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Restaurant

Il Pazzesco

Il Pazzesco, founded in 1991, has since become known and appreciated by Montreal's food enthusiasts.
Anjou-St-Léonard
4.6$$ & $$$
OPEN5 pm - 10 pm
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ItalianPastaGrillSeafood/FishPizzaGluten-free OptionsOyster Bar / Raw BarResto-Bar

About us

Il Pazzesco has been noticed and appreciated by Montreal gourmets since it was founded in 1991 by brothers Michele and Mario Lapadula. Following the expansion and renovation in the winter of 2001, the restaurant is divided into two separate rooms, one of which has a dance floor. You can reserve either one of the rooms for more privacy, and the same attentive service.

In May 2002 the daily newspaper “La Presse” described Il Pazzesco as being a discovery in Anjou (découverte à Anjou.)

Hoping to see you soon!

Our Specialties

Pasta, Meats, Fish & Homemade desserts.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment

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Reviews for Il Pazzesco

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on Google4.5 (700+)
*as of 2026-04-03
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Review Summary

Il Pazzesco impresses with its gnocchi and the menu blends classic Italian flavors with a dynamic, memorable profile. Service is consistently superb and attentive, making guests feel welcome and at home. The atmosphere is warm and elegant yet welcoming, with a refined vibe that still feels inviting. Dishes such as gnocchi, polpette, veal, seafood pastas and lamb chops are praised for freshness, generous portions and authentic preparation, with pasta often described as al dente and sauces flavorful. Value is highlighted with generous portions and quality that justifies the price, and many reviews note that the experience can feel like a true Italian dining moment, whether dining in or celebrating a special occasion. Minor notes about noise or a few menu items not meeting expectations are far outweighed by the overall experience, leaving a sense of a reliable favorite for fans of Italian cuisine.
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Absolutely an amazing place to dine!!! The food was fresh & delicious & the service was excellent!!! They serve a delicious focaccia with sauce & olives to start & all the pasta dishes & mussels we tried were heavenly!!! I would highly recommend dining here! It was a beautiful experience & I cannot wait to go back! Also the tiramisu & pistachio cheese cake were amazing!!!

Mar 4, 2026
on Google

We dined here on a Saturday after making a reservation for two - the place fills up fast. We initially wanted to come here weeks prior but the place was fully booked when we called. The restaurant seems to be very popular for birthdays or special group gatherings.

What interested me in the first place was the large menu, there is a good selection of everything so it easy to please a picky eater. The restaurant itself it medium sized, there is a small parking lot & free street parking. It is located in a very residential neighborhood.

The interior style & vibe is fancy, higher end, white table cloth & intimate. We were seated & served very promptly. Our main meals were the penne romanoff which is a pasta in a rosee & vodka sauce, along with the grilled lamb chops. This is served with a side of potatoes & veggies but we were able to swap this out with a side of simple olive oil & garlic pasta instead.

They serve complimentary flat bread & buns to start. The pasta was delicious, extremely rich & flavorful, & pretty generous in portion. The lamb chops were dainty, cooked well & tasty however we expected more of an herb or seasoned crust to these -they only had a sprinkle of herbs on them.

Service is super speedy & efficient, we were in & out very quickly since we did not order anything else. I would highly recommend this place for pasta, if you live in the area, take out would be ideal. The pricing & portion is very reasonable. I would definitely come back & want to try other things from the menu, we saw several other dishes at nearby tables & everything looked delicious.

Apr 22, 2025
on Google

Always best pizza & pasta loved it & the owners are super nice too

Jan 3, 2025
on Google

Excellent service, i appreciated the waiters. I ordered linguini sea food & veal, tasty but i found the portions are small. One of our guests had to order a second plate of pasta. Not sure 70$ for 2 plates of pasta aside from appetizers etc, its a bit expensive for just one person. Aside from that everything was amazing. The place is beautiful & well decorated. 👌

Nov 19, 2024
on Google

Nicola, Salvatore & Raphaele nous ont reçu comme des membres de la famiglia. Les lucky lime, la burrata, les pasta al funghi, les escalope al marsala, le carré d'agneau le Il Massieta tout étaient succulents. Est-ce qu'on recommande ? Définitivement. Les pasta al pomodoro basilico ? Formidable ça me rappelait celle de Florence en Italie. Nous avons terminé le repas sur la terrasse. La dolce de la fin, très apprécié.

Jul 5, 2024
on Google

If you want an authentic Italian restaurant, this is the one. We came up from Downtown & it was definitely worth it. Everything was fantastic, All dishes were perfect; the soups, salads & obviously the pastas. Our waiter's wine recommendation was right on. You can't go wrong with this place.

May 28, 2024
on Google

The best Alfredo pasta. Amazing environment & friendly staff. Must try.

Feb 26, 2024
on Google

One of the best places in Montreal for Pasta

Nov 19, 2023
on Google