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Rita

It's a little bit like Italy, but it's mostly Montreal. There are plenty of good reasons to visit us.
Verdun
4.7$ & $$
OPEN5 pm - 10 pm
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Rita focuses on the preparation of authentic Italian cuisine with a specific emphasis on traditional pizza-making techniques. The kitchen utilizes high-quality imported flour and locally sourced seasonal ingredients to construct pies characterized by thin, blistered crusts and balanced toppings. Each dish follows classic flavor profiles, avoiding unnecessary fusion elements to preserve the integrity of regional Italian cooking traditions. The interior environment features a minimalist aesthetic that highlights an open hearth where the intense heat of the wood-fired oven dictates the cooking process. Patrons encounter a direct culinary approach where the texture of the dough and the acidity of the tomato base serve as the primary markers of quality. This establishment maintains a focus on the fundamental elements of Mediterranean baking while ensuring consistent output across every individual serving provided to guests.

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4.7429 ratings
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Rita is widely celebrated as a standout destination in Verdun, known for its high-quality Italian-inspired menu that features fresh, seasonal ingredients and consistently delicious wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta. Guests frequently praise the warm, intimate atmosphere and the restaurant's ability to host both casual date nights and larger celebrations with a vibrant, welcoming vibe. While the vast majority of diners highlight the attentive, friendly, and professional service, a small portion of reviews notes that the space can become quite loud during busy hours and that some visitors have felt rushed by strict table turnover policies. Despite mixed feedback regarding noise levels or occasional service speed, the overall consensus is that the restaurant offers a memorable culinary experience that makes it a must-visit local gem.
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Atef
4.0

Plats variés & savoureux. Moins de choix pour les amoureux des viandes & du poisson.

Jul 23, 2024
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Christine
5.0

Great food & amazing service. We will go back next time we are in Montreal.

Jul 23, 2024
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Naomi
4.0

Morue noir très réussie. Pour ce qui est de la pizza, la pâte était détrempée, dommage.

Jul 22, 2024
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Victor
5.0

Une des meilleures adresses de mtl

Jul 20, 2024
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Alanna
5.0

My husband & I have been trying different pizza parlors wherever we go. This is one of our hometown restaurants. We made a reservation, & I recommend one, especially on a Saturday night. The restaurant was full, inside & out. They have 2 settings, & they close at 10 pm. We shared a cesar salad to start with a beer each. They don't have a huge selection, but it was ok. We then had a pizza each. I had the Pepino, which was tomatoes, pepperoni, homemade peperoncini & smoked mozzarella. The pepperoni were small circles & perfectly browned. The sauce was simple & fresh. The cheese was ever so slightly smoked, so it did not overpower the meat. My husband had the Calabrese with was Calabrian pepper cream, smoked Caciocavalo cheese, rapini & homemade sausage. I really enjoyed mine & he enjoyed his. Each was 10/12 inches. Most people can finish one because the crust was so thin, so it's not bready. The service was amazing. All staff that served us were perfectly bilingual, which was really nice. They removed the soiled cutlery & washed the table between the salad & the pizza. Bravo, guys! It was a bit expensive for what we had. Tax & tip was over $100.

Jul 20, 2024
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Dorsa
4.0

We had a beautiful evening at Rita, service was great - food was ok. The food was missing a touch of richness - so maybe the menu is overly sold/described by our waitress? But everything else was wonderful & we had a great time :)

Jul 19, 2024
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Valerie
5.0

Service chaleureux, impeccable & rapide, nourriture excellente, un gros coup de coeur pour le gâteau à l'huile d'olive!

Jul 19, 2024
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Catherine
5.0

Formidable soirée chez rita. Très bon accueil personnel agréable souriant . Très bonne cuisine.

Jul 17, 2024
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Karina
5.0

Nous étions un groupe de 14 personnes un samedi soir avec un menu de groupe, & tout était absolument excellent!! Tout le monde a adoré. Notre fabuleuse serveuse (Marie-Ève) a offert un service impeccable, les plats étaient savoureux & copieux (pour 50$/personne, vous en avez pour votre argent & plus encore!!! - nous sommes même repartis avec des plats pour apportez) & l'atmosphère était à la fois intime & festive. Merci encore au RITA pour cette merveilleuse soirée! :) Nous serons de retour.

Jul 15, 2024
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Maryam
5.0

Have been to this place several times, pizza was great, the waiters were helpful, definitely recommend it.

Jul 13, 2024
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