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.
Charmant petit resto italien un peu caché (dans un sous-sol)! Ambiance & service chaleureux. Le Panzerotti & la salade de roquette étaient très bons! Pas beaucoup d'options végés cependant.
Feb 1, 2025
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Absolutely adored this restaurant. The vibe is so cozy, service was great from my fellow paisana… & now the food, everything was pretty damn good, the focaccia, the drinks, the sandwiches omg the sandwiches, so fresh & well balanced & for the cherry on top, delicious desserts, so many good options.
Just had an amazing meal at La Panzeria, & honestly, it deserves all the hype! The focaccia barese was hands down the best I've ever had-fresh out of the oven, incredibly soft yet satisfyingly chewy. Topped with premium prosciutto, figs, pistachios, & cheese, every bite was so fresh & flavorful. Absolutely recommend it! The orecchiette was another pleasant surprise. You can tell it's handmade from the perfect texture & chewiness, & the red sauce was seasoned just right. No wonder this place is always so popular-it totally lives up to its reputation. Such a delightful experience, can't wait to go back! ✨
Jan 2, 2025
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This was a lovely restaurant with such a great atmosphere, great service, & outstanding food. Noted that menu is limited & doesn't have a big variety of main dishes, but every single item is absolutely delicious
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre visite à La Panzeria! Nous avons commandé le Foccaccia Barese à la mortedelle, burrata, pistache ainsi que les orecchiette à la bolognaise. Les deux plats étaient délicieux :) le serveur était également très attentionné avec nous. J'y retournerai une prochaine fois pour essayer les autres plats!
Food is delicious. The focaccia with prosciutto & figs is delicious, perfect balance of sweetness & saltiness. The portions are quite big so I would say the focaccia dish can serve two people. I would recommend to make reservations since there are not that many seatings.
First, I'd like to say that I read complaints about the price before coming to La Panzeria. Although it is on the pricey side. I would have to say it was one of my favourite pizzas / focaccia in the city. The flavours are on point, the dough is incredible & the service is very fast. This is a nice spot to come grab a quick bite & a drink. The staff is extremely friendly & helpful. The pasta was okay, we ordered late so maybe it wasn't up to the restaurants standards but nothing to keep us from coming back or giving it a 5 star. The pizza was that great, the service was excellent & the espresso at the end was perfect! Focaccia capocolle with buratta, figs & spicy honey! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Espresso ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We will definitely come back to try some other items from the menu.
Dec 22, 2024
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Small but cozy place & the food was great! The panzerotti (not pictured) was my favorite. The flavor of everything we ordered was well balanced. Our waiter was super nice as well. Will definitely come back!
