Il Bazzali propose une carte rigoureuse axée sur la préparation technique de pâtes italiennes authentiques et de pizzas étirées à la main. La cuisine privilégie les techniques traditionnelles pour élaborer des pâtes à la texture parfaite ainsi que des sauces riches mijotées lentement. Chaque assiette souligne l'équilibre structurel entre la farine artisanale, les fromages importés et les herbes aromatiques fraîches. L'espace physique présente un aménagement ouvert favorisant les interactions tout en conservant un niveau de confort fonctionnel standard. Les clients découvrent une attention directe portée aux profils de saveurs régionales, évitant toute fusion culinaire inutile ou complication contemporaine superflue. Cet établissement maintient une philosophie opérationnelle directe, garantissant que la constance des ingrédients de base demeure le moteur principal de chaque plat servi. L'environnement soutient une approche axée sur la qualité des produits, privilégiant une exécution utilitaire du cadre culinaire méditerranéen classique.
Il Bazzali est largement reconnu comme un restaurant de quartier chaleureux et accueillant proposant une cuisine italienne authentique, où de nombreux convives louent la qualité des pâtes maison et la générosité des portions. L'expérience culinaire est souvent décrite comme unique et mémorable grâce aux prestations d'opéra du chef, qui ajoutent une touche spéciale aux célébrations comme aux visites régulières. Si la majorité des clients soulignent le service attentionné et la qualité des plats tels que le tartare et diverses spécialités de pâtes, les avis sur la pizza sont partagés, certains la trouvant décevante. Malgré quelques critiques occasionnelles concernant les prix ou certains plats spécifiques, le consensus général met en avant une atmosphère conviviale qui marie avec succès la passion culinaire à une performance artistique vibrante, faisant de cet établissement un choix privilégié pour ceux qui recherchent une soirée mémorable.
Went there for my birthday & was happy to have an Italian singer with a beautiful voice. The dish carefully made with fresh pasta. The whole vibe was pure Italia.
Lovely service, delicious bread basket, & everyone was very happy with their dishes! A place I would gladly take anyone craving nice homemade Italian food.
As an artist (& not one that comes from a moneyed background),'fine dining' is something that can be relatively impossible. In fact, most of the typical fine dining experiences make me queasy: overpriced, minuscule morsels of food that leave you heading for a burger immediately after you've emptied your paycheque on a few forkfuls of'food', having just spent 3 hours amongst horribly pretentious influencers & Instagrammers, unable to avoid hearing their inane & vapid yammering from every corner of the restaurant. (I also NEVER wait in line to go eat somewhere… Montréal seems to be just as famous for people waiting in line for eggs on toast as it is for being served eggs on toast. It's eggs on toast, people, c'mon!!). I do not feel comfortable forcing myself TO BE comfortable in these establishments.
On the very special occasion that I do end up with the opportunity to eat out somewhere, it needs to be worth it, & on realistic terms. It often helps when friends or family come to town, & we go out for meals. Not that we don't treat ourselves on the regular, but it beats eating in a tiny flat & having to do the dishes in an even smaller kitchen. & just a couple of blocks away, with the same comforts of being in a homely environment, is the incredibly unique, & equally unpretentious restaurant Il Bazalli, at the crossroads of Little Italy & La Petite Patrie, just a few blocks east of St Laurent on Beaubien.
This gem of a neighbourhood eatery serves truly amazing Italian cuisine, while nestled in mismatched chairs & ramshackle booths. Oh, & being sung to by the owner & chef, Davide Bazalli. Yes. Opera no less. If you have heard about'that Italian place in Montréal with the handsome opera singer', this is the place.
We have been to Il Bazalli several times since they opened ten years ago, & I have never left a review. We most recently visited for my birthday celebration, & we were not let down! They were able to cater to our group of sixteen, & there was something there for everyone. The staff were extremely courteous & patient, not to mention extremely helpful & very knowledgeable about the food & wine selection. Over the past years, I think I have had most items from the menu, if not ordered for myself, but shared from the plate of my wife. The cod accras are a usual favourite, but tonight I went for their braised beef & mushroom stuffed arancini (a few months back, during the restaurant's anniversary celebrations, we had BEET arancini!!) About the size of a walnut, I felt like a bit of a savage eating these crispy morsels whole, but they were incredible! For my main, I had the Linguini'Goloso' (see photo) which was Parmigiano Reggiano cream, smoked lardons, mushrooms, caramelized onions & Parmigiano Reggiano. Ravioli, cod filet in pizzaïoli sauce, braised beef scoter, pizza, beef & salmon tartare, not one of our 16 guests were left disappointed! We were only disappointed we didn't have room for dessert, although this birthday boy did get a slice of almond & orange cake (vegan & gluten free!)
In a persistently gentrifying city that seems to be favouring pretention over true cultural substance, Il Bazalli is the type of place one would hope to find in their neighbourhood. Check it out!
One beautiful place,I loved the ambiance,staff is very very kind,& the food is authentic Italian food,I enjoyed my evening I recommended to everyone,can't wait to come back.
Amazing restaurant! The food is really good & there is always a good atmosphere! This is a go to, if you want tasty Italian food with a nice experience.
A very unique tasting pizza, & I mean that in the best way. My only disappointment was when my plate was empty. The chef/owner came out of the kitchen every hour, on the hour (& for 3 different birthdays while we were there) to sing for the patrons. & what an amazing voice he has, really added to the classic Italian resto vibe. Lastly, the beer selection. Phenomenal. Instead of being like every other restaurant & only having base drinks & a few IPAs, they had a wide selection for every taste.
I visited this Italian restaurant about two weeks ago & tried their "MTL à Table" discovery menu, which featured only pasta as the main course. I'd rate the food 4 out of 5 stars-it was very good, but compared to other Italian restaurants I've tried, it didn't quite stand out as much. That said, the pizza here seems very popular, & I'd be interested in coming back to give it a try. The ambiance was great, & the staff were friendly & attentive, making it a nice spot to enjoy a meal. I'd recommend this place for the overall experience, especially if you're in the mood for a cozy atmosphere & welcoming service.
