Carnet · Petite-Italie

Pizzeria Napoletana

189 Rue Dante, Montréal, QC H2S 1J5

On our map. We haven't walked through the door yet — here's why it's on the list.

Little Italy institution open since 1948, founded by Italian immigrants the Girolamos as a welcoming spot for newcomers — Montreal's first pizzeria, complete with pool tables and card games. Rocco Girolamo bought out his partners in 1980, and the family business is now run by its third generation.

Wood-fired oven, San Marzano tomatoes, meatballs honouring nonna Girolamo and Rocco's own house-made sausages anchor the menu. A perennially packed BYOB address and repeat Consumer Choice Award winner for the island of Montreal.

Reference points

Address — 189 Rue Dante, Montréal, QC H2S 1J5, Montréal

Neighbourhood — Petite-Italie, Montréal

Status — in the Carnet: spotted, not yet visited

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Pizzeria Napoletana and the Regulars Carnet

Pizzeria Napoletana is on the Regulars map — spotted, not yet visited. Our guides are written on foot, door by door, and no one pays to appear: when we walk through the door, this note will become a portrait. No points. No coupons. Standing is earned.

The house portrait → All guides

Sources: Tastet · The Main · Regulars carnet research