Walking in here you wouldn't necessarily expect to be served THE BEST PIZZA IN THE CITY... it's got…read morea deli vibe. My friend (she's a painter) is particularly taken with the Parmesan... it's real... not the fake shit you get in most Parmesan shakers. For this La Maison des Pate Fraîches gets a five. 1 point for exceeding expectations 2 points for a nice server 3 points for real parm 4 points for real parm 5 points for the best pizza in the city blessings of tomatoes be upon you. - Triston Jude and friend

I guess thought it was going to be better, and I did have somewhat higher expectations ---…read moreregarding their pizzas that is. I'm not really reviewing the market's concept with looks pretty cool. Fresh pastas by weight and a fairly large selection of Italian specialties, perhaps I may have a better taste in my mouth after trying those items. In a crusty shell, I got their vegetarian pizza to go (personal size - which is actually a fair size and comes with a decent price tag $8 or 9 +T). Apart from having to wait a bit longer than you would expect for a fresh pizza it came out hot and looked pretty good. Even the first couple of bites seemed to be alright and even somewhat tasty, but then bite after bite it got worse and worse. There was an odd something going on with their dough and/or sauce and/or cheese and/or vegetable situation/combination, that made me feel a little yucky after eating it. I'm not a big fan of that happening and who would be. You should never feel yucky after eating a pizza. Even after eating a whole small. You may feel stuffed, but be happily full; satisfied and even proud you ate it all up. So, when I saw the high star rating I was a bit surprised, and by chance I saw another 1* review that concurred with my experience, so I don't feel like I'm the only one who had this feeling and experience. Note: Their system for where to go, stand and order where not very clear, so that could also use some work. The shop has a bit of a complicated layout which doesn't help matters. Maybe they've worked on that over the last several weeks/months, and if not they probably should to make it as safe and efficient as possible. I think that's fair to hope for...

We were looking for a restaurant to celebrate my older daughter's birthday for a large group. This…read moreplace was recommended by a family member. I had researched it beforehand, and with all the excellent reviews and its prime location, I booked a table for 8. Let me tell you, it is one of THE best restaurants we've dined at here in Montreal. Location: It is nestled on the heart of Old Montreal- one of the prettiest parts of the city. Parking spots are found on the street- but be careful as this touristy part is notorious for giving out tickets. The best is to park in the science center garage close by - it's a bit pricy for $35 to park but you will not lose patience scavenging for a spot! The walk is also nice too. The service: We immediately were greeted by a hostess and seated at our table. We had a friendly waiter who provided great suggestions and pairings. He made sure to check on us through our dinner which we really appreciated. Food: Now the best part... the food was delicious!! We had a few appetizers to start: crispy calamari, arancini and a Caesar salad. They pride on their pizza being "authentic" Italian and after taking one bite, you can say yes it is! The crust is cooked to perfection, and they have many selection- we chose a classic margarita for the kids - and salame for the adults. Both were gobbled up quickly! Finally, we had said it was for a birthday celebration. And they brought out two beautiful dessert pizzas!!! I've NEVER tried anything like that before. They were absolutely delicious. Not only did we get one, but TWO which was more then enough for each member in our group to have one (and in my kids case, two or three haha). It was a major highlight to the night! So I definitely recommend coming here to celebrate special occasions as it will leave a memorable mark for you and each guest. I will definitely be back again soon!!!

Atmosphere was great for watching the World Cup and the food was excellent. Pasta was al dente,…read more the salmon moist and the Aperol Spritz was made perfectly. To top it off our server Aicha was super friendly, attentive and accommodating, Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I loved this place and would have wanted to go back if we had time. We shared the…read morefocaccia with mortadella and the spaghetti all' assassina which was awesome. Both dishes were so flavorful yet simple. We sat at the bar which was a little uncomfortable but the space is small so we took what we could get.

Montreal is a foodie's paradise as one day you can have British, another French, then Canadian and…read morethe next Italian and that was exactly what I did. Even in diverse Bay Area, finding an Italian restaurant that specializes in cuisine from Puglia is rare, so when I heard about La Panzeria from I knew I had to try. I originally was introduced to Puglia years ago because of its olives but learned about its love of burrata from a local global foodie friend from Puglia. Needless to say, burrata was definitely present in all our choices which were all Pugliese classics. Orecchiette Maison Avec pesto and burrata, panino polignano with octopus and burrata, and their focaccia barese with mortadella, pistachio, and burrata. This was my favorite meal there as I would absolutely get everything again although my favorite was the foccacia barese that I got to see them top from our table.

I've been walking past this adorable pasta shop for a while now and today is the day I finally went…read morein to try. I love the decor. It such a beautiful little shop. They have a daily pasta meal and focaccia. Their menu is written on the mirror. I've never had a focaccia so I really wanted to try that first but my top would be to try their meat sauce. It looks so good. This place is mainly for takeout. But if you eat in they will prepare your tray and bring it to you but they don't have plates yet. They do have utensils and water though. Seating it tight but every time I pass by people get to go so you shouldn't have a problem sitting down. Especially now that it's winter. A foccacia is like a reverse pizza/calzone type of thing. It's an Italian dish and it's the pizza dough that covers all the ingredients. Mine was tehina, red cabbage, eggplant, and Guanciale (Italian cured meat from pork jowl/cheek). The flavours were good. I just thought it maybe missed something to give it a kick. I'm giving it a four because I haven't tried everything so I don't think it overall deserves a 3 even though the focaccia was a 3 to me. Prices are also decent. Around $13-15 for a pasta plate. And the focaccia was $4.60 with tax.

We bought the Rose and Red tomatoe sauce , with the ravioli for my sister's birthday; it was really…read moregood. The niece and nephew enjoyed it, which is not always the case when it comes to pasta. The chicken nuggets were a little hard for Grandpa, but otherwise savory. The kids ate them hands down. The focaccia was to die for. Need I say my niece ate almost all of it. The next day, she said it was just as good and fresh as the day prior. Thank you ! We will continue supporting our local Pastadoro. We have had other foods from the old location as well as the new, it is authentic and good.

They have a great selection of home made fresh pasta and prepared meals...A hidden gem in my…read moreopinion, where you will be greeted with a great smile from the owner Gianna...

A wonderful market with vegetables, plants and flowers, cheese, all kinds of things. Great place to…read moreshop if you're a local, great place to wander if you're a visitor. There are a few spots to have lunch and a little food court with tables -- and a full bar! We had pad thai.

A great marketplace with a variety of items all around. This was just a short walk from the train…read morestation and had fruit stands right outside. We got big green grapes that were quite pricey, nearly $20 USD but they were just grapes, they were more juicy though. There are also a few places to eat, we ended up at a bakery cafe at the end upstairs. They had different sandwiches and focaccia similar to a pizza type. They heat these up so it was perfect to eat right away. *Warning* There was a an issue of not being labeled nut and asking the worker if there was any and they said no but after confirming with the cook there was walnut in the bread. So I would be extra careful about that. Other than that they had foie gras for sale as well as many other places that had it as well. There were a few grocery stores and butcher shops so there is a lot to choose from if you are looking for different types. There were a few dessert places but the place isn't too big with more variety for grocery food items.

Because of the positive exchange when I dropped by while in the neighborhood a year or two ago, I…read moredecided I would return. After all, Pizzeria Napoletana is one of the best known pizzerias in Little Italy, and in Montreal. I also learned that they accept credit cards, which is important for folks who are from out of town. I walked in and they were busy. After a short while, I was seated. There was a long table of about a dozen university-aged girls nearby and I was able to preview the service from that. My server was attending to them, checking in with them, and bringing them what they requested. He was also the same way with me, which was appreciated, so I can say that the service is now much better, or it was on this evening. There was a small amount of confusion. Pizzeria Napoletana puts their own names on their different pizzas. There's nothing wrong with that if that's what they want to do and many restaurants come up with their own names for dishes. However, for a handful of standard and popular pizzas in Italy and elsewhere, they should feature them with the same name and same ingredients. They do for the Margherita. However, I was hoping to find a "capricciosa" or a "quattro stagioni" like the ones I've eaten for years. I couldn't, so the server got me to the pizza closest to a "capricciosa" after telling him what they usually contain and we added an ingredient for a small upcharge. The pizza was definitely fine, but not memorable like I was expecting it to be. I think it had to do with the edges and interior of the crust, with the edge being a little crustier and the interior tearing apart too easily. If you've had the local pizza from a wood-fired oven in Naples or Campania, it generally is memorable. The prices seemed reasonable, less so with additions, and in the ball park for what is now a more and more sought after Little Italy. I am glad they now take credit cards because, if they didn't, I wouldn't have gone in. I avoid businesses that don't take plastic when traveling. Also, they are definitely authentic, dating back to something like 1948. If asked in English, they would not say "Naa-boo-lee-dahn," which is what a Jersey Shore Italian-American might say because they are too diluted and disconnected. Even if it's Gino the Canadian, he'll say Neapolitan in Italian closer to how it should be pronounced, even if in the regional dialect. Pizzeria Napoletana is fine. It's that I've still got a favorite pizzeria in the Montreal area. For most other people, this pizzeria would be a 4. It may be that I'm pickier when it comes to a type of food I grew up with.

Las pizzas son muy buenas y la comida en general también. Normalmente hay que esperar un poco…read moreafuera porque siempre hay mucha gente, pero vale la pena. El lugar es un clásico de Montreal y los precios son bastante razonables y competitivos.

We went to Bonsecours Market and was looking for somewhere to eat and most of the restaurants are…read moreclosed since it was in between lunch and dinner and this place was open so we decided to go in. Our waitress let us to our table. She was very hospitable and she spoke very good English and told us that they have a salad bar part of our meal. I ordered a classic spaghetti with meat sauce and hubby ordered spaghetti with steak. My meal was amazing. They put a lot of meat sauce and the spaghetti was just cooked right not to soft not too hard. My hubby's steak was cooked perfectly. I also tried the tiramisu not too bad. I wish they put a lot of rum. lol. Chocolate cake was delicious. The place looks elegant and expensive, although the prices are not too bad. I recommend this place.

Cute spot in Old Port, Old Montreal…read more The placemat also served as the menu. I loved that there were fun facts scattered here and there. It also worked as conversation starters. Another interesting thing here is they have an unlimited self-serve salad bar for lunch (unsure about dinner). They had kale! There were a couple of salad dressings and a variety of toppings. What was memorable was the sweet, sweet corn. Bread and butter were served at our table. I didn't expect this for lunch. #14 Spaghetti with meatballs CAD$32 - The meatballs were good, but the spaghetti was lacking. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was just ok. (I had another Italian spot for dinner that night, and L'usine just didn't meet the bar.) The menu said this is the classic from L'usine. #19 Le Grand Prix CAD$38 - The lamb chops were pretty good! However again the pesto pasta was lacking again. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom is down the stairs. It reminded me of being under a pirate ship for some reason. Only indoor seating