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.
The food was good, but lack the attention to their customers. Missing items. Lastly, the waiter (Corey S) wanted more tip, the norm is either 15-20%. We gave 18%, was expecting more. Made us feel cheap at 18%. Not cool!
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.
We were a group of 12, the food came in dribs & drabs, which is inexcusable , specially for a restaurant that charges in the mid 30s for its mains. Otherwise the service was good, & our waiter was very nice. As for the food, for my main, I had the veal Milanese & i found it to be dry. On the positive side, I did enjoy my starters, arancini & a house salad.
Nov 24, 2024
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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.
