Our beloved chef Germano Mustone has a wealth of knowledge in the culinary industry.
After quite some time as a New York pizza chef,
Germano was on a mission to give the West Island a taste of Italy with a touch of New York. He insists on fresh, cut to order ingredients, with specially imported authentic Italian sauce and lots of love! Germano and staff want to take the opportunity to thank the community for supporting our business.
Reviews describe Cugini's Pizza as consistently outstanding pizza crafted with care, featuring a deeply flavorful dough and fresh high quality ingredients across a range from New York style to Grandma square pies. Signature pizzas such as Cup and Char, Margherita, Americano, and Nonna are praised, along with popular extras like garlic knots, hot honey, and cannoli. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with attentive staff and a passionately involved owner that gives the place old world charm, making dine in and takeout equally enjoyable. While some notes mention higher prices and occasional wait times, the overall consensus is that the pizza is among the best in the West Island or Montreal, offering a true Italian culinary experience rather than a quick slice.
New Year's Day & stumbled upon Cugini's Pizza in Pierrefonds, Kirkland, Quebec. Wow what a gem 🤩. We ordered XL Veggie & it was delicious + gourmet - XL Nonna Pizza - no kidding it was a prize if can be awarded, even better than in Italy. Each bite melted in your mouth & full of fresh flavours. It was hot also when we got box open. We are 6 yrs away & I'm dreaming of this pizza!! Hopefully the chef is the owner as what a pizza!!!! No pics of pizza but there's plenty online. The service was great also. A friendly smiling girl greeted me & was very pleasant. The place had dine in also & was clean with a great vibe & folks watching the hockey game.
By far the best pizza in the west island, all 6 of us were blown away on how good it was the pizza! Super friendly staff & even the owner came to see us twice to talk to us, very nice guy! Would recommend that place to anyone that wants to have a good pizza!
Cugini's pizza is simply the best. Be prepared to wait though, with the understanding that the best pizza takes time to create & is lovingly prepared just for you. So enjoy the experience! Germano the owner is very welcoming & takes the time to greet his customers, giving this very modern & unique eatery a touch of old world charm. Very pleasant & helpful staff too! I'm a lifer❤?🍕👌
We've loved Cugini's for years & have been going since it first opened on Elm. The pizza, while a bit pricey, is consistently fresh & absolutely delicious - truly some of the best around. Service has also generally been good, which is why this experience was so disappointing.
Tonight, my grandmother went to pick up pizza on a very cold evening & brought her dog with her. After picking up the order, her car wouldn't start. The roadside assistance company told her it could take 1-2 hours to help her. Cold & understandably distressed, she went back inside to ask if she could sit quietly in a corner with her dog just until I could get there (20 minutes max) so she wouldn't freeze. She fully understood that animals aren't usually allowed & wasn't looking to stay long.
Disappointingly, the owners said no. One of the employees kindly offered to let my grandmother sit in her own car while I was on my way to pick her up - & we're very grateful for that act of compassion.
While I understand policies exist, the situation left us feeling that a bit more empathy could have gone a long way, especially given the circumstances. This experience has made us second-guess returning, which is really disappointing because we've always thought of Cugini's as a warm, community-oriented place.
Jan 16, 2026
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Absolutely fantastic! First time trying this place ! The pizza was delicious… we got the Americano & the west islander. They also provided us with some spicy oils & flavored honey, really nice of them.
The staff is super friendly, & the place is spotless !
First time but definitely not the last, keep up the great work. I will be back soon & often :)
Dec 19, 2025
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Best pizza ever tasted! From the salad to the dessert, everything was so tasty! Great service. The chef was so nice & welcoming. Definitely recommend this place.
Great authentic pizza. Expensive but worth it. A lot of clients do takeout, I guess to have a warmer atmosphere at home & maybe have a salad -? Just pizza on the menu.
