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.
Remove Trunchetto from your menu with haste!! There was single piece of ham covering only half the piece of bread. Almost no cheese. No sauce. 1 vegetable, 1 thin slice of ham. For the price of a Pizza.
Je ne comprends pas que ce soit aussi bien noté. Nous avons commandé des pizzas, ce n'était pas du tout à la hauteur d'une bonne pizzeria. Le personnel était sympathique, mais je n'ai pas apprécié qu'on me laisse attendre 10 minutes à la porte alors que j'avais réservé & que le restaurant était à moitié vide.
Aug 17, 2024
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The pizza was excellent, & the service was attentive, making for an enjoyable dining experience. However, the acoustics of the restaurant were a significant drawback. It was so noisy that we had to shout to hold a conversation, which was quite unpleasant.
Les pizzas étaient plutôt bonnes! La croute de l'une d'entre elles un peu brûlée mais sinon très bonne. Le service était décevant. On a eu beaucoup de difficulté à attirer l'attention des serveurs pour avoir du vin/cocktail.
Très bonne adresse de pizza. Croûte très mince, excellente & garniture originale. Cadre très agréable & le service est impeccable. Ce n'était pas ma première fois & ça ne sera pas la dernière non plus!
An average Italian restaurant to me, which was very good but also nothing special. The focaccia & oil was great & the gnocchi was decent too, but I didn't think the meatballs were special. I liked the pizzas we got & the calzone was neat to order but they felt a little forgettable. Broccoli on a pizza was a bit unnecessary. The basil ice cream was very memorable & mint-y in a refreshing way.
We had so much fun here! Our wait staff was lovely & kind! The food was top notch & satisfied all of our desires for dinner. I highly recommend the pizza & the tiramisu! We would go back here in a heartbeat.
Le lieu est très bruyant. Pour la cuisine ... j'ai mangé une pâte à pizza pas mal cramée avec quelques tomates cerises basiques & de la roquette. J'ai dû prendre un dessert pour être comblée.
We just ate here this evening. We took a chance they would have room without a reservation. We sat at the bar & we were not disappointed. The woman who seated us was very attentive. The pasta was amazing! I had gnocchi & my dinner companion ordered puttanesca. Everything was super. The pino grigio, the pasta , the focaccia (for the sauce of course), so fresh snd light. We ended up ordering a pizza to go for lunch tomorrow. Thank you again, can't wait to come back!
Apr 3, 2024
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If you're looking for one of the best bona fide Italian pizzas in Montreal, then look no further as this is THE place! Simply amazing pizzas... succulent, mouthwatering, lip-smacking, scrumptious, delicious, delectable, ... I'm missing more adjectives here =) Love it! It's rather expensive though, so, maybe once every few months?! 😅 Don't forget the wine 🍷
