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Balboa

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Balboa Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Balboa

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on Google4.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-04-01
4.5106 ratings
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Review Summary

Balboa in Old Montreal offers Italian fare anchored by wood-fired pizzas with a standout organic sourdough crust, complemented by pasta, antipasti, and desserts that many reviews call delicious. The ambiance is repeatedly described as beautiful and inviting, providing a lively yet intimate backdrop for casual nights out or dates. Service is praised for being attentive and friendly, and the cocktails and wine list receive positive mentions, though several visits note slow or inconsistent service and long waits for drinks or dishes at busy times. The pizza is often the star, with reviewers praising the crust and toppings as among the best in town, while a few say the price is high for the value and some pizzas do not rise above the ordinary. Dishes such as fungi pasta and arancini are highlighted as excellent, whereas some patrons found the bolognese or certain plates underwhelming. Overall the place is seen as a stylish and reliable destination in the area that delivers strong pizza and atmosphere, with many diners planning to return to try more of the menu.
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Sarah
5.0

We had a great time ! Reservation pour 7 en soirée. Excellents cocktails, repas 10/10 les pâtes étaient excellentes (vongole) service très amical. Merci 🫶🏽

Jun 21, 2025
on Google
Kerry
5.0

Absolutely will be back here. I am from Nova Scotia & it was a great little place. The daughters working with their mom made my experience so much better. Highly recommend this place.

Jun 19, 2025
on Google
Miss
5.0

I went for datenight.it was very nice clean food amazing

Jun 8, 2025
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Khaled
5.0

The sour dough Napolitano style pizza Is to die for & it's got one of the only 3 wood fire ovens in Montreal. Brought me back to Italy! Chapeau to the servers Julie & David! They were super stars

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
Chris
5.0

Great experience overall. Staff was very friendly. New restaurants, but everything was on point. The lady who was our server was excellent, & the food was phenomenal. I'd highly recommend checking this place out.

Jun 1, 2025
on Google
Lina
5.0

Had a wonderful evening at this new gem in Old Montreal. The wood oven pizza was delicious as were the cocktails & the focaccia... yummy !!!! The atmosphere is adorable & the staff was very friendly. Will definitely be back ! Welcome to the neighbourhood Balboa 🥰

May 31, 2025
on Google
Jonathan
5.0

Great spot, a must!

May 29, 2025
on Google
Rémy
5.0

Super pizza
Tout est parfait

May 29, 2025
on Google
Jasmine
5.0

Went for a girls night & we all loved it! I don't typically like olives but the deep fried olive entree changed my mind lol so good, ordered a good variety & we honestly loved it all, great wine list too, thanks to the great staff for making us feel so welcome :)

May 26, 2025
on Google
Jim
2.0

Recently opened in mid May & needed work at that time, but may have sorted things out. Professionally decorated but somehow cold & confused decor. Wait staff attentive to the point of brisk, though there were few customers to serve at the time. Very short menu of standard, uninteresting'Italian' dishes. Stingy wine servings. Prices somewhat high for food this ordinary, which is not surprising in a high tourist area. Gnocchi was cool, stodgy & bland. Pizza was good.

May 23, 2025
on Google