With its large and impassioned Italian community (as demonstrated following Italy’s Euro Cup victory), it’s no surprise Montreal is home to plenty of great pizzerias, including many wood-fired Neapolitan options, and a few spots for Roman-style al taglio, too.

And while it’s not as well-known as certain regional styles (say, New York, Chicago, or Detroit), Montreal has its own style of pizza that goes a little something like this: medium to thick crust, ringed with pillowy air pockets, a layer of sweet to savoury tomato sauce, scatters of thinly-sliced mushrooms, pepperoni, green peppers, and a generous pile of melted mozzarella.

Along with the vanguard of old-school Montreal-style ‘zas found in all corners of the island, and all the Italian classics, the city now also boasts some newer arrivals serving up foldable Manhattan-style slices; ultra cheesy, crisp-edged pan pizzas; and even one that’s recently converted to an all-vegan menu. This map gives some love to them all.

1. Calzone

Copy Link 3717 Boul. Saint-Charles, Kirkland, QC
H9H 4M2, Canada (514) 426-9000 Visit Website

Often cited as the best pizza in the West Island (post-Place Tevere ownership change), Calzone’s partners hail from the same family that ran the beloved and bygone Colosseo’s in Montreal West.

2. Gigi

Copy Link 302 Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire
QC H9S 4L5, Canada (514) 697-4587 Visit Website

The premises are relatively unglamorous, but many a West Islander swears by this half-century old Pointe-Claire stalwart. It’s thoroughly Montreal-style, with family pleasing pizzas coming pretty heavily loaded with toppings, including its famous deluxe — all dressed plus bacon and onions.

3. Pizza Nino

Copy Link 6588 Monk, Montreal
QC, Canada (514) 762-1515 Visit Website

No Montreal pizza map is complete without a pushpin on Ville-Émard. And when you talk about pizza in the Sud-Ouest enclave, Nino should be front of mind. The family-run restaurant has fed three generations of Ville-Émard residents since opening in 1959, and, appropriately, is now run by the granddaughter of the original founder. This is quintessential old-school Montreal pizza.