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.
Food lacking taste but ok. They advertise that cash tips are appreciated. We left 15 % cash tip & server was upset & somehow rude ! Seems it wasn't enough for him .
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.
The food was good! But our server messed up in one of the pasta sauces, he never came to see if everything was okay, disnt ask if we wanted anything else to drink. It took for ever to get the bill. I loved the food, but wouldnt recommend this place
Très déçue! il faisait vraiment froid,on a du réclamer des chaufferettes. La minestrone était servie tiède,le bouillon trop salé & seul quelque feuilles de choux la garnissait.J'étais gênée car je recevais famille & amis.Par contre le service était courtois.Je ne sais pas si j'y retournerai.
Food was excellent problem was our server. He brought the bill & I proceeded to leave a 30%tip in cash on the table in plain sight. I paid the bill with a credit card & put no tip on the card.(again the 30% was sitting on the table in cash). The waiter proceeded to tell me how the bill amount & the credit card receipt were for the same amount & that tip isn't included in the price... I pointed to the $50 tip sitting on the table at which time he backtracked with some stupid excuse about not being sure if I had left the 50$ there by accident. Very embarrassing & very low class waiter. Too bad. Been going to piazza romana for over 20 years & usually food & service is very good.
Jan 3, 2024
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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.
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.
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.
