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!
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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
We came here as a group of 4 & we had an amazing experience! Louka took good care of us all night long, very professional & effective! Food & drink were great! Thanks for this experience!
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!!
Très cher pour la qualité. Faire payer un extra parmesan qd on se prétend restaurant italien, la honte
Les runners & serveurs mangent à l'entrée de la cuisine à la vue de tous au lieu de passer pour s'assurer que tout va bien
À fuir, il y a bien mieux au vieux port
La dame blonde nous as très mal accueilli & juste après elle a accueilli un couple de la bonne manière tandis qu'avec nous elle a été nonchalante. Accueil à revoir impérativement seulement pour le cas de la dame blonde.
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!
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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.
