In Little Italy, Pizzeria Napoletana has been serving Montrealers more than just pizza since 1948—it’s been a cornerstone of community, tradition, and memory. Once a humble café for billiards and card games, it became a sanctuary for Italian immigrants, offering a taste of home in an unfamiliar land. Over decades, this family-run spot has transformed into one of Montreal’s most beloved BYOB institutions, preserving the warmth of shared meals and the simplicity of Italian cooking.
The menu stays rooted in tradition, with recipes that haven’t strayed far from their origins. You’ll find garlic knots, meatballs honouring nonna Girolamo, and Rocco’s homemade sausages, alongside a lineup of pizzas and pastas that cater to classic tastes. Whether you’re going for the signature Margherita or venturing into antipasti like burrata with artichoke cream, the flavours are grounded in the kind of nostalgia only family recipes can bring.
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