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.
Une véritable pépite italienne en plein coeur de Montréal ! La déco est chaleureuse & conviviale, on se sent directement à l'aise. Le service est impeccable, avec une équipe super sympathique. Les plats sont d'une qualité exceptionnelle, surtout la focaccia & les pâtes fraîches. Si vous cherchez un resto italien authentique à Montréal, je recommande vivement Panzeria. Une expérience à ne pas manquer !
WOW ! Je n'avais pas mon appareil photo avec moi ni mon cellulaire donc j'ai pas de photos, mais je vous recommande FORTEMENT cet restaurant. J'avais l'impression d'être à Rome : ambiance européenne typique & un menu incroyable. Leur pizza Mortadella & pistache était un délice, je vais y retourner c'est certain !
The food was so good, the foccacia super fresh & fluffy. The pastas super simple but flavorful. The staff is really friendly. The place is a bit small though. 100% recommend
Atmosphere was incredible & the food was amazing! True authentic Italian. The whole staff was very friendly/nice. The homemade focaccia was AMAZING!! I highly recommend eating here.
It cost me 70$ with the tip for 2 pizzas no extra or drinks. The taste was okay for me but my companion didn't like it. I don't think the prices are justified for the amount you get. The restaurant itself is small with around 5-6 tables or you can be seated like us to the counters with no place to put your legs. It gets loud so I would recommend taking it to go. They don't have English menus & no Halal options. You can replace the pork with beef but be aware that they use the same meat slicer without cleaning in between uses. The server gave us recommendations so that was nice. I will not go back again but thank you for the experience.
Jul 30, 2024
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Wonderful place. The food is AMAZING, super balanced & well seasoned (the foccacias are to die for), the place is small yet cozy, server very patient & knew the menu well & we had a chance to speak with the chef who is definitely a real Italian food connoisseur & is very passionate about what he does. Yes it is not cheap but well worth the freshness of the food & the amount in the plate. Great experience would 100% recommend. Only wish I'd taken more pictures to do it justice.
J'y suis allée un jeudi soir & dès l'ouverture, le restaurant était plein. Une réservation est donc recommandée. Ils servent des mets italiens qu'on ne retrouve pas ailleurs à Montréal. La focaccia à la mortadelle, burrata & pistaches était au-delà de mes attentes. Un vrai délice! Les seuls désavantages sont que le local est situé dans un demi sous-sol & que la musique ne correspond pas à mes goûts, d'autant plus qu'elle est très forte.
Oooh que j'ai aimé cet endroit ♥️ La « pizza » avec mortadelle burrata & pistache était excellente. Croquettes de pommes de terre également J'adore (Réservation recommandée)
First off! Atmosphere was incredible such cool jams playing & warm inviting space. The whole staff made you feel like family. The food was the most authentic Italian you can find around here. The homemade focaccia to the handmade noodles, this place hands down 10 stars! As we paid we made another reservation to enjoy once more before heading back to California! Highly recommend having a bite here! Thank you so much to the whole team
I have been wanting to try La Panzeria for a while so when I planned to come to Montreal this weekend it was near the top of my list. The Food - I got the focaccia with mortadella, burrata & pistachio, the toppings were very fresh & went very well with the focaccia. The bread was a bit chewy around the edge for my taste, looking at photos from other previous visitors it looks like mine may have just been a little more well done than usual. I had hoped to get a half-&-half focaccia with the mortadella & capocollo toppings which I had seen others post & recommend on social media however I was told at the cash register that this was not an option. The Experience - For anyone planning to visit here, please know that they DO take reservations. Their Instagram does not mention this, they have no website & seemingly no online booking however when I wanted to eat in I was unable to because I had no reservation. Overall the food was good however I wish that there is better information available online regarding reservations as I was really looking forward to the dine-in experience. I was also really looking forward to trying both the mortadella & capocollo toppings & am confused as to why this was not offered. If I were to return I would definitely make a reservation (I assume you do so by phone?) & go with a group so we can sample different things on the menu.
Mar 25, 2024
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This was a highly recommended restaurant & I liked my experience there. The restaurant is very small & crowded which was the downside of my experience but overall happy I tried.
Nous avons découvert ce petit restaurant italien par hasard, & ce fut une expérience tout simplement superbe. L'ambiance de l'équipe est vraiment positive. L'endroit est petit & chaleureux. Nous avons pu prendre un verre en attendant notre table, & la nourriture était excellente. Nous avons particulièrement adoré la focaccia. Une adresse à recommander sans hésitation !
Amazing experience all around. Delicious food & coffee, great atmosphere & thoughtful service. Couldn't decide on a dessert so they made us an assortment plate, & needless to say it was delicious! They even noticed it was my birthday & sang me happy birthday & added a candle in the desserts. Thank you so much!! Truly recommend this staple to all
