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Bottega

Urban restaurant offering wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and refined small portions, as well as a selection of wines.
Little-Italy
4.5$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 10 pm
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Bottega Little-Italy, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

Bottega specializes in authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted with high-quality ingredients imported directly from Italy. Each pie features a soft, blistered crust prepared in a traditional wood-fired oven designed to deliver an optimal charred finish. The menu highlights classic flavor combinations ranging from margherita to specialized regional recipes that respect time-honored artisanal techniques. Beyond the signature pizzas, the establishment offers a selection of small plates featuring premium cured meats, imported cheeses, and fresh seasonal vegetables. The dining space emphasizes a functional, industrial-inspired aesthetic that prioritizes the communal experience centered around the heat of the central hearth. Patrons engage with a menu that avoids excessive complexity, focusing instead on the precise execution of core Italian culinary staples within a robust, high-traffic environment designed for consistent performance and rapid service delivery.
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5★
72%
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6%
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Reviews for Bottega

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (1400+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
72%
4★
14%
3★
6%
2★
6%
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Review Summary

Bottega is widely celebrated as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic, Neapolitan-style pizza, with many guests praising the quality of the dough and traditional wood-fired cooking methods. The atmosphere is frequently described as warm, cozy, and family-friendly, though some diners note that the space can become quite loud and bustling during peak hours. While the majority of patrons have high praise for the attentive and professional service staff, a minority of experiences highlight inconsistencies in food quality or service interactions. Overall, the establishment is frequently recommended for those seeking a genuine Italian dining experience featuring fresh ingredients, flavorful appetizers like arancini and meatballs, and a well-curated wine selection.
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This is amazingly well done Neapolitan pizza. & the place provides a great area for families to dine in. The servers are particularly impressive, adjusting themselves to each group, making them dynamic & efficient. This made my time & others experiences really nice. However it does get quite cramped & loud, though this make the service even more impressive.

I got the Margherita, supposedly it goes through a double fermentation, & you could tell. The dough had very impressive airyness in the crust, while having a firm gluten structure but still being extremely chewy. Maybe all places should do this. The centre was a little soggy though not nearly the worst, & the spotting on the crust with the char is some of the best, & the spotting underneath is also extremely good. The San marzanoes were very abundant & were a little too sweet (not sure of brand used) but still helped a lot with acidic balance. The abundance in the centre may have added sogginess a bit. One of the best parts of the is pizza is how warm it was served, with some of the freshest fior Di latte, & also very creamy for fior. Pairs well with the abundant sauce. Aromatics from Basil were lacking however. This is very close to the traditional style just done really well. Overall 9.3/10.

This is a great place for families especially but servers are able to cater to anyone very well. If you want traditional Neapolitan pizza done really well this is an amazing spot, & you can tell the servers & chef care about the quality, visibly checking it after making which is really cool. Beware it gets pretty busy though.

Apr 30, 2026
on Google

Good service! The pizza was ok

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

Very good pizza, Italian style 👌🙂🍕

Apr 24, 2026
on Google

This is the best one but i forgot the name.

Apr 23, 2026
on Google

Locale molto accogliente, staff gentile. E le pizze di Domenico veramente eccezionali, buone come a Napoli. Assolutamente consigliato 😃

Apr 15, 2026
on Google

A recommander absolument. Plats excellent de l'entrée au dessert… un petit voyage en Italie…

Apr 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

Solid traditional Italian cuisine. No frills no gimmicks. Complete menu with extensive wine selection. Ambiance is family friendly yet modern. Meatballs appetizers were flavorful & right size. Would go back to try the pizza.

Apr 10, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great service & great food. The team was amazing. Special thanks to Lucas.

Mar 13, 2026
on Google

On arrive, un vendredi soir, pas de réservation vers 17h50. On nous trouve une table en nous disant que nous devons être parti pour 20h. C'est tout beau pour nous, ça fait longtemps qu'on habite pas loin & qu'on a envie de venir essayer le Bottega. Une fois assis, on nous oublie là. Les serveurs passent à côté de nous sans nous regarder, malgré des eyes contacts insistant & des petits signes de main, on continue de passer à côté de nous sans s'arrêter. Après 10 minutes de ce petit jeu à entendre le staff rire entre eux & parler du weekend, on s'est levé bien tranquillement pour partir. Même là, personne n'est venu nous voir.
En sortant, aucune salutation non plus.
À croire que nous sommes devenus deux fantômes.
On est allé souper chez Marci sur St-Hubert pas très loin de chez vous, on a eu un service extraordinaire & on a découvert un resto savoureux & agréable! On recommande vivement le Marci.

Mar 8, 2026
on Google

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 !!!!

Feb 22, 2026
on Google