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.
WAY MORE THAN PIZZA! The food & the service here are excellent. My husband had the pizza with anchovies & enjoyed it. I had the cannelloni. It was delicious. The veal dish & the fettuccine mama were also tasty. For appetizers, we enjoyed the eggplant & tomatoes with burrata. The eggplant was my favorite. We also enjoyed prosecco & some red wine. It was a lovely lunch. For dessert, we had homemade mini cannolis. Delicious! The menu is extensive. The restaurant itself is very clean. Very busy on a Sunday afternoon. Outside seating when weather is nice. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for quality Italian food.
Mar 10, 2026
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Nice neighbourhood trattoria that's been around for a very long time. It's not fancy but it's excactly the kind of place that you need as a local neighbourhood trattoria. Good pizzas & pasta along with other options. Fast service, reasonable prices & friendly staff. What more can you ask for?
We love going to Elio's! We just had a 65th family bday reunion & the service & food was delicious. The waiters all have a great attitude. An istituito!!!!!!♥?🇮🇹
Elio, c'est mon incontournable : un service toujours souriant & énergique, un professionnalisme impeccable, & une nourriture qui ne déçoit jamais. À chaque visite, c'est un vrai plaisir !
I stopped here for lunch & took the lunch menu. The service was excellent. The minestrone was perfect. They switched me in an Arugola pizza (at no extra charge) which was incredible. Quaint, unassuming, authentic Italian.
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!
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
