For generations our family recipes have been kept in the family. Every Sunday was pasta day at Nonna's house. Our Mama, her sisters and Nonna would make homemade pasta, sauces and polpettes (which are meatballs in case your Italian is a little rusty). It was always considered a cheerful occasion.
Today, at Piatti Pronti we share those great times and secret recipes with you. The only change is you don't have to wait until Sunday like we did. We would be honored if you would join us at our table because our table is your table.
Piatti Pronti offers a genuine, family-style dining experience in Laval known for its authentic Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, and consistent quality. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality and the welcoming atmosphere, which ranges from quiet and intimate to lively and festive with live music depending on the evening. The menu features well-prepared pasta dishes, delicious starters, and an excellent selection of wine, all served by an attentive and personable staff. Whether for a casual dinner, a special celebration in the private room, or a fun night out, the restaurant is frequently recognized for its sincere approach to service and its ability to make every visitor feel like part of the family.
Piatti Pronti has become one of our favourite Italian restaurants in Laval, & we return regularly. What makes it so special is that it feels like a genuine, family-style neighbourhood restaurant-not one of those trendy new places trying to create attention through décor, social media, or manufactured buzz. The focus here is exactly where it should be: excellent food, quality ingredients, warm hospitality, & consistency.
Rocco, the owner, is almost always there, personally greeting guests & making everyone feel welcome. His presence gives the restaurant so much character & makes every visit feel personal. You can tell that he truly cares about his customers, his team, & the quality of everything being served. He also knows many of his suppliers personally, which says a lot about the care that goes into selecting the ingredients & wines.
I tend to order pasta with simpler sauces because I believe the simplest dishes are often the best test of a restaurant. When there are only a few ingredients on the plate, there is nowhere for poor quality or technique to hide. Piatti Pronti consistently gets those dishes right-the pasta, sauces, seasoning, & ingredients all come together beautifully. Everything tastes fresh, authentic, & prepared with real attention.
They also have an excellent wine selection, & Rocco is very knowledgeable & always happy to help choose the right bottle to accompany the meal. The staff is friendly, attentive, & welcoming without ever making the experience feel overly formal.
Piatti Pronti is the kind of restaurant that earns loyal customers through genuinely delicious food & sincere hospitality. It is comfortable, lively, unpretentious, & consistently excellent. We always look forward to returning & highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Italian food & a true family-restaurant experience in Laval.
I went to Piatti Pronti for a Friday night Galentine's dinner with my friends Farzy, Sarah, Steph & it ended up being way more fun than we expected.
From the moment we walked in, the energy felt lively… almost like stepping into an Italian family reunion. There's a signed Céline Dion photo at the entrance, which already tells you this is not going to be a quiet, minimalist dinner spot. It has big personality & it embraces it.
We were served by Rocco, the owner, which made the experience feel personal & welcoming from the start. Throughout the night, a live performer named Giorgio sang everything from Lady Gaga to classic oldies. He was genuinely sweet & knew how to read the room. At one point, a large birthday table was pulled up to dance multiple times, & the whole restaurant felt like it was part of the celebration. It turned dinner into an experience.
For entrées, we shared the calamari, meatballs, burrata & salmon tartare. Everything was great for sharing. The burrata was fresh & creamy, the meatballs were comforting & saucy, & the calamari was a solid way to start the night.
For mains, we ordered the aglio e olio & pomodoro pastas, along with the Mediterranea pizza. I always think simple sauces say a lot about a kitchen, & both pastas were well prepared & satisfying. Steph & I shared a bottle of red wine & also tasted a few cocktails, which made it feel like a full Friday night out rather than just a quick dinner.
This is not a trendy downtown Italian restaurant. It feels like a classic neighborhood spot where dinner can easily turn into a celebration. If you're looking for good food, live music & a fun, energetic atmosphere in Laval, this is a great option.
The first time I ever came to eat at this restaurant was for my daughters baptism this past weekend & everything was amazing! Already, while planning the event, Stephanie was more than helpful & our event was organized so perfectly! The food was amazing, the atmosphere was warming, the staff was always ready to fill wine glasses & assist wherever they could... I would absolutely recommend! Let's not forget about the food! The appetizers were all delicious & the bavette was my ultimate favorite! Sooooo tender! 😋 & on another positive note, my guests were all raving about how good everything was & are already looking forward to coming back!
Jun 15, 2025
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Really delicious, authentic Italian dishes with a nice selection of wines to choose from. Our hostess was very attentive, knowledgeable & she created a very welcoming & pleasant atmosphere during our dinner. If you are visiting Laval, this is a great restaurant to try.
Every time my wife & I dine here it's always a pleasure. Great food, great service & the atmosphere is not too loud like some other restaurants. So far everything we chose on the menu was delicious. The wine list is respectable & the restaurant also highlights several popular great tasting wines to choose from.
We were a party of 6 & each of our meals was perfection. The melanzane in carrozza was exquisite. All our pasta dishes were delicious. The veal parmigiana & limone one were both excellent. The house wine is a good deal.
Hostess was wonderful & the decor was recently updated. Very chic ! Food was fresh & delicious. Menu has been updated & you can now choose from a variety of pasta & sauces & build your own pasta dish. I ate the salmon & it was cooked to perfection ! Nice choice of wines as well. I have been eating at this restaurant for years & will certainly be back. Merci & grazie :)🍷🍝
