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La Bella Italiana
5884 Jean Talon St E, Montreal, Quebec H1S 1M2, Canada
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Review №1

Service was dull. our waiter was bilingual (that’s always a plus). i had the gnocchi poutine. i dont think the gnocchi was fresh, it wasn’t as chewy. gravy was more on the salty side but the cheese and meat was delicious..a greasy mac and cheese. they could’ve been more generous with the cheese..and an amaretto sour: too sweetmy friend had the classic mozza cheese and tomato sauce pizza and a lychee cocktail. he loved it

He
Review №2

We had the filet mignon with spaghetti and mushrooms and also the all-dressed pizza. Amazing! Genuine Italian flavor! Bravissimo!

So
Review №3

We ordered at the counter.We didn’t know what to take so we asked for some recommendations.The person who accommodated us was very kind, and he offer us some Gnocchi poutine for us to try!! So sweet 🥰🥰We definitely loved all of it! Thank you for the service and tasty food🍕🍕

Jo
Review №4

Very good family restaurant. Food is not mind blowing but always consistent and good. The fries are excellent and the pizza was decent perhaps maybe required a bit more salt in the tomato sauce but all in all very good. The waiter was efficient and attentive and friendly. Will continue to frequent this establishment.

Na
Review №5

This place is always super reliable in terms of flavours and quality. The calamari are always fresh with a delicious spicy sauce to accompany it. I often get the Gnocchi al Gorgonzola — i never thought i could like any form of gorgonzola but this dish is a knockout. Also, can’t resist the cannoli, they really don’t skimp on the filling it’s beautiful.

Er
Review №6

The staff at La Bella Italiana are fantastic, their standards in providing a wonderful dining experience are exceptional. The ambiance is beautiful, warm and accommodating. The cuisine is delicious authentic Italian, the fixed menu always provides the classics we know and love and the table dhôte is always a creative inspiration. Keep up the great job guys!

Da
Review №7

Nice cozy place and food was amazing. Will definitely go back soon.

al
Review №8

Simply amazing! The food, the service, the atmosphere is amazing. 11/10 one of the best Italian restaurants in the east end. Time after time they never disappoint.

Mi
Review №9

Pizza incredible, service quick simple.Staff very nice.Thank you Danny and Fabio

Pa
Review №10

Amazing pizza,from wood burning oven.Plus the dishes especially ,for me the risotto,and gnocchi amazing,also had pastas there,excellent.The staff are curteous and polite.One if my favorite places.

St
Review №11

Excellent service, danny and his crew made my sons communion lunch memorable!!

Sy
Review №12

Their pizza is so good! Their service is impeccableI. Inside and out is always full after 6 pm. I recommend it!

Fr
Review №13

The service was terrible. Our waiter had been wiping down tables and chairs before he took our orders. I have no idea if he washed his hands.The waiters kept passing between our table and the next empty table instead of going on the other side. It was very disturbing and disrespectful. To make matters worst a pasta order had not arrived we had to remind the waiter which took 45 minutes or so to receive. The food is good but the service is unprofessional and low class.

Sa
Review №14

Very pleasant experience at La Bella Italiana. Food was delicious, very authentic. The service we received from Adriano was superb, provided all the information to our questions as tourist with a professional bright attitude. Would love to return.

Ri
Review №15

Classy Taverna and friendly service. Had a take out pizza ($21) which was delicious but dont go if youre very hungry; their one size only medium pizza is OK for one person, but not two.

Te
Review №16

One of the best pizza restaurant in the east-end. I am not saying it is the best in town but it up there. Good variety of choices in the menu and we love sharing different appetizers when we go there for lunch. One of our favorite is the gnocchi poutine with braised beef sauce and of course meat and cheese. Service is overall pretty good.

Vi
Review №17

Where do i start...!!staff was welcoming to start, the place was full and we had no reservations and they did everything to get us a table...beautiful and relaxed ambiance ,the owners are on site and always making sure everyone was ok.the food WOWOWOWOWOWOWIve been to many Italian restaurants and nothing says more of authenticity then Bella Italiana, the calamari were so fresh and crispy ,the pizza was like biting through clouds and what a storm of flavors in my mouth it was!!to finish we had the cannolis A MUST and we were offered grappa by one of the owners i presume.Chapeau to the team behind it all to make our beautiful week end a magical one...i will be back!!...Bravo ragazzi!!

An
Review №18

Few of my co-workers recommended this place to me a few times and I finally made the trek out there to Saint-Leonard and was very impressed with every single dish we tried!! I could not be more happy with this new found place for Me that is. The waiter was very good at helping us choose and giving us suggestions and very friendly. Will be going back we tried the Gnocchi poutine and the rapini with Italian sausage with garlic that honestly would not be one of my first choices but was excellent!!

Ni
Review №19

Favourite spot for Italian food in st Leonard and one of my favorite pizza spots in all of Montreal!

Ma
Review №20

Very friendly and professional staff greeted us upon arrival and quickly attended to us despite not having made a reservation. The service was fantastic and the food was first class. The pizzas and pasta we ordered was prepared so quickly it was still hot and fresh. The selection of ice creams and other desserts were just as delicious. I would highly recommend a visit to the restaurant and make a reservation to sample the delicious cuisine for yourself. 10/10

Si
Review №21

Delicious, every dish was prepared just right! Cant wait to go back 😊

Ma
Review №22

Minchia bro!! If you ask me this place is pretty average. I kept hearing from my gumar that I had to try this pizza.... try this pizza. Che cazzo bro, I had to try it!!The dough is good, but the pizza doesnt cut it for me bro; I told Tanya shes pazza. Their Poutine Gnocchi is a good idea, but the taste isnt there. Nevertheless, its affordable so its a good place to bring the gumars.

Sh
Review №23

So glad we were lucky enough to get a table without reservation on Tuesday night...apparently rare. This dining experience was exactly what I was hoping for...a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with quality flavorful food served at a reasonable price. We started with the Mozzarella Fior di Latte (fresh generous slabs of tomato and cheese with balsamic oil and basil) and Calamari Fritti. The calamari is wonderfully seasoned, tender and again, generously portioned. Turns out there was good reason that as we looked around the restaurant it seemed almost everyone was eating pizza. The thin crust is spectacular...buttery soft texture with just the right amount of crunch. We had the Capricciosa and loved every bite. Dessert? Oh yeah! You absolutely cannot miss the Baci al Cioccalato...7 pizza dough balls filled with a Nutella and cheese mixture then baked in the pizza oven and served warm...mind blowingly delicious! We added some hazelnut gelato to go along with it and were not disappointed that we did so. Ill be dreaming of this place long after Ive returned to my home in Calgary. Wonderful service and overall experience from start to finish.

Vi
Review №24

Amazing pizza! I had the Napoletana. The gelato tasty. The staff is friendly. The service is good. The resto was kept clean. Price point on the higher side and in line with the rest of restaurants in Montreal.

Ri
Review №25

Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal. Simply amazing pasta and pizzas. I also recommend the fried gnocchi veal poutine.

Iz
Review №26

I go there quite often. Whether it’s for the pizza, the tartare or the pasta. Its delicious. Italian food is simple and that is what you get: fresh, simple ingredients.The service could be better. I wish the waiters interacted more with their clients. It feels like a cold and quick transaction everytime and that is why I give it 4 stars and not 5. The ambiance is good, it fills up quick as it isn’t a big place. If you’re looking for a great meal at a decent price, La Bella Italiana is the place to go.The terrasse outside is great on those warm summer nights.Isabelle

Ch
Review №27

Exceptional service and very fast. Went on a Sunday afternoon wasnt to busy so no reservation was needed nor was there long wait times. Nice variety on menu. Their main dish pecialties seem to be their pasta, pizza and meats. We ordered the Bella Italiana pizza. Delicious assortment of toppings. The dough was light and fluffy around the edges. Nicely cooked to perfection. Our beer glasses were nice and chilled. There is a small free parking in the back of the restaurant that fits about 4/5 cars, if not parking is on the street. Would definitely go back when the weather is warmer to try out their terrace.

Ev
Review №28

They have the best Italian style pizza Ive eaten. Their tortellini gigi is also amazing.

Ka
Review №29

Ordered for delivery. These cannolis looked delish until I got a taste. Theyd gone bad. Not sure if they were not properly refrigerated. In any case they were not fresh and are going to the trash. Very disappointed.

Es
Review №30

Amazing service, great food, good atmosphere

Ma
Review №31

Very goood pizza. Meatballs were great too. Thin crust with some dark on it, right amount of crispness. Great sauce, fresh ingredients. I give it an 8.5

In
Review №32

Stopped at La Bella Italiana on our way to Quebec City. The quality and the service exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed every bite of our meal!

Th
Review №33

Awesome wood oven pizzas. Must try a bit pricey but for the quality its fair!

ka
Review №34

Great Italian cuisine and nice and cozy atmosphere!

Ja
Review №35

A St. Leonard classic Italian resto. Wood burning oven, the pizza is fantastic. Try the gnocchi Poutine and the Nutella balls. Very creative and unique. Staff is amazing and owners are the friendliness guys! And to end the meal, they have phenomenal ice cream including a must try pistachio ice cream.

Py
Review №36

Amazingly tasty pizza and pasta. The cheese and bread melts in your mouth. I love Italian cuisine, and here is the best Italian restaurant in Canada that Ive been to.

As
Review №37

The gnocchi poutine is extraordinary. The wood over really adds authenticity to the art of making a good pie. Served with pickled papers and spicy olive oil.

Vi
Review №38

Top notch qualityGood portions, well priced.

Ra
Review №39

Weve been craving for a good pizza for a while and went here just for that.We got two margarita pizza and a salad ... we thought maybe thats two much but boy I was wrong lol the pizza barely enough for one hungry adult ... its more like an appetizer tbh ... it is thin and crispy with delicious fresh sauce and tasty cheese.. the atmosphere is cozy and the place is clean and well taken care of... parking can be a challenge during busy hours.. were definitely coming back... for the pizza but also to try something else!

jo
Review №40

Best wood oven pizza in town!

cv
Review №41

Great Food.. love it.

Le
Review №42

Great service, fast delivery of the food. The waitress was excellent. The food is really good and dont forget to have a nice gelato.

Jo
Review №43

Amazing food and great staff.

Be
Review №44

Great service, good food.

Ch
Review №45

Awesome food and service.

Ar
Review №46

Lived in Italy for two years, that pizza was the best I had since I left. Cant wait to go back!

Ro
Review №47

Great pizza and great service

Mi
Review №48

Surprised to find such a good place in this hood!

Er
Review №49

What happened to this place! Been going there for years and recently went back for their wood oven pizza and it was thinner than a tortilla and bland, ridiculous! Barely any toppings on it either. Wont be going back.

Cl
Review №50

Great food,great ambiance,nice terrace,great gelato

Ar
Review №51

Best Pizza in Montreal! Pizza is always very delicious! The staff is professional, polite and efficient. Always a good time and my belly is always happy when I go there!

Ан
Review №52

The pizza is great, the service is fast, the prices are reasonable

Sy
Review №53

Wow! What a pleasant surprise. We needed to find a restaurant at the last minute after running errands all day. Great service (thanks Rhama), great food and awesome KA-BANG for the buck!

Ke
Review №54

I ordered with Uber Eats. The pizza arrived and it was cold. It was also undercooked, and the dough was very chewy. Very unsatisfied.

Ol
Review №55

While visiting St-Leonard area I have ordered Calmari fritti and pizza Medina (a special one pizza with ancovies) from the place. Impeccable taste of the food. The pizza appearance and taste I would never forget. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Stay safe !

Th
Review №56

Nice meal and service was good

Je
Review №57

Absolutely wonderful food. I had a pizza and my fellow dinners had pasta. All of it tasted great. The house red is very nice as well, not too dry. Service was good, the in-house gelato and sorbet were also wonderful. If you eat here you will not be disappointed!!

Ma
Review №58

Pizza and fried calamari was a bit on the salty side for my taste but overall the food was good with very reasonable prices.

Ke
Review №59

Nice atmosphere with a delicious meal. I definitely recommend. Their pizza is a masterpiece.

Ma
Review №60

Exccellent place to try a qood wood burning oven Pizza and a little side dish. Fairly priced and great service.

Di
Review №61

Fantastic, Neapolitan style thin crust pizza! Really great staff as well

Jo
Review №62

Very good

Jo
Review №63

The food is amazing and always consistent. Best pizza I’ve ever had. Service is great. Highly recommended!

Cl
Review №64

I was invited there for lunch & I was delighted with the experience. Unpretentious, relaxed professional service of excellent Italian fare. Sampled from 3 other dishes including a top of the line risotto, & excellent pizzas. Next opportunity I would definitely eat there again.

So
Review №65

Best restaurant in town.. pizzas and hospitality.. highly recommend

Ar
Review №66

Amazing food. You need to try the fried gnocchi

Ди
Review №67

The pasta and pizza are fantastic! Recommend!

Ca
Review №68

Lively spot with attentive staff and great food. We were in town for the weekend and found this restaurant on a whim - so glad we did. Took the recommendations offered for appetizer and pizza, both were delicious. Would absolutely go back the next time we are in town.

An
Review №69

The best Italian restaurant in the east end of town. The pizza is outstanding and the Gnocchi poutine...wow

Pe
Review №70

We have taken out food as well as eaten in this restaurant. Both of our experiences have been absolutely outstanding! Although we have not sampled the entire menu, everything we have tasted has been amazing and the times that we have been in the restaurant all of the staff have been absolutely polite, courteous and extremely helpful in explaining what is and is not on the menu as well as accommodating special orders. We would recommend this place definitely, especially if you’re looking for an amazing thin crust pizza that is bursting with super flavors! We will continue coming back!

Na
Review №71

First visited for a friends birthday about two years ago and I am now obsessed with the place! The staff is always VERY nice and the service is amazing as it is quick. Their pizzas are to literally die for and the prices are appropriate for the quality of the food! Definitely a 5/5!

Ma
Review №72

It was our first time today.... and the experience was great! The food was awesome... same for the service. We’ll return for sure next time we’re planing to eat authentic Italian meals! Grazie!!

Ro
Review №73

Excellant pizza, friendly staff and nice surroundings. The only negative point Is that it can get really noisey. Not the best place to go to if you want to have a quiet evening. Perfect if you are a big rowdy group!

Al
Review №74

Great place to eat the food is fantastic. My favorite pizza places. The service was excellent I wish I got the waiters name.My friend introduced me to this place and its been my top pizza places since.

Li
Review №75

Pizza, pasta, gelato... all amazing! Definitely worth the price you pay for the excellent quality. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend if you are around the area. Definitely going back again!

Ja
Review №76

I had Pizza, and my children each had Pasta. FANTASTIC experience. We sat outside by the street; the weather was perfect, the service was awesome, and the food was AMAZING. I’m from Nova Scotia, but I will eat here again the next time I visit Montreal!

al
Review №77

Amazingly tasty!Try the bread and butter! The mini hamburgers are super tasty!The pizzas are excellent!I recommend this place

De
Review №78

Good food at a classic Italian eatery. The non pizza choices are just as good as their wood fire pizza. They also have a great selection of freshly made ice cream.

J
Review №79

Amazing food, the key to an amazing restaurant is constituency. No matter what day or night, I know I can have a delicious perfected pizza. I love the spinach, goat cheese and olives one! Affordable and friendly staff

Al
Review №80

Great pizza would definitely go again.

to
Review №81

Everything was excellent and the great reviews are well deserved. Pizza is thin crust done right. Not the dried out kind that breaks when you bight it. Tartufo was delicious and the coffee was fantastic. Customers on the terrace were casual while the Sharp dressed business people chose the nicely decorated air conditioned interior. Will return for sure.

Am
Review №82

One of Montreal best oven pizza. I often go during lunch and service is fast and friendly. The pizza has a delicious thin crust. Best thing about it ? The slightly hot marinated peppers that they give each table !You can also call and pick up your order.

Da
Review №83

This place is the you-know-what. Some people say its the gem of East end Montreal but I say its the gem of Montreal overall. I eat here every time Im in town and the food is always fresh, cooked daily and delicious with healthy options for Italian. The service is even better and its family run. Try the Poutine its incredible. Always ask for the soup of the day its to die for no matter what. Pizza is done in 90 seconds in the wood burning oven...order the Neapolitan with peppers and sauce on the side. The food is so good that it will be double digit visits before you try new dishes. Always outperforms the 5 star presentation obsessed restaurants downtown. This has been THE spot for 4.5 years now...thank you Bella Italienne

Tr
Review №84

One of my Favorite restaurants in the East End. Amazing, quality food with welcoming and really nice staff. Service is always fast and food is always delicious. An easy 5 stars...

St
Review №85

Was amazing! The food was awesome, the pizza was delicious. Really enjoyed it, staff was nice and quick

St
Review №86

Great place, good food, nice friendly staff. They have a terrace overlooking busy Jean Talon, great for people watching. Try the fried ice-cream.

Sh
Review №87

Best pizza in Montreal, authentic Italian pizza and real Italian crowd. I’ll always go back here for a perfect pizza. Their house wine is good too and don’t forget the famous Poutine with Gnocchi.

Da
Review №88

Always service friendly polite and efficient.

Li
Review №89

Lovely place serving classic Italian pasta and pizza. Daily table dhôte is a good value. Staff is friendly and competent.Table dhôte makes for a nice upscale supper, while pizza and pasta are perfect for a quicker bite.Oh and did i Absolutely mentioned its simply the best pizza in Montreal?Good Italian food at reasonable price; what more can you ask for?

Ma
Review №90

Its one of the best taste Ive ever seen in Montreal. Its so close to real Italian taste. I liked 4-5 cheese.

DR
Review №91

Absolutely best pizza and pasta. Casual fun, busy. Our favourite “go to” place.

Lo
Review №92

First timer and I loved it, everything... the service, the food & the experience was exceptional.. will be back again👍🏽

Ra
Review №93

Fantastic food, staff is great. They cater to any occasion.Been there many times...always better to reserve a table, theyre very busy!

Ma
Review №94

Really excellent place! Clean and fancy-looking with reasonable prices. Great and varied menu. Awesome wood-burning oven pizza.

Cy
Review №95

Delicious pizza !

Sa
Review №96

Food is great, the service is always pleasant and the ambience is super fun! The only thing is parking can be an issue depending what day of the week you go. On busy nights it’s harder to find parking.

Je
Review №97

Great pizza authentic Italian and great staff

Ji
Review №98

I ordered numerous entrees and every one had a different dish, it’s rare I can say this but everysingle thing we ordered was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant

sa
Review №99

If your looking for some good Italian food in the East End try B.I.. Pizza in a wood oven is magic. Calamari super. And for dessert only the Best Ice Cream in the city

Er
Review №100

Great food, service and very clean. Wood oven pizza is to die for. Would love to have a couple of meat choices added to the menu though otherwise, great choice

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  • Address:5884 Jean Talon St E, Montreal, Quebec H1S 1M2, Canada
  • Site:http://www.labellaitaliana.ca/
  • Phone:+1 514-254-4811
Categories
  • Italian restaurant
  • Ice cream shop
  • Pizza restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–11PM
  • Thursday:10AM–11PM
  • Friday:10AM–10PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:10AM–10PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Offerings
  • Late-night food:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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