Trattoria Bellavita
Family trattoria known for fresh pasta and a warm welcome, steps from Jean-Talon Market.
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Italian community in Montreal
Among the city’s largest and most rooted communities.
Overview
Italians arrived in large numbers in the early 1900s and again after the Second World War, becoming one of Montreal’s defining communities. Little Italy (Petite-Italie), around the Jean-Talon Market, remains its symbolic heart, with major populations in Saint-Léonard, RDP and LaSalle.
Their influence runs deep in food, construction, business and civic life, well beyond cuisine alone.
Associated neighbourhoods
Cultural institutions & landmarks
- Casa d’Italia
- Madonna della Difesa church
- Jean-Talon Market
- Italian Week
Businesses serving this community
Construction Marchetti
Family-run general contractor with three generations of residential renovation expertise.
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Tiziana Aiello — Immigration Lawyer
Tiziana Aiello — Immigration Lawyer — law firm serving Montreal. Service available in Italian, English, French.
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Jarry Dental Clinic
Jarry Dental Clinic — dental clinic serving Montreal. Service available in French, English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian.
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Marion Ceccaroli — Mortgage Broker
Marion Ceccaroli — Mortgage Broker — mortgage brokerage serving Montreal. Service available in Italian, French, English.
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Jihane Guettar — Royal LePage Village
Jihane Guettar — Royal LePage Village — real estate broker serving Montreal. Service available in Italian, French, English, Arabic.
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Cabinet Gelber Liverman
Cabinet Gelber Liverman — law firm serving Montreal. Service available in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic.
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Marché Jean-Talon
The large public market in Little Italy, open since 1933: Quebec growers, cheesemongers, butchers, fishmongers and specialty grocers.
Since 1933 →
Saputo Inc.
A dairy company headquartered in Montreal, grown from a small cheese operation started in the city in 1954 into an international group.
Since 1954 →
Bottega Pizzeria
A family pizzeria in Little Italy, on Saint-Zotique Street.
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Artigiani Pizzeria Cucina
An Italian restaurant on Saint-Denis Street, opened in 2009 by three partners.
Since 2009 →
Café San Gennaro
A family café and pizzeria in Little Italy, opened in 2015: Roman-style pizza al taglio, pastries, espresso and gelato.
Since 2015 →
Pasticceria Alati-Caserta
A long-running Italian pastry shop in Little Italy on Dante Street: cannoli, cakes and traditional confectionery.
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Maison Territo
A family furniture store at Royalmount, continuing a Montreal furniture business run for more than fifty years as Casa Vogue.
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Restaurant Da Vinci
An Italian restaurant on Bishop Street downtown, in business since 1960.
Since 1960 →
Bar Bello
A family bar in Little Italy on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, continuing a food-service business the same family has run since 1978.
Since 1978 →
Cinémas Guzzo
A family cinema chain operating theatres across Quebec.
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Groupe Guzzo Construction
A Montreal construction and real-estate company.
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Romano Sofa
A Montreal manufacturer of contemporary upholstered furniture, in business since 1962 and producing in its Montreal factory.
Since 1962 →
Restaurant Roberto
A family Italian restaurant opened in Montreal in 1980, now run by the next generation.
Since 1980 →
Café Gentile
A Montreal café and roaster founded in 1959, run by the same family across several generations.
Since 1959 →
Casa dei Ravioli
A Montreal fresh-pasta maker, in business since 1975 and still in the founding family's hands.
Since 1975 →
Importations Mini Italia
A Montreal importer of Italian food products, founded in 1984 and taken over by the second generation in 2001.
Since 1984 →
Vitesse Transport Corporation
A Montreal transportation and logistics company founded in 2000.
Since 2000 →
Chaussures DeLuca — Anfibio
A Montreal footwear manufacturer founded in 1968, known for its Anfibio waterproof winter boots.
Since 1968 →
Gloria International
A Montreal company founded in 2010 that develops patented fashion accessories and garment fasteners.
Since 2010 →
Viva Panettone
A Montreal artisanal panettone company, working with long-fermented sourdough.
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