The ultimate Montréal pizza guide
Mayssam Samaha
It seems like Montréal has an ongoing love affair with all things pizza. The past few years have seen parlour after parlour opening up and thriving. Whether you prefer Neapolitan, Roman, New York, Detroit, Chicago or Montréal-style pizza, you’re sure to find one or two places that will hit the spot.
DOWNTOWN, WESTMOUNT & NDG
Fiorellino Snackbar
Fiorellino Snackbar – Ristorante
Fiorellino offers great Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood burning oven. Look for their other locations on chic Laurier Street and in Little Burgundy.
470 De La Gauchetière West
Café Parvis
A unique decor, a hip and unpretentious ambiance, great coffee and delicious pizzas, including a breakfast one for weekend brunch are all on the menu at this trendy downtown spot.
433 Mayor Street
Brigade Pizza
Founded by a passionate husband and wife team (who happen to be certified pizzaiollos), Brigade Pizza is a Neapolitan style pizza with a twist located in the heart of downtown Montréal where you customize your pie from a variety of toppings available. They also serve Detroit style pizza.
1428 Stanley Street
Gentile Pizza Parlour
Sitting on the edge between Westmount and the downtown core, Gentile Pizza Parlour gives off some serious vintage vibes that draw in diners. There’s nothing old school about their menu that offers a large selection of appetizers, sides and salads as well as a dozen or so pizzas with cheeky names and sexy toppings.
4134 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Moleskine Restaurant
Moleskine
One of the best pizzas in Montréal is hiding at Time Out Market inside the Eaton Center in downtown Montréal. Moleskine specializes in thin Neapolitan-style pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. The pies are topped with the freshest of ingredients such as house made sausage and tomato sauce, and mozzarella di bufala.
Time Out Market, 705 St-Catherine Street West
Hang Time Pizza
New York-style (circle) pies and Detroit-style (square) pizzas vie for diners’ attention at Hang Time Pizza in a 90s-inspired ambiance where the pies are named after popular TV shows from the era.
1390 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West
Pizza Il Focolaio
Featuring over 60 different pizzas, Pizza Il Focolaio is a downtown classic institution that’s been churning out pies from their wood-burning oven since 1984. Its location on Square Phillips is an attraction to both locals and tourists alike.
1223 Place Phillips
Amélia’s
A favourite among university students, Amélia’s has been a staple in the McGill ghetto since 1985. The signature pizzas and the bring-your-own wine format are loved by all.
201 Milton Street
Pizzeria NO.900
Pizzeria No.900’s first pizza shop was located inside the Outremont Theater, in a tiny space reminiscent of an old Italian brasserie with marble tables, great tile work and brass accents. The pizzas are all fabulously delicious, including the breakfast one served for brunch. NO.900 now has many other locations throughout the city. If you’re gluten intolerant, they offer a gluten free alternative.
5611 Monkland Avenue
364 Victoria Avenue
Pizzeria Melrose
A beloved neighbourhood gem since its opening, Pizzeria Melrose’s pizzas are absolutely beautiful and very delicious. The dough ferments for 72 hours and the toppings are fun and creative and include combos such as anchovy and fior di latte, eggplant, fresh ricotta and lemon zest and the ever popular 5 cheese and spicy honey.
5779 Sherbrooke Street West
Pizzeria Bros
If you’ve ever wished you could customize your pizza from the dough to a multitude of toppings and cheeses, then Pizzeria Bros is the answer to that wish. The dough and sauces are homemade and the toppings are very fresh. Best of all, the pizzas are cooked in under two minutes! Pizzeria Bros has several locations throughout the city so look for them in your neighbourhood.
2075 Robert-Bourassa Boulevard, Suite 100
5260 Sherbrooke Street West
Slice + Soda
What’s immediately striking about Slice + Soda are their enormous pies that are bigger than your table. Like the name suggest, they have perfected the art of the (ginormous) slice paired with one of their homemade sodas. You can also find a Slice + Soda shop in the Mile End.
1645 Saint-Catherine Street West
5675 Monkland Avenue
G Pizzas
Specializing in round Roman pizzas (tondas) as well as square ones (al taglio), NDG’s G Pizzas served classic flavours along some more creative ones such as the Dr Greenthumb (pesto and zaatar) and the Sweet P. (pesto, squash and sweet potatoes).
5463 Saint-Jacques Street
Ugo Pizzeria
Ugo Pizzeria is located in beautiful Westmount Square. It specializes in Roman al taglio style pizza and offers an impressive amount of topping choices. Ugo also offers focaccia sandwiches and panzerotti, a calzone-style closed pizza.
1 Westmount Square
OLD MONTRÉAL & CHINATOWN
Bevo Bar + Pizzeria
BEVO Bar + Pizzeria
BEVO has one of the most beautiful terrasses and happening restaurant scene in Old Montréal. Their pies are delicious and cooked in a wood-burning oven. Try their specialty: a Nutella dessert pie!
410 Saint-Vincent Street
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is an Italian-Japanese fusion restaurant with an exceptional natural wine collection. Their artisanal pies tend to stick to the classic toppings but watch for their more creative pizza of the moment.
989 Saint-Laurent Boulevard
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Pizzeria Bros (13 Notre-Dame Street West), Slice + Soda (201 Saint-Paul Street West), Pizzeria NO.900 (444 McGill Street), Pizzeria NO.900 (2049 Peel Street), Pizzeria NO.900 (280 Ste-Catherine Street West), Ugo Pizzeria (681 De La Commune West)
SOUTH WEST, VERDUN & VILLE EMARD
Rita
Pizzeria Geppetto
Geppetto serves about 20 varieties of pizza made from unbleached Canadian organic flour and cooked in a wood-burning oven. They have shops in Verdun, Little Burgundy and Rosemont.
2504 Notre-Dame Street West
Elena
Saint-Henri restaurant Elena’s dining room is one of the prettiest in Montréal, and their pizzas some of the best. You can’t go wrong with any of the pies, whether it’s a simple tomato and mozzarella one or the more complex mushroom and taleggio pizza.
5090 Notre-Dame Street West
Rita
Named after the owners’ respective grandmothers, Rita is “a bit of Italy, but mostly Montréal”. On the menu you’ll find cicchetti, antipasti, pasta dishes and great pizzas as well as a nice selection of wines.
3681 Wellington Street
Fugazzi Pizza
Fugazzi
Successful restaurant group Barroco is behind the Fugazzi pizza venture. The creative pizza names (a Wu Tang Killa Bee pizza anyone?) are a reflection of their inventive toppings that include items such as eggs, aged raclette cheese and maple syrup.
4851 Notre-Dame Street West
F+F Pizza
With two locations in town (Petite Patrie and Saint Henri), F+F Pizza (the F+F stand for Fresh and Fabulous) offer a large varieties of pizzas in two categories: classics with the usual accoutrements and signature ones with toppings such as buffalo chicken.
4400 Notre-Dame Street West
Pizza Nino
A family-run pizzeria since 1959, Pizza Nino is the go-to place for delicious pies in Ville Emard. These are the kinds of pies that come with the ball of dough in the center to prevent the cheese from sticking to the box and we just love the nostalgia and the abundance of cheese.
6588 Monk Boulevard
Brook
Located on Wellington Street, aka the “coolest street in the world”, Brook’s pizzas are New York style with great, fresh ingredients and a sauce that is the talk of the town.
4900 Wellington Street
Woodland Pizza
Woodland is the neighbourhood pizza joint that’s been pleasing the Verdun residents since 1960. The family-run establishment has a traditional menu and uses quality ingredients and a lot of passion and love that go into making their pies.
5443 Wellington Street
Welldun Pizza
Verdun’s newest pizza joint, Welldun, isn’t content specializing in just one style of pizza. Welldun makes 4 distinct styles of pies: Sicilian, New York, and Grandma. Choose your style, choose your styling and enjoy!
4434 Wellington Street
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Fiorellino (2472 Notre-Dame Street West), Pizzeria Gepetto (5583 De Verdun), Fugazzi (1886 Centre Street), Slice + Soda (4319 Wellington Street), Slice + Soda (1700 Saint-Patrick Street), Slice + Soda (2451 Notre-Dame Street West), Pizzeria NO.900 (1378 Notre-Dame Street West), Pizzeria NO.900 (4578 Wellington Street).
LITTLE ITALY, VILLERAY, OUTREMONT & PARK EX
Pizzeria GEMA
Pizzeria GEMA
Try the classic 1889, the bitter and tangy Menina or go for the ever-surprising pizza of the month inspired by great culinary talents such a as local chefs and industry people.
6827 Saint-Dominique Street
Bottega Pizzeria
Bottega is a Little Italy favourite and serves great pasta dishes, gelato and of course, lovely, Napoletana-style pizza made in their famous, red-tiled, wood burning oven.
65 Saint-Zotique Street East
San Gennaro
Owned by the same family as Bottega Pizzeria mentioned above, San Gennaro makes some of the best authentic Roman-style pizza in Montréal.
69 Saint-Zotique Street East
Pizzeria Aléa
At Villeray’s Pizzeria Aléa, you can try pizzas with traditional toppings as well as more daring ones, such as mushrooms and chimichurri or gorgonzola, watercress, walnuts and honey.
7515 Saint-Hubert Street
Fanfare
Villeray's Fanfare bakery has garnered a loyal following who appreciate its crispy baguettes and beautiful loaves of bread. Although not part of the initial concept, their pizzas are now some of the best in the neighbourhood. The pizza dough recipe was perfected using a combination of organic pizza and bread flours.
751 Jarry Street East
Michel-Ange Pizzeria
Rumours are that this pizza might be the best one in Montréal. Using local ingredients such as local flour and buffalo mozzarella from Québec, this passionate pizzaiolo pours his heart into his work and creates the most delicious pies.
1565 Jean-Talon East
Vesta
Vesta
The Pizzeria Gema team is behind this other neighbourhood Villeray pizza spot located on Jarry Street. Vesta’s pies are more Roman style and come with a variety of toppings inspired by local and seasonal produce.
206 Jarry Street East
Moccione Pizza
Italian restaurant Moccione makes some of the best pies in Montréal. Grab one of their excellent classic pizzas or give the “pizza éphémère” a try. Don’t skip the arancini or polpette and definitely don’t miss their tiramisu.
380 Villeray Street
Segreta
Roman-style al taglio pizza is the name of the game at Segreta. The dough is based on a secret family recipe and ferments from 72 to 96 hours before being rolled out into rectangular pies and baked in cast iron pans. The pies are then sliced into square pieces for you to enjoy.
413 Beaumont Avenue
Stella Pizzeria
“Una vera pizzeria” with a certified pizzaiollo at the helm! Stella Pizzeria is a great neighbourhood parlour with a few specialties on the menu in addition to a handful of pizzas. Stella also boasts a beautiful wine list. Look for Stella’s second location on Laurier Street East.
1327 Laurier Avenue East
Maps
Villeray’s Maps pizza parlour’s concept is simple: make great pizza and serve it in a simple yet cozy, sun-drenched locale. The dough is made with a mix of local flours and a combination of sourdough starter and yeast for a crispy pie with a soft interior.
8501 Saint Denis Street
Pan Américan Pizza
The pies at Pan Américan Pizza are very unique. The individual 6” pies are cooked in a pan until the edges are crispy like a Detroit-style pizza and topped with very unique ingredients such as onion soup.
6631, Jeanne-Mance Street
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Fiorellino (381 Laurier Avenue West), Pizzeria NO.900 (1248 Bernard Avenue West), Pizzeria NO.900 (2305 Rockland Road), Pizzeria NO.900 (186 Jean-Talon Street East)
ROSEMONT-PETITE-PATRIE
Morso Pizzeria
Master pizza maker Mirko D’Agata (executive chef of Pizzeria NO.900) is behind Morso Pizzeria. The Morso pizza dough is left to ferment for 3 to 4 days before being rolled into Roman-style al taglio rectangular pizzas and topped with the freshest of ingredients. If you like surprises, order the Morso Mix box that contains 12 slices of 3 different flavours, including one that’s not on the regular menu. You’ll find Morso at downtown’s Le Central food hall.
1028 Saint-Zotique Street East
Pizza Bouquet
Previously located inside bowling parlour Notre Dame des Quilles, Pizza Bouquet now has its own space across the street making it easy for the throngs of loyal pizza lovers to follow.
45 Beaubien Street East
Elio Pizzeria
A Petite Patrie staple since 1964, Elio Pizzeria specializes in Italian food, including Neapolitan home style cuisine and two kinds of pizzas, regular and “fina”, or thin crusted.
351 Bellechasse Street
Antonietta
Petite-Patrie’s Antonietta serves excellent fresh pasta and Italian specialties as well as really delicious pizza cooked in a wood-burning oven. Pair your pie with a bottle from their excellent wine list and you’re all set.
6672 Papineau Avenue
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Pizzeria Geppetto (2510 Beaubien Street East), Pizzeria NO.900 (4091 Molson Street), Pizzeria NO.900 (1481 Laurier Avenue East), Stella (100 Bélanger Street), F+F Pizza (1298 Beaubien Street East), Slice + Soda (3019 Masson Street), Pizzeria Bros (1373 Beaubien East)
PLATEAU & MILE END
Pizza Toni
Pizza Toni
This New York style pizza spot comes courtesy of the team behind wildly popular Falafel Yoni and is located next door. Pizza Toni’s pies come in two formats: extra large 20” pies or “grandma” style square ones. From vegan cheese to some of the best pepperoni in town, everything that comes out of Toni’s oven is excellent.
104 Saint-Viateur Street West
Chez Zac
Vegan pizzeria Chez Zac doesn’t sacrifice any flavour by giving up dairy and meat. Au contraire, their pies are absolutely decadent. And if you can’t find anything to your liking among their varied plant-based options, you can customize your pie to fit your cravings.
8 Duluth Avenue East
Pizzeria Magpie
Long-established Pizzeria Magpie is a beloved feature on the Mile End dining scene. This family-owned and operated business makes wood-fire pizza in the Neapolitan tradition and features local products on their menu.
16 Maguire Street
Lafayette Pizzeria
Established since 1962, Lafayette Pizzeria has forgone its Greek menu to concentrate on its pizzas in addition to a few other specialties. The pizzas here are thick, cheesy and delectable “Montréal-style” pies. Order yours with extra cheese and a side of Greek salad.
112 Bernard Street West
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Fugazzi (5417 Saint-Laurent Boulevard), Slice + Soda (26 Saint-Viateur Street West), Slice + Soda (3845 Saint-Laurent Boulevard).
THE VILLAGE, HOCHELAGA-MAISONNEUVE & MONTRÉAL EAST
Arte e farina
Traditional handmade Italian baked products are the stars at Arte e Farina, including their incredible, artisanal Roman-style pizzas. Italian chef Sandro Carpene has honed his skills under the very best bakers in Italy before establishing his shop in Montréal.
1550 Sainte-Catherine Street East
Heirloom Vin & Pizza
Neighbourhood pizza spot Heirloom has become a great meeting place in Hochelaga. Their extensive pizza menu with toppings such as goat cheese and artichokes, fig and speck and fresh pineapple and bacon are all excellent, just as their wine list.
3991 Ontario Street
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Pizzeria Bros (3979 Ontario Street East), Pizzeria Bros (1205 Sainte-Catherine Street East), Fugazzi (3905 Ontario Street East).
AHUNTSIC & VILLE SAINT-LAURENT
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Hang Time Pizza (3832 Côte-Vertu West), Pizzeria NO.900 (1021 Fleury East), Pizzeria Bros (1205 Fleury Street East), Fugazzi (3905 Ontario East)
CÔTE-DES-NEIGES
Locations in this neighbourhood for spots already mentioned above:
Pizzeria Bros (5700 Côte-des-Neiges (RC3))
Mayssam Samaha
Mayssam Samaha is a food and travel writer and blogger and the founder behind the blog Will Travel for Food. She travels the world in search of the next culinary discovery. From Iceland to South Africa, she’s already visited over 36 countries and there’s nothing she enjoys more than wandering around a farmers’ market in a foreign city. She is also the founder of the SAISONS intimate dinner series highlighting Québec products and chefs.