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.
The Best Focaccia in Montreal! Ordered the pasta of the day. Felt like we were in Italy for few hours! Wife enjoyed the wine & I had the Local Beer. The service was great as we were seated as soon as we walked in. Lived up to the hype. Would return Again!
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!
L'ambiance n'a rien du purement italienne mais le reste ! C'est un bijou ! Les saveurs italiennes dans les plats & un verre de vino rosso della casa! Meilleur qu'en Italie souvent ! A faire !
Amazing food, espresso & drinks. It was all 10/10 super fresh & you can tell these are authentic recipes. Service was also outstanding & this is instantly one of my favs in Montreal now!
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.
My first visit to La Panzeria was nothing short of extraordinary, & I can confidently say it won't be my last. I had the pleasure of trying La Mortazza Tua! & Chef Figa! dishes, & the remarkable contrast of flavors created a sensational culinary experience. As a Colombian who fell in love with Italian food, I truly appreciated the authenticity & passion in every bite. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Marco for his excellent recommendation. La Panzeria has truly set the bar high for exceptional dining.
