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.
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 😋
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.
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!
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!
