Bottega Pizzeria is a renowned, family-run restaurant located in the heart of Little Italy and Laval. It boasts a wide-ranging pallet of traditional Italian dishes, extending from authentic Neapolitan pizza to a selection of sfizi, Neapolitan-style tapas. A wood-burning oven imported from Naples enriches their cuisine, thereby rendering it true to its native region. The welcoming atmosphere is populated by a dedicated, engaging staff.
Bottega receives praise for authentic Italian pizza with a wood fired crust and a varied menu that includes arancini, meatballs, pizzas and pastas, with many calling the margherita among the best. Service is frequently described as fast and friendly, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere for families and groups, though several reviews mention noise, close seating, or occasional slow service and rushed table turnover. Value and pricing draw mixed reactions, with some diners calling it reasonable for the experience and others finding certain dishes overpriced or portions small. Overall, Bottega is widely regarded as a standout Napolitano pizza spot in Montreal, delivering consistent quality and warm hospitality, while a minority of visits describe disappointments with billing, service pace, or specific dishes.
Wasn't impressed. Calzone left a taste of creamy butter & bread. Crust was a solid 5/10. Atmosphere was nice. Service was good but what pizza place has no meat lover pizza. $10 for a cannoli. Meh.
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Went there with family over the weekend. Had a nice time, service was excellent, food was ok but prices are outrageous. 13$ for a bottle of sparkling water? 9$ to get a few slices of prosciutto on a pizza? Ridiculous! 14$ for a simple cannoli? gelato was subpa
Did not appreciate how the woman received us at the door. Indifferent & had an attitude. Too a long time to get served. Waiter was very polite. Food was excellent. Yet, need to work on the customer service area.
We were a big group of 22. Nittaya looked after all the pre-arrangements & was very helpful during the planning process. When it came to the dinner served family-style, the staff was amazing. They allowed us to eat at our own pace. We never felt rushed or bothered during what felt like a big family meal. Speaking of the meal, the food was wonderful. Served hot & fresh, the set menu was tasty & perfectly portioned. All guests left remarking on a great meal & feeling satisfied. I left feeling the same way but also feeling good about very little waste. Thank you Nittaya & staff for giving my friend an awesome retirement dinner 😊
Wow. This is a real authentic Italian place.
From Napoli to Canada.
Loved every item we ordered. It takes you to a trip to Naples..
Not the western way of doing Italian food, but the real Italian way of doing Italian food.
The staff are very welcoming & helpful. The place is need. The price is ok.
Such a wonderful experience
Jul 11, 2025
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The truffle & egg pizza was incredible. I also recommend the arancini. My only complaint is the pizza wasn't cut (maybe a French Canadian thing) & service was slooooow. We spent 90+ mins here for a lunch & were late getting back to the office.
Rushed service to clear us out for the next batch even though we had reserved.
The'complimentary' San Pellegrino offered at the start, is not free. The meatballs were good but the main dish of perogies in the same sauce as the meatballs, was tasteless. They stated it was gratine with parmigiana. It was mozzarella instead. The ravioli with a mushroom type sauce was pretty good but the portions are tiny. I think a safer bet is to get pizza rather than their pasta.
The tiramisu is always good here but the dessert ravioli is not sweet enough.
All in all we were pressured to hurry up & finish. We had our bread basket whisked away as I was reaching to have another slice.
Not cool.
Came here two years & the experience was great, but it wasn't on mothers day.
This was my first visit, & unfortunately, it will be my last. While the atmosphere seemed promising, the service left a lot to be desired. When we were still deciding on our drinks & appetizers, the waitress offered us some olives, which we assumed were complimentary. We went on to order wine & food, but to my surprise, I later saw an $8 charge for the olives on the bill.
I paid the bill & left, but I believe that if you're going to offer something to guests, especially without them ordering it, you should be transparent about any associated costs. It felt misleading & left a bad impression. I value honesty & sadly, that wasn't my experience here.
La burrata était incroyable, mais notre serveuse Florence lui a volé la vedette. Drôle, attentionnée & pétillante. Nous allons revenir la revoir sans hésiter. 👌🏻
Belle variété de Vins d'importation privée. Je n'avais jamais goûté à un riesling italien & j'ai été très agréablement surprise! Tout était délicieux entrées (calamars frits, salades de tomates, mozzarella di buffala & basilic) en passant par les plats principaux (pizza & pâtes), au dessert (gelato maison à la pistache! Le.meilleur que j'ai goûté depuis longtemps !). Le service était impeccable & l'ambiance agréable. Il y avait également des familles avec de jeunes enfants dans le restaurant & ce n'était pas trop bruyant ni écho.
