Called to order, only way. No other place around for pizza that was opened at 5:00 at night! He…read moretold me on the phone I would get a free apple pie with our X-large pizza. Was almost scared from the look of the place when I got there... but HEY! Great pizza with lots of topping, free AND DELICIOUS apple pie, PLUS, 4 nice red tomatoes! I am definitel a fan! Will go back for sure!

My partner and I stopped here for caffeine and a light lunch to fuel up before exploring Mile End…read moreand we were blown away by the delicious, high quality food and remarkable service. I had the vegan sandwich, which was tasty and my partner had the roast beef sandwich, which they toasted for him and per my partner, "It was fantastic!" What I believe to be the owner was sitting at a table and making helpful recommendations, describing the sourcing of the food and plans for the establishment. He gave us a discount on the homemade hummus so we could try it and even provided complimentary pita chips. (My partner described it as the best hummus he's ever had.) The owner even brought us some ice water in anticipation of our thirst. I really hope our trip brings us back around to this neighborhood before we head back to the states as he described some sample plates he could prepare for us "next time"! If you live in the area, you are in luck. If I lived here, I could see myself making a routine of stopping by this cafe or even hanging out working, reading, or people watching for a while.

A friendly small neighborhood cafe. Cool! The lunch menu…read moreseems to be mostly polish fare. My wife and I had a savory, meat-filled pastry. The owner serves a generous, honest treat. Not a, "how can I serve and empty sack of flour & water to this sucker?" type of dish. Very similar to an empanada but larger. Coffee is prepared as you desire and not with a sulky hipster demeanor. The owner/manager is a calm, friendly fellow. I had an enormous muffin with a strong coffee to finish off. Customer service is very strong and it's nice to see a cafe that does something different while celebrating culture "from abroad". South side of Bernard street, East of Avenue duParc. Yes!

Located in the ever popular Mile-End area, this resto is really a perfect little jewel; the cosy…read morespace is simple, with dark tables, white walls decorated with Italian movie posters, and a simple open kitchen where you can pear in and watch the chefs at work. Osteria de Elda serves an array of classic Italian food and also had an excellent list of privately imported wines. The waiter was ever so pleasant and entertaining; we really enjoyed the service and personable touch. As for the food, I started the evening with the tomato and burrata appetizer; the tomato wasn't very ripe so a little tougher that expected but still sweet and it perfectly accompanied the soft and savoury burrata. I would recommend the dish be served with some bread to really dig into that cheese! For the main, I ordered the ricotta gnocchi in tomato sauce which was just exceptional!! If I could have licked that plate without looking totally inappropriate, I would have! The gnocchi, which are made in house, were like little pillows of heaven smothered in a tangy but sweet tomato sauce. The portions were perfect as well keeping me fully satisfied; we actually skipped dessert!! I also enjoyed a delicious Italian Riesling and Chardonnay; with many options by the glass, I was able to find the perfect pour with the help of the staff. Overall, I really enjoyed my evening; if you are looking for an evening out in a comfortable space with affordable and delicious food, and a great glass of wine or two, I'd recommend Osteria. I will surely return.

I want to like this restaurant because the staff was so nice but the food was very basic and…read moresometimes even just bad. The arancini were frozen in the middle which is unforgivable. The tomato sauce was not cooked down and had no taste to it. Essentially, they tasted like tomatoes out of a can. It's really too bad because the restaurant is in a great location and is really cute.

I can't stop eating the pizza, and now I'm in trouble. I'm completely full and I just stopped to…read morehave another slice before I started this last sentence. I can't stop. I think they put crack in the dough. That's a joke. Or is it??

New breakfast spot for this residential neighborhood of Greenfield Park, steps away from the…read moreCharles-LeMoyne Hospital and the Taschereau Boulevard, lined with popular fast-food options. Newly opened on July 1st, the only Indian thing about Bombay is its name--it's not an Indian restaurant, but a cozy café run by friendly Mariana Chopova, the owner but also the only cook. Bombay builds its menu around eggs and chicken for the whole day. Although breakfast is served all day upon request, the main attraction of this restaurant is the chicken, marinated and roasted on-site in a roaster displayed near the entrance of the kitchen. Marinated for 24h then roasted by Mariana herself, the chicken, served in quarters with greens and pilaf rice or homies, is crisp on the outside and tender and lean on the inside, as expected. Subtedly salty, the main taste is the conforting smell of smoke, adding to the barbeque feel of the meat. I got the lunch with the pilaf rice instead of the homies, and although it's rather unconventional, the rice, cooked in chicken broth and served with peppers, was satisfyingly filling and represents an interesting carb option to accompany the meat. As for the greens, they are as expected. The chicken soup is made from homemade chicken broth, which explains the shreds of meat--a great surprise! Since I have a sweet tooth, I also tried the offered homemade dessert, which was an angel's cake (gâteau des anges) today, served with fresh grapes and blueberries under drips of syrup. The syrups were a bit overwhelming and made the dessert deceivingly normal, almost tasting like store-bought cakes. Since it was lunchtime, I didn't have the chance to try the breakfast - 1 or 2 eggs served with a choice of meat and a crêpe, for only $5 or so. Pastries and coffee, including espresso, are also sold. I will definitely comeback to try these meal options, since the service was friendly. It was a pleasant café to be seated in on his hot summer day, since the windows are large and that a patio is available. The decor might be a bit gaudy because of the dollar-store placemats, but the refurbished church benches used as seatings definitely complete the retro feel of this neighborhood café without making it look too overdone. The menu might be a but too simple as for now, but the neighborhood definitely needed an independent café and breakfast place, and it's definitely a good start for Mariana and her staff.