Went here on a recommendation from my concierge friend. Simply exquisite!!! Plus my friend was treating since she hit the jackpot at the casino :) For entrée we had the fried calamari and smoked salmon. The fried calamari's batter was soft and slightly salty and the meat was fresh and tender, it was served with a wedge of lemon and home made mayo. This will hit the spot if you like fried calamari. The salmon was fresh and tender, it was accompanied with pickled red onions and thin slices of olives. Hints of salty and sour on a canvas of fresh lightly cured salmon nice balance which complemented well with the calamari. Then we had 3 pasta dishes for our mains and skipped the secondo course and opted for dessert instead. The table next to us ordered the short rib main dish and it looked delish but sadly our appetite was not with us, maybe next time. We had the linguine with lobster and rosé sauce, the risotto with porcini mushroom and white truffle oil and gnocchi wit four cheese. The risotto was very fragrant, never thought mushroom had much flavor but in this dish it was very apparent, you could smell the porcini and truffle throughout, and the rice was cooked to perfection soft but not mushy, yum, by far the best risotto I've ever had! The lobster linguine with rosé sauce was just as good. The pasta was fresh and tender without being mushy, it soaked up the sauce very well, so tasty I was already sad after the first bite cuz I knew I would crave this again the next day. The gnocchi was full of cheese a little overwhelming for my taste but if you like cheese I strongly recommend it. The texture is very soft and melts in your mouth. For dessert we had the tiramisu and the profiteroles. The tiramisu was soft and melts in your mouth, with strong coffee flavor it was perfect and hit the spot. The profiteroles were crazy food. The shells were soft they were not hard even when served with ice cream, it was refreshing and drizzled with chocolate sauce yum! Best of all we just walked in with no RSVP and we were seated right away!!! Great place, will be coming here often, the pasta here is really top notch. The pastas all come in entré and main sizes allowing for sampling if you like, the staff is quite friendly and accommodating. read more

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Omg! I have been to hundreds of restaurants over the years, and THIS RESTAURANT, is THE BEST Italian restaurant on planet Earth! It's a small restaurant but very busy. There's no music, but nonetheless, it's very loud due to the conversations of other patrons. After placing our drinks, we were given bruschetta and bread basket. The bread basket came with a garlicky, savory pureed garlic dip and the bruschetta actually took me off guard as to how good it was! Afterwards, we had the octopus, beef carpaccio, mushroom risotto, seabass, and chocolate souffle. Everything we had was absolutely amazing and I could not have imagined a better meal! Overall, 10 out of 5 stars as this restaurant truly has no competition! read more

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wOw! Smooth Operators. Smooth Operation. EXCELLENT and FRESH Italian. This restaurant competes with all of the best Italian restaurants ALL OVER THE WORLD. Yep. Was going for a 6 hour long walk and then I came across THIS place! Did a little yelping... and discovered that my yelp-mates have eaten here and everything was RAVE. So.... I sat down, not aware of the pricing. My smooth operator waiter, talked me into a glass of wine, then a salad, then burrata plate, THEN the CHEF's CHOICE meal...which was the lamb dish..... OMG! Everything was sooooooooooo incredibly delicious! When the bill arrived for $180.00 !! I sat in stunned silence. I SHOULD have known. :-)) Will go back. read more

This classy restaurant in the heart of Little Italy has been around for over 15 years, serving classic Italian dishes and with an extensive wine list that's sure to please anyone. I came to this restaurant for a special wine pairing evening organized by a fellow yelper. We had a 4 course dinner with shared starter plates, all paired with different wines from around Italy, presented by the restaurant's sommelier, Serge. Our meal included olives and charcuterie, white pizza, stuffed zucchini blossoms, porcini ravioli, lamb shoulder with veggies, and a dessert of what seemed liked chocolate stuffed french toast with chocolate chip ice cream served with caramelized banana and figs. Everything was perfectly presented, nicely flavoured and perfectly cooked! The highlight for me was definitely the lamb; tender and the sauce was just outstanding! As for the wine pairing, the wine was perfectly explained and the sommelier presented insights about each region as well as the reason behind the choice selection. The venue itself is quaint and classy, with white chairs and a small space outside for extra seating. The noise level inside was a little loud due to rowdy clients and I was seated next to the kitchen so this spot was quite warm, and that's why I'm giving the venue a four star review. The evening was memorable indeed and the price for value was definitely worth it! read more

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Small little restaurant near Jean-Talon market. Perfect for a quiet dinner. I'd been craving good Italian food and pasta for a while and this hit the spot. Our appetizer and main meals were drizzled with truffle oil. And let's be honest - truffle oil makes everything better. That zucchini stuffed flower is a must. Order it, you'll thank me. read more

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Fabulous Original Italian food Carefully prepared Served with grace Wonderful staff and a great wine cellar read more

This is true Italian gourmet at its best Chef Roberto is a class act If you love Italian at its best....go It is all wonderful read more

Great place for some tasty Italian food! Small little restaurant with top notch service. Easy to find, but little tight when there are large parties and restaurant is full. I suggest making reservations and order variety of dishes to eat family style. read more

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This little amazing restaurant in the heart of little Italy can take you in space and time to a new level of comfort and will enlighten all your senses with the fresh bread smell and delicious food .. Everything i had was better and beyond all expectations.. Very classy , clean and neat ambiance. Great customer service too read more

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Had a rather run of the mill dinner at P & S on a weeknight. I made a reservation (rather left a message on an answering machine with an outdated message and never got a call back) but it would not have been necessary. The place was nearly empty on that particular Thursday night. Had an entrée of calamari and shrimp (there was only one) in a tomato broth. The chef added some pine nuts, over sized capers and Israeli couscous to the mix. All in all it was mehhh... The sauce lacked pizazz, the ingredients didn't complement each other and the overall result was more show than taste. Also, as you can expect, the calamari that came in the very hot tomato sauce got overcooked somewhat. Guess they used the pine nuts and capers to justify that 17$ price tag. My main dish was a broiled white greasy fish (sea bass I think) served with some fancy vegetable brunoise sauce that looked a whole lot better than it tasted. The fish was a tad overcooked and the edges were very dry. The dish overall was ok. Splurged on the molten chocolate soufflé for dessert. It was tasty but the chocolate used didn't seem to be of prime quality. We were seated at a table near the window where we could also see into the kitchen. It seemed like a well-run but joyless place. The chef didn't crack a smile the entire time we were there and no one in the kitchen seemed to be enjoying themselves one bit. The service was excellent and very attentive. Dinner for 2, with one glass of wine, came out to about 150$. I guess I'm somewhat hard on this place because of the prices they charge. The value is just not there compared to other places that offer much better for the same price or less. This place could be exceptional if they cut their prices significantly. read more

We went ( with a group of friends 11 total ) on a very busy Friday night at this wonderful authentic Italian restaurant located in little italy .. steps away from the Jean Talon market We were greeted with their signature pizza ( compliments of the house ) with olives and charcuteries ( also compliments of the house ) Once that was finished it was time for our main event to begin .!!! We had organize a wine pairing event ( we are prt of a foodie group ) The pairing was successfully done by Serge who is a Sommelier by profession and who happen to work at this place ... We begin with ricotta stuffed zucchini flower ... perfectly paired with an Italian white wine ( i forgot the name ) For a second dish we got something that i could only describe as the most wonderful tortellini stuffed with mushrooms i have ever had .!!! Was it the wine ? I don't think so ... as it was unanimous ... the whole table loved it As main fish we had ... slow roasted lamb ... needless to say it melted on the mouth ... no knife was needed for this .!!! Again the whole table was seduced by the tenderness and the amazing flavour from this dish And again perfectly paired by our Sommelier with a wonderful Italian red wine . For dessert we had something that looked like french toast but filled with Gnutella ... it was called budino ( i think ) It was very good ... although i had tasted before their Tiramisu and this last one ... is the beat i had anywhere ... budino was very good ..!!!! But i would recommend you go for the Tiramisu .!! We very much enjoyed our evening .!!! The restaurant has been open since 2002 ... so i guess they have the recipe of succes !!! Will i go back? Definitely.!!!! read more

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Tucked away on a quiet block on St-Dominique, at the northern end of Little Italy, I heard about this restaurant through word-of-mouth, and decided to give it a try last night. For authenticity, the menu is completely written in Italian and presented on a large chalkboard - one on either side of the restaurant. Don't worry if you don't understand Italian, or if you're having trouble reading the handwriting; your waiter will explain every item on the menu in great detail. You must realize that the restaurant caters to providing a 'dining atmosphere' rather than an 'eat and run' atmosphere. I make a point to say this, because I've read other reviews of this restaurant on other sites, (I'm surprised I'm the first one Yelping it) where people had complained about slow service. The service is not slow; the waiters are simply giving you time to talk amongst yourselves - something that we don't do enough of anymore. The restaurant is ridiculously close to the Jean Talon market, and the waiter did tell me that the menu can change seasonly, depending on what's available at the market. That being said, this restaurant is apparently famous for their Risotto. Personally, I've never been a fan of Risotto, but the people I was there with did say that it was among the best they've ever tried. They have some very interesting items on the menu - this is not your typical Americanized Italian restaurant. Depending on what you order, some of the portions are small, but I wasn't hungry when I left. I had very good lobster ravioli as an appetizer, followed by lamb chops for my main course. The lamb chops were cooked perfectly. I got to sample (from one of the people I was with) the calamari and shrimp in a tomato broth, which was good, but I would've gotten sick of the tomato taste had I ordered it as my appetizer. I also sampled the lobster, again, served in a tomato broth. Again, good, but I would prefer it without the broth. One thing though; they say they use 1 to 1 & 3/4 lbs lobsters for that dish, but trust me, it seemed smaller. For dessert we shared the tiramisu and chocolate lava cake with espresso sauce. They were both good, but I would go with the lava cake over the tiramisu next time. It's not a very large venue, but it did fill up by 8:30/9:00 on a Saturday night, so I would recommend reservations. All in all, a very nice experience, and I would go back. read more

Dropped into Primo e Secondo this week after 6 hour drive from Boston. Sat at the bar, being on my own and wanted a decent meal after a long week on the road. I had read about what a special place this was and wanted to try it out, looking for a break from the usual "table-d'hote" value meals the city offers. The waiter, Luciano, was awesome and immediately brought over a bread basket that included some grilled bread with some obviously home made bread sticks and rich, earthy olive oil. I ordered a half bottle of wine and some sparkling water and was on my way. As I glanced over to the chalk board where the day's menu was written out, my new best friend "Luce" brought over a little salumi "amuse-bouche" which complemented the bread perfectly. He asked if i was interested in anything in particular and I told him I wanted a half portion of pasta, nothing with tomato sauce as my "Primo" and asked if he had any kind of gamey meat as my main. He went back to kitchen and after consulting with the chef, Roberto (who I hear is omni-present) he came back and recommended Rob's version of Spaghetti carbonara and local raised venison filet with a fois-gras ravioli. The pasta was cooked perfectly and wasn't too salty which is no easy feat, but still incredibly tasty. Then came the venison...Gamey meat is typically paired with a tangy flavor, like cranberry sauce, but Chef Stabile outdid himself. The meat was tender, perfectly cooked and the fois-gras ravioli provided a richness to the dish without going over board. Only a truly skilled master can balance such rich flavors and layer subtle flavors that come through with every bite. I travel throughout europe, I'm in Rome and Milan 4 times a year, I live in Miami and I've eaten in some of the best Italian eateries in NYC, including Mario Battali's fine establishments and Montreal has a real hidden gem. I am an absolute self admitted food snob and in my opinion, Primo e Secondo is the best restaurant in Montreal. (Yes, I've eaten at Milo's and several french style bistro's in the plateau). Primo is Manhattan-grade and I can guarantee you, if this gem was in NYC, they could command twice their prices and you wouldn't be able to get a table. Chef Stabile is Montreal's Battali, without question he's that good! Yes I'll be back- I only hope Montrealers can appreciate what a gem they have in little Italy... read more

What a cute resto! It's quaint and everything is white. I found it romantic. Not sure why there was a TV in the resto but it wasn't on so it was OK. It was a great date resto for Valentine's Day. I started the night with a dirty gin martini. My bf and I shared everything. We started with one antipasto and one entree. Those two dishes made my night! We had the carpaccio di mango con tartufo nero. It was so good! It's beef carpaccio with black truffle. The pink sauce tasted Asian to me even though the menu said black truffle.I'm not sure what was in the sauce but it was good and the meat was fresh. We also had the tortellini funghi porcini and panna tartufato . In English it's tortellini stuffed with porcini mushrooms and truffle cream. OMG this was amazing! Definitely my favorite dish! The waiter told us this was their signature dish and I can see why. The tortellini is always on the menu while other items change from time to time. We then had the beef filet (filetto di bue). The meat was cooked the way I liked it but my bf felt like it lacked taste. I did feel like it could have used more salt or spices. The veal chop (Costelatta di vitellino) was better than the beef. I especially love the fat. Then again I love the fat on meat. Mmm. The waiter said this too was their signature dish. I highly highly recommend the tortellini and the carpaccio and the chop. I would go back and try their other stuff. Everything looked so good. The waiter was so nice and brought out a free dessert. It was deep fried pizza dough with hazelnut sauce. Think fancy, rich nutella! It was good but we didn't finish the dessert because we were so full. It was so nice of them! read more

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Great food and excellent staff. The menu is written in Italian on a chalk board on the wall and the lovely waiters come by and explain everything to you. It just makes the experience that much better and authentically Italian! :) It is the perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion or for a quiet dinner with friends. read more

Such an awesome place in Little Italy. Service, presentation and taste were exceptional! Will most certainly go back!

This place is our family favourite! Delicious and authentic Italian cuisine combined with an incredible team! As I have been here many times, I can say that you will not go wrong with whatever you choose on their menu ... just be sure to save a little room for the budino dessert!! read more

Delicious meal. Duck meatball starter was delicious as was the zucchini blossom stuffed with ricotta. The side of pasta with meat ragout was very good. You can't go wrong with fresh pasta. Main was a shared rib steak. Delicious with nice sides. Dessert was a delicious chocolate soufflé with a nice ice cream. Just a great meal with a very polite server. read more

Fantastic food, wine, and service. We thoroughly enjoyed all of the food we ordered (which was a lot!) and experienced top notch service from the waiter and owner. Thanks for the fantastic meal! read more

Great Italian restaurant. Service was outstanding. The zucchini flowers and veal chop are amazing.