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 delivers a truly authentic Italian experience. The food was excellent-simple, well-executed, & full of flavor.
The focaccia was outstanding, easily one of the highlights of the meal. & a special mention for the Bari Ice Tea-a cocktail I had never tried before & an absolute must-try.
Great food, great vibes, & a spot I'd happily return to. Highly recommended.
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.
Tout était parfait. Rien à redire. Un vrai régal. Le personnel nous a très bien accueilli & est fort sympathique. Je recommande les focaccias & le Tiramisu
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!
Definitely worth the hype. Also had this place recommended to me by an Italian person so it is authentic. Pasta was a bit unevenly cooked, but both focaccias were 10/10 (I do have a preference for the fig one)
An absolute gem! This place is beyond adorable - from the cozy vibe to the perfectly brewed espressos & every delicious bite in between. But what really blew me away? The service. Warm, attentive, & so genuine. They really know how to create a memorable experience here. 10/10, would recommend in a heartbeat.
Hands down the best focaccia we've ever tasted-perfectly crisp, fluffy, & full of flavour. The space is small but super cute & cozy, with a great vibe. The drinks were also great. Highly recommend if you're in Montreal & craving something delicious & authentic!
Nice cozy place to have lunch with a special person!
We ordered focaccia & pasta. Both were really good !
I recommend to go there but be careful sometimes you need to wait more than 30min to have a spot!
It was my first time trying this place & I was blown away by the quality of the service. The staff is so great & attentive. They took their time to answer questions & went above & beyond to provide a pleasant experience.
The food is also amazing. The ingredients are fresh & simple but so delicious!
I 100% recommend La Panzeria & I am so excited to go back & try more items from the menu.
May 19, 2025
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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.
Belle recommandation qu'on a eu pour un diner de fête des mères en avance & on a beaucoup aimé ! Groupe de 8+1 enfant & le service était impeccable, merci beaucoup particulièrement à Margot qui a contribué à l'expérience. On a adoré le focaccia qu'on a même recommandé une 2e fois (à partager). J'y retournerai certainement pour essayer d'autres plats!
Just had an amazing meal at La Panzeria, & honestly, it deserves all the hype! The focaccia barese was hands down the best I've ever had-fresh out of the oven, incredibly soft yet satisfyingly chewy. Topped with premium prosciutto, figs, pistachios, & cheese, every bite was so fresh & flavorful. Absolutely recommend it! The orecchiette was another pleasant surprise. You can tell it's handmade from the perfect texture & chewiness, & the red sauce was seasoned just right. No wonder this place is always so popular-it totally lives up to its reputation. Such a delightful experience, can't wait to go back! ✨
Food is delicious. The focaccia with prosciutto & figs is delicious, perfect balance of sweetness & saltiness. The portions are quite big so I would say the focaccia dish can serve two people. I would recommend to make reservations since there are not that many seatings.
