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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If you're looking for classic Italian dishes, this is the place to eat in the West Island. All the dishes we tried were simple, yet delicious. They are all made with fresh, quality ingredients & the portions are quite generous. Located in the charming Pointe-Claire Village, the restaurant has a cozy vibe & the staff are very welcoming. It's a great place for a family dinner or dinner with friends. It's also a good place to pop into on a weeknight after spending time shopping in the area.
Always enjoy going in Pointe Claire village. The scenery is nice, the restaurant ambiance is nice. The food is very good, the service & nice. I'm only knocking it down a star because there's no kids menu & not much adapted for children.
We've been going to this neighborhood spot in the middle of Pointe-Claire village for about 30 years. While it's expanded considerably the quality of the food has remained fairly consistent. Our group of 11 was seated at the table that was already set for us. Oddly, a couple of spots were missing parts of their place settings (forks, napkins, glasses). The service wasn't particularly friendly, & was extremely slow. It took about 35 minutes between when we arrived & when menus were distributed, & we had been seated for almost exactly an hour before they started taking our orders. One server told us that we could still order from the lunch menu (until 16:00), but another told us that was no longer possible (at 15:36). It took another 45 minutes for our meals to arrive. The food was quite tasty, but there was a gap of about 10 minutes between the arrival of the first dishes & the last - so several of us had cold dishes. Overall good, but definitely not as great as it used to be.
Sep 24, 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.
I tried again after 7 years this restaurant. Last time I was disapponted with the service but this time the service was the best you can expect. The foods & appetizers were higher than average but not excellent. The atmospher is alsi nice with fireplace & beautiful pointe claire village.
My daughter went to celebrate her 18th birthday at Piazza Romano in Pointe-Claire Village. The restaurant was 1/2 full but staff took 1 hour to serve them with sub-standard food. Not to mention the waiter abused the fact that these are young kids (18 years & younger)& they ordered a 21$ 1/2 bottle of wine (for legal drinkers) & he brought a $40 bottle of wine without consent because he thought that wasn't enough for 6 people & started arguing with them when the bill came. The manager was rude & obnoxious. I wouldn't go there again if you paid me. No wonder your restaurant is 1/2 full. I never would treat my clients like that. Shame on you for ruining someone's birthday!
