Opened in 1971 by Giuseppe Lenti, Piazza Romana was originally a very small restaurant. It had seating for only 32 people and was run by Giuseppe Lenti, who was later joined by his brother-in-law, Sestino Odari. In 1988 Sestino's wife, Maria, took over the reins. In less than five years, Piazza Romana has the best restaurant for fine Italian cuisine. In fact, The Gazette's Helen Rochester ranked it among the top 20 restaurants. While Piazza Romana is no longer a little country restaurant, the Odoardi family continues to offer the warm ambiance so typical of the traditional Italian manner.
Piazza Romana is described as a cozy, homey Italian spot in Pointe-Claire with warm, attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere that makes family gatherings feel special. The private room and the terrace with village views are frequently mentioned as positives, and the service is often praised for being friendly and efficient. The food receives strong praise for pizza, calamari, gnocchi, and various pastas, with some reviewers noting excellent flavors and generous portions, while others say the minestrone is bland and a few dishes can feel overpriced or are not available when busy. Overall, many reviewers would return for the dining experience, highlighting the comfortable vibe, good value for some items, and the suitability for celebrations, though a few visits experience inconsistency in service or menu availability. The location also offers convenient parking and a central setting that adds to the appeal, making Piazza Romana a frequent choice for a casual, family friendly Italian meal.
On va bientôt déménager à proximité du Pointe Claire Village & on a voulu tester ce restaurant en premier. En voyant les prix & le style de la salle on s'est dit qu'on allait très bien manger…
Mon mari a commandé des carbonara, j'ai pris des pâtes aux légumes avec sauce au vin blanc puis nous avons partagé une salade César. Le rapport qualité-prix n'est pas bon. Les pâtes carbonara étaient très basiques, mes pâtes avaient peu de goût même si la sauce choisie avait l'air de rajouter de la tenue en bouche, quelques légumes parsemés, puis la salade était au plus simple & peu goûteuse. Un ensemble assez fade qui n'avait pas le goût du reviens-y. Par contre, seulement les mini tranches de pizza qui nous ont été offertes avant de passer commande étaient assez bonnes.
Pour le service, nous avons été servis poliment mais de manière assez brusque. Pas à la hauteur d'un endroit qui à l'air haut de gamme non plus. Les apparences peuvent être trompeuses.
Je ne recommande pas ce restaurant, ou sinon ne vous attendez pas à des plats qui valent les prix sur la carte.
We had such a lovely cozy evening at Piazza Romana.
The vibe of the restaurant is homey & warm. There's nothing like seeing the twinkling lights of pointe claire village from the windows. The pizza & calamari were delicious.
Our server was attentive & friendly.
Can't wait to go back for another family meal!
Jan 9, 2026
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I had a good & bad experience. The risotto with seafood was good. Slightly over priced & so was the veal scalping. I would rate that a 4. But I came back one evening on a holiday when they were quite busy & the pizza or fish was not good & service was awful too.
I ordered take out pizza, the Romana Special. I have been going to Piazza Romana for over a decade & this was the worse pizza I got. It used to be one of my favorite pizza place. It's overpriced & not great.
Oct 7, 2024
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I haven't been there in 4 or 5 years. In Pointe Claire Village. Always a nice atmosphere, fireplace, & in the summer you can take a lovely walk along the lakeshore by the water, & through the village. I had a Romana's pizza & some wine. Traditional, good, italian fare. Was very tasty. Good service, white tablecloths, all this makes a nice change, for a lunch destination.
Calamari were very good, Pizza Romana was as good as I remembered from 40 years ago. Portions was good on Calamari but found pizza could have be bigger. Waiter came only three times, once with water then the Calamari then the pizza. Never asked if we wanted more water or anything else. Overall food good service so so.
Nov 29, 2023
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Hadn't been at Pizza Romana in years. The place has changed to become a fantastic Italian restaurant that serves more than just Pizza. We had Pizza for sentimental reasons & the quality of the past was equally present in the now.
Hands down the best pizza on the whole island of Montreal !! The shrimp pizza never disappoints. Love taking leftovers home & eating them for the next free days. I've been going for years & I'll never stop!
Le restaurant Piazza Romana est une véritable oasis gastronomique. Sa délicieuse cuisine italienne authentique vous transporte directement en Italie. Les saveurs sont exquises, avec des pâtes fraîches parfaitement cuites & des pizzas croustillantes. L'atmosphère chaleureuse & l'accueil convivial du personnel ajoutent à l'expérience. C'est un lieu idéal pour des repas mémorables.
I've been going to this resto for about three years now. Me & my gf absolutely love it there. Nice ambiance & EXCELLENT food! Our favorite dishes are the penne carbonnara & their pizza romana. Delicious!
