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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$ & $$
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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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4.7430 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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Sierra
5.0

4.5** Such a great place. I love art the appetizers & great wine select. I only wish that had some better gluten free options 🥲

Apr 13, 2024
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Marc
5.0

Tres bon

Apr 12, 2024
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Shahanaz
4.0

Beautiful restaurant in Verdun with amiable service. Our food arrived very quickly. The ambiance was amazing. The food was a let down. We had carbonara pasta & Lia Pizza. Pasta was well cooked but it was way too salty. Pizza was soggy due to the tomato sauce, but the ingredients were better, & sadly the crust were super burnt. We did notify the waiter about it. Overall, the experience was fun but the food was below average & overpriced.

Apr 6, 2024
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Manouane
5.0

Ho..... Wow.! Restaurant vraiment intéressant. Le menu est court & les plats savoureux, le service est irréprochable, les enfants sont les bienvenus (j'y étais avec ma fille & ma petite-fille)... Il faut réserver, car même les mercredis soirs sont très achalandés. J'y retourne sans hésiter!

Apr 3, 2024
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Elizabeth
5.0

Lovely little spot with excellent service & standout salads. Wandered in on the Monday of a long weekend & managed to get a table, will definitely be back!

Apr 1, 2024
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Leonardo
3.0

Excellent service & always a good atmosphere. Always a line up when i come here. Food portions are small for my taste but hey I'm yet to find a perfect place in Montreal.

Mar 26, 2024
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Théâtre
5.0

Jamais dessus ! La nourriture, le service, l'ambiance & super choix de vins. Un de mes restos favoris à Verdun !

Mar 25, 2024
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Jessica
5.0

Great restaurant! Awesome food, great vibes & awesome service. Truly enjoyed my experience last night & look forward to returning!

Mar 17, 2024
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Wai
5.0

We came here to celebrate a special occasion. Highly recommend booking as can get quite busy even for a weekday evening. As soon as we entered, we were greeted by a friendly face & our waitress Clara attended to us as soon as we sat down. We couldn't decide on the wine & she kindly offered us a taster. For food, we decided to have the fresh Buffarella & Red Beets as starter alongside with bread, followed by the Raviolotto for main. The quantity is decent so this was sufficient for us. The Buffarella was very fresh, sweet & delicate, highly recommended. Red beets on the other hand, in comparison, was a little more ordinary. The Raviolotto was very well made, pasta tasted fresh & the filling, sauce & mushrooms on the side accompanied this dish extremely well. Would definitely recommend this! A word of warning, it is on the slightly heavy side. Lastly to finish, we ordered the Olive Oil Cake. This was extremely tasty, moist & its texture perfectly dense yet light! Really enjoyed this as a dessert & a healthy choice to finish! Clara was extremely attentive & made the evening even better. We had an amazing experience here & would no doubt be visiting again in the near future. Thank you for the amazing service & making us feel very welcomed!

Mar 13, 2024
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Simon
5.0

Le préféré de la famille, on a du y aller au moins 20 fois, toujours parfait 10/10

Mar 9, 2024
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