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.
Un restaurent que je vous recommande, pour ses bonnes pizzas, ses plats italiens & authentiques, & son ambiance décontractée. Les prix sont raisonable vu la qualité des mets, & le service est excellent. Aucune complainte à part qu'il faut leur demander de ne pas faire trop cuire la pizza, mais le gout, malgré cela était excellent.
It was our first time at Rita & it was an amazing evening. The food was delicious ! We ate the buffarela with veggies, so tasty, we added the foccacia ( very good ), followed by beef shoulder, the meat melt in our mouth & lamb with pasta, the food was so tasty, well seasoned, the waiter very polite & knowledgeable about their dishes. We'll go back for sure.
Sep 9, 2024
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L'excellente qualité en général du restaurant & la courtoise du personnel sont altérés par la politique de la direction de flipper les tables a la demi heure près . La pression qui s'exerce en ce sens de service est désagréable
Rita the food, the atmosphere & Pierre Joseph (I believe was our waiter's name was excellent!). A definite MUST when in Montreal. Thank you for fantastic service & a great meal!
Nice room. The underlying theme is family history where Italy blends with trendy & cosmopolitan Montreal. It's a promise that owners want to provide value & a genuine impeccable experience. They master the Neapolitan pizza variations. Marie-Eve, our stewardess, strikes a perfect balance between, information, execution & respectful friendliness. Casual yet professional.
Beautiful place, food arrived cold & our waiter my MIA for most of the night. Very disappointed & dissatisfied with the experience. It seems that this place is simply surviving of hype
Excellent moment avec ma compagne, restaurant très raffiné, avec des recettes du jours & une carte minimaliste mais efficace (signe de grand qualité). Service impeccable, Marie-Eve a excellé dans sa performance & sa sympathie ! Je recommande fortement. Mini Bémol, le restaurant est un peu bruyant mais les plats vous feront oublier ça.
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.
Nous arrivons de RITA Une salade plein vinaigre Une autre salade cesar imbibé de sauce mayonnaise & de feuilles de salade brunatre ( a jeter ) Un rigatoni froid . Pate non al dente & plutot pâteuse garniture de buffala froid :(((( Disons qu'on adorait allez chez Rita mais là RITA devrais reprendre du service dans la cuisine car nous y retournerons plus ...en plus de charger 27$ la pâte (?) un souper simple a 154$ ...!!!!!!!! La qualité a baisser beaucoup !!!!
Ce restaurant de type bistro mais à l'italienne, est très populaire & tout le temps plein. Il est donc préférable de réserver. La salle intérieure offre un belle vue sur la cuisine & le four à pizza. Sa terrasse sur la fin de Wellington piétonnière, voisin de Archway est le spot à Verdun. Les portions sont plus que généreuse. Très bonne pâte, cuite à la perfection & très bonne (photo - Upside Down). La pizza pourrait être plus petite par un ou deux pouces de diamètre, facilement. Content de ne pas être conscient des calories du plat. Le plat d'entrée Olives & Lupinis est beaucoup trop pour une personne (deux minimum, trois facile) - faudrait considérer un petit bol pour la moitié prix (6/2=3$). La salle intérieure est très bruyante lorsque le restaurant est plein vues les surfaces réfléchissante (plancher, etc), la cuisine & la musique (dansante) sur le tout. Assourdissant > 80 dBA sans doute. Quoi qu'on puisse se satisfaire de crier pour jaser, ce restaurant pourrait vraiment investir dans la sonorisation. On y voit des panneaux au plafond, mais c'est clairement insuffisant. Ce qui mérite 3 trois étoiles. Le service est très bien. La nourriture également, mais trop. Mais le niveau sonore! Ouf. J'ai hésité de mettre 3 étoiles au final.
I have been to this restaurant a few times, it's always full even in the week days, highly recommend make a reservation before you go. The menu is small, mostly are pizza & pasta,like other italian resturants. The sauce of pasta was simple & fresh, very tasty; The crust of pizza was so thin that it's a bit super burnt. I would like to recommend their starter - Gâteau Savoureux, it's well mixed with charcuterie, cheddar & salad, perfect egg on the top of dish, brought all flavors in the mouth, amazing! About the services, depends on which waiter/waitress. Although some are in rush, they always clean the table between starter & main course, & change the cutlery
Food is great & paired with wonderful wine. Service has been fantastic every time I have gone. Overall a great experience, especially since it is not terribly expensive.
C'est un de mes restos préférés que j'ai découvert il y a quelques années! Prix très raisonnables & nourriture exquise faite & servie par des gens passionnés! Bravo & continuez ainsi!
