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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 Verdun, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPizzaGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
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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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Reviews for Rita

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on Google4.6 (1100+)
*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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If you want to pay $40 for a very basic & tasteless food, go here!

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

The food was not really good! But the service was fast!

I had the risotto!

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

C'est toujours exceptionnel au Rita! La nourriture est fabuleuse!

Dec 2, 2025
on Google

I have hesitated to go eat there because I live in the neighbourhood, & every time I drive by, the place is always packed.

I finally decided to give it a try; the Holidays Table D'hôte was a great incentive. (58$ per person)

After reading plenty of reviews saying the place does get loud, I decided to book on a Sunday for 6 PM & sat at the bar.

I forgot to ask the bartender's name; but we had an amazing service.
I had 2 Espresso Martinis & Amaretto sour, both were impeccable, made with finesse.

The food was good, I was very impressed by the Duck Risotto I had because they didn't cheap out on the duck.
The homemade focaccia & butter were excellent, the pizza dough is also really good; fluffy, tasty.

I do have to admit that the drinks outshined the food & the bartender's friendliness & conversation made the experience better.

The place got pretty loud around 7pm; it was a full house. It was a bit warm & lighting was slightly too bright in my opinion.
The decor is very nice, personalized, I loved the warmth of the family & pets pictures around the restaurant
Too bad people steal them, since two of the frames had a paper asking people to return the stolen family pictures.. what a bummer.

I would definitely go back since they source local ingredients & everything is homemade, & the menu changes a lot.

I also would go back again at an early time & on a quiet night; a Monday & Tuesday would most likely be less busy.

The total was 210$, for 2 Tables D'hôtes & 4 drinks, which is very reasonable in my opinion.

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

All vegetarian food. I could not follow the conversations at my table because it was so noisy & echoing. Service was average.

Nov 17, 2025
on Google
5.0

My friend & I went for the first time during MTL à Table. We sat at the bar. The seats we comfy & the ambiance was lovely. We shared our dishes & they all hit the spot, particularly the autumnal pizza & the eggplant with stracciatella dish. The only menu item that I wouldn't order again would be the spice cake. We will definitely go back!

Nov 13, 2025
on Google

Très bon resto! Vaut le détour !
J'y suis allé pour l'occasion de Mtl à Table & c'était top ! L'ambiance est vraiment sympa, avec une architecture très amenante & invitante. Le volume sonore est très correct & la musique de bon goût.
Les entrées proposées sont succulentes & surtout l'aubergine & sa straciatella. un délice!
Les polpettes, la focaccia & le thon (un peu trop de jus à mon avis) sont aussi très bon.

En plat, la pizza Automno, cuite dans leur four à bois magnifique, est délicieuse & la base Mornay se sent très bien, mais l'ajout de petit piment apporte un plus à ne pas délaisser! (peut-être à revoir la place de la sauge qui n'a pas un goût très prononcé)
Le rigatoni & macreuse de boeuf sont très bon aussi, mais ce n'est pas des pâtes fraîches. (un plus qui ferait toute la différence)
Par exemple, je ne reste pas indifférent face aux desserts proposés; la tartelette est effacée par la chantilly ajoutée par-dessus, & le gâteau aux épices d'automne est moins ferme qu'attendu & donc atypique, mais très bon.

Le Rita est définitivement un resto auquel je retournerai vu la qualité de la nourriture & du service - la serveuse à été très agréable & de bon humeur.

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

So amazing!

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Enfiiiin une bonne adresse de pizzas à MTL. La pâte est vraiment délicieuse & les ingrédients bien travaillés. Hâte de venir dîner sur place la prochaine fois !!

Nov 10, 2025
on Google

Ce serait un 5 étoiles si ce n'était du service.
Réservation à 19h, présent à 19h, on nous fait attendre 20 minutes avant d'avoir notre table. Première chose que la serveuse nous dit c'est:'je sais pas si vous savez comment ça fonctionne dans un restaurant, mais ce sont des blocs de 2h, alors vous avez réservé pour 19h, donc à 21h vous devrez quitter'. Pardon ? Je comprend ton terme de'bloc de 2h', mais en quoi ton retard de me donner une table 20 minutes plus tard doit nous impacter ?

La serveuse est venue nous couper à 2 ou 3 reprises pour nous mettre de la pression:'pour info, vous allez recevoir les entrées, mais les plats principaux vont arriver rapidement après car on doit enchaîner'.

À l'arrivé des plats principaux, ce n'était pas le bon plat, évidemment un Risotto ne se prépare pas en 1 minute. Mais pourquoi prends-tu la peine d'avoir un bloc note pour noter nos plats & tu apportes le mauvais plat ? Résultat, le Risotto est arrivé 10-12 minutes plus tard.

Je ne sais pas si vous'over booker' votre resto, car mêmes les hôtesses semblent dépassés par les événements quand ils doivent faire attendre des gens pendant trop longtemps dans le minuscule entrée.

Je suis désolé, mais pour ce genre de resto, le service doit y être impeccable & les clients ne devraient pas ressentir'l'urgence' de devoir quitter lorsqu'ils ont finalement leur table. Nous allons au resto 2 fois semaine, & jamais nous avons eu un service de la sorte.

Nov 8, 2025
on Google