Pizzeria Dei Compari is widely praised for wood-fired pizzas with crispy crusts and fresh toppings, generous portions, and affordable prices, along with solid pastas and reliable, friendly service that contribute to a lively, authentic Italian vibe. The atmosphere, decor, and summer terrace are frequently highlighted, as are attentive staff, though crowds can lead to wait times and occasional variability in service. Overall, it is viewed as a top pizza option in Montreal and a good value, with some notes about pressure around tipping, a noisy dining area, or occasional menu items not meeting every expectation. The place remains a popular pick for families and friends seeking hearty Italian comfort food.
I had a really disappointing experience at this pizza place. The behavior of the staff, especially an older man, was completely unacceptable. We were treated very rudely just because we didn't leave a tip, which should always be optional, not forced.
What made it worse was how disrespectful & aggressive the situation became. It honestly felt like we were being targeted unfairly, & the whole interaction came across as discriminatory & uncomfortable. No customer should ever feel that way while just trying to enjoy a meal.
I would not recommend this place to anyone. Customer service matters, & this place seriously needs to improve how they treat people.
This was honestly a very disappointing experience. The pizza was decent, but the service completely ruined it. The older man attending customers was quite rude & lacked even basic manners. His tone & behavior made us feel unwelcome throughout.
When we didn't respond the way he expected, he became even more dismissive & blunt, which is something you really don't expect when visiting a place for a relaxed meal. Good food can't make up for poor service, & unfortunately that was the case here.
This experience definitely left a negative impression during our time in Montreal. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for a pleasant dining experience.
Apr 8, 2026
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Had the worst experience at this pizza place. Food is ok but the OLD MAN who serves at this place has no etiquettes. He knows nothing about hospitality. He specifically asked us to add tip even though we did not like his service & when we refused, he bluntly said'I am not going to serve you again'. I have never been to a place where servers have this much authority to ask for tips despite of their bad service. This totally ruined our experience of visiting montreal. I would recommend not to visit this place ever.
My wife & I was staying at the Manoir Sherbrooke hotel & as we were checking in asked about food in the vicinity. & the front desk recommended pizzeria dei compari. Coming from Brooklyn it was cold in NY when we left but a little colder here in Montreal. About a 10 to 15min walk we entered & immediately was greeted & enjoyed great customer service. My wife enjoyed the snail pizza escargot & I had the spaghetti & meat sauce tasty! & house wine red great tasting. Highly recommended when in Montreal.
On a hot summer evening, we visited a restaurant recommended by our host-said to be one of the best Italian spots with an excellent selection of vegetarian dishes. Despite being full, the service was impressively quick, & the food was absolutely delicious. We loved it!
3 pizzas pour 3 gros mangeurs en plein hiver, Excellent! Immédiatement dirigés vers une table en bas près du four à pizza, commande prise derechef, & apportée divisée en 3 telle que demandée. Service attentif & efficace, ambiance bruyante mais de bonne humeur. Pizzas croûtes minces excellentes, superbe choix. On y retourne c'est sûr. Recommandé.
If you're in or around the centre ville of Montreal after great pizza or pasta look no further than this wonderful family run restaurant. It can be busy at the weekend but it's worth the effort.
The staff are friendly & attentive. The atmosphere is lively & the food is simply excellent. Well cooked, tasty & great size portions. We liked it so much on our first visit at the weekend we went again during the week which was quieter but the food & service were still up to the same standard.
Highly recommended.
Nov 4, 2025
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It was quite busy, so thats always a good sign. Got a small table in the corner, had the pasta carbonara & my buddy a pizza (capri? The shrimp one). It was amazing, can recommend it!
Place was packed but we were lucky & got a recently vacated table by the window. Asked the lovely server which pizza she recommends & suggested to add bacon to it. It was also cut in half:). It was probably the best pizza I've ever had. Another server came & we ordered fettuccine with smoked salmon based on his resounding recommendation. I was hesitant because I normally like thin pastas but decided to try anyway. Boy, was I glad I did. The pasta was very fresh & portion was generous but we finished all of it.
The food was so good that I didn't even finish my Pinot Grigio!
Best pizza in town in my book. Discovered this gem back in my Uni days over 20+ years ago. Everything else is super delicious, but i go there to get my pizza fix. Ive tried 100's spot, some that are really close to it but it remains the top. Modest resto, nothing fancy!
Highly recommended, just try it!!
Durant notre séjour, nous passons devant cette pizzeria qui semble avoir beaucoup de clients , nous décidons de prendre 2 pizza emporter .malgré le monde en 20min cela était prêt. Quel régal, je recommande.
Un peu mitigé par rapport au restaurant. L'emplacement est excellent, près du métro sur St-Denis. Le service était impeccable, rien à dire sur cela. Cependant, la cuisine en plein milieu du restaurant je n'étais pas trop fan, il y avait beaucoup de bruit, c'était un peu difficile de s'entendre parler. Pour ce qui est de la pizza, j'étais complètement perdu pour être honnête, car nous avions pris une 4 fromages & une margherita. La margherita est excellente rien à dire là-dessus, mais la 4 fromages était un peu trop cuite & surtout, je n'ai jamais vu ça(pour ma part), les fromages étaient séparés. Donc, 1/4 mozzarella, 1/4 bleu & ainsi de suite. C'était peut-être un jour malchanceux pour moi, mais bon… Je recommande tout de même, c'est un bon endroit pour passer un bon moment & la bouffe est généralement bonne.
La salade César avec vinaigrette maison était délicieuse (rien à voir avec la vinaigrette du marché!) & la pizza était croustillante 😊 Je recommande pour ceux qui cherche un bon resto italien!
May 27, 2025
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I love this place. In the heart of the Quartier Latin, great food, varied selection of wood-fired oven pizza. Service can be a bit inattentive at busy times, but I still recommend it as a great spot for a good pizza. I've returned many times & will come again.
