Moreiras Pizza Bar offers a compelling Italian dining experience focused on authentic pizza crafted with quality ingredients and traditional techniques. The menu features a selection of classic and creative pizzas, baked to perfection in a hot oven, delivering a satisfying taste of Italy. Alongside its signature pizzas, the establishment provides a range of complementary Italian-inspired dishes, ensuring a well-rounded meal. The atmosphere is designed for a relaxed and enjoyable visit, suitable for both casual get-togethers and family outings. It is a destination for those seeking flavorful, straightforward Italian cuisine executed with care and expertise.
Moreiras Pizza Bar is widely celebrated as a hidden gem in Montreal, offering an authentic and high-quality Italian dining experience that frequently earns comparisons to restaurants in Italy. Guests consistently praise the impressive selection of Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, and creative appetizers like arancini and grilled octopus, often highlighting the balanced flavors and quality ingredients. The atmosphere is frequently described as cozy, warm, and perfect for dates or small gatherings, though some note the space can get quite busy and loud. While the vast majority of diners report excellent, attentive, and friendly service, a small number of reviews mention occasional inconsistencies in service speed or pricing concerns. Overall, the combination of delicious, artisanal food, a curated wine list, and a welcoming team makes this establishment a favorite destination for many local food enthusiasts.
The pizzas were amazing. Burrata is fresh.. arancini succulent & service was amazing there. the freshness of the ingredients is something worth going back there. highly recommend & will go back to try the pastas…
We got a reservation last minute & I have no idea how, because the food here is top notch. We had:
the caeser salad (which they make with fried prosciutto) 5/5
arancini, crispy & flavourful. 4/5
the pistachio pesto pasta which is something i have never tried but absolutely loved, it was not too salty like some pesto sauces can be yet it was flavourful. 4/5
& their daily special pizza which i took a picture of, i think it had tomato sauce, burrata cheese , hot pepperoni, hot honey & hot oil sauce on the side. I asked for the pizza to be well done & it came out amazingly, crispy on the outside but not overdone. The pizza dough was just the right amount of salty 5/5
****edit: I forgot to mention the dessert cause i dont eat sweets but my girl did, its was a tiramisu in a little coffee pot you can see in the picture. She liked it & it made her happy so i guess its a 5/5 for me! I liked the presentation for sure. ***
mtl is full of italian restaurants, & some are more popular than they deserve (in my humble opinion), however without a doubt this place deserves way more credit & hype. I honestly didn't want to write this review so i don't have to compete for reservations but here we are.
the venue is small & feels like a local mom & pop restaurant, its quiet enough where u can easily hear each other, & i think they have a terrace when the weather is nice but it was raining when we went. Parking is very limited in that entire area so i suggest you uber or walk.
service is fantastic, our server was angela & she took great care of us.
(cocktails were solid too)
if i ever want to treat friends or family to italian in mtl i am bringing them here. & you should too!
Recently my husband & I decided to go out for dinner & drove to our favorite restaurant, but unfortunately we could not stay because they were already closing & it was getting a little late. So I suggested that we randomly pick a place on Google Maps based on reviews & at that exact moment we happened to be driving past your restaurant. I told my husband to stop because I noticed that you had many reviews & most of them were wonderful. The food in people's photos looked absolutely delicious & we decided to give it a try.
Sometimes photos can be misleading & reviews too because everyone has different tastes & a different understanding of what good food & atmosphere should be. But this time my intuition did not fail me.
We walked into the restaurant & were surprised that it was almost empty because the place itself was beautiful, cozy & had such a welcoming atmosphere. Our food arrived very quickly & everything was absolutely delicious. Every dish was charming in its own way & full of flavor.
The truffle pasta was absolutely magnificent, the arancini completely blew us away, the pizza was incredible & the mozzarella was unbelievably delicious. What I also loved is that the pizza & pasta felt very light. Some places leave you feeling heavy after eating pizza or pasta, but here everything felt fresh, balanced & absolutely wonderful.
We are already planning to return soon to continue our experience & finally try the octopus because when it was served to the table next to us I instantly realized that I absolutely have to try it next time.
We are very grateful for the wonderful service. The waitresses were lovely, kind, attentive & incredibly welcoming. We will definitely return soon to celebrate our little special occasion & we are so happy that we discovered such a beautiful hidden gem not far from our home.
This place has officially become another precious hidden treasure in our collection of amazing food spots. Thank you, guys❤??🔥❤??🔥❤??🔥
Such a perfect spot. Moreiras really checks all the boxes. It's a small resto, so definitely make a reservation as it fills up quickly, & for good reason.
Great food, a nice wine selection, super warm & friendly service, & a great ambiance.
We were a group of six & shared everything, which worked perfectly. We started with two salads, the fig salad of the day & a fennel salad, both fresh & really well done. Then came the meatballs, which were honestly outstanding.
After that we had two pastas, the pappardelle al funghi & the ragu pasta special both rich & full of flavor. We also shared three pizzas, the Margherita, the rucola pizza, & the Tutu pizza, all excellent. The most amazing pizza crust. The dough is fermented for 48hrs.
& we couldn't skip dessert, the Nutella donut holes were the perfect ending.
Alexa took great care of us all night, & it was such a pleasure chatting with John, the owner & chef.
Came for dinner, left emotionally attached. Angela was our waitress & she was an ABSOLUTE ICON. Sweetest energy, made the BEST drinks ever (Strawberry Delight, Blueberry Sour, N.E.O… all criminally good). We literally wanted her to sit with us, that's how much she made our girls' night. Chef Raphael's chef's choice pasta, rose gnocchi with truffles, will haunt my dreams, it was perfect. Elite vibes, elite service, elite food. We'll be back for Angela alone… the rest is just the cherry on top!
Such a cute cozy place, great for the girlies! Ask for Angela as your waitress, she makes the best cocktails & is super sweet & accommodating. Ask for the chef's special on the pasta menu & you will not be disappointed 🤤 Jonathan is less for the girlies because he didn't laugh when we said we were skinny girls & could fit at the bar but can cook a mean pizza regardless so slay 🤎
Its is one of if not the best italien food i ever had & i would recomend this to every one. The pizzas & pasta are great. The appetizzers are some of the best ive ever had. They are literly mind blowing & this place deserves more attention from people.
