This is now one of my favorite restaurants of all time. It is a tiny place and we almost missed it but so glad we didn’t - headed here for my birthday dinner after seeing pictures from other reviews. It was busy but we were lucky there were 4 seats at the bar, where we could watch them prepare the focaccia dishes - all of the meats were sliced to order and perfectly thin. Honestly felt like we were back in Italy. First time having Panzerotti (Classico) and loved it, the crust was crispy and filling of mozzarella and tomato was perfect. Focaccia topped with prosciutto and burrata filling (Principessa) and the unique pan fried pasta dish were my other favorites but everything we had was fantastic. The staff were so friendly, immediately treated us like friends, and our visits here were some of the highlights of our trip. Forza Ferrari!
What guests say about La Panzeria
La Panzeria is highly appreciated for its authentic Italian cuisine, especially the focaccias, panzerotti, and some pasta dishes, with ingredients seen as high quality and well seasoned. The service is often described as warm, enthusiastic, and welcoming, creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. However, a few customers mention a small space that can sometimes be busy, and service that is occasionally slow or inconsistent. One very negative review also highlights a poor experience with both service and food quality.
Reviews / Ratings for La Panzeria
Really liked my order but it was a busy restaurant, so if you want to dine in better come early. And its not the easiest food to eat if you come with people you just meet. 😬
Loved the chicken sandwich, lasagna was good, really friendly.
Everything was so perfect. Food was authetic and unique. The staff is also really kind. I'd like to visit here again whenever I visit Montreal.
Best place
Loved it. Had the most amazing experience here. The food unbelievable. The Mortadella Focaccia was incredible, all the flavours just made sense& absolutely filling for me! The service was friendly and so welcoming! We went there for Lunch and it definitely made our day!
Great place, forza Italia 🤤🇮🇹 You can really taste the quality of the ingredients they use. The focaccias are insanely good, and the people make it even better! Such a lovely, friendly service ♥️
If you are in Montreal, you have to visit La Panzeria. The food is absolutely amazing, but the service is what sets it apart. We felt completely at home, almost like we were on the set of Friends. While the whole staff is professional and kind, there is one waitress there who is truly the heart of the place. Her smile, her charm, and her incredible positive vibes were the highlight of our trip. Make sure to stop by when she’s working—she’s a breath of fresh air! Highly recommend to everyone.
What a disappointment. To start, when we arrived without a reservation, we were told—in a rather condescending way—that they could seat us, but only if we agreed to leave within an hour. We accepted and waited. The service was extremely slow. Our dishes were brought out at different times, and one of us had to wait about 15 minutes with their plate getting cold while the others hadn’t even arrived yet. And that’s not even mentioning the food quality, which was honestly very disappointing. We ordered lasagna, a panzerotti, and a pasta Bolognese. Naturally, we expected good Italian food, but instead we got dishes made with low-quality ingredients and presented in a very unappealing way. I would definitely not recommend this place to any friends, and we certainly won’t be coming back.
Great spot if you like authentic Italian. The Panzerotti are amazing as well as the focaccia. Atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Authentic Italian, including the staff.
When you walk down the stairs and into La Panzeria, you feel as though you are stepping into Puglia in Italy. Every dish is authentic, homemade and delicious. One of the best and most authentic dining experiences in Montreal!
The spaghetti assassina was amazing as was pretty much everything else we tasted there!
Closest to authentic Italian food in Montreal
Love this place. Italian authenticity at its finest. Definitely recommend!
La Panzeria, you are TOP for Montreal! Flawless across the board (great food, great service, etc.). Italy can be very proud of you as you are a great example of Italian brilliance outside of Italy!
If you’re looking for something fresh, flavorful, and different, La Panzeria is a must. The food is incredibly tasty, perfectly seasoned, and made with quality ingredients you can really taste. Everything feels fresh and satisfying without being heavy. The vibe is casual and welcoming, making it a great spot for a quick lunch or a relaxed meal with friends. Definitely a place you’ll want to come back to.
Top notch resto Authentic Simple menu , but you' know you'll get quality Pasticciotto and espresso were 10/10. And I can self proclaim myself a master judge for simple deserts and espresso The bad: Place is small. You might hit your head at the bathroom if you're 6'3 Cold breeze with every door opening.
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Opening hours
- Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 12:00 - 19:00
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