Gimme a slice: The best pizzerias in Montreal
Whether it’s been a long day at the office or there’s an occasion to celebrate with friends, Montrealers all find comfort in a good slice of pizza. Here are a few pizzerias where you’re guaranteed a good slice in Montreal.
Pizzeria Magpie
16, rue Maguire, Montréal, QC H2T 1B8Pizzaeria Magpie looks like a typical Italian American restaurant, but their pizzas are far from ordinary. The homemade dough has just the right texture and thickness, and all of the toppings are layered in just the right ratio. The restaurant also has an off-menu special pizza displayed on the blackboard, which is always worth a try. Pair your pizza with their daily oyster selections.
Pizzeria Geppetto
2504 rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H3J 1N5Pizzeria Geppetto, on Notre-Dame, is one of many bustling restaurants in the area. They serve a wide array of gourmet pizzas made with organic flour, along with other Italian eatery classics. Pair your tasty homemade pizza with a bottle of wine from their extensive list. The restaurant itself is small and intimate, perfect for a casual date night. Reservations are recommended.
Bevo bar + Pizzeria
410, rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal, QC H2Y 3A5BEVO Bar + Pizzeria will serve you authentic wood-fire pizza, seven days a week. The restaurant is dark and cavern-like, not rare for an Old-Port restaurant, but the vibe is upscale and trendy. Choose from their extensive gourmet pizza list — and if you’re craving something special, add toppings to any of the pizzas on the menu. Stop by for drink specials on their 5 à 7 Thursdays.
Pizzeria Bottega Montréal
65, rue Saint-Zotique E, Montréal, QC H2S 1K7Bottega Pizzeria is located right in Little Italy, so expect no less than authentic Italian classic. They offer a wide variety of gourmet pizzas, with or without the tomato sauce. Their pizza crust is the perfect combination of crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. All of the ingredients are fresh and layered to perfection. It’s a must-try in Little Italy.
Woodland Restaurant
5443 Wellington St, Verdun, QC H4H 1N4If you’re looking to grab dinner after that pick-up game, then Woodland pizza is the place for you. The atmosphere is nice and casual, and the pizza is indescribably good. They serve all of the classic flavours, including a tasty smoked-meat pizza, which are all available on think or thin crust. Not in the mood to go out? You’re in luck — Woodland Pizza delivers to the Verdun area.
Bardeco Restaurant
5917, boul Monk, Montréal, QC H4E 3H5Bardeco Pizza is a little way out of the city, but totally worth the trip. It’s consistently rated as one of the top pizzerias in the city — and for good reason. Their pizza selection is varied and absolutely mouth watering. The good news for Montrealers is that their Ville Émard location will deliver to most areas in the city.
