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Food was great. Staff was lovely. It is a nice area with great outdoor space. The bread was so fluffy and soft.
The suppli and tiramisu were delicious. I also enjoyed the gnocchi and ravioli but found them a tad too heavy for me personally. My friend mentioned that the aged steak was delicious as well. Loved the ambiance here -- feels like you're dining in Europe.
Amazing location. Beautiful ambiance and decor inside. Makes one feel like they traveled to a special place for dinner. The food was equally amazing. We had a group of 6 people and shared a antipasto. It was very plentiful. My entree was pasta. Everything was very good. Service was fast and waiter was attentive.
Really nice pasta here! We joined for lunch on a weekday and we're really impressed by the lunch special. We had soup, pasta and dessert for a reasonable price. The pasta was cooked well and the food tasted really fresh. It was pretty quiet in the restaurant so the food came out quickly. Would definitely return!
Went to Jacopo for a dinner with my colleagues and my partner. The food was good, but the service was abysmal. The ambiance was not great either, as we had a really hard time hearing one another in our group of 7. The food was overall good - the osso bucco was delicious, the cheese wheel pasta was good but I think it needed a little more flavor (maybe I should have asked for some salt). The calamari was excellent and the bread was good too (they do not offer free bread as other restaurants in the area might). What made an otherwise good meal turn slightly sour was our service. Maybe the server was having a bad day, but he really seemed to take it out on us. To cut to the chase, he was very gruff with how he talked to us and answered our questions (made us feel kind of stupid for asking certain questions...), spilled on my partners shoulder and didn't acknowledge or apologize, and at one point slid the desserts down the table at me rather than putting them in front of those of us who ordered. He really just didn't seem to care. We weren't high maintenance individuals, so I'm not sure why there was so much attitude towards our table. Therefore, I cannot give Jacopo a higher rating.
Ambiance is gorgeous so I'll give it two stars but that's about it for this place. The food was terrible. The gnocchi was undercooked and hard to bite in to. The carbonara had an awful smell and the basil pesto was just okay. For the prices they charge, the food is not up to par. I highly recommend avoiding this place.
Everything here was FANTASTIC. I liked my gnocchi but the ravioli was the best thing I ate while in Montreal. It was creamy, savory and they did not skimp on the cheesy filling, thank GOD. The servers were all so nice and helped us decide what drinks and charcuterie board size to get. I really have no complaints, I loved every second of my time here. Oh and don't forget to *demand* the focaccia.
Our party of 6 was seated when we arrived as we had a reservation. Our waitperson, Leah, was friendly. We ordered drinks and one was never served. The focaccia was giant pieces of thick bread that lacked any saltiness. (Isn't focaccia supposed to be sprinkled with salt?) Now we waited for the entrees.... and waited. The tables around us filled up and the room got very loud. After an hour, entrees arrived. My orchiaetta with spicy sausage was tasty though there was little meat. Wish I would have ordered a more meat-centered dish though prices for those were very high. So this place was not a hit for me and I would not recommend. Couldn't wait to get out of there.
We swung by Jacopo for lunch after strolling around old port. We could easily get a table on their outdoor patio without prior reservation. We ordered the eggs with potatoes, fruits and bread, leek ravioli and some bread on the side. The waiter messed up our order and added bacon to our ravioli. We then had to wait another 10-15 mins to get our veggie ravioli. We also ordered some bread in the side which took ages to come. I mean, it's just bread! Why would you take 15 mins for it? We ended the lunch with some tiramisu which was delightful and some nice strong Cortado and latte. Apart from the service, the food, ambience and atmosphere were amazing. The outdoor patio was heated which was helpful.
The ambiance of this restaurant is wonderful and cozy; dimly lit with exposed stone, brick, and wood beams. The service was exceptional from start to finish, our wine glasses were never allowed to go empty. Our candle went out towards the end of dinner, and it's not even something I would have cared about, but they replaced it almost instantaneously without us saying a word! We visited during a 3 course dinner special, and everything was amazing. To begin, the house focaccia was some of the best bread I've had anywhere. The tuna tartare was presented beautifully, and the mango puree was such an innovative touch to the classic dish. I had the veal cannelloni while my girlfriend had the seafood risotto, and both were delicious. The cannelloni were cooked perfectly al dente, and the red sauce and filling were hearty. The seafood risotto was balanced, and both the squid and shrimp were tender and fresh. For dessert, we had strawberry lychee panna cotta, and mango cannoli, both of which were excellent. I have nothing but good things to say, and the next time we are in Montreal we will be back!
3 months ago
On a recent visit to Montreal my wife and I both ordered the Cheese Wheel pasta. I had no idea what it was prior to seeing the neighboring table order this. My wife was already planning to order it while I decided after seeing this. It's quite entertaining to witness only to be exceeded by the flavor. This pasta rivals the best of what I had in Rome for my honeymoon over a decade ago. The sharp pecorino flavor along with truffle sauce is heavenly! My son ordered the margherita tartufo which was great as well. He loved it. During our 16-day roadtrip to New England and Quebec this meal was one of the highlights. read more
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Amanda E.
Hi Richard, we’re so glad you tried the Cheese Wheel pasta. Love…
This is a nice restaurant right in the heart of the tourist area. It gets quite busy, but has a classy vibe and classic atmosphere. The food was all good but nothing was memorable. Our server was also very pleasant and friendly. They did know we had a birthday in our group but made no acknowledgment, which was probably an oversight. read more
15 days ago
Delicious and wonderful ambiance and service. We each had the Ceasar salads, my husband had the Orecchiette con Rapini e Salsiccia and I had the Linguine Pescatore which was full of seafood. The focaccia and pasta were fresh and homemade and everything was so flavorful and wonderful! It was a lovely dining experience. If we'd had another day in Montreal I would have returned for the cheese wheel! I highly recommend Jacopo. read more
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1 month ago
Food was great. Staff was lovely. It is a nice area with great outdoor space. The bread was so fluffy and soft. read more
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Hi Allie, thank you for your wonderful review!…
10 months ago
The suppli and tiramisu were delicious. I also enjoyed the gnocchi and ravioli but found them a tad too heavy for me personally. My friend mentioned that the aged steak was delicious as well. Loved the ambiance here -- feels like you're dining in Europe. read more
Amazing location. Beautiful ambiance and decor inside. Makes one feel like they traveled to a special place for dinner. The food was equally amazing. We had a group of 6 people and shared a antipasto. It was very plentiful. My entree was pasta. Everything was very good. Service was fast and waiter was attentive. read more
25 days ago
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Amanda E.
Hi Roger,…
Really nice pasta here! We joined for lunch on a weekday and we're really impressed by the lunch special. We had soup, pasta and dessert for a reasonable price. The pasta was cooked well and the food tasted really fresh. It was pretty quiet in the restaurant so the food came out quickly. Would definitely return! read more
Went to Jacopo for a dinner with my colleagues and my partner. The food was good, but the service was abysmal. The ambiance was not great either, as we had a really hard time hearing one another in our group of 7. The food was overall good - the osso bucco was delicious, the cheese wheel pasta was good but I think it needed a little more flavor (maybe I should have asked for some salt). The calamari was excellent and the bread was good too (they do not offer free bread as other restaurants in the area might). What made an otherwise good meal turn slightly sour was our service. Maybe the server was having a bad day, but he really seemed to take it out on us. To cut to the chase, he was very gruff with how he talked to us and answered our questions (made us feel kind of stupid for asking certain questions...), spilled on my partners shoulder and didn't acknowledge or apologize, and at one point slid the desserts down the table at me rather than putting them in front of those of us who ordered. He really just didn't seem to care. We weren't high maintenance individuals, so I'm not sure why there was so much attitude towards our table. Therefore, I cannot give Jacopo a higher rating. read more
Ambiance is gorgeous so I'll give it two stars but that's about it for this place. The food was terrible. The gnocchi was undercooked and hard to bite in to. The carbonara had an awful smell and the basil pesto was just okay. For the prices they charge, the food is not up to par. I highly recommend avoiding this place. read more
Everything here was FANTASTIC. I liked my gnocchi but the ravioli was the best thing I ate while in Montreal. It was creamy, savory and they did not skimp on the cheesy filling, thank GOD. The servers were all so nice and helped us decide what drinks and charcuterie board size to get. I really have no complaints, I loved every second of my time here. Oh and don't forget to *demand* the focaccia. read more
Our party of 6 was seated when we arrived as we had a reservation. Our waitperson, Leah, was friendly. We ordered drinks and one was never served. The focaccia was giant pieces of thick bread that lacked any saltiness. (Isn't focaccia supposed to be sprinkled with salt?) Now we waited for the entrees.... and waited. The tables around us filled up and the room got very loud. After an hour, entrees arrived. My orchiaetta with spicy sausage was tasty though there was little meat. Wish I would have ordered a more meat-centered dish though prices for those were very high. So this place was not a hit for me and I would not recommend. Couldn't wait to get out of there. read more
3 months ago
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Amanda E.
Hi Fabrizio, thank you for your wonderful comment. Love hearing the…
2 months ago
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Hi Larry, thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to…
We swung by Jacopo for lunch after strolling around old port. We could easily get a table on their outdoor patio without prior reservation. We ordered the eggs with potatoes, fruits and bread, leek ravioli and some bread on the side. The waiter messed up our order and added bacon to our ravioli. We then had to wait another 10-15 mins to get our veggie ravioli. We also ordered some bread in the side which took ages to come. I mean, it's just bread! Why would you take 15 mins for it? We ended the lunch with some tiramisu which was delightful and some nice strong Cortado and latte. Apart from the service, the food, ambience and atmosphere were amazing. The outdoor patio was heated which was helpful. read more
3 months ago
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Amanda E.
Hi Gregg! Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! The whole…
1 year ago
2 years ago
The ambiance of this restaurant is wonderful and cozy; dimly lit with exposed stone, brick, and wood beams. The service was exceptional from start to finish, our wine glasses were never allowed to go empty. Our candle went out towards the end of dinner, and it's not even something I would have cared about, but they replaced it almost instantaneously without us saying a word! We visited during a 3 course dinner special, and everything was amazing. To begin, the house focaccia was some of the best bread I've had anywhere. The tuna tartare was presented beautifully, and the mango puree was such an innovative touch to the classic dish. I had the veal cannelloni while my girlfriend had the seafood risotto, and both were delicious. The cannelloni were cooked perfectly al dente, and the red sauce and filling were hearty. The seafood risotto was balanced, and both the squid and shrimp were tender and fresh. For dessert, we had strawberry lychee panna cotta, and mango cannoli, both of which were excellent. I have nothing but good things to say, and the next time we are in Montreal we will be back! read more
9 months ago
Nice ambiance. Highly recommend the calamari fritti to start. The bartender was also very sweet and accommodating! read more
9 months ago
11 months ago
Great place for a dinner date with hubby. It had an old world feel with rustic elegance. I loved the old brick walls and wood beams with the graceful chandeliers. Our server Xavier was great and personable. He helped me pick out a suitable dish. I loved how conscientious the staff was in cleaning the glassware so there are no spots. Very diligent in making sure things were clean. We ordered the Rosoto ai Frutti di Mare which was excellent and the Ragù a l'Agnello which was also good. The only critique would be the portion sizes were small for the price. read more
3 months ago
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Hi Paul, we are happy you enjoyed the Italian food and found plenty…
2 years ago
This restaurant is located on the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. It has an inviting entrance and old town warmth when you enter. Service was outstanding, the waiter knew the menu and gave excellent recommendations. He was fluent in French & English. The Caesar Salad was quite possibly the very best I have ever had. The pasta was good, but if you don't like al dente noodles, ask them to cook longer. Incredible flavors throughout. This place was highly recommended & for good reason. I would absolutely go here again, a great experience in the heart of Old Montreal! read more
1 year ago
I would like to give them 3.5 stars. 1. Location: amazing, beautiful view of the city and people walking by and at the heart of old town. 2. Food: not that good in taste and worst of all, they gave us a wrong meal we didn't order. We kept it, but it still didn't taste good. 3. Drinks: too sugary and the tables are wobbly it spilled. Soon after, the drinks are so sugary and stuck to the table cloth. As I pulled it, it spilled again. What a nightmare. 4. Service: not good The server didn't help with all the mess, especially since one of them was caused by her. So yeah, I can't recommend this place. read more
1 year ago
Every single dish we ordered was absolutely amazing, from appetizers we ordered the burrata that was super fresh to the Cesar that was the perfect amount of dressing. Both pasta dishes were phenomenal. Highly recommend. The ambiance and service were 10/10 as well. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
It was a great spot in the middle of old Montreal and had no issues getting a seat outside. There was only a few servers so it took a while to get wine at first. The bruschetta and house focaccia bread was good. The pasta was delicious too. read more
2 years ago
Overall: Would recommend visiting for the AMAZING cocktails and environment. Consider my rating a 3.5 -- my friends and I really enjoyed our experience at Jacopo, but I was far more impressed by the drinks than the food. Value: 9/10. My three friends and I each paid around $33 CAD ($23 USD) for the meal -- we shared a starter and split two pastas + two cocktails. I think ordering just one cocktail in the US would normally cost this much. Taste: 6.5/10. The fried calamari starter was great; not too greasy-feeling, and the right amount of sourness + crunchiness. The pastas, however, felt somewhat uninspired. The carbonara was very eggy, which could be good, but there was not a lot of other flavor nor were the noodles themselves notable. The gnocchi primarily tasted like standard tomato sauce; there was some fried scallion sprinkled on top that added a lot to the flavor but overall, I would not revisit for the food. Presentation: 9/10. Particularly for the cocktails, which were beautiful! We got the Bella Vita and Myka Lina. Ambiance: 9/10. Beautiful restaurant connected to a hotel near Old Port. Feels spacious and bright. We were drawn to the restaurant by the lively music outside, whereas the inside was very quiet -- bring the music inside! :-) Dined: December 11, 2022 read more
2 years ago
The food was delicious we went here based off a review that said that the food was as delicious if not better than Italian food from Italy and the food food was really delicious portion sizes were reasonable and the price I would say is mid range, but it is definitely worth it for the quality and the flavor. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
We arrive at Jacopo for Happening Gourmand event. This is my second visit to Jacopo; previously, I enjoyed a delicious and beautiful brunch. Tonight, Let's say it was a memorable evening. Outside, we were freezing, but the luminous decors outside give you a slight warmth in your heart, then in the restaurant, full of people, the vibrancy is all over. Then our waiter Benjamin is the most friendly, animated person I have encountered. Initially, I wasn't sure he was annoying or clever, but honestly we fell in love with him. He is very knowledgeable about everything, and you can get into an easy conversation about any topics. He is so infectious, the couple beside us became part of our conversation. For happening gourmand, we had the table d'hôte menu. I had a honey old fashioned cocktail (A+, excellent) followed by a cauliflower salad (A+, perfectly flavored), then squash risotto with blue cheese (A-, creamy but little bitter) and apple pie with caramel and ice cream (C, too sweet). All this 29$ plus 10$ for the cocktail. Perfect deal! The restaurant itself is beautiful but the meat rack in the glass window is slightly disturbing. Service, food, and ambiance are excellent. Recommended!!! read more
Honestly nothing special about this place. This place has been overhyped so much, I was so sad because I was expecting more. Service not the greatest, average I love that they brought focaccia with oil and vinegar. We got the bruschetta, the octopus Salad and the Gnochi. The bruschetta and Gnochi lacked flavor but the octopus Salad was very good. There are so many better place to go in the old port when it comes to Italian dining. I don't think I would go back read more
Prices are very standard for Old Montreal bit I'm happy to report the food is absolutely delicious. The mortadella is delicious and perfectly slices thin..the burrata is amazingly simple and perfect. Extra creamy and just lovely...only wish it wasn't served so chilled..but I'm guessing it needs to be? Anyways the service is top notch and the location could be more in the heart of things. read more
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