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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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*as of 2026-07-15
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Review Summary

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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Spartan
5.0

Food & service were great, I had a good time. I had the Enzo pizza, best pizza I had in Montreal so far. Only thing is I wish it was a bit less noisy & larger in terms of space. I'd recommend 👌 🤌

Oct 12, 2023
on Google
Mel
5.0

Toujours délicieux & accueillant. J'y vais très souvent. Nous pressent parfois de partir parce qu'ils sont trop populaires :-)

Oct 10, 2023
on Google
Frank
5.0

This place is impossibly perfect. I want you to go find out for yourself. I was visiting from Calgary & I am still having a hard time believing how good every detail was. The service was the absolute best, so attentive & graceful. I have lived in Japan before, & it topped my experiences with great service there. The nuances of deliciousness of the flavours in the appetizers & pizzas were just perfection. I won't give away too much, go & try for yourself! Thank me later!

Oct 10, 2023
on Google
Carolyn
5.0

Fantastic dining experience at Rita tonight. The food & service were amazing, & the place is really cozy, not too loud, not too big, not too small.
Highly recommend the heirloom carrots for a starter, & the mushroom pizza was a master class on the joy of simplicity. Even their signature pilsner was delicious. I will be back soon, & often!

Oct 10, 2023
on Google
ABDULGHAFFAR
5.0

Good Pizzas & excellent staff in a lively environment

Oct 8, 2023
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Stephanie
5.0

Amazing food, amazing vibes, great staff. Highly recommend

Oct 5, 2023
on Google
Marie
5.0

Très bonne expérience hier soir. On a été conseillé extrêmement bien par Geneviève, les plats étaient excellents.

Oct 4, 2023
on Google
Valentin
5.0

Excellent food: everything tastes perfectly delicate & balanced, & is absolutely delicious.

Excellent atmosphere: I love all the family photos, & the noise of jolly conversations & cutlery clacking puts you immediatley in a good mood.

Excellent service: our waitress (Sophie) came at perfect intervals & handled all of our requests & questions with expertise & professionalism.

It's somewhat expensive (after tax & tip, I paid a bit over 70 bux for a starter, a pizza, a glass of wine & a dessert), but you get what you pay for, which can't be said for many fancy restaurants in Montreal !

Sep 29, 2023
on Google
P
5.0

Food, service, ambiance - 5 stars.

Sep 29, 2023
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Yahya
5.0

Tasty cuisine, good ambiance, excellent service .

Sep 23, 2023
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