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.
Overall, reviews describe Bottega as an authentic Italian spot in Montreal with standout pizza and calzone, delicious arancini and gnocchi, and a warm, lively atmosphere. Service is frequently praised for being attentive and knowledgeable, with several staff members earning enthusiastic mentions and wine pairings enhancing the meals, though a few visits note inconsistent service and higher prices. The wood fired oven contributes a distinctive flavor and texture that many find authentic, while a minority feel the dough can be soft or heavy and some evenings can be noisy. Taken together, Bottega is viewed as a top choice for Italian dining in Montreal, delivering flavorful dishes and a welcoming vibe.
Les calmars étaient cuits à la perfection dans une friture très légère. Mes pâtes fraîches délicieuses avec le ragoût de lapin aux champignons! & pour finir un expresso parfaitement crémeux sans amertume & bien chaud... J'ai hâte d'y retourner!
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
Une des expériences de restauration les plus décevantes à Montréal. Aucune ambience sur la terrasse; habituellement j'apprécie un endroit calme & peu bruyant, mais dans ce cas-ci, les gens chuchotaient ou parlaient extrêmement bas, & aucune musique de fond, ce qui a donné une ambiance inconfortable malgré que la terrasse était pleine. Le service laissait à désirer. La nourriture était décevante, surtout pour les prix.
I really enjoyed the restaurant - great food & service. However, I did miss having a house wine option. Given that Ontario already has a solid local wine production, I believe it would be entirely feasible to offer a reasonably priced house wine, served by the glass or in carafes, much like many good restaurants do in Europe. My suggestion would be to consider buying wine in boxes (bag-in-box), which can maintain quality while allowing for a more affordable & welcoming experience for customers. It would definitely add value to the overall service. Thank you!
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!
Jul 2, 2025
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Great service at Bottega last night from each individual person who helped serve our party. The pizza was terrific, though I guess I'd have hoped for a touch more variety on the menu. Perhaps more salad or pasta options. Then again it IS a pizzeria, so that's mostly my bad. The pizza is worthwhile for sure, & the fried calamari is super fresh!
Super expérience. Le Botega nous a été conseillé par l'un de ses anciens salariés qui y travaillait comme serveur. La qualité des pizzas servies est nettement supérieure à tout ce qui se fait dans Montreal : Un immanquable du quartier Italien.
This is not the fist time go to this restaurant. As usual, the food was awesome. we had two of the 4 starters of the day. both were perfect. The tuna & the mista salad were really good. I then had the pasta of the day & my wife a pizza. again, everything was perfect. refined & tasty. I know this place can be loud so I was not surprised. I just want people to know that on a weekend evening, there is great atmosphere so it can be bit loud. I really don't mind it because it such a great place. Thank you to the chef & my waitress who had impeccable service. i had a great evening.
We had dinner with our race team of 20 people. Service was amazing! Never an empty glass & everyone knew exactly what they were doing. Big compliments to the kitchen & pizza station as all our dishes came out at the same time. Highly recommend going here!
If you are looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza, this is the place! The food was delicious, & their service was fantastic. The restaurant's atmosphere is very nice & the staff is attentive.
