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Balboa

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

Old Montreal
4.4$$
OPEN12 pm - 10 pm
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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%
1★
5%

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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★
5%
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Review Summary

Balboa offers a highly regarded dining experience in Old Montreal, frequently praised for its delicious wood-fired sourdough pizzas, fresh ingredients, and flavorful pasta dishes. Many visitors highlight the vibrant, cozy, and artsy atmosphere, which serves as a great backdrop for both casual outings and special occasions. While the vast majority of guests commend the professional and friendly staff for their attentive service, some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or felt that prices were high for the portion sizes. Overall, the restaurant is widely considered a must-visit spot in the city, with standouts like the tiramisu and specialty cocktails consistently impressing those who dine there.
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Froggybee
1.0

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

May 8, 2026
on Google
N
5.0

Great spot. Food & atmosphere are excellent. Staff/service friendly & efficient!!

May 8, 2026
on Google
Wissam
3.0

A nice restaurant with tasty food but very limited selection. Adding more items on the menu is highly recommended.

May 3, 2026
on Google
Youssef
1.0

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.

May 3, 2026
on Google
RIK
2.0

Pizza was ok, but nothing special.
Service was very bad…
Would not recommend

Apr 26, 2026
on Google
Tracey
5.0

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!

Apr 26, 2026
on Google
Steven
5.0

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.

In addition, the servers were kind & attentive.

We recommend!

Apr 9, 2026
on Google
Sylvio
5.0

wow!!! pizzaaaaaa!!!!!

Mar 29, 2026
on Google
Naghmeh
5.0

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.

Mar 21, 2026
on Google
Tom
5.0

Great pizza & possibly the nicest interior of Montreal

Mar 21, 2026
on Google
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