Located on St-Denis Street in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, La Panzeria is an authentic Italian restaurant that serves traditional Puglian cuisine + pizza. Puglia is a region in the south of Italy that forms the heel of the famous boot.
The owners of La Panzeria, are both professional bakers and certified chefs from Italy. Whether you come for the pasta, pizza or other dishes such as the Parmigiana, you will definitely feel like in Italy.
La Panzeria is described as an authentic Italian escape in Montreal, where simple dishes made with fresh ingredients deliver bright, flavorful notes and a sense of occasion without heaviness. Reviewers repeatedly praise the focaccia and panzerotti as standout highlights, alongside comforting pastas and orecchiette and a well balanced pesto, with the menu evoking Bari and Puglia traditions. The dining area feels intimate and casual yet vibrant, and service is consistently warm, attentive, and knowledgeable, making meals suitable for quick lunches or relaxed dinners with friends. Many acknowledge a true sense of place that transports guests to Italy through both the food and the atmosphere, and alike praise the overall quality, freshness, and authenticity. A gem of a place with top notch flavors, great vibes, and dishes that showcase traditional techniques and ingredients.
La Panzeria, you are TOP for Montreal! Flawless across the board (great food, great service, etc.). Italy can be very proud of you as you are a great example of Italian brilliance outside of Italy!
Such a great place for lunch & dinner food was fresh & service was excellent, staff took time to talk to us & explain menu. Most of the food was centered around one region of Italy (Apulia) really good I highly recommend this place, I wish I took some pictures but I was really hungry.
Nov 15, 2025
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Closest thing to Italy I've had in north America. The food is amazing & flavorful. I've been to Bari & this is the same food you get there. I come here often & it's always great. (Something to note is the kitchen closes early so come for lunch or a very early dinner.)
I would drive back up to Montreal from Boston to have another one of their focaccia bareses with mortadella, burrata, & pistachios! Felt like I was back in Italy for the hour we were there & wish we had a place like this back in Boston. The place is pretty small & unassuming. They slice the charcuterie to order right in front of you. Everything is top notch quality. Already planning another roadtrip to come here again!
May 29, 2025
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This lives up to the hype!
The focaccia was really good, one of the best I've had, even including the ones I've had in Italy. It is perfectly bouncy & chewy without being overly oily, flavored just right
The gnocchi was simply amazing as well, the sauce is perfect, combined with the burrata, it just works on do many levels!
The service was also very good, I only had talked out, so can't really speak for the dine-in experience.
If there is one complaint, is this ain't cheap, fort my two dishes, it was over 60 after taxes. But hey, it was well worth it!
The Best Focaccia in Montreal! Ordered the pasta of the day. Felt like we were in Italy for few hours! Wife enjoyed the wine & I had the Local Beer. The service was great as we were seated as soon as we walked in. Lived up to the hype. Would return Again!
We showed up with no reservations. It was supposed to be two hours wait but the waitress accommodated us at the bar. The staff went above & beyond. The food was phenomenal, felt like I was in Italy. Next time, definitely making a reservation!
A little piece of Italy in Montreal. The staff even spoke Italian amongst themselves. We loved it. Everything is delicious, especially the focaccia with the figs on top!
I was utterly captivated by the authentic Pugliese cuisine & the incredibly warm service that truly made us feel like family. From the moment we stepped in, the welcoming atmosphere set the stage for what was such a memorable dining experience. The menu, brimming with genuine Pugliese flavors, offered a culinary journey through the South of Italy. Each dish we tried was a testament to the chef's mastery & dedication to traditional recipes. What truly sets La Panzeria apart was the exceptional service! The staff & owners genuine warmth & attentiveness added a personal touch that is rare to find. They went above & beyond to ensure our comfort, sharing stories behind the dishes. In a city that boasts a vibrant food scene, La Panzeria is a shining gem for anyone seeking authentic Pugliese cuisine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exquisite dining experience where you are not just a customer, but a valued guest, treated like family. I am already looking forward to my next visit!!
Drove almost 45 minutes to get to the location in Montreal. No parking to be found nearby which is typical in Montreal, we parked 15 minutes away by foot as it was the only place we could find for parking & walked to the restaurant. We arrived at the restaurant, there were 4 or 5 tables & a few bar seats, & no possibility of being seated as all seats were taken or "reserved". I didn't know we had to reserve & had no idea how small the space actually was. No possibility of reserving via the website or via Google & no indication in the website that it would be best to reserve to ensure you can be seated. We were offered to order take out, which we ended up doing. Walked back to the car & drove back home 45 minutes away in order to eat. We ordered focaccia & pasta with burrata & pistachio. The take out portion of pasta was really small for the price but tasted amazing. The focaccia also tasted amazing, reminded me of the pizzas we ate during our trip to Italy. Truly authentic & super delicious. We would definitely eat here again, but we would have to figure out how to reserve a seat at the restaurant to eat next time as the pasta portions looked larger at the restaurant than for take out. Staff was very nice & loved that everything is made fresh, just a bit disappointed at the limited seating as we were not able to experience the restaurant at it's best due to the lack of seating.
Nov 19, 2023
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The food is amazing, everything is fresh & delicious! I felt like I was literally in Italy
The focaccia with burrata is veery good & the Lasagna with eggplant instead pasta is to die for 🤤 worth the price! Also the guys are very kind & helpful!
Took a chance & had the best espresso since my last trip to Italy. Fabulous space with bright music, a great vibe, & efficient & charming staff. I will return on my next visit to MTL soon & get in on some of those amazing looking focaccia & mortadella bites of heaven!
Well done!!!
Grazie mille!!
