It has been many years that the likable Elio and his wife Nina from the province of Avellino close to Naples have opened the doors of Restaurant Elio Pizzeria. We must say that this restaurant is not just a simple pizzeria, Elio and family offer to their North American customers typical Neapolitans Home Style dishes. During all these years, Restaurant Elio has served numerous and faithful customers. When the restaurant first opened in 1964, it had the ability to serve only 18 diners. Today, Elio and family are proud of being able to accommodate more than 700 individuals due to their two reception halls (Buffet Anna Maria). With a gentle smile, Elio and Family wish you a great home style food experience, one you won't surely forget.
Elio Pizzeria Ristorante feels like a Montreal institution where authentic Italian cooking, especially pizza and pasta, meets warm, attentive service in a welcoming family atmosphere. Guests consistently praise a crispy, flavorful pizza, fresh pasta and rich sauces, generous portions, and good value, with several noting the option to take sauces and fresh pasta home. The staff are described as friendly and professional, making every visit feel like a homecoming, and the setting, sometimes with live music, offers a lively yet relaxed vibe. Recent updates keep the decor current while preserving a traditional, cozy feel. This spot is widely recommended for gatherings, date nights, and casual meals alike.
Food lacks consistency. Used to be best pizza in town, without exception. Now, sometimes the pizza is reminiscent of the old days. Other times the dough is as hard & as dry as the box.
Everything about this place was amazing. From the service (especially the service) to the cooking & the ambiance with the Italian guitar player & singer coming to your table, it's perfect. Frank was our waiter for our group, among someone else whose name I didn't get, young woman, great service. Frank was telling me how it had been I think 45 years he was doing that, & it shows.
The food was really good, it's no wonder they have been in business for so long! Je passe devant l'endroit depuis toujours, j'y étais jamais allé.... clairement que je vais y retourner prochainement! Grazie!
Jan 17, 2026
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Amazing food, I came alot here when it was covid but revisiting this restaurant was amazing. I think the combo with both pizza & the pasta is a great way to taste the quality of the food. All is made freshly & the service is fast & nice
Service is non existent, they come, take your order & they disappear. Everything else from food to drinks is brought over by other people. The food was mediocre, I've had better frozen pizza. This isn't the elio's from when I was younger. If you're looking for something nostalgic this ain't it.
Jan 4, 2026
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We went to this pizzeria & it was a wonderful experience. From the very first moment, we were welcomed with kindness & warmth by the entire staff, & we truly felt at home. The pizza & their cuisine in general are delicious. The owner is a fantastic person, passionate & proud of his roots; you can clearly feel how much love he puts into preserving Italian cuisine & the traditions of his homeland. A place that warms the heart as well as the stomach. Highly recommended!
Je trouve que les sourires manquent. J'allais à ce restaurant dans les années 80 & l'ambiance était fort agréable. La semaine dernière c'était comme si on les dérangeait. Pas de sourires... Pas de bonjour... Par contre la pizza était bonne.
First time there but my waiter Phil made me feel like a regular. He suggested the prosuto pizza with buratta that is not on the menu. Calamari & eggplant as entrés & the rest is a party in your mouth. Water gents buzzing around filling your glass. As we left at avout 18h30 on a Friday, regulars were gathered at the door to be seated. If you want & like classic Italian food made & served with passion/care, you cannot go wrong with Elio's. They do thin crust or thicker crust as you wish.
