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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)
PizzaItalianPizzeriaGreat selection of wines
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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%
4★
14%
3★
6%
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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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Très décevant ! Pizzas 4 fromages peu garnies, la pâte est sèche, le tout est arrivé froid. Restaurant très bruyant.
1 étoile pour le serveur qui était pro & sympathique.

May 22, 2025
on Google

The food is always good, but the restaurant experience was awful !
The waiter was all over the place & not respectful!

May 10, 2025
on Google
2.0

We came here for a girls' night out & were really looking forward to, but while the food was delicious, the service was shockingly rude & left us all feeling uncomfortable.

Early on, while I was speaking with one of the staff member who brought us bread, our server interrupted & started talking over me. They both walked away mid-conversation, ignoring me entirely. When I asked the server about it later, he simply said the bread wasn't meant for our table, no apology, no basic courtesy.

We were then left waiting until I had to call him over to place our order. The food arrived & tasted great, but the atmosphere quickly turned cold. We started noticing the staff, & even the manager, giving us pointed looks, as if we were overstaying our welcome. The restaurant had been full when we were eating, but by then, several tables were open, so we didn't feel like we were taking up space.

When the server came over with the card machine, he didn't just hand it to me, he dropped it on my hand. It was careless, & it hurt. At this point, the restaurant was mostly empty, so we stayed at our table a little longer to chat. That's when our server came over again to fill our water… & splashed it all over the table. It felt intentional, like we were being pushed out.

The whole experience felt cold, dismissive, & just plain rude. I wish I could recommend this place for the food, but the service was unacceptable.

May 6, 2025
on Google

Came on a recommendation for my birthday… it was outstanding!!! Highly recommend!

Apr 23, 2025
on Google

Best pizza in Montréal 🤌🏼
The sauce, the dough, the service : perfection !

Apr 21, 2025
on Google

Toujours égal à eux même. Excellente pizza traditionnelle!

Apr 3, 2025
on Google

Vibrant atmosphere, great food, but a bit pricey.
Could be the best lamb chop I've ever had.

Mar 29, 2025
on Google
5.0

Great food, friendly staff & fast service.

Mar 21, 2025
on Google

Best pizza in years!

Feb 22, 2025
on Google

Best meal in Montreal so far. A classic no frills authentic dining experience. The eggplant appetizer is outstanding.

Dec 26, 2024
on Google