La Scacciata stands out for fresh, authentic Sicilian flavors with house-made focaccia bread for sandwiches, stellar arancini, and a Milanese that impresses, while the in-house pastry, coffee, and gelato offer a complete Italian cafe feel; guests describe a warm, family-run atmosphere, welcoming staff, and generous portions at reasonable prices, with the terrace a bonus in warm weather; a few critiques include occasional oily pizza, slower service at times, and some variation in fillings, but overall the reviews paint it as a charming, reliable spot worth returning to for good food and friendly vibes.
I ordered the truffle mushroom pizza & it was *pure dream* fresh, insanely flavorful, & so generous. The dough was unbelievably soft… honestly the best I've had in the city.
Also tried the arancini ball stuffed with beef sauce & cheese WOW. Served with a rich, generous sauce & topped with their in house truffle mayo, it felt like such a luxurious treat.
The owner John is a Beauty… his uncle is even better! The food is delicious & the service is 10/10. Great spot, great people & a the best sandwhiches & arancini! Ask them for the stuffed peppers, a real Italian classic! Highly recommend
Forget your usual lunch spot. This is a game-changer! La scacciata is a family-run Sicilian joint that feels like it was teleported straight from Italy.
The food is just... honest-to-god incredible. The star is the bread they use for their sandwiches, the'scacciata.' It's this magical focaccia-like bread that's crispy on the outside but soft & airy inside.
Whatever they pile in between it-whether it's the perfectly crispy Milanese or the legendary porchetta-is ridiculously fresh & flavorful.
Don't even look at the menu too hard. Just walk up & ask them what's good today. Trust them completely. You'll end up with the best sandwich you've had in a long, long time. & if they have arancini available, get one. Don't think, just do it.
This is the kind of place you'll find yourself making excuses to go back to. It's not just lunch, it's a whole mood. You'll leave happy, I promise.
My god is this place ever special! Best arancini I've ever had, & delicious sandwiches. I had the La Bologna & it was extraordinary. A very unique sandwich!
Aug 1, 2025
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Beautiful authentic Italian sandwiches, their arancinis are nothing like I tasted before & forget about the caffe by far the best in the southwest of Montreal.
Can't wait to go back for their new promotions on aperol spritz!!
A lovely addition to Notre-Dame street. The food was delicious & they had an extensive + authentic Italian menu. I had tried their'La Parma' sandwich as well as their arancini. The tomato sauce that went with the arancini was awesome. The flatbread they used for the sandwich was great & authentic. The fig jam with the prosciutto is such a supreme combination! The only point of improvement for me would be to pack the sandwich a little more. It needed some more substance. But otherwise, service was great, the decor was cute, & it was nice vibes all around. I'll definitely be going back!
Apr 6, 2025
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It was delicious !! The arancini are amazing. I got the beef & peas one. The mushroom pizza with the secret truffle sauce was a hit. We loved the grilled vegetable sandwich & the spinach snd cheese pastry. But next time for sure I'll order way more cannelloni- the mini size is perfection. The perfect combination of cryspy & creamy & I'll also order more Nutella doughnuts. So happy to have you in the neighborhood & thank you for the warm & generous welcome today. Recommended 100%.
