Bottega Pizzeria is a renowned, family-run restaurant located in the heart of Little Italy and Laval. It boasts a wide range 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.
Reviews describe Bottega as a true slice of Italy in Montreal, with authentic flavors and a wood fired oven that gives a distinctive crust and texture. The pizzas and calzones are repeatedly highlighted as standout items, with the margherita and the calzone often described as exceptional or the best. Arancini, gnocchi, meatballs and daily pastas are frequently praised for their quality and freshness. Service is described as attentive and knowledgeable in many visits, though a few experiences note inconsistency or rudeness and slower service. The atmosphere is often called cozy, vibrant, and authentic, sometimes lively to the point of being loud or crowded, especially on weekends. Prices are sometimes seen as high, but quality and ingredients are said to justify the cost, with some calls for more salads or pasta options. Many reviewers consider Bottega a must visit and some call it the best pizza in Montreal, though a minority point to occasional service or value concerns.
Nous avons passé une superbe soirée. Ambiance chaleureuse, service soigné & que dire du menu. Tout est bon ! Essayer les sfizi !!!! Les arancini (entre autres) sont exceptionnelles !!!! Mais mon coup de coeur, le calzone…. Le meilleur que j'ai mangé de ma vie. !!! Sans blague, Dominico vous prépare votre plat avec une attention, comme si c'était le sien ! Il est excellent au four. La pâte est légère, souple & un peu élastique pour une gout unique qui vous fait voyager au coeur de l' Italie. Les pizza & les calzones ne sont pas juste bons, ils/elles sont exceptionnels !!!! WOW allez-y, essayez, tout est bon !!!!
Service was ok but I don't get these places, all you eat is dough! A tiny blob of sauce, a feeble excuse for cheese & a basil leaf torn up in three pieces. That will be 30$ please. The profit margin from selling pizza with nothing on it must be great. Everyone from our group agreed the food tasted fine going down but was problematic the next day on the way out to say it nicely.
Feb 7, 2026
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Very nice place with friendly staff. The pizza was absolutely amazing, the Margherita was excellent, & the calzone was super tasty. Definitely recommend!
Rude staff with delivery drivers. Waiter pointed at me then said rudely you can stay outside while i bring the order. They think they are a luxury restaurant. Wake up you are junk pizza restaurant in Canada!!!
First visit to Bottega, & it was disappointing. The pizza was one of the worst I've had. Paper-thin, soggy dough, drowned in too much acidic tomato sauce. Calamari were okay, dessert felt like leftover holiday cake. Service was just as bad, forgetful waiter, no water refills, no bread. Won't be coming back. 🤷🏻?♀?
Bottega truly feels like a slice of Italy in Montreal. The gnocchi was light & comforting, & the pizza was outstanding, baked in a traditional Italian wood-fired oven that gives it that unmistakable flavor & texture you can't fake. What made the experience special was the service - the waiter knew the menu in depth, suggested a wine that paired perfectly, & proudly brought over a book written about the restaurant, sharing the family recipes & the history behind the place. You can feel the passion, tradition, & strong management in every detail. A restaurant that offers much more than just a great meal.🇮🇹
First time here & we looooooved it. The pizza & the calzone were spectacular, we had the Margherita pizza & the calzone, & both were incredible. We also tried the arancinis, which were really good.
The only thing I wouldn't really recommend is the arugula salad. It's not bad at all, just nothing special, & I don't think it's worth the price.
But everything else was absolutely delicious. The service was amazing, the place is beautiful, the vibe is super cozy, & it all feels really authentic.
Dec 2, 2025
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Sincèrement l'un de mes restaurants favoris à Montréal, & la meilleure pizza à l'ouest de Naples. Malgré tout, même si elles sont extraordinaires, je vous invite aussi à essayer l'un de leurs entrées ou plats du jour qui sont tout aussi délicieux. & ne repartez pas sans avoir pris une gelato aux noisettes! Vous me remercierez plus tard 😉 J'adore le service & l'ambiance du lieu aussi, toujours impeccable & sans prétention, qui en font mon restaurant favori pour les petites & grandes occasions à célébrer!
Si je peux me permettre, je dois dire que c'est la meilleure pizza que j'ai goûtée à Montréal. J'avais choisi celle au prosciutto, figues & fromage burrata… my God, les ingrédients étaient frais & savoureux, un vrai délice !
Je retournerai sans hésiter. De plus, notre serveur Brandon a fait preuve d'une gentillesse exceptionnelle - bravo pour l'excellent service à la clientèle.
Great place for a night out. Beautiful outdoor terrace. Me my girlfriend had 2 entrées. The Fried Calamari was amazing & so was the Polpette(meatball). As a main course we both had a pizza. The pizzas were really good. The only disappointment was the pizza dough was soft & very chewy. Considering it was cooked in a wood burning oven we were expecting a crispy crust, light & airy. Still worth a visit.
The pizza was sooo delicious! , great salad. We were told the oven was imported from Naples. The service was great ! Also we loved the music. Great vibe! We're definitely going back
Went here with a large group reservation a few weeks ago & they took really great care of us. They proposed starters for sharing & selected some of the best pizzas for us to enjoy. It was a delicious evening, the food & wine kept flowing, a really great time. Most importantly, everything they served tasted fantastic!
Pro tip: try the truffle & parmesan pizza. It's very rich, so one slice might be enough flavor-wise, but it's a worthy treat for your tastebuds!
