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.
Nice restaurant in little Italy. Food was excellent especially their beet salad! Strongly recommend taking it. I took the tartare it was very tasty & for desserts, treated myself with their gelato & cannoli. 👍🏻👌🏻 Great service as well. Would strongly recommend it.
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 🍷
Meilleur restaurant de pizza italienne à Montréal. C'est la seule "vraie" pizza italienne qui se respecte avec une pâte excellente & des saveurs typiques d'Italie. Les ingrédients sont frais & gouteux. Je recommande à tous.
The service was really really good. However, the pasta was undercooked, not in a way Al dente, it was absolutely raw inside. We asked the server to return the dish. I think broiling pasta is really the basic
Impeccable service, nice atmosphere & quality ingredients. We had the best salad & the stuffed pizza of the day. The dough was crispy on the outside & soft on the inside, which just the right amount of wood fire toastiness. The flavor was well balanced & delicious. Good selection of wines & digestifs.
Évidemment le classique de la Bottega, c'est la pizza, mais les plats (entrées, pâtes, viandes) sont quant à moi ce qui rend l'institution si unique. Des plats simples, avec des ingrédients de qualité & une parfait exécution. On ne se tanne jamais!
Sans réservation, nous nous sommes présentés, 3 personnes. Nous étions au bar. Notre première expérience au Bottega. Quel service de la part de Arielle ! Simple, à l'écoute, rapide, professionnelle & sympathique! Bonne bouffe & le MEILLEUR gelato que j'ai mangé (aux pistaches) juste PARFAIT !!!🤩 J'y retourne sans hésitation!
