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Balboa

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

Old Montreal
4.4$$
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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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4.4210 ratings
5★
75%
4★
10%
3★
5%
2★
6%
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on Google4.5 (200+)
*as of 2026-08-15
4.4210 ratings
5★
75%
4★
10%
3★
5%
2★
6%
1★
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Review Summary

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.
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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
Maria
5.0

New guy was awesome, his service was very welcoming & super friendly !!🥰🥰

Jan 17, 2026
on Google
Guillaume
3.0

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!

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
Betty
4.0

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 🍕✨

Jan 7, 2026
on Google
Philippe
4.0

Pizza & Pâtes de qualité, service sympathique & accueillant.
facile d'accès dans le vieux Montréal.
Apéritifs inspiration Italie.

Jan 5, 2026
on Google
Claudio
1.0

The service was mediocre. The appetizer & pasta were just okay but the pizza was terrible! They are cheap on there toppings so all your are eating is ordinary dough. Skip this place, you're not missing much!

Jan 4, 2026
on Google
Rocco
5.0

Place is amazing, atmosphere, food & drinks

Jan 2, 2026
on Google
Izzabelle
5.0

My partner & I are from Halifax where we know every good food spot so coming to a city much bigger & trying to find somewhere to eat that met our standards of food from home we came across balboa which blew us away!
Staff was amazing & food was just as good. Definitely will be back on our next trip.

Dec 29, 2025
on Google
Sabrina
5.0

Nous sommes arrivés un groupe de 8 personnes, sans réservation, pendant le congé des fêtes. Malgré que le restaurant
était très occupé, le personnel a tout fait pour nous recevoir. Super ambiance, excellent service, & délicieux repas. A refaire!

Dec 27, 2025
on Google
Lavianna
5.0

Beautiful restaurant, staff is very friendly, food was absolutely delicious. great location, 10/10 recommend!!

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
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