Chez Carl - Montreal, Quebec

My wife and I were regulars at Chez Carl for many years. When the restaurant reopened after the pandemic, we were looking forward to dining out again. The first time we went back, to what was now Isola Pizza, we were, unfortunately, terribly disappointed by the quality of the pizzas. ... The taste was fine, although not the same as before, but the toppings had shrunk considerably. Not enough sauce, not enough cheese, not enough basil, not enough of anything and the edge of both pizzas was at least 2 inches of just baked dough. Aside from the lack of value for the price, a pizza that is too much dough and too little of anything else just doesn't make a satisfying meal. We went back a second time a week later, had the same experience and decided to call it quits. Last Sunday, with gusto for a pizza, we thought of Israel, one of the waiters at Isola (Chez Carl) who has been working there for many years and always took care of us with friendliness, warmth and efficiency. So we decided to give Isola another try and we are very happy we did. The Caesar salad we shared was delicious -fresh, crisp, with just the right amount of dressing (to our taste) and the Margherita and Rustica respectively were probably the best we have ever eaten there, including the Chez Carl years. We were impressed and decided to return last night. Same experience - delicious salad, fantastic pizzas - all at a decidedly fair price it should be noted, considering the overall expense of food in a time of high inflation. We asked Israel what had changed. He couldn't (or wouldn't, lol) tell us and ultimately it doesn't matter. If Isola maintains the quality we experienced at our last two outings, we're back on board! Read more

Best pizza I ever had in my life. Romantic quiet place, nice decor, cozy and nice background music. Lots of parking. Staff is great. A great place for a date. A must go 😊

Great food. Pasta tasted awesome made from scratch. Desert too. Neat professional ambiance. Worth spending a bit more on

The most disgusting bruschetta on the planet! A big plate of watery tomatoes with just a small slice of bread on the side! I'm not Italian but feel insulted by being served this bruschetta. Their quality, service n value of their menu, specially the set menu (everything is almost ... kids meal size) is decreasing visit after visit. Not much of vegeterian options. Not flexible in changes in the menu. Not serving side salads. Read more

Quiet corner near commercial center. Nice food. Dessert was surprisingly yummy.