Best Italian Restaurants in Montreal
This list covers some of Montreal's top-rated Italian restaurants, based on Google reviews as of October 2026. The selections span across many neighbourhoods, with Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Ahuntsic-Cartierville, and Le Plateau-Mont-Royal appearing frequently. Most restaurants here are in the moderate or inexpensive price categories, with only two listed as expensive. The establishments include full-service restaurants, pizzerias, and cafes, offering everything from fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza to seafood and cocktails. Reviewers often mention specific dishes like arancini, octopus, cannoli, and homemade pasta. This guide focuses on places with at least 150 reviews that were open at the time of research. It provides a snapshot of well-regarded local options based on a weighted rating system to ensure fairness, highlighting both neighbourhood staples and city-wide favourites.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Restaurant Moccione | Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,119 | $$ |
| 2 | La Panzeria | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 984 | $$ |
| 3 | Brama | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 908 | $ |
| 4 | L'artisan de la pasta Restaurant | Lasalle | ★★★★★ 5 | 381 | $ |
| 5 | Café San Gennaro | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,819 | $ |
| 6 | La Bella Italiana | Saint-Leonard | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,566 | $$ |
| 7 | Restaurant Vino Rosso | Saint-Laurent | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 654 | $ |
| 8 | Bistro Amerigo | Côte-Des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-De-Grâce | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,286 | $$ |
| 9 | Pizza Il Focolaio | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 6,887 | $$ |
| 10 | Restaurant SUGO | Le Vieux-Longueuil | ★★★★★ 4.9 | 344 | $ |
| 11 | Lucca | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 826 | $$$ |
| 12 | Pizza Voilà | Verdun | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 777 | $ |
| 13 | Pizza Campanello | Villeray—Saint-Michel—Parc-Extension | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 698 | $ |
| 14 | Restaurant Lazio | La Prairie | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 400 | $ |
| 15 | Luciano Trattoria | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 597 | $$ |
| 16 | Le Serpent | Ville-Marie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,398 | $$$ |
| 17 | Cafe Gentile Chabanel | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,265 | $$ |
| 18 | Il Bazzali | Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,154 | $$ |
| 19 | Maison des Pâtes Fraîches (la) | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,039 | $$ |
| 20 | Trattoria Il Ritrovo | Ahuntsic-Cartierville | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 480 | $$ |
Restaurant Moccione
This moderate-price spot is popular for lunch and dinner, serving cocktails, wine, and coffee. Reviewers often mention arancini, beef carpaccio, and grilled octopus. It is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch service Wednesday to Friday.
Opening hours
- Tue 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-13:30, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-13:30, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-13:30, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
La Panzeria
La Panzeria in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal also has a 4.8 rating from 984 reviews. This moderate-price restaurant focuses on Apulian cuisine like focaccia and panzerotti. It offers outdoor seating, takeout, and notable cocktails and coffee. Hours vary, with lunch and dinner service on weekends and limited midweek hours.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-18:00
- Wed 11:00-17:00
- Thu 11:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
- Fri 11:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-19:00
Brama
Brama in Ahuntsic-Cartierville is an inexpensive Italian restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 908 reviews. It offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in, with popular lunch and dinner service. Reviewers often mention cavatelli, arancini, and mushroom pizza. It opens daily for dinner only, starting at 4:30 PM.
Opening hours
- Mon 16:30-21:30
- Tue 16:30-21:30
- Wed 16:30-21:30
- Thu 16:30-21:30
- Fri 16:30-22:30
- Sat 16:30-22:30
L'artisan de la pasta Restaurant
L'artisan de la pasta in Lasalle has a perfect 5.0 rating from 381 reviews. This inexpensive restaurant is known for its fresh pasta and weekly changing menu. It offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in for lunch and dinner. It is open Thursday to Saturday evenings only.
Opening hours
- Thu 18:00-22:00
- Fri 18:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Café San Gennaro
It is inexpensive and popular for breakfast and lunch. Reviewers often mention cannoli, pistachio croissants, gelato, and pizza by the slice. It has long hours, opening daily at 7:30 or 8:00 AM.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-18:00
- Mon 07:30-19:30
- Tue 07:30-19:30
- Wed 07:30-19:30
- Thu 07:30-19:30
- Fri 07:30-19:30
- Sat 07:30-19:30
La Bella Italiana
La Bella Italiana in Saint-Leonard has a 4.7 rating from 1566 reviews. This moderate-price spot features a brick oven for pizza and serves beer and cocktails. Reviewers often mention gelato, wood oven pizza, and calamari fritti. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and dinner only on Sunday.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-22:00
- Tue 11:30-22:00
- Wed 11:30-22:00
- Thu 11:30-22:00
- Fri 11:30-22:00
- Sat 16:00-22:00
Restaurant Vino Rosso
Restaurant Vino Rosso in Saint-Laurent is an inexpensive Italian restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 654 reviews. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout. Reviewers often mention veal, octopus, and osso buco. It is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:00-21:00
- Wed 11:00-21:00
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-22:00
- Sat 16:00-22:00
Bistro Amerigo
Bistro Amerigo in Côte-Des-Neiges is a moderate-price restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 1286 reviews. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout, and serves cocktails and wine. Reviewers often mention octopus, cannoli, and cavatelli, and note it does not take reservations. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Tue 12:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-22:00
- Sat 12:00-22:00
Pizza Il Focolaio
Pizza Il Focolaio in Ville-Marie has a 4.6 rating from a substantial 6887 reviews. This moderate-price pizzeria is known for its wood oven pizza and gluten-free crust. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00-20:30
- Tue 11:00-20:30
- Wed 11:00-20:30
- Thu 11:00-21:00
- Fri 11:00-21:30
- Sat 12:00-21:30
Restaurant SUGO
Restaurant SUGO in Le Vieux-Longueuil has a high 4.9 rating from 344 reviews. This inexpensive, women-owned neighbourhood restaurant offers outdoor seating and takeout. Reviewers often mention the wine list, gnocchi, and ragu. It is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Tue 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Wed 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Thu 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Fri 11:30-15:00, 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Lucca
Lucca in Rosemont is an expensive Italian restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 826 reviews. It offers takeout and dine-in, with notable cocktails and wine. Reviewers often mention seafood linguini, lamb chops, and calamari. It is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, and dinner only on Saturday.
Opening hours
- Mon 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
- Tue 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
- Wed 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
- Thu 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
- Fri 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
- Sat 18:00-22:00
Pizza Voilà
Pizza Voilà in Verdun is an inexpensive pizza restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 777 reviews. It has unique features like live music, a rooftop seating area, and is suitable for watching sports. Reviewers mention burgers, poutine, and welcoming staff. It has very late hours, often open until 1:00 AM or later.
Opening hours
- Sun 11:00-01:00
- Mon 15:00-00:30
- Tue 15:00-01:00
- Wed 15:00-00:30
- Thu 15:00-01:30
- Fri 15:00-02:30
- Sat 11:00-02:30
Pizza Campanello
Pizza Campanello in Villeray is an inexpensive pizzeria with a 4.7 rating from 698 reviews. It offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in, and serves late-night food. Reviewers often mention a welcoming team, calzone, and crispy crust. It is open daily, with hours extending past 11:00 PM on weekends.
Opening hours
- Sun 12:00-22:00
- Mon 11:00-22:30
- Tue 11:00-22:30
- Wed 11:00-22:30
- Thu 11:00-22:30
- Fri 11:00-13:00, 14:00-23:30
- Sat 11:00-23:30
Restaurant Lazio
Restaurant Lazio in La Prairie has a 4.8 rating from 400 reviews. This inexpensive spot is described as a cosy family business with a terrace. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers delivery and takeout. It is open Thursday to Sunday, with breaks between lunch and dinner service.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-21:00
- Fri 17:00-21:00
- Sat 09:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00
Luciano Trattoria
Luciano Trattoria in Rosemont is a moderate-price restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 597 reviews. This family-owned spot is known for homemade pasta, cacio e pepe, and veal. It offers takeout and is wheelchair accessible. It is open for dinner only, Wednesday to Saturday.
Opening hours
- Wed 17:00-22:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Le Serpent
Le Serpent in Ville-Marie is an expensive Italian restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1398 reviews. It offers a dine-in experience with notable cocktails and wine. Reviewers often mention lobster risotto, oysters, and crudo. It is open for dinner only, Monday to Saturday, starting at 5:45 PM.
Opening hours
- Mon 17:45-22:30
- Tue 17:45-22:30
- Wed 17:45-22:30
- Thu 17:45-22:30
- Fri 17:45-22:30
- Sat 17:45-22:30
Cafe Gentile Chabanel
Cafe Gentile Chabanel in Ahuntsic is a moderate-price Italian cafe with a 4.6 rating from 1265 reviews. It is popular for breakfast and lunch, serving sandwiches and cannoli. Reviewers note it is cash only. It opens very early at 6:00 AM and closes by late afternoon.
Opening hours
- Mon 06:00-17:00
- Tue 06:00-17:00
- Wed 06:00-18:00
- Thu 06:00-18:00
- Fri 06:00-18:00
- Sat 06:00-16:00
Il Bazzali
Il Bazzali in Rosemont is a moderate-price restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1154 reviews. It features a singing chef and live music. Reviewers often mention arancini and tiramisu. It offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in, and is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday.
Opening hours
- Sun 17:00-21:00
- Tue 17:00-21:00
- Wed 17:00-21:00
- Thu 17:00-22:00
- Fri 17:00-22:00
- Sat 17:00-22:00
Maison des Pâtes Fraîches (la)
Maison des Pâtes Fraîches in Le Plateau is a moderate-price restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1039 reviews. It is known for fresh pasta, cannolis, and well-garnished pizzas. It offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in for lunch and dinner. It is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Opening hours
- Tue 10:00-21:00
- Wed 10:00-21:00
- Thu 10:00-21:00
- Fri 10:00-21:00
- Sat 10:00-21:00
Trattoria Il Ritrovo
Trattoria Il Ritrovo in Ahuntsic is a moderate-price restaurant with a 4.7 rating from 480 reviews. It offers outdoor seating, delivery, and takeout, and is suitable for watching sports. Reviewers often mention steak, chicken parmigiana, and calamari. It has long hours, opening as early as 9:00 AM most days.
Opening hours
- Sun 16:00-22:00
- Tue 09:00-22:00
- Wed 09:00-22:00
- Thu 09:00-22:00
- Fri 09:00-22:00
- Sat 10:00-22:00
Tips before you go
- Check hours carefully, as many places are closed on Mondays or have limited midweek service.
- Inexpensive options are plentiful, with over half the list falling into this price category.
- Several restaurants, like Bistro Amerigo, do not take reservations, so plan accordingly.
- Takeout and delivery are widely available, as noted in the features for most places.
- For late-night eats, Pizza Voilà in Verdun is open until 2:30 AM on weekends.
- Neighbourhoods like Rosemont and Ahuntsic have multiple high-rated options to explore.
How we made this list
This list was created using Google ratings and review counts as of October 22, 2026. To ensure reliability, only places with at least 150 reviews were considered. A weighted rating calculation was applied so that restaurants with very few reviews did not rank artificially high. The list includes only restaurants that were open at the time of research, based on their posted hours. This method provides a balanced view of popular and highly-rated establishments across Montreal's diverse neighbourhoods.
Questions about Italian restaurants in Montreal
Which restaurant has the highest rating?
L'artisan de la pasta Restaurant in Lasalle has a perfect 5.0 rating from 381 reviews. It is an inexpensive spot known for fresh pasta and a weekly changing menu. It is open for dinner Thursday to Saturday. This rating is based on a significant number of reviews, making it a standout choice for pasta lovers.
Are there good options for a special occasion or fine dining?
Lucca in Rosemont and Le Serpent in Ville-Marie are both listed as expensive, with ratings of 4.7 and 4.6 respectively. They offer full-service dine-in with notable wine and cocktail lists. Reviewers mention dishes like seafood linguini, filet mignon, lobster risotto, and oysters. Both are open for dinner only, with Le Serpent starting service at 5:45 PM, suitable for a formal evening out.
I need a place open for lunch. What are my options?
Many restaurants serve popular lunch, including Café San Gennaro, Cafe Gentile Chabanel, and Restaurant Lazio. Several, like Restaurant Moccione and La Panzeria, have specific lunch hours on certain weekdays. Always verify current hours before visiting. Café San Gennaro opens as early as 7:30 AM for breakfast and lunch, making it a very flexible option.
Where can I find the best pizza in Montreal?
Pizza Il Focolaio in Ville-Marie has the most reviews (6887) and a 4.6 rating, known for wood oven pizza. Other highly-rated pizzerias include Café San Gennaro (4.7) and Pizza Campanello (4.7). Reviewers often mention specific styles like Margherita, gluten-free crust, and pizza by the slice. These spots offer takeout and delivery, catering to different preferences across the city.
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