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Pizzeria Magpie
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
10 reviews for Pizzeria Magpie
10 reviews in English
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Review from L M.
2/15/2012
Fantastic pizza! Service was delightful as well. The dessert wasn't outta-this-woeld, but the place is definitely worth multiple visits.
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Review from Tom P.
Westmount, QC
10/13/2011
I have eaten pizza here twice. It's good restaurant with fun decor.
The food last night was decent, but I do think I could have made it at home with Jamie Oliver's Italian cook book. It's not too expensive, however, so long as you moderate your alcohol, which justifies going there. It can also be fun, with the nod to the retro decor and interesting hipster patrons an staff. Our hostess was great and the waitress not so good (didn't ask how things were until the meal was almost done, didn't ask me if I wanted another drink, etc.).
The rustic style pizzas do remind me more of true Italian pizza than one would normally expect of a North American pizza joint. The name Magpie, after the bird, is a very commonwealth reference, which may seem odd at first. It is, however, one of a number of restaurants with British references that have opened in the past year or so in Montreal: e.g. Sparrow, Lawrence, Brit & Chips, the Burgundy Lion, etc.
All in all, I will go back, but with moderate expectations. -
Review from Mike S.
11/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
So I've been to Magpie twice now. The second time was much better. I started off with a classy bloody ceasar, followed by a nice itslian wine. The pizza was lovely. Just the right thickness of dough and delicious toppings. Unless you're starving the pizza is big enough to satisfy a healthy appetite, unless there's an XXL tag in your shirt!
I will go back myself, and you should probably try it too.
I did like the feel and look of the place. I would call it casually cool. This isn't a big restaurant so you should probably RSVP.Listed in: Best Pizza
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Review from Vanessa C.
Montréal, QC
11/17/2011
Pizza for me is defined by the crust and the tomato sauce. This place is terrific on both fronts. Add some chili oil to Magpie's standard Margarita pizza and the combination can possibly make a person do the happy food dance in their chair.
The menu is straight forward, and Magpie has never failed to deliver tasty goodness in any of the dishes we have ordered (salads, daily specials, pizza etc.). Their specialties are of course the wood burning oven cooked pizzas. From the basic Margarita (a go to favourite) to the fennel sausage with peppers and onions, they all hit the mark. The pizza crust here is thin on the bottom and thick on the sides, but the thick part has a delightful thin crisp on the outside and pully dough effect in the middle that makes it wonderful in taste and texture. So if you're a thick crust, deep-dish pizza lover, this may not be your favourite ... although Magpie might just swing you over to the thin crust dark side.
The atmosphere is lively and fun. I would suggest making reservations if you want to eat prime time (6:30 - 9:00PM) Th-Sat and just in case, I'd make reservations if you want to eat in the same time period on other days, although you may get a seat just walking in.
Oh yeah and don't forget the chili oil - mmmm the chili oil. -
Review from Tara F.
Montréal, QC
8/16/2011 2 photos
Being considerably terrified of birds, I was skeptical of a restaurant called Magpie. Luckily, the atmosphere turned out to be warm and welcoming, and there was no sign of my feathered foes. The trattoria-style restaurant is all about the small details - A large wood-burning oven covered in tile mosaic, milk bottles used as flower vases, a LIFE magazine from 1971 hangs off the towel rack in the bathroom, and cured meats hang from the ceiling.
Written on brown paper placemats, the menu is pretty concise: a handful of starters, seven or eight pizza choices, and three desserts. We started with an order of the meatballs. They were seasoned and juicy, covered in Magpie's homemade tomato sauce, and accompanied by an outstanding piece of warm bread, directly out of the oven.
We sampled five of the pizzas off the menu, and each one was spectacular in its own way. They were not overloaded with cheese, and the pizzas maintained a soft bready crust, a feature often overlooked by a very thin-crust European-style pizza.
The only downside of these pies was the fact that their consistency made them a little hard to share, as well as eat. The transfer of pizza slices looked like 'pass the hot potato,' and attempting to cut bites often resulted in half of the entire slice ending up on my fork. A small price to pay. -
Review from Risa D.
10/18/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Magpie is so pretty and sweet tucked quietly just off St Laurent and kept cozy with the hearth of the wood burning pizza oven in the room. The service was a little spacey and unintentionally aggressive, but the waitress seemed new and the rest of the team seemed more efficient and hospitable so I'm sure she'll get there. The Bloody Caesar came spicy in a pint sized glass with olives stuff with garlic - I'll give you 4 stars for that right there on a parched day, and the pizza and appetizers I tried were all fresh and tasty as well. A nice option in the Plateau / Mile End fer sure, especially in the winter.
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Review from J.F. H.
3/4/2011 2 photos
I drooped in to Magpie's after a tough workout with friends, we were looking for a quick easy dinner and pizza sounded good. I was pleasantly surprised with Magpie's the ambiance was warm and inviting, even though the restaurant was full when we arrived it didn't feel too noisy or cramped. My friends and I were able to have a conversation without having to yell, the music volume was at an appropriate level.
The wait staff was very nice and efficient, we never felt like we were lacking anything and when something was missing it seemed to appear on the table just as we noticed it might be missing. The only thing we had to ask for was a bottle of spicy oil we had seen on the table next to ours when we first came in. and even that arrived at our table seconds after we asked.
We ordered two pizzas one Margarita and the pizza of the day which had spinach, anchovies and ricotta cheese. Both pizzas were excellent, I preferred the margarita pizza but that's because it had a little more spice to it. The wood burning oven definitely added to the flavour of the crust, giving it a nice smoky taste. Add some spicy oil to the mix and you have the making of a great pizza.
I think everyone should drop in and try this great little neighbourhood eatery, at least once, I know I'll be back. -
Review from Tee F.
Montréal, QC
7/1/2011
The few times I've been here I've had excellent service, enjoyed the music and the atmosphere, and most of all the food.
The breadsticks are to die for, and come with a side of artichoke hearts in balsamic, as well as an awesome aoli-type sauce.
The pizzas are quite big for one person unless you're pretty hungry.
Ask about the pizza of the week -- it is likely going to be amazing too!
Definitely check it out. -
Review from Antonella Y.
9/7/2011
Love this place. The decor is a mix of quaint, eclectic and retro. The place is rather small; therefore limited seating. Get there before 7pm for dinner! The specials are written up on a board over the kitchen, so bring your glasses! The staff is SUPER friendly and knowledgeable about food and wine as well as accommodating. I've been here for lunch and dinner, several times, and the food is always amazing!!! The oysters are always fresh and delicious. The "biancha" pizza is fantastic...I avoid tomato sauce so this was a great substitute. I've had the plat charcuterie, the roquette & radicchio salad, as well as other items, and I've never been disappointed! Their wine selection focuses on Italian wines. They have a nice variety, which is by no means cheap, but once in a while, splurging is encouraged! A definite do if you're looking for good food minus the pretentious ambiance!
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Review from Anthony K.
Montréal, QC
4/25/2011
I keep waiting and waiting, but, so far, the New Wave of Pizza that's been sweeping much of the rest of the continent for the last decade, has caused little more than a ripple along the banks of the mighty St. Lawrence. Magpie gets an "A" for ambition--it's a nice looking pizza joint, they've outfitted it with with an impressive-looking wood-burning oven, and they've put together a decent menu--but the pizzas have yet to come into their own. The combinations of toppings are fine--some are even inventive--but it's the crust that's lacking. Too much cornicione (in terms of area, not in terms of volume), too droopy in the center, light charring, not nearly enough character. Give 'em another chance? I've given them three since they opened last fall. At this point, I'm waiting until I hear of a marked improvement. Otherwise, I'm saving my shekels for my next trip to New York.
