One of my new favorite pasta places in montreal ! The restaurant has lovely ambience, and the owner…read moreis so cute and quirky as well! The way you order is that first you decide your pasta sauce choice, and then decide which type of pasta you want We asked about wine options, and I think it was BYOW, but there was a dep right across the street and if you're unsure about what to get, the owner has recommendations as well. There's so many pasta sauce options that my friends and I took forever to decide (as usual), but I finally opted for the bow tie pasta with marinara, bacon, mushrooms, grilled chicken, white wine, and cream and it was delicious! I also tried a bite of my friends clam (and I don't remember what else) linguini, which was very tasty as well. Portions are generous, and my friends and I food comaed for at least half an hour after we finished eating The owner was super funny because he'd always tease us with desserts before he brought them to the table which ordered them Definitely coming back here again hehe

If i could give this place a big fat zero star, i would. Where do i start??? I've had bad service…read more I've had bad food. But never did i have both with a dab of misogynistic and racist behaviour from the owner! I am not a violent person...but omg i wanted to punch him! The menu is long and everything on it is expensive. We ordered two green salads. Felix ordered a fettuccini olive oil and garlic sauce for 13$!!! At that price, we thought that the ingredients would be top notch. Right? Wrong! I got the spaghetti meat ball. No "s". It was A meatball. The owner flat out asked my husband, because he doesn't talk to women, if his Chinese immigrant friend knows what ground BEEF meat was. My husband told him that he could ask me himself. The owner said he didn't bother because he knows i wouldn't understand him. I speak three languages. He then wrote down our plate numbers on paper table setting. What a schmuck! He wasn't shy on telling us that he buys his ingredients (fake parmesan, bread, salad dressing and so on) at Costco. Nothing against Costco. But when you charge 13-20$ a plate of pasta with sauce from a jar, i think you're ripping us off and taking us for idiots! I can go on and on... He also told my husband that we're better eating the whole thing because he will not let us have doggy bags. Food this nasty, no f-ing way! Worst meal of my life! Worst place ever!

Beautiful restaurant in Verdun with amiable service. Our food arrived very quickly. The ambiance…read morewas amazing. The food was a let down. We had carbonara pasta and Lia Pizza. Pasta was well cooked but it was way too salty. Pizza was soggy due to the tomato sauce, the ingredients were better, and the crust were super burnt. We did notify the waiter about it. Overall, the experience was fun but the food was below average and overpriced.

The staff was really friendly . Everything we ordered was great . We started off with Caesar…read moresalads. We order 3 appetizers Meat balls , Beef Tartare and coquettes .. Meatball were juicy and had an amazing sauce that had a little kick to them. For our main course we decide to share a BTL pizza which was very tasty and light . We also shared the seafood spaghetti. The seafood was cooked perfectly. The service and food was amazing. Rita is a sure Hit . We will be back !

Have you ever had cannoli for an appetizer? No? If you come to Basilico for dinner you are in for a…read morereal treat. The sugar in the mascarpone and ricotta filling is substituted with dried tomatoes, the shell is light and crisp, this beauty is sitting on a bed of reduced balsamic vinegar and pesto. Delicious as everything else we had for dinner. Arancini is a classical dish cooked to perfection. Pizza is well executed. The service is amazing! Wine and cocktails list are well thought through. Nuns Island finally got a real Italian joint and I'm so happy about it!

From the owner: Basilico Pizza and Pasta is a restaurant that specializes in serving authentic Italian cuisine. Our…read moremenu features a variety of delicious handcrafted pizzas, fresh pastas, and other classic Italian dishes that are made with the freshest ingredients. We take pride in using only the finest quality ingredients to prepare our food, and our chefs work tirelessly to ensure that each dish is cooked to perfection. Our cozy and inviting atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a meal with friends, family, or colleagues. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner for two or a casual lunch with coworkers, Basilico Pizza and Pasta is the perfect destination. Come visit us today and experience the true taste of Italy!

What a special place this is!!! Located on the Lachine Canal (please correct me if that's…read moreincorrect) this popular local eatery has people lined up for Sunday breakfast. We didn't have to wait long to be seated near the back by an open (but screened-in) area, right by the "window" overlooking the canal. We ordered our coffee and put in order while watching streams of people come and go. There was such a huge selection of fabulous, mouth-watering items on the menu that ranged from crèpes to french toast and sandwiches that it was difficult to choose. I had Le Brise, comprised of french toast, loads of sweet, crispy and fresh fruit in season and custard sauce. Québec Maple syrup was brought to the table, just in case we didn't have enough sweetness. My friend had the scrambled eggs, toast, home fried potatoes & baked beans. The ambience was light and service was quick between servers setting up for a large party behind us and another party in front of us, and the two teenagers beside us who received a lot of attention from the younger server. Next time I'm in town, I will come back, especially since we got to take a walk along the canal over to the beach where some bathers were taking advantage of the glorious weather.

We had been here for brunch once before and decided to try their Italian dinner menu. We went last…read morenight with friends. They had a complete dinner menu with soup, salad and dessert for $41. I had the scallops and risotto, my friend had the veal Marsala And my partner had mussels. Everything was delicious and to top it off the dessert included four delicious choices or cappuccino. They also have a standard menu with many choices. We sat on the patio overlooking the lake and since it was cool, they had the patio covered with heavy plastic and heaters. I highly recommend Crescendo.

We held our company Christmas party at La Campagnola. The food was amazing, the setting was great…read moreas we had our own private room and the service was top-notch. A night to remember by all our employees! Highly recommended!

The food was excellent. The portions were so large, I had enough left over for 2 dinners. Service…read morewas efficient and friendly. I would recommend the seafood pasta dish. Their small house salad was delicious and more than enough for 2 people to share.

Still one of Verdun's hidden gems ! even though they've moved from Wellington, they've kept all the…read morecharm. The space is cozy, intimate, and perfect for date nights with its candlelit vibe. Don't worry they're still in verdun lol fresh bread and balsamic tastings to start yes sir, and their homemade pasta sauces are incredible. The menu changes with the seasons but the quality is always consistent. Don't skip the appetizers please lol from the pear & blue cheese salad to the shrimp in cheese sauce, everything feels crafted with care. It's called the Angelique I've been coming here for years, and it still feels special every time. Just a tip: check their hours before heading over since they sometimes close earlier than listed.

If you happen to visit or live this neighborhood, L'In-Time is definitely worth considering when…read morelooking for a combination of seafood and pasta. It's without any doubt original. But there's a but, mussels with pasta don't beat the standard mussels and fries. This young restaurant has a lot to offer though. The service is quite good, making all efforts to please customers. My recommendation is to choose one or the other but not the mix. For those who like snails, snails were quite good as an entree. The crème brûlée was ok sans plus.

Fantastic family! The daughter is very attentive to the dining room and the food is always well…read moredone. My favorite part is the white table cloths that seem to disappear from every other restaurant. A great place for an intimate dinner. Don't hesitate! Also, pizza is really good! Saffron creamy mussels... scallopini.... the list goes on and on!

If you want to escape annoying hipsters which seem to have taken over Montreal, but want a really…read moregood Italian meal, you can't miss with Ristorante Riventino. Sitting on a prime location beside the Parc des Rapides, in Lasalle, Riventino offers top notch, fresh home-made Italian fare and very decent prices. This place has been here for over 40 years so that's got to tell you something, given the fierce competition in Montreal's restaurant scene. You have to be good in order to have any longevity in this city of foodies. Friend and I came here after an evening of walking and hanging out by the Rapids, what I noticed right away was that the balcony planters were all growing fresh herbs. I think it was the owner who served us, really friendly service overall. I spotted a homemade pasta dish with lamb ragout, that's not common and I'll probably give it a go the next time I'm here. Nonetheless, this first time I had their Riventino pizza, a homemade thin-crust pizza with mushrooms, cheese, and pork. When I asked for hot chili flakes, the owner asked if I like things really hot. I do so he offered the really hot chili oil. Pieces of sliced red chillies marinated and sitting in extra-virgin olive oil, infusing the oil with the heat of the chillis. It was the perfect condiment to my pizza. I should add the pizza was a perfect meal size as well. Not so filling that you feel you can't walk afterwards but just enough to satisfy. My friend had the fettucine dish made with artichoke pesto and chicken. She loved it. With bruscetta and bread offered right way, a staff that makes you feel welcome, a great view of the river, I wouldn't hesitate to come here again.

5Hidden gem in Old Port Montreal…read more Wolf & Workman is truly a hidden gem in Old Port Montreal. Tucked away with a beautiful terrasse in the back, it's the kind of place you'd almost miss--but absolutely shouldn't. The service was fantastic from start to finish--attentive, warm, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. The food was equally impressive. Everything we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared, with portions that are just right. The beef and mushroom tartare was a standout--rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced--and the braised lamb cavatelli was simply outstanding. The lemon tiramisu for dessert was the best ive ever had. Overall, a fantastic experience. Can't wait to come back!

Fabulous pub in Vieux-Montréal (Old Montreal). If you are lucky enough to be staying at Hotel…read moreNelligan, it is across the street and a few doors down. My date and I hung out at the bar before and after a dinner out in the neighborhood. Try the Wolf Old Fashioned. Yum! Great vibe, great drinks, nice bartenders, good conversation at the bar. Great recommendation by front desk at Hotel Nelligan.

I ordered 2 pizzas for takeout at the restaurant in Verdun. This is my review of this restaurant…read morethat should consider itself a joke. 1. neither of the pizzas are cut 2. the part of the pizza that is garnished leaves a 2 inch space towards the exterior where there is nothing happening 3. the pizzas are cold after I was told they would be ready in 45min 4. the price is a slap in the face for how blend the food tastes 5. the garnish is barely there if you enjoy having good food, dont eat here!

I wanted to eat a great pizza and i was not wrong with my choice…read more We sat at the bar. i enjoy seing what is happening behind the scene. there is an opened kitchen we you can see the cooks. Nice medium size restaurant. The pizza was great with a good balance of fresh ingredients from the soft dough to the fresh mozzarella. The cesar salad i had as an appetizer was delicious with a home made dressing . Service was friendly and funny

I had really high expectations for Restaurant Monarque and was hoping it would completely blow me…read moreaway. While the food was delicious, the overall experience fell just slightly short of what I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. Service was the main area that didn't quite meet expectations. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before receiving menus and had to ask for them. Throughout the meal, interactions felt a bit rushed - several staff members who stopped by the table were somewhat brief, and on a few occasions, items like bread or water were dropped off while we tried to ask questions, but the busser had already walked away. That said, the restaurant was quite busy during lunch, so it's possible the pace and attentiveness were impacted by that. As for the food, we ordered the albacore tuna appetizer along with the strip loin, butcher's cut, and duck for our mains. Everything was well-prepared, though the duck portion was noticeably small. Desserts were a highlight - especially the pavlova with maracuya, which was excellent. Our server Laura was professional, though not very engaging until the very end of the meal when we were settling the bill. I would still return, as the food is strong, but I have to say that Bar George left a more lasting impression on us in terms of both food and service.

This review is for the Brasserie. I especially wanted to try this place to get my foie gras fix and…read moreit was really good! I only wish the foie gras and the bread were served warm. The bone marrow with snails was also good, but the combination was a little weird. I liked the bone marrow. I liked the snails. But served together took away from enjoying each part on its own. The duck was roasted to perfection. The skin was so crispy and the meat just fell off the bone. Same goes for the braised veal cheeks. There was no bone to fall off of, but the meat was so tender and just came apart as soon as I pressed down with my knife. I can't wait to come back to try the Salle à Manger since it's a different menu. Foie gras parfait 8/10 Bone marrow, Burgundy snails 8/10 Braised veal cheeks 9/10 Duck confit 9/10