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.
Foccacia was delicious however the orecchiette was so undercooked & hard. Not even al dente, it was difficult to chew & swallow. At $30 a plate I would think my pasta would be atleast soft enough to bite through
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!
Eravamo andate al parco di Mont Royal e volevamo mangiare qualcosa di italiano. Posto trovato su internet ed è stata una bellissima scoperta....bell'ambiente, la focaccia e il panzerotto ottimi, anche il panino con il capocollo buonissimo, servizio veloce e gentile. Proprietario simpatico...ci siamo fermate anche a fare due chiacchiere. Posto stra consigliato da provare!! Complimenti!
The Best Focaccia in Montreal! My third time at this place. The focaccia is really good. The taste is well balanced. My favorite is the one with hot honey sauce topped with figs. I also ordered the pesto pasta which is quite ok. the Local Beer taste good as well. Friendly service. The place is not so big.
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!
Food was absolutely incredible, the service was great, & the staff are both friendly & helpful. We had a mix of things but what caught my attention is the combination of sweet & savory as one of the items on the menu had figgs & honey 😋
May 27, 2025
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Tried the'Che Figa' focaccia at La Panzeria the other day. The food was fresh & delicious, & the service was fantastic! Will definitely come back soon.
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.
I heard about this place 3 years after meeting the owners & I cannot believe I waited so long to try it.
Both the service & the food was impeccable. I wasn't sure which of the focaccias I wanted to try & they let me do half/half so I got to try both. They accommodate very well & have beef options if you can't/don't eat pork.
Every single person in that restaurant has such a warmth to them that makes you feel so welcome. Definitely making this a weekly stop.
May 16, 2025
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J'ai découvert cette adresse un peu cachée & ce fut une très belle surprise ! Dès l'entrée, on est accueilli avec chaleur & attention, le service est vraiment excellent, l'équipe est aux petits soins & d'une grande gentillesse.
Ce lieu ne se limite pas à un simple café : on y trouve aussi une belle sélection de sandwichs préparés avec de la focaccia moelleuse & savoureuse, des arancinis grande taille bien croustillants, farcis généreusement, ainsi que des bomboloni gourmands à souhait. & pour accompagner tout ça, ils proposent même du vin un vrai plus qui ajoute au charme de l'endroit.
La décoration intérieure est magnifique : un espace à la fois élégant, chaleureux & parfaitement pensé, qui donne envie de s'attarder.
C'est définitivement une adresse où l'on se sent bien, un petit bijou à découvrir. J'y reviendrai avec grand plaisir, & cette fois, j'emmènerai des amis !
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!
