La Verita hosted our work holiday party. From the very outset, Derek and his team were accommodating and responsive. They provided many menu options, and allowed for changes to suit our group's needs. The night of the event was beyond our expectations. Every detail was handled by their team, and we were able to enjoy our night. The food, the atmosphere, and the service were exceptional. We had a set menu that included mixed appetizers, salad, main course, and dessert. Every course was delicious, and the tiramisu was perfection. One of the best meals I've had in the West Island. Every one of my colleagues commented on what a great night they had. I would definitely recommend La Verita if you are looking for somewhere to hold an event. I will surely be returning here with friends and family. read more

The staff is really friendly. There were 2 groups of large parties so it was very loud. Our lever was amazing . We started off with salads and soup which was good. We ordered the veal lion which has amazing brandy sauce but the veal was chewy . The salmon was cooked perfectly . The chicken pasta was very flavourful and cooked perfectly. The overall meal was great and service was amazing . The only issues was the noise level since this is a more upscale restaurant . and we did pay a premium for the food . I am bit complaining just pointing out to be prepared to spend $50 per person if not more - well worth it! We will be back read more

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Fantastic service, the waiter was really nice, and the food was delicious. The must-try dish is liver. Highly recommended.

I liked this best but definitely not the best. The waiter was really nice and even suggested us some different wines to pick from. Also we loved that they offered half bottles of wine on the menu. For starters they bring you complimentary focaccia bread with olives and sun-dried tomatoes which was really good. We got the burrata to share, the burrata was really fresh which I loved but I didn't like the bread. We also got the risotto and the lamb for mains...the lamb was good but the pasta it came with wasn't good at all, I liked the risotto but just to let you know that it's with gorgonzola so you might not like it. I was so happy that they have the pistachio tartufo, my all time fave. We also got the ricotta cheesecake and it was light and good. They also make good ESPRESSO MARTINIs, definitely a must try after your meal. Overall it was good but definitely not worth more then 3 stars read more

We gathered here for a Retirement Party; the restaurant was closed to pubic. Beautiful and spacious restaurant that handled well 70 people. The service was excellent, and friendly. Since it was a huge group, we had a fix menu. Carrot soup or mix salad. I opted for the salad. It was really basic with balsamic vinegar. Then for the main dish either pasta, filet mignon or grilled salmon. I ate the salmon; and it was perfectly cooked, not too dry or watery. The spices was nicely blended, and on the side mashed sweet potatoes and roasted vegetables were served. It was delicious. Then there was coffee in the end. For all these, it was 52$ with tax and tips. I guess it is little hefty since no desert was offered. read more

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We were recently at la verta for an event And although the food was excellent the attitude of the owner (or manager) was not . My two young boys were wanting to order a little something to munch on before thier meal. So my husband asked the waiter to bring a little something for them. He brought out a charcuterie plate that in the end coat 50$. Realllly overpriced appetizer for a 5 and 8 year old. I went to say something, and the manager (or owner) shrugged me off and told me he would take it off the bill. Instead, he shoved a 20$ bill on my husband´s shirt pocket, like he was a stripper. i only wanted to mention that the staff should have told us the price of the charcuterie plate before we ordered it. We're we're taken advantage of. Which is not cool. the food is excellent, just overpriced. read more

Average food - expensive and service was very mediocre - steak was overdone and dry and cold

This restaurant deserves more than 5 stars. Every time I've been i have had nothing but excellent service from the owner to the waiters and buss boys. They have a beautiful set up starting with the classy beautiful bar with a marble counter which leads to a large dinning area. They have a great terasse in the summer with heat lamps which a lot of places are lacking. They have Colorful lights outside at night so it really sets the mood as they change colors. They have a cozy smoking lounge where you can enjoy a cigar and drink after your meal which is the best part as I haven't seen that since stogi's it's heated and in glass so you're protected come rain or snow. The staff is fabulous they all work together to make your dinning experience awesome. Freddy is my favourite staff as he makes great cosmos and his own personal shot called the "Dirty Freddy" which is peach schnapps & jager. I would recommend this place to all my fellow yelpers and people from out of town. read more

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By far my favorite restaurant in the west island . If I could give more than 5 stars I would . I am not going to lie when I says I was not a fan of Italian food till I came here . The first time I came here the waiter mentioned he had this appetizer called Burata , not going to lie when I saw my bill and saw the price of this .... A bit shocking but was the most amazing cheese I have ever had and have gotten over and over again . I have tried many pastas on the menu and all have been delicious . As far as desserts I had tried the mascaprone maple cheesecake no words can describe how amazing this was . The service there always great . I would definitely recommend this restaurant . read more

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I've always thought that West Island didn't have any good restaurants but I was wrong! Little Italian restaurant tucked in the Marche de l'Ouest. We ordered a entree of fried calamari and unlike most restaurants, that entree of calamari was big. The batter was light and r calamari were tender; sign that they were fresh. A lot of restaurant use the frozen calamari to cut cost, but not at La Verita. The highlight of the entree was really their homemade Marinara sauce. Nothing like I ever tasted before...I could put it on anything! Next I ordered a veal scalpinni with mushroom sauce. It was seasoned just perfectly with a side of smashed sweet potato and asparagus. My friend ordered tortellini with a pink sauce. I almost want to say that I preferred the tortilini as they were so delicate and yet flavourful. My friend wanted some wine for dinner and we opted for a bottle that was reasonably priced under $40. Surprisingly, it was pretty good for that price point. The wine list has wine from all price point so it won't break your wallet. Although food was very good, what sets his restaurant over the top was its service. As waiter Jimmy was attentive and charming...coming to check on us once in a while to make sure that we were ok. I must say that even the busboy was fantastic! Great good with amazing service. You can tell it is a great restaurant when they have a full house on a Wednesday night and they managed to bring out an amazing quality of food and keep their service level. Highly recommended and will be back soon! read more

My 10th review for a restaurant that truly deserves 10 stars! I went here on Sunday for an engagement party, first of all the location is amazing , super accessible and plenty of parking to itself considering all the other restaurants/stores surrounding it. The set up inside was beautiful, extremely classy , an amazing vibe for this type of event. The staff was super attentive to all the guests, came and took drink orders wherever we are standing. I was exceptionally impressed by the fact that our red wine was served from a decanter, I have never seen a restaurant decant their wine. The food was spectacular, we had a plate of bread with olives as a little appetizer, then a plate of calamari with octopus, everything was presented beautifully and flawlessly and we were told what we were having. The knowledge , patience, friendliness and professionalism of the staff was extraordinary. There was one vegetarian at my table who was accommodated with out a doubt and was even given options. The meat was served to everyones liking , and was actually served to what people asked, this is so hard to get anywhere I was so impressed with this. This was a elegant day of celebration, and the location , service, staff can either make it more remarkable or less, in this case they defiantly made it extremely remarkable. I was also told by the couple that leading up to the big day the staff was truly helpful , professional and just made the process and planning a lot easier and also fun. Book this location for your events - your saturday night date - your midweek dinner out- your snack after dinner- Just book book book it and go, you will not be disappointed! read more

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it's been a long time since I have been impressed by a restaurant. the food was great but the service was impeccable!!! good job. definitely recommend this place. read more

I had decided to visit this restaurant with 2 very close friends two nights ago. I chose this area because it was not so far from their home and I was going to pick them up. I had made a reservation using the Yelp reservation system and I was sent a reminder via email and the restaurant had my reservation in their system when we arrived. This is a classy place and upon entry noticed there were already 2 large groups seated and being served. The restaurant had a good vibe to it as well. It took us a while to decide what we wanted but we started off with drinks first. I had ordered the fried calamari as well as prosciutto wrapped cantalope as apps. My friends had decided to go with one of the specials which was a seafood risoto with a large shrimp (it was a giant!) as well as my other friend had the chicken. I had ordered the rib steak medium rare. The shrimp and risoto looked really good. The shimp... must have been a prawn or something because it was the size of a lobster tail. I've never seen a shrimp that large. I had a piece of the chicken. The sauce was amazing and the meat was nicely cooked as it was white meat yet moist. My steak was absolutely fabulous. It was medium rare but not dripping blood or anything. It was a nice temperature too but perfectly cooked. I usually get either medium or medium rare but this steak was just right. I didn't have desert but my friends went with the brownie and a mascarpone maple cheese cake. The quality of food and service is very good. The night was a kind of night that is a special occasion because I don't get to see these friends very often since we live in different cities but they are very special to me and it was a nice place to have a nice dinner with people you care about. read more

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Disappointing Overpriced for quality Strange levelled seating Not great atmosphere Ok service read more

My experience this time was not as great unfortunately. The service was really lacking. I spent half my meal with an empty glass of water, even after asking the waiter for more. I came with a group of 12 and that seemed to be the case for everyone. It seemed to me that the waiters were only present when trying to sell us in cocktails or dessert. This time, the steak we ordered was a bit overdone. The lamb chops were really good though a bit too salty. Instead of being served on the side, the pasta was served with the steak, so the pasta sauce was all over the steak. I know this seems like a ridiculous complaint but when you're paying 46$ for a meal, I feel like it should be top notch. The quality is still good and I would probably give it another chance. read more

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I recommended lobster ravioli. It was delicious. The waiter is friendly. Nice environment and good food on West Island.

In Town on business so I Went alone on a Tuesday night, place was about half full. Seated right away and got a drink. Was brought out some bread and olives. Ordered the lobster ravioli. Had a mushroom soup to start. Both were phenomenal!! Had at least four different people check on me during the meal. Was a great experience all around. A must try in Montreal if you are near the airport area. read more

We had a good meal. The ambiance was nice. Our waitress could have used more training on being present without being in you face. I expected more finesse in the service. read more

Best Italian food in the west island. The service is amazing and they change their menu every week. From the lobster ravioli to the filet mignon, I would recommend anyone who is in the area to try it out! Love it! read more

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I got to Montreal - and specifically this area - quite often for work. If I am entertaining customers, I will typically take them downtown because of the variety and quality of the restaurants. This area is more suburban, and the restaurant life is more family. Tonight, I went to La Verita for the first time and I was blown away. From the outside, it looks like another chain restaurant in a strip-mall parking lot. Once, you enter you are transported to a hip Italian osteria. The place is big inside, but tonight was a nice summer evening, so we sat outside on the terrace. One would honestly not know that they are in a parking lot because of the trees/plants surrounding the patio. There are also umbrellas for sun and inclement weather, as well as patio heaters for cooler times. Our server, Johnny, was attentive all night and did a good job of selling us on the specials. I split a 48 oz tomahawk steak special with my customer. It was served with delicious spaghetti pasta and roasted vegetables, both in an olive oil/herb coating. My customer requested medium well to well, which Johnny advised him to steer more towards medium. I ate everything with pink (or red) and my customer enjoyed the remaining medium cooked steak. It was delicious! My coworker devoured the lamb shanks, served with roasted potatoes and asparagus. With the proximity to the farmers markets - literally in the same parking lots - I would guess the menus change often and all food is very fresh. The wine list is full of Italian choices. Sadly we did not enjoy an after dinner drink or dessert, but I would not hesitate to come back just for dessert! Bravo and definitely worth the splurge. read more

Bring your gf/bf here. Guaranteed can't miss. Food is amazing and the vibe is just right. Definately my go-to spot for Italiano in the west.trust. read more

Delicious food and wonderful service. It is a dining experience in the West Island. We had the nightly specials and they were Amazing. We will be back. read more

Every morsel we ate caused a party in our mouths. You must try the marscarpone cheesecake. Leave room in your bellies!!

Decided to give La Verita a try after reading all the rave reviews. Can't believe I was missing out all these years!! The food is cooked to perfection, and the service surpassed every fine dining restaurant I have ever been to! The food is a little more pricey thank your average Italian resto but it is well worth it. My husband had the ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli $18 and I had the 8 oz beef bavette $28, both were incredible!! Also tried the special appetizer of buratta with hazelnut bread and a balsamic glaze $26, which is now my new fave cheese. Had the tiramisu for dessert which was prob my least favorite part of the meal just because I found it to be a little heavy on the alcohol taste but other than that, the night was perfect, can't wait to go back. read more

We were 4 celebrating my bestie's mom's birthday at La Verita, all of us first timers. The feeling was unanimous, every aspect of our visit was memorable. We all had different mains and everyone practically licked their plates clean. All meals come with soup or salad and we all enjoyed the stratciatella soup du jour, homemade well seasoned chicken broth with lacy egg and spinach throughout. Birthday girl enjoyed a 3 scallop appie sitting in a small pool of a creamy sauce that she loved and didn't offer us a taste of. Mains were off menu osso bucco, veal marsala, gnocci in a bacon cream sauce and deer medallions in a rich reduction sauce. Everyone was really happy with their mains, except veal marsala who said it was ok but would order differently next time. They surprised birthday girl with a delicious nutella tiramisu (100% polished!) and the 3 of us polished a raspberry lemon creamy cheesecake in a parfait dish, could've eaten 2 of them, myself! Each of us would recommend La Verita for any occasion. Besides the great meal, the way everyone (the family)made us feel like we were the most important people in the restaurant guarantees we will be back sooner rather than later. read more

Excellent meal. Had the lobster stuffed ravioli and my wife had the braised veal shank. Highly recommend both. Grilled octopus to start. We will be back again! read more

La Verità - Lobster stuffed ravioli - Italian Near Me - Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec

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First time here and had a wonderful dinner. Stephanie was our waitress and she was great with service and knowing all the specials and wines. Had the lamb shank special and it was fall off the bone delicious with a rich sauce. We also had the homemade sausage for an appetizer and I do wish the serving size was a little larger but it was very good. I'll be back when I am in the area. read more

Went there on a saturday night. The place was full and hopping! Using other reviews, my wife and I tried the grilled octopus on a bed of greens- delicious and recommended, we tried the lobster ravioli- delicious and recommended and finally we shared a veal chop grilled to perfection. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the West Island. We were told that all of the food is fresh (nothing is frozen) and you can really taste it. I highly recommend the foie gras (served in a raspberry sauce) and octopus appetizers (if you don't like octopus, you will after you try it here). Service was fantastic and atmosphere was intimate. read more

We had a lovely dinner at La Verita for a special occasion. We shared the crab cake entree which included three small crab cakes and a mayonnaise dipping sauce. It was very good but lacked some flavour. My husband had the cream of mushroom soup and I had a mixed green salad both well presented and delicious. Our main courses his the Lobster Ravioli and mine the Beef Flank steak were both perfect. The beef came with a sweet potato purée and asparagus and a little bit of cauliflower. We were given a complimentary tiramisu dessert which topped of a perfect dinner. The staff were all very attentive. We will definitely go again. read more

Outstanding. Service, decor and food all top notch. Filet minion is on par with any premium steak house in Montreal.

This place is really amazing. Everything about it was really great: service, ambiance, food, desert, drinks. I had the soup, which is amazing. I then had the deer medallions and the cheesecake to finish. Everything tasted REALLY great and the prices were reasonable. If you are in the area this is a MUST visit restaurant. read more

4 1/2 stars .....really? An outgoing charming host.....too bad the food didn't measure up. We won't be back.

What a gem to discover a short drive from Montreal. We started with a fabulous carrot orange soup and then I went on to have a lamb osso bucco, which was the best I have ever had! A huge portion that just fell of the bone and melted in my mouth. My husband had the lobster ravioli which blew him away. Served with our meal was hot foccacia bread made on the premises. We were too full for dessert but they looked amazing! We noted that people were taking pictures of their desserts with their cell phones before digging it. They are such works of art. The service was the most perfect blend of professional and friendly. We were not rushed at all and lingered over our wine and then a digestif. Derek (who I understand is the owner of the place) dropped by our table twice to make sure everything was just to our liking, and it was. I really like the look of this place. Kind of masculine, Zen, chic. I could see myself there either wearing a really nice dress, or dressed down in black jeans and a pretty top. They have a terrace that is open in the nice weather and is enclosed with a very tall cedar hedge. I definitely will be bringing family and friends here in the near future. If you decide to check it out best you make reservations as this place was busy when we were there and it was only Tuesday! read more

Outstanding service, food was perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend this restaurant for all moods!

The meal and service was amazing as usual. Always can expect to eat well. Love it. It has it all the ambiance is beautiful. We got the penned and the liver so delicious . We can't wait until next time. read more

If there was one word that could describe my experience(s) at La Verita, it would be: Outstanding! Be sure to make a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights, because this place is always jamming! The food is spectacular! From the wide selection of pasta, to the steaks and fish grilled to perfection, you really can't go wrong here! Especially that everything is prepared so fresh! The vibe is something you can't typically find in the West Island; Very trendy/modern contemporary! Then there's the staff. Everybody is so welcoming and cool! If you like to have a drink... or five, the bar is awesome! If you can't make up your mind, they never fail to prepare a delightful surprise that is sure to get you in the groove! I highly recommend La Verita for everyone fed up of the same old boring West Island restaurants! read more

The food! The service! The wine list! The ambiance! Wow! I never give 5 stars, but this place is one of the only places worth 5 stars. Every dish I've ever had here had been wonderful. I do however highly recommend the braised beef ravioli. It's heaven on a plate. If there is a place worth visiting, this is it. read more

My husband and I went for dinner this past Saturday night. We were served by Stephanie who did an excellent job! She was sweet, knew the menu well and provided great service. We will be going back again and requesting her section! Thank you Stephanie for a great first experience at La Vertia! read more

I always stop by La Verita when I visit Montreal. Great service and great food! I recommend the lobster ravioli, the filet mignon, and the veal tortellini. For dessert, the espresso creme brulee is a must. read more