A rustic, romantic old-Montreal atmosphere and a welcoming, attentive dinner service with outstanding Italian flavors and presentation. The owner, hostess and wait staff were so friendly and gracious, and this feels like an authentic neighborhood restaurant, not a tourist trap. If you're staying in old-Montreal, you can't go wrong with an intimate dinner here, either inside or outside on their outdoor sidewalk patio. Order Breakdown Starters: Ceviche ($16): Marinated scallops with ginger, sesame, and seaweed. A light, acidic, bright start to open up the palate. (This dish was delicate and texturally well-balanced, with a simple yet beautiful presentation.) Polpetta di Nonna Maria ($18): Two of grandma's veal meatballs simmered in tomato sauce with Parmigiano. Rich, savory, and perfect for dipping any table bread. (Classic Italian comfort food. The marinara was perfectly seasoned and the appropriately sized meatballs were soft and flavorful. The bread was warm and soft with a delicious crust, the perfect vehicle for the extra sauce.) Mains: Orrecchietti con Salsiccia e Rapini ($30): Classic short pasta paired with savory Italian sausage, bitter rapini greens, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan. Very traditional, rustic, and full of flavor. (The pasta and sausage and butter greens were cooked perfectly, and the greens provided the acid to offset the richness of the olive oil and sausage. Dusted with fresh Parmesan, the savory profile was near perfect.) Insalata di Tonno ($32): Seared fresh tuna over a bed of spinach with their house sesame dressing. Keeps things fresh and balanced alongside the rich pasta. (This was the standout dish, with delicate tuna slices laid out across a bed of fresh baby spinach, garnished with sweet and tart cherry tomatoes, with a savory sesame sauce drizzled over the top. The sauce was notable since it didn't overwhelm the flavor of the perfectly seared tuna.) Paired with fresh peach Bellini aperitif for my wife. I don't drink, and she drinks sparingly, but she kept mentioning how delicious it was. The dinner was rounded off with a delicious tiramisu presented in a glass dessert cup. Definitely try this place if you want an unpretentious local establishment with a focus on quality. read more

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This is a small Italian restaurant with homemade food. I had a much better food experience here than the Italian spot I went to for lunch! For starter, I shared polpetta, the veal meatballs (2 for CAD$18). The waiter warned us it would take a bit longer to come out. The meatballs had good seasoning, but it was not hot!? We found it weird that if they took so long to make it, why was it cold inside? For pasta, I had the papardelle con ragu CAD$36. The pasta was al dente, very delicious. I recommend this dish! I also tried the ravioli con manzo CAD$34. This ravioli had braised beef inside. I honestly had low expectations because I don't usually care for ravioli. The flavor was good, and the beef was not dry. Credit card/Apple Pay accepted. Bathroom inside to the right. Indoor + outdoor seating. Passed the vibe check. read more

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I had seen the good reviews on both Yelp and Trip Advisor and decided on this restaurant for dinner with friends. I made a reservation on their website for 7pm on a Friday night (the site requires a credit card for the reservation with penalty if no-show). When we arrived, I had told the owner that we had a reservation for 6 and since the restaurant was busy inside, he said, the only option that I have is on the terrace...which was fine because it was a nice cool pleasant evening...but what would had happened if it was raining or extremely hot? It was weird that he did not "reserve" a table inside just in case...or...if we did not want to eat on the terrace..... When we stepped to the patio, the server said, this is your table...showing us a table for 4. I said..there's 6 of us....so he pointed at a smaller table for 2 and he stood there....so I had to actually move the smaller table MYSELF next to the larger table and make a table for 6. The table ordered a nice Chianti and some great pasta dishes. My husband got the eggplant parmigiana and I got the Orecchiette With Sausage and rapini. Both were excellent. The food was very good. I asked the server for black pepper for my pasta and it never came. One of our friends wanted a cappuccino after dinner and the owner said they did not have milk to make cappuccino, they only had espresso. Kind of odd that a restaurant could not even store a gallon of milk in their fridge for customers wanting some milk in their coffees... I guess I respect the owner's philosophy and way of running his restaurant, but that seemed just a bit odd. Food was great. Customer service was not stellar... That's the only reason for the 4 stars. read more

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Small gem in old port! Really nice Italian spot with authentic and delicious menu items. I especially loved the mushroom pappardelle. The sausage rapini could be improved. It lacked flavor and was super bland. The service was lovely and very attentive as well. Overall a very nice spot to try! read more

We enjoyed our meal here. Indoor and outdoor seating was available and they take reservations. The menu isn't big but there were plenty of options and the wine and cocktail lists are extensive. Our server was attentive and when one thing was prepared incorrectly it was taken off the bill. We shared a meat and cheese board and had two different pastas. The pastas tasted house made and the red sauce was outstanding. And who doesn't like a limoncello spritz. read more

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We selected this restaurant because it had great reviews and is a little ways off from the super-touristy part of the Vieux Port. We made reservations, but there was plenty of seating. The service was impeccable from start to finish. Several servers assisted us throughout our meal, including the person I believe is the owner. We ordered a bottle of the house wine, which was a delightful Cabernet. Our appetizers were served quickly, and although they were out of the pollo Toscana, the owner recommended the ravioli, which was wonderful. Everything is clearly homemade, and they even have a menu to order items to cook at home. Additionally, they were cognizant of allergies and communicated any possibly issues of cross-contamination. It was wonderful to have an authentic restaurant experience in a place that normally caters to tourists. I highly recommend Salumi Vino if you are craving Italian cuisine in Montreal. read more

Salumi Vino - Ravioli of braised beef - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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It's always the small intimate places that will never fail to impress. An absolute gem! Every single bit was absolutely incredible! It pleased everyone in our party. The food is by far the most exceptional restaurant we have tried. We just came in for a bit/appetizer but wound up staying for dinner and dessert. There aren't enough words to describe how wonderful our experience was! You must try! The service was amazing and very attentive. read more

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We came here for dinner tonight and it was delicious! We especially recommend the chicken and ravioli. The service was excellent, and we were able to learn about the construction in Montreal, which by the way, there is a lot of it! It's in a very nice part of town, near the river. A walking distance from Old Montreal. If you need a place for dinner, come here! read more

Very accommodating and attentive. I was just expecting something else. No fault of the owners. Apps were good. Wine list was okay.

Had excellent homemade pasta here. The ceviche and pappardelle boscaiolo were excellent. Food was freshly prepared.

The food here is excellent, with top-notch quality and reasonable prices. You can be assured that everything is authentic Italian cuisine, true to its cultural roots. read more

We were greeted and served by the owner. Small spot near Olde Town Montreal but away from the touristy center. Very interesting menu with items not traditionally seen. Recipes were from the owner's grandmother. Nice experience PREGO and grazie! read more

Excellent Italian food and Mario, the owner is the best! Menu is great and they have sauce and other stuff to take out. read more

Amazing food! Everything was cooked and flavoured to true italian perfection. Service was top notch. Atmosphere was spot on. Bellissimo!

Best restaurant in Montreal, HANDS DOWN. Ivy, our server, was phenomenal. She was friendly & went above & beyond to provide us with an amazing experience. Mario, the owner, was equally amazing & very friendly/personable. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was spectacular, and our service was the cherry on top. I'd consider myself a foodie, and out of all the restaurants I've been to in Montreal, this tops the list! read more

Salami Vino is the current name of this amazing little find. I had the rabbit, which was the chef's suggestion, & boy I'm glad he did! Amazing flavours and the Parmesan mashed potatoes really added some complexity to the dish. Met both the chef & the owner, & both were really down to earth & helpful. This is a locally owned & operated restaurant...the real deal. Give the rabbit a try...you'll thank me! -Kevin read more

Salumi Vino - Amazing! - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Saw on Trip Advisor it was a top place for Italian but in the end was severely disappointed.. Service was good and staff welcoming but.... - No options for non alcoholic beverages, pretty much just juice and soda - The food ranged from OK to terrible. I ordered the gnocchi, an apparent signature dish, and it was the worst gnocchi I've ever had. The dish lacked any taste whatsoever. I asked the staff for extra parmesan to give the dish a fighting chance and that didnt help. Felt like I was ingesting flavorless marshmallows. Really bad. The calamari starter was good / ok Avoid read more

Italian food done right! My husband and I discovered this place about 5 years ago while walking around Old Montreal. We are frequent visitors to Montreal and return to this restaurant every time. Mike is an amazing chef and the owner Mario is great too! You must try the awesome ricotta gnocchi in truffle cream sauce, so light and delicious. The veal meatballs are tasty as well. Honestly, everything that we have ever eaten here is wonderful. Mario brings in fresh burrata from Italy that is served on toasted bread with tomato, a great starter. It's not in the heart of the touristy area but it's worth the walk towards the end of Notre-Dame near the corner of Bonsecour. read more

We went here for dinner yesterday. There was hair in our food, as an apology, we received limoncello, great. Food was mediocre pasta was overdone. Also very overpriced, we paid 60+ for a meal with wine, shared starters and pasta for each. Most importantly, my friend told the waitress she was severely allergic to dairy. The waitress was kind about it and went to the kitchen multiple times to check. We left the restaurant and my friend had a major allergic reaction, having to use her asthma medication. This means that it wasn't just a dash of cheese that went in to her food. The dish she had definitely had dairy. How disrespectful. I would never pay another dime. read more

I regularly go to Salumi Vino for different occasions. I really enjoy the food and am enamoured with the wine list and the recommendations that are presented. My recommendations for lunch are the grilled tuna salad. For an evening meal I really enjoyed for appetizer the gnocci or scallop carpaccio (why not both!). For the main dish I either go for the Shrimp Linguini Fra Daviolo or the Black Cod dish. read more

Had a quick dinner there last night with friends. It was impromptu nothing organized, but decided to just share appetizers amongst us - great decision. Mario suggested the gnocchi which was light, creamy and delicious - which isn't easy to do with gnocchi. The fried calamari was done just right and the eggplant was just sumptuous - but my favorite was the burrata bruschetta - I've had this done before at another restaurant years ago - but have longed for it since - no longer! It's simple, but it's a perfect blend of cheese and tomato and olive oil - mmm. Great spot if you want to head into Old Montreal for sightseeing as it's just outside the chaos of Place Jacques Cartier square. read more

Wow, now this is Italian food! In full disclosure, I met Mario yesterday in order to do some contract work for him, and as soon as I sat down, I had fresh water by the bottle at my finger tips, and an appetizer plate of creamy, handmade gnocchi to taste. It was rich, simple, and absolutely clean and gorgeously made. At the end of the evening, I was getting up to head home, and Mario asked me to sit back down. Out came a plate of amazing pasta in garlic sauce, with flavourful, thinly-sliced sausage and rapini. I ate the whole bowl as slow as my desire would allow, because I needed to savour the awesome. GO HERE! read more

This is a late review but this restaurant is worth it. Four of us were at Salumi Vino for F1 weekend and we were lucky enough to get a table on Friday night. The staff treated us like visiting VIPs but I suppose they do that to everyone. We started with a charcuterie plate that was incredible - we asked the server to pair a wine with what we were having and he nailed it. Next, the chef sent over some black truffle gnocchi for the table to sample and I still remember my eyes rolling back in my head..... that was incredible. Later we got a second bottle of wine and I had the lobster fettuccine and it was nothing short of amazing- the fact that there is only one chef in the kitchen and all of our dishes came out at the same time and piping hot was awesome. This is one of the two best Italian places I've ever been. The only place that comes close is a restaurant in Issaquah, WA that is also amazing - but for the best Italian in Montreal, Salumi Vino is the place. read more

We visited from out of town and loved everything about salumi vino! Great atmosphere, food, and service. Everything was spot on from the plate of meats and cheeses, the homemade pasta and gnocchi, to the tiramisu for dessert. We were completely impressed and satisfied with our dinner, and will certainly be back during our next trip!! read more

Salumi Vino - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Stuzzichi is an excellent Italian restaurant we found while walking the streets of Old Montreal. It is a small bistro-like place with perhaps a dozen tables and an small open kitchen. Warm interior, with rock finish on most walls and a wine closet in the back corner. The food was very fresh and tasty. The lentil soup special was flavorful and my very generous portion of seafood risotto was packed with fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, squid and topped with a small lobster tail. My fellow diners' lamb and veal dishes were also well prepared and appropriately spiced. We enjoyed the $18 house red wine and the complimentary bruscetta that preceded the meal. Excellent, attentive service and no significant misses to mention. I would look forward to eating there again. read more

Excellent meal! Will definitely el back soon. What a pleasant surprise. Me and my girl had soup of the day, bread, meatballs, Pasta Gigi and beef parpadelle. Tiramisu. Wine and coffee. Everything was perfect. Kudos. read more

My fiancé and I were looking to find a great place to eat for our anniversary, and did we make a great choice! My fiancé had rigatoni with mushrooms, while I had the ravioli with pumpkin seeds, sundried tomato, and a pesto sauce. The owner was awesome and took the time to know us better. This was not only the best food we had during our stay in Montreal but some of the best Italian food I've ever had. read more

Excellent food, excellent service. We went here on a Sunday evening and the atmosphere was superb. The pasta is very, very good. read more

Wow wow wow! What a wonderful place! Food is spectacular! Pasta was yammy! Pics attached! If you don't have an idea where to eat and want delish food! Come and indulge! Place is not huge , you can even watch your food prepare at the kitchen ( half of it is open). They do have outdoor seating . Full bar! Very pleased! read more

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Just a quick note to register how good our experience at Salumi Vito was! Great food, excellent service and fair price!!! I do really recommend for the Italian Food lovers! read more

Delicious food with a very friendly staff. Eggplant appetizer was delicious as was the pasta with braised beef. And it's location is great because it's off the beat and path from the touristy spots in Montreal. We had one person in our party with a serious shellfish and nut allergy and despite having a fair amount of shellfish on their menu, they were so nice, careful and accommodating. I would definitely go back. read more

I'm sorry to say that my most recent dinner was not as good as the previous several times I've eaten here. The last few times that I've been for dinner, there have been only one or two parties dining. I've found that they do more business during lunch. Anyway, the food quality was not up to par, which was a shame because I had previously been so impressed. We asked to have the beef tartare, and were told that the menu had changed and "there was no red meat in the restaurant", which is bizarre. The zucchini arrived cold, the croutons for the salmon tartare were burnt, and waitress recommended a wine that she discovered was not in stock. The gnocchi was still as good as ever, though. This is a pity because my guest was an out-of-town foodie who I wanted to introduce this gem of a restaurant to. read more

Food was good but not great. Order 3 dishes and 2 were ok and 1 was delicious. The Cavatelli con Caciocavallo sauce was watery. Not much tomato sauce flavour and the Gnocchi Tartufati was a little rubbery. But the Rotolo Rosé and Chilean Sauvignon Blanc delicious. The presentation of the the food was blah. It took 20 minutes after we were seated until the owners of the restaurant came to take our drink order. As well took forever to order our meals and cheque from him. As far as we can see the owner was the only waiter and one bus person assisting him with serving salt, pepper, water and bread. She did her job efficiently but we felt the owner was spread pretty thin due. I think I over tipped considering the service. read more

Four of us for dinner on a Friday night. Everything we had was great. The burata was magnificent as was the zucchini friti. The side of mushrooms was the best we ever ate, if your a shroom fan you are missing out if you don't try them. A very good wine selection makes it easy to find the right wine at your price point. You can't go wrong on this restaurant. read more

Wtf Montreal!?? I really don't understand the hype. Ok food, bad slow service. Waiter was chewing gum when taking orders, totally disinterested in answering our questions. The gnocchi was chewy. Drinks were fine, as was the pasta hence the 2 stars. Too bad that I chose this place for one of my few nights in the city. read more

We came here for my birthday a few weeks ago and had a wonderful time. The waiter was super attentive, helpful and cheerful and the food was absolutely excellent. The "bruschetta" (I put it in brackets as I always thought bruschetta was made with tomatoes - this was one was made with marinated meat) appetizer was delightful - I could eat them all day. I had trouble deciding what to eat for the main meal - I don't eat seafood so that eliminated about half the menu, but everything else all sounded great. Dessert was also cute - I got the Tiramisu and it was served in a wine glass! (pictured below) It was definitely a unique dessert experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

Salumi Vino - Tiramusi & chocolate mousse - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Owner is a class act and very dedicated to his work. The food is as authentic as grandma's kitchen. The gnocchi and pappardelle are my favorite. read more

Came up to Montreal with a group of 10 heavy eaters. Chef recommended family style and needless to say, we were all well fed. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Our waiter recommended a good wine that was enjoyed by all. Highly recommended read more

We arrived for a family dinner on a Friday night and the staff could not have been more gracious and welcoming. The menu was wonderful, and the selection of appetizers was especially enticing. We tried the oyster mushrooms, which were delicious, as well as the zucchini fritters and the calamari. We all enjoyed all three of them, even the teenagers. They easily accommodated an egg allergy in our group and spoke excellent English. Every main dish was also delicious, and the homemade pasta was especially appreciated. We did not stay for dessert, as the meal was very filling. There is an extensive wine list, and the food is prepared in the open kitchen. The food is very authentic Italian, and we highly recommend it. read more

Just had amazing gnocchi the sauce was amazing and the chicken dish was delicious! Braised beef was awesome with fresh pasta! Everything came so fast! Great service and friendly waiter. The owner Mario was super nice! read more