La Panzeria brings the rustic charm of southern Italy straight to the Plateau, serving up traditional Puglian dishes with unshakable authenticity. Run by brothers Pierpaolo and Davide Sansone—professional bakers and certified chefs from Italy—this intimate café combines homestyle cooking with an unpretentious vibe that makes you want to linger.
The menu is a love letter to Puglia, featuring pillowy focaccia, stuffed panzerotti, and their iconic fried octopus sandwich, the Panino Polignano, stacked with marinated rapini, Mediterranean-style octopus, and creamy burrata under a mint-lime vinaigrette. Daily pasta specials, like orecchiette or lasagna, round out the offerings. Even their caffè e ammazzacaffe ritual—a post-espresso shot of liqueur—feels like an invitation to slow down and savour life.
Housed in a cozy space with the warm buzz of a European café, La Panzeria nails the art of transporting diners to the heel of Italy’s boot, one bite at a time.
4084 R. Saint-Denis
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