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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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4.4214 ratings
5★
75%
4★
9%
3★
5%
2★
6%
1★
5%

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on Google4.5 (200+)
*as of 2026-08-15
4.4214 ratings
5★
75%
4★
9%
3★
5%
2★
6%
1★
5%
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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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Arbore
5.0

Service exceptionnel de Marie-Anne ce soir. Musique. Ambiance. Décor. Sourire. J'ai adoré mon expérience! Merci tellement :)

Aug 24, 2025
on Google
Mathilde
5.0

Très belle adresse au vieux Port. La déco est vraiment travaillée, les pizzas sont excellentes ! La pâte est fine & moelleuse 👍
Les prix sont ceux du vieux port mais au moins on y mange bien 😊

Aug 24, 2025
on Google
Victor
5.0

Super beau décor & ambiance! La pizza & les pâtes étaient très bons, nous avons été déçu par les arancinis qui étaient super petits. Belle découverte!

Aug 22, 2025
on Google
Keson
5.0

The best Pizza in town, my clean dishes already explained the taste. Now waiting my dessert but just can't wait to express the happy feeling about the amazing food I got.

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
Sydnee
5.0

Cute new spot in the Old Port! Food is *delicious*, you have to try the pizzas. Oh & the cocktails were super, thanks to EJ who was our bartender!!

Edit: There are also a few vegan options & accommodations, they were able to adapt a pizza to have vegan cheese! 🙌🏻

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
Pierre
5.0

Decor , music , atmospere, ambiance: very much in line with high end pizza resto.
Pizza very very good in fact , exceptional & generous.
The crust is perfect.
The prices are in line with the quality of food & ingredients.
Wish they offered an all dressed pizza on the menu like 90% of pizza restos offer.
Reception & service worth mentioning.
Particularly the gracious & smiling Mathilde who took great care of me & made me laugh on an off day for me.
Merci Mathilde:)

Aug 8, 2025
on Google
Elliott
5.0

Wow..Im a pizza snob & this was great!! Wood fired crust to perfection. Our guide through the menu was David-Lee …Great job. Loved the decor & authentic Italy pizzas offered.

Aug 7, 2025
on Google
Sarah
5.0

I am writing this while stuffed on pizza after a day of being on my feet around the city. I had the vegetarian pizza my buddy had the mortadella. This pizza SLAPS 👏 its TASTY 👏 its REASONABLY PRICED 👏 the staff was great & very friendly & did not judge us too hard on my very poor french. The pizza was delicious & if we didnt come in so late I would've washed it down with coffee & a Gelato.

I also have a nut allergy & the pesto is nut free (not seed free) which was amazing!! Considering how delicious it was!! & they included it on the receipt so I know they checked for sure (I've had restaurants not do this!) If you're in Montreal for the first time or a repeat person this place is it!! Check it out!! Merci!!!

Aug 4, 2025
on Google
Rémi
4.0

Très bel endroit dans le vieux Montréal. Parfait pour un repas entre amis ou en famille. Le décor & l'ambiance sont très agréables. Les pizzas sont bonnes mais pas excellente. Le service que nous avons reçu était bon mais manquait d'attention & de professionnalisme. Le prix étaient correct relativement à la qualité de la nourriture & du service.

Aug 2, 2025
on Google
Maxime
2.0

Pizza average, carpaccio noyé dans l'huile. Mais le problème fut le service. L'incompétence n'avait d'égal que l'air bête & le mépris. Le vieux Montréal est assez grand & varié, vous trouverez mieux facilement.

Aug 1, 2025
on Google
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