REVIEW
THE VIOLET ANGEL RESTAURANT REVIEW
By Emily Furholter
Tucked away at the very end of rue Sainte Anne in picturesque Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue lies the Violet Angel. Passing by, you probably wouldn’t look twice at the drab wooden building but inside is a restaurant with some of the best pizza in Montreal.
When you walk in you are greeted by a friendly hostess who escorts you into the bright sunny room. The décor is simple yet elegant: the walls are painted white, the chairs are also white and the tables are made of a light coloured wood, probably pine or maple. The feeling is airy with many windows that provide natural lighting. Outside is a beautiful terrace looking out on the historic St-Anne-De-Bellevue canal. Covered by a large maple tree, the terrace is a perfect spot to enjoy lunch and drinks with friends. The menu has something for everyone. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, you can try one of their pasta dishes or their hearty meal sized salads. However, pizza is definitely their specialty. Pizzas are baked on a delicate thin crust and topped with mozzarella cheese. Some of their pizzas are a little more on the adventurous side with toppings such as grilled oysters or Thai peanut sauce. For the picky eaters there are options such as, the plain cheese pizza, pepperoni, or four cheese pizza. My personal favourite is the Jungle Fever. It is topped with, a pesto sauce, fresh tomato bruschetta, grilled chicken, bacon, and feta cheese. The flavour of this pizza is amazing. There are so many different tastes that come together in each bite. The garlic taste from the bruschetta and pesto, with the rough chopped pieces of tomato, mixed with the saltiness from the feta and the bacon. The only thing I would change is removing the grilled chicken on top. While it is juicy and cooked perfectly, I find it is a bit much with the pizza. I would recommend it to anyone, even a picky eater like myself. Prices may seem a little high. But at around 20$ per pizza, it is definitely worth the price considering the quality. You can taste the love and care that goes into each dish. It’s like eating something homemade. The wait staff is friendly and kind, they do not make your visit feel rushed. They welcome you and make you feel at home, the service is quick and efficient and they are able to answer any questions you may have. The Violet Angel is a favourite restaurant, and a hidden gem. It is located at 150 rue Sainte Anne, in St-Anne-De-Bellevue, Quebec. For any more information you can visit their Facebook page or you can see their menu here. http://www.violetangel.ca/menu.html