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.
Had an awesome lunch here & will be back. We tried the focaccia barese (diavola) & their panzerotti classico, both were fresh, flavourful & the quality of ingredients was unmistakable. We finished our meal with the tartufo pistachio which was the star of an already fabulous meal. Wow. Definitely recommend!
Très belle ambiance: petit restaurant de quartier avec beaucoup de vie & un décor simple, mais chaleureux.
Service impeccable: nous étions un''gros'' groupe de 8 adultes & 1 enfant (-4 ans) sur l'heure du diner. Recommandation de réserver pour les groupes. Notre serveuse Margot (désolé si c'est mal eppellé), était charmante, attentionnée & nous a donné de bonnes recommandations. Nous avions commandé plusieurs plats à partager & voulions ajouter un autre plat tard durant le service. Elle était transparente dans ses suggestions (par exemple recommander un différent plat en raison du temps d'attente possible). C'était très apprécié.
La nourriture est excellente: détrompez-vous, les panzerotti ne sont pas des'' calzone ou pizza pochette'', c'est meilleur!! pâte frite, légère & croustillante. Nous les avions adorés en plus des Focaccias, du sandwich à la pieuvre & des dessert, sans oublier leurs cafés. Les pâtes sont bonnes, mais pas plus spécial.
Le prix est assez raisonnable, considérant que nous avions partagé plusieurs plats dans le groupes (plus qu'un repas par personne) & que le restaurant se trouve sur le très convoité boulevard St-Denis au coeur du plateau Mont-Royal.
Friendly service, nice vibes. Mozzarella & Mortadella Panzerotti was delicious. The pesto pistachio orecchiete was good but works better as a side dish than a main, like it doesn't stand alone very well. Tiramisu was very creamy, not bad though. Espressino was smooth finish.
Mar 21, 2025
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Charmant petit resto italien un peu caché (dans un sous-sol)! Ambiance & service chaleureux. Le Panzerotti & la salade de roquette étaient très bons! Pas beaucoup d'options végés cependant.
Small but cozy place & the food was great! The panzerotti (not pictured) was my favorite. The flavor of everything we ordered was well balanced. Our waiter was super nice as well. Will definitely come back!
Truly a wonderful dining experience, with the best panzerotti I've ever eaten! Such spectacular warm & welcoming service, with an authentically Italian spirit! The BRAN CAIA was a beautiful full bodied red & the perfect complement to our meal. I'm definitely coming back with my wife to try the rest of the menu. Loved it!
J'ai essayé seulement une panzerotti classique & j'ai été déçu. La pâte frite est plutôt bien & les ingrédients de bonne qualité, mais l'intérieur était vraiment liquide & ça ne goûtait rien que le jus de mozzarella frais qui s'échappe lors de la cuisson. Vraiment pas une super bonne expérience. Il faudrait assécher un peu la mozza avant la cuisson &/ou en mettre moins par rapport à la sauce tomate. Leurs autres produits ont l'air bien cependant, je retournerais en essayer.
Oct 20, 2024
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Durante la mia recente vacanza a Montreal, ho avuto il piacere di scoprire un vero gioiello della ristorazione: **La Panzeria**. Fin da subito, varcando la soglia del locale, mi sono sentito come se fossi stato trasportato in Italia. L'atmosfera calda e accogliente, unita alla cura nei dettagli, ha reso l'esperienza davvero unica. Il vero protagonista di questa avventura culinaria è stato, senza dubbio, il cibo. Ogni piatto che ho assaggiato raccontava una storia di passione e tradizione. I panzerotti, croccanti all'esterno e con un ripieno ricco e saporito, mi hanno riportato alla mente i sapori autentici del Sud Italia. E la pasta? Semplicemente eccezionale. Fatta in casa e cotta alla perfezione, condita con sughi che esplodono di gusto, è stata una vera delizia per il palato. Ma La Panzeria non è solo un ristorante dove si mangia bene, è un luogo dove ci si sente a casa. Un grande merito va a **Pierpaolo**, il giovane imprenditore dietro questo straordinario progetto. Pierpaolo è una persona che, con la sua energia e il suo sorriso, riesce a creare un'atmosfera familiare e accogliente. La sua passione per la cucina italiana e per l'ospitalità si riflette in ogni aspetto del locale, facendoti sentire come un amico di vecchia data appena arrivato per cena. La Panzeria è più di un semplice ristorante: è un viaggio nei sapori autentici dell'Italia, un'esperienza che va oltre il semplice pasto. Se vi trovate a Montreal e desiderate vivere una serata all'insegna della vera cucina italiana, questo è il posto che fa per voi. Io non vedo l'ora di tornare, per rivivere quelle sensazioni e sapori che mi hanno fatto sentire così vicino alla mia terra, pur essendo dall'altra parte dell'oceano. Grazie di cuore a Pierpaolo e al suo team per aver reso la mia visita così speciale. Consiglio vivamente **La Panzeria** a chiunque cerchi un'autentica esperienza culinaria italiana, con la certezza che ne uscirete con il sorriso e la voglia di tornare.
La Puglia à Montréal? Oui, c'est possible grâce à la Panzeria!!! Focaccia, Panzerotti, orecchiette... tout le meilleur du street food pugliese y est. Buon appetito!
Amazing food! This little resto impressed me! The staff are super friendly & the foods are so fresh! Had the panzerotti diavolo & the orrechiette of the day! My stomach was over joyed! If you go around lunchtime, u might want to make a reservation because they get very busy!!!!
First time trying it, friendly staff, the focaccia was good, lasagna & panzerotti were average. For the prices charged the portions were small, it's cold cuts tomato sauce & dough for God's sake. I would recommend it for a fun lunch & coffee, but doubt I'll go back.
