Overall, reviews of Rita describe a warm, inviting Italian spot with a focus on house-made dishes and fresh ingredients, where pizzas, pastas, and imaginative twists are repeatedly praised for flavor and quality. The atmosphere is repeatedly called cozy and charming, with a lively, family-run vibe that many enjoy, though the space can get noisy when busy. Service is often described as friendly, attentive, and capable, with several outstanding mentions of helpful staff, while a minority of reviews note moments of rushed pacing, pushiness, or inconsistent attentiveness. While value is generally seen as fair and meals frequently described as generous and satisfying, some readers point to occasional pricing surprises or a less satisfying takeout pizza. In short, Rita is often recommended for a delightful dining experience with strong dishes and a welcoming vibe, with a few caveats about noise, service rhythm, and occasional menu hiccups.
I'd been wanting to try this place for a while, & I wasn't disappointed. The menu looks amazing & it's hard to choose. We shared the tuna tartare to start, super fresh & delicious. For mains, we had the Verdun Hot Honey pizza, which was generous & tasty, & the gnocchi in a squash mornay sauce. The sauce was incredible, especially with the stracciatella & pistachios on top. A really rich, well-balanced dish.
The downside: the gnocchi themselves were heavy & doughy, not light at all. More like dense balls of pasta, which was disappointing.
& the cocktails… we had the raspberry passion one, & honestly, it barely tasted like it had alcohol in it…maybe a drop. Pretty underwhelming for the price.
Would I go back? Yes, because the food overall was excellent.
Sep 27, 2025
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We had a great experience here. The food was very good & lives up to the hype. The menu is medium sized diverse in flavors. The service is very good. Servers are working together so you are never looking for anyone. Dessert should not be skipped. The olive oil cake is incredible. I would have liked a few more cocktail options but the wine list is big. The space is get pretty & the background noise isn't intrusive so you can easily catch up & chat.
Went there both in July 2023 & September 2024, & so I sat outside & inside. Great vibe either way, the terrace was very comfortable & the tables weren't stuck to one another at all, but roomy. The inside is also very nice & cozy. The service & food was great, & the presentation of the food too. The staff knew a lot about each item on the menu as well as the cocktails. They had a dessert in September 2024 which looked just like a peach, & was made with real peaches, but to my surprise, it was a pastry, which was the coolest thing ever.
Sans aucun doute un de mes restaurants préférés à Montréal ! À tel point que je m'y rend souvent. La carte change régulièrement & en fonction des saisons, & tout est toujours délicieux ! Des antipasti, au plat, jusqu'au dessert, en passant par les cocktails ! Beau resto & toujours un service agréable & irréprochable. Définitivement recommandé
We came as a group of 4 on a Monday & it was still quite a bustling atmosphere! We had the zucchini pizza special, hot honey pizza, the mushroom ravioli & fried/stuffed morels. Every bite was fantastic & the cocktails were classic/delicious as well. Highly recommend getting a reservation. The staff were lovely.
Aug 19, 2024
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Tout était magnifique, belle ambiance malgré l'achalandage, bouffe excellent , super service & prix très raisonnables, surtout pour les portions, une belle carte de vins & super bons cocktails
I love the ambience of this restaurant. Very pretty. So, all of the dishes were great.. really yummy!! We had mozzarella & bread as an appetizer, the bread was very nice & fluffy. It came with some asparagus which was good as well(& I don't usually care for asparagus) The pasta dishes were so good. Delicious sauce, well cooked gnocchi. The special of the night which is the ravioli, was very good. Only suggestion is that there be maybe.. bigger or more pieces of shrimp added inside. It was so good but you'd only get so many bites of it with shrimp! :( Only critique I have of the gnocchi, is that my dish could've been warmer. The Panna Cotta dessert was soooo good, I wanted more. My cocktail was tasty Our server was very nice & helpful, 10/10. Update(2nd visit): Very good pasta. Service was great & the panna cotta was delicious & addictive as expected Update(3rd visit): I had the special truffle non-cut ravioli...Soooo yummy, not too salty like other places. My cocktail was good, just not for me. Definitely a good choice for whisky & bourbon lovers (i forgot the name but it starts with « pomme ») The dessert was so good, ice cream with chocolate chips & espresso to pour on top. Great service once again. As a whole I'd give it a 9.5/10. Here's why: the top of the pasta was a bit undercooked. However, towards the bottom it was well cooked, so it was still enjoyable.
Service was top of the line & we've been WAITING to be impress. Feels like the last few years have killed the resto business & also customer service but here, here you are treated like ��
We arrived no reso on a full Thursday evening let the hostess ur # & got a call back 20mins later !
We had the burrata /eggplant, grrrreat, capaccio, ceasar & spicy pizza. Good timing from the kitchen, tasty cocktails (had a gin pepe 🍸) & quality of ingrédients ��
Wellington has lots to offer but I will definitely come back for the rest of the menu.
Merci à Chloé pour cette merveilleuse experience !
