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 shines with authentic Italian flavors, featuring standout focaccia, panzerotti, and simple, well executed dishes that feel fresh and satisfying. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and service is attentive and friendly, making it easy to linger over lunch or a relaxed dinner. High quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation deliver bright sauces, pistachio notes, and excellent espresso, with hints of Bari and the Puglia tradition throughout. The concise menu invites exploration and repeat visits to try different regional specialties, while many guests remark on the vibrant textures and balanced flavors. La Panzeria offers a memorable, authentic Italian experience that keeps visitors coming back for more.
If you are in Montreal, you have to visit La Panzeria. The food is absolutely amazing, but the service is what sets it apart. We felt completely at home, almost like we were on the set of Friends. While the whole staff is professional & kind, there is one waitress there who is truly the heart of the place. Her smile, her charm, & her incredible positive vibes were the highlight of our trip. Make sure to stop by when she's working-she's a breath of fresh air! Highly recommend to everyone.
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
Oct 23, 2025
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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!
Aug 28, 2025
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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!
Jun 24, 2025
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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.
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!
