Since 1983, Restaurant La Molisana is the place to be to savour the delectable tastes of Italy. La Molisana is renowned for its fine Italian cuisine. Home-made pastas, veal, seafood and authentic pizza baked in our splendid wood oven. We bring to you, every night, a typical Italian festa that you will never forget.
La Molisana offers a welcoming and authentic dining experience that captures the essence of traditional Italian comfort food. Guests frequently highlight the generous portions of homemade pasta, flavorful wood oven pizzas, and high quality seafood and veal dishes that evoke the feeling of a home cooked meal. The restaurant is celebrated for its cozy and intimate atmosphere, which often transforms into a lively and festive environment with live music and a sense of family that makes it an excellent choice for special celebrations and casual gatherings alike. With attentive service and a long standing reputation for consistency, this establishment is widely regarded as a dependable and satisfying destination for those seeking a classic, relaxed, and flavorful Italian trattoria experience in Montreal.
If its not the Jewish community complaining its surely the Italian community complaining. Nothing is cheap anymore in 2026, almost every restaurant in Montreal is expensive. Try going on Blvd.St.Laurent, or on Notre-Dame street where prices are extremely expensive. I've been going to this restaurant since the 90's, & always enjoyed my meals there. The lasagna & all-dressed pizza are my go to plates, along with fried calamari. People should stop whining, if you can't afford eating out, stay home you cheapies.
Did a take-out because we wanted to eat at home but when entering the place, I can sincerely say that it is very cozy, pristine & intimate, definitely will dine-in next time.
The pizzas are tasty, thin crusts & flavorful (had La Molisana & Speciale), seasoning is spot on. Had also insalata caprese & italiana, the italiana surprised me with some bits of papaya which had never tasted it in this way, worked pretty well with their home dressing, good work 👌
Finally, a cannelloni della nonna, filled with their homemade veal filling which tasted great & light, it does feel homey.
All in all, I recommend trying this place if you're looking for an authentic trattoria, you won't be disappointed. 5/5
Great experience. The pizza was one of the best in town & DEFINITELY not over priced! Nice to see a business still standing after so many years! Keep up the great work!
Feb 8, 2026
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If you want real old-school Italian comfort food (the kind that feels homemade, generous, & made with care), La Molisana delivers. This is not a trendy'small plates' place. It's a classic, warm, sit-down Italian restaurant with a welcoming, family-style vibe where you can actually relax & enjoy your meal.
Food quality & portions
Everything leans traditional & satisfying. Their homemade pasta is a highlight & tastes fresh, not factory-made. The sauces are rich & well-balanced (tomato-based, creamy, & rosé/vodka-style options), & the portions are generous without feeling sloppy. The menu also has plenty beyond pasta: veal dishes, seafood, & hearty mains that feel like true Italian staples rather than'fusion.'
Wood-oven pizza
Their pizza is another strong point. You can taste that it's cooked properly (good crust, not soggy), & it has that authentic, straightforward Italian style. If you're going with a group, ordering a pizza for the table along with pasta is a great way to do it.
What to order (safe picks)
• Homemade pasta dishes (great texture & flavor)
• Classic pasta favorites like carbonara, bolognese, & rosé/vodka-style pastas
• Seafood pasta if you like clams/white wine/garlic style flavors
• Veal main dishes if you want something heavier & more traditional
• Finish with a classic dessert like tiramisu if it's available
Service & atmosphere
Service feels genuinely attentive & professional, in a'regulars' kind of way. The atmosphere is classic & comfortable, ideal for a date, family dinner, or a celebration. It has that old-fashioned charm that's getting harder to find.
Value
For what you get (portion size, quality, & full sit-down experience), it's good value compared to many places that charge more & give you less. This is the type of restaurant you leave feeling satisfied.
Bottom line
A dependable, old-fashioned Italian restaurant in Montreal with excellent homemade pasta, strong wood-oven pizza, & a classic dine-in experience. If you want comforting Italian food done right, this is an easy recommendation.
Comme à chaques fois, ambiance festive, nourriture exquise, personnels courtois & plaisant. 4 adultes & une enfant de 11 ans a qui ils ont laissés le plaisir de faire sa propre pizza. Expérience mémorable merci à tous le staff!
Malheureusement la nourriture n'est vraiment pas de calibre d'un véritable resto italien. Les pâtes etaient pas fraîches & ma pizza etait recouverte de prosciutto epais & tiède avec une forte odeur de viande crue... Le staff etaient tres sympathique malgré qu'il ont servie le pain en meme que nos repas. Le resto à un look extérieur très italien, mais quand tu rentres dedans c'est tout blanc tel un décor de mariage. De plus, il jouent meme pas de musique italienne? Tres déçu pour le prix. 83$ plus taxe pour deux repas & deux coupes de vin. Bref, il a de la place à amélioration.
Woww had a birthday party on saturday Aug. 31, 2024 & had the cod fish, it was by far the best cod I ever in my 50 yrs life eaten. La Molisana your chef is amazing. The food was so delicous, the pizza all the food to die for. Your chef is a keeper. P.S. I am still dreaming about the cod YUMMMMYYYY !
We ordered it . It was very good . We had the shrimps pizza, the vegetables pizza,& another one with meat . Tortellini Gigi & the linguine vongole.My only thing is I wish there was more sauce in the pasta vongole for the amount of pasta . I will definitely order again .
Food was delicious. 45 dollars for a pizza is crazy ( also the cheapest option). Service was mid. The live karaoke was fun for a while but gave a headache near the end of the night.
