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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$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 5 pm
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Rita Verdun, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Jessica
5.0

Host, waitresses, & staff were gracious & respectful. Reserved for 8:30pm. My wonderful date is a wheelchair user. Rita was exceptionally busy & the hostess graciously made room for us on the terrace. We had a delightful evening. The food, wine, atmosphere & the summer night breeze we felt we were on vacation in our own city. Thank you Rita!

Jul 31, 2025
on Google
Felix
5.0

Une superbe expérience, que je recommande fortement.

Le service était irréprochable. Notre serveuse a su nous guider à travers le menu en nous expliquant les plats de façon à nous faire saliver. C'en était presque poétique.

Entrée de stracciatella avec tomates ancestrales fraîches, sur un coulis de pesto. Rafraîchissant & délicieux. Nous avons agrémenté cette excellente entrée avec un extra de foccacia maison toute aussi savoureuse.

Pizza par la suite, style napolitaine. Tout simplement exquise avec des ingrédients frais. Les plats de pâtes fraîches maison semblaient tout aussi succulents. Un choix déchirant à faire entre les deux.

& un bon dessert choco noisette décadent pour terminer le tout.

J'y retournerai assurément, lors d'une prochaine visite à Verdun.

Jul 29, 2025
on Google
Ophelie
5.0

Excellent! Très bon, employés agréable, serviable, très pro! Je recommande

Jul 25, 2025
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Mus
5.0

Tout était à la perfection, service, cuisine l'ambiance 👌👌

Jul 11, 2025
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Cathy
5.0

Amazing food & service!

Jul 6, 2025
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Eve
5.0

Merci de partager votre cuisine avec nous! On sens tout l'amour que vous y mettez 🫶🏻
Merveilleuse entreprise locale 💛

Jul 5, 2025
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Despina
5.0

Truly a 10/10 experience especially if you're coming in a big group. We all had such a lovely time & the fixed menu for a group was SO worth it. There was such a variety for what we paid & the service was exceptional. The lighting, ambiance & banter was fabulous, alongside the seamless booking experience with the manager. Can't wait to come back. :)

Jun 24, 2025
on Google
Tram
5.0

It's been a while that I really enjoyed dinner at a restaurant this much. The vibe, the food, the service was just amazing, 10/10.
Love that the menu is fairly small & a lot of the ingredients are home made. My friend & I had pizzas, a caesar salad & the home made ice cream, everything was delicious.
& a special shoutout to our waiter Yannick!!

Jun 23, 2025
on Google
R
3.0

Lacks personality & quality in the food for this price range.

Jun 21, 2025
on Google
Anne
4.0

We had a family celebration at Rita's after my nephew received his PhD from McGill, earlier the same day. The food was excellent, & our server Isabel was very attentive & helpful. Loved the food.

Jun 12, 2025
on Google
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