old Montreal
4.5$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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Balboa Old Montreal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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4.5170 ratings
5★
76%
4★
9%
3★
5%
2★
6%
1★
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Reviews for Balboa

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on Google4.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-07-01
4.5170 ratings
5★
76%
4★
9%
3★
5%
2★
6%
1★
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Balboa is widely celebrated for its exceptional wood fired sourdough pizzas and high quality ingredients, consistently impressing diners with its authentic flavors and creative menu. Many guests describe the atmosphere as beautiful, cozy, and vibrant, making it an ideal setting for both casual gatherings and special occasions. While the vast majority of visitors highlight the friendly, attentive service and delicious cocktails, a few diners noted occasional delays in service or felt the pricing was on the higher side for the experience provided. Despite these mixed opinions on value and wait times, the restaurant remains a popular destination in Old Montreal, frequently praised for its charming decor, welcoming staff, and standout dishes like the Four Cheese pizza and homemade tiramisu.
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Nathalie
5.0

Merci à notre super serveur Chino pour avoir rendu la soirée encore plus adorable!! Bonne bouffe, excellent service & le Tiramisu 🥰🥰🥰

Jun 20, 2026
on Google
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
Lola
5.0

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

Jun 6, 2026
on Google
Tisha
5.0

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!

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
Mimi-Su
4.0

Tiramisu excellent!! Pizza saucisse très épicée, mais très bonne!

Nov 24, 2025
on Google
Noémie
3.0

Nous avons souhaité découvrir ce petit restaurant au vieux Montréal.

Premier point positif : la nourriture est très bonne ! Les pizzas étaient délicieuses, les pâtes au ragu également, rien à redire là-dessus ! Sans oublier la portion de tiramisu vraiment généreuse.

Cependant, le service était très long. Nous avons attendu nos boissons facile 20 min, les plats au moins 30 min. On a demandé à emporter les restes de nos pizzas mais ils ne sont jamais revenus.

& attention ! Nous avons dû payer un pourboire après taxes alors qu'il doit être mis AVANT taxes (selon la loi 72 du Québec). Quand nous l'avons mentionné, nous avons eu une explication très bancale. Bref, ce n'est pas très honnête.

C'est dommage, car l'ambiance du restaurant (déco, musique, lumière) & la nourriture était super !! Sans le service, on le recommande largement !

Sep 30, 2025
on Google
Viv
5.0

Superb Little Italian!!!
(I always try to be fair in my reviews & don't criticise unless necessary & only praise if it truly deserves it. This restaurant falls into the latter category).

We found this restaurant by chance on our arrival in Montreal as we dashed in from the rain. Lovely welcome. Two very waiters who told us about the wine & beers. We both had a pizza - really thin & lovely dough. Delicious!!!
Then, my husband - a pudding expert - had a tiramisu. Said it was the best he had ever had. I was allowed a couple of spoonfuls & I entirely agree - exquisite!
The lady owner's little twin girls were in for part of the evening wiping down tables, filling up water - they were absolute stars!!!
A fabulous restaurant which deserves 5* for simply everything. Thank you very much a super start to our stay in Montreal xxx

Jun 23, 2025
on Google
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