The restaurant is located in a beautiful part of Old Montreal, two of the young servers were very friendly and accommodating, but all of the staff were running around the restaurant, disappearing and acting like it was play time. The food was poor, my wife's Caesar salad dressing hd no anchovies and was bland. I ordered Buffalo mozzarella and I received store bought mozzarella which was seasoned with dried oregano. My wife had the spinach and ricotta ravioli, it was not great. I had the penne rose, it was not bad, not great. I would have given one star, but the two servers were nice and recommended a good glass of wine. These young employees need supervision and the kitchen needs to elevate their standard! read more

Located in the heart of old Montreal. This Italian restaurant is a decent stop for food or drinks. The restaurant is perfectly located for people watching and it makes for a perfect date spot. We came in early so no reservation was needed. The service was a bit slow despite being only the second table in the whole restaurant. I ordered the bruschetta to start, delicious, 5/5. For main i ordered the vegetarian pizza. It was good but the dough was a bit too thick, 4/5. Overall, decent place to try. Prices are a bit higher just because it's a touristy area. read more

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It's a nice space and the people watching is really good. Patio is where it's at although indoor has a good ambiance. Ok, that's the only good things to say really. Service is bad, they're trying just felt like a combination of inexperience and poor communication with kitchen and servers. We waited an hour for apps, didn't really get adddressed until I tracked down our server, the activity in the square distracted us, but what a joke. We had the ambrosia and calamari to start, boring. Gnocchi pesto and penne with sausage for entrees, also boring. Wine list, unimpressive as well. Pizza might be the direction to go on this menu. Come for the patio but temper your expectations. read more

lobster ravioli special was vey good and the bolognese was tasty. service was a little confusing as we seemed to have two servers waiting on us but they were nice & very efficient. (so efficient we received caprese salad appetizer before our drinks - not a deal breaker but not a fan) the ambiance was very nice with indoor or outdoor seating (you don't need the american italian movie posters - cute though) nice meal after a long day at the race read more

We came in here after walking around to get an alcoholic beverage, which we found out we had to order something to eat as well or else they wouldn't serve us. The waitress was very nice and gave suggestions of something small to order. We got our delicious drinks and a tiramisu for the table and enjoyed a quiet restaurant for the time we came in which was mid afternoon. read more

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This was a cozy, lovely find! We LOVED the meatball appetizer and the homemade pasta was delicious. read more

Trattoria Gio - Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Located in the heart of old town Montreal, we found this Italian spot to have lunch at. They had an outdoor patio and someone playing the guitar right outside. When the guitarist was done, other musicians came and started playing Peruvian music with the flutes. Looking at the menu, I saw they had lasagna, so of course I ordered it! I also ordered the burrata salad and caesar salad. The lasagna was really good and hearty. It came with about 8 delicious layers and I finished it all! It was a nice day out and an enjoyable lunch. Service was good. read more

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The ambiance of the restaurant can't be beat! It is located centrally in Old Port Montreal. Great patio and views of the square. The service was questionable. The server was annoyed and looked like he hated his life. Which is fine. I'm sure seeing tourists all the time is annoying but this establishment is centrally located in a tourist spot so maybe deal with it?! Our actually server was pleasant. He changed the vibe of our experience. I can't say the food is anything special. The calamari was yummy and my friend enjoyed her salmon. My pasta with sausage and peppers was ok. There was three small pieces of sausage. I had to hunt for them. I requested extra sauce. What annoyed me is that they charged me $3 for that extra sauce. So cheap! I've never experience that. They food is mediocre and you charged me for a extra spoon of sauce? I would never come back here for food. Maybe just drinks. Most of the places surrounding the square are tourist traps anyways so I wasn't expecting much. Service was good. I tipped him well. Would recommend if you just want to enjoy the atmosphere of being in Old Port but don't expect amazing food. read more

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We were craving some pasta since we're from NY and the pasta here just tastes so good compared to home so I wanted to try some. Most places at this point were closing in the night and so we made a quick stop here after some bar hopping. This restaurant did not disappoint! Service was quick and the atmosphere was so lovely. We took an outdoor seating which had live music from the streets. We ordered the Penne alla gigi and insalata di ruccula. Perfect combo and polished both dishes. I highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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Went there near closing time and our server Pedro was incredibly helpful and accommodating. Absolutely amazing service and the food was delicious!! Big portions for a good price, drinks were also very good. They have all pastas available in gluten free and it tasted delicious. Best gluten free pasta Iv ever tried. The restaurant had great ambiance, highly recommend if you're looking for good Italian in Montreal! read more

Most dishes we had were extremely tasteless and overpriced. Our waitress was nice, hence the two stars

Tristan was an amazing server. We are travelling with 4 dogs and we were able to get a table outside, out of the rain. He even put the outdoor heaters on for us. The food and beverages were delicious. The service could not have been better! I hope we will make it back again soon. read more

Most disappointing experience, for an Italian restaurant was the worst pasta and pizza missing flavour. We had the LINGUINI AGLIO E OLIO, overcooked pasta, no seasoning, missing the garlic. $20 for equivalent to Kraft dinner. The AMANTI DELLA CARNE was missing flavour, old ingredients. Red wine served chilled. read more

I can't stop thinking about the Gigi pasta I had here. The tiramisu is also amazing. The place is super central, around many other restaurants but I highly recommend this one. The prices are VERY good for the amount of food you receive and I liked that. I really enjoyed their wine and their juice. I feel like everything here taste just right. No exaggerations. The workers are helpful with the menu and super understanding of service animals. Thank you so much for your great service I will be back! read more

Trattoria Gio - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

When the restaurant nearby doesn't care about walk in customers, Trattoria Gio do care about you. No seat available outside when we were there but they have lots of room inside. Food was good, one of pasta dish cooked perfectly but another pasta dish was overcooked. Wine is ok and I like the most was salad. Cheese was fresh and there is a vegetarian option. read more

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I rate 5 star on Service and Food. Insalata Mista; Ravioli with Ricotta and spinach. AWESOME!!!! Sister had Sea Bass and she didn't even share. Great cocktails. Nice wine list ... food exceptional. Thank you Tony. You were a love and you took good care of us. Kevin, Lisa and I will be back to see you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Grazia Tiramisu AMAZING. Great to share. Marissa & Lisa Furnari read more

Service was good, food was uninspired. Montreal has too many great places to spend a meal here. Ambiance benefits from the location.

We walked by comparing menus across the places here. Very tourist district, but we liked the dishes here. Wound up ordering appetizers and entrees, and were very impressed. The Caprese salad and Pulpette (meatballs) were terrific, and we really enjoyed the spaghetti bolognese and the pasta Arabiatta. Service was excellent, from primary server to food runners. Highly recommended! read more

Nice AC helps bump it up to 4 stars. Service was more like a 2. Food was a 4+ so it's a shame the waiter was not very attentive or punctual. Give it a try as long as you have time to spare. read more

I had supper this evening at Trattoria Gio. It was really warm but nice so I sat on the patio and I wasn't the only one with the same idea. There was entertainment on the square just outside the restaurant. I ordered lasagna. It was hearty and just okay. Tatiana was my server. She was friendly and helpful and took good care of me. read more

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TRISTAN THE MOST INCREDIBLE SERVER! Not only did he provide top class service to me and my partner, but he was also so kind and more than helpful! He gave us great pointers on the area and fun places to go visit well on our trip! By far one of the best places to stop and grab a bite, and of course their service is top-notch! Just asked Tristan! read more

Went in for an early dinner and had an excellent experience. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The brussetta was wonderful and the arugula salad had a light and flavorful dressing (my husband and I split it as it was very large) We had lasagna and the spinach ravioli. Both were delicious. The pasta was very fresh and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend! read more

Lobster ravioli was a good serving size and came with a decent amount of great tasting lobster. Sauce was great. The ravioli itself seemed a little bit under done. Overall a decent meal. Dog friendly patio was a plus. read more

Trattoria Gio - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Delicious italian food- the pasta was just divine!! Staff very pleasant and attentive. Menu items were quite extensive. Can't beat the location! read more

The bread was delicious (la casalingua), the pasta was great, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. We came here on a short vacation and ate here twice. Suggested to everybody; please enjoy! read more

WOW, everything was delicious! The salmon was cooked perfectly, great flavors and the ravioli was amazing and HOMEMADE, salads fresh, wine recommendations excellent and tiramisu sooo yummy! The service was also fantastic! This was my second time and there will be many more. Thank you, enjoyed the experience! read more

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Had dinner here. Service was slow and the food wasn't that good. My wife had penne with sausage and peppers. You had to hunt for the three small slices of sausage. I had spaghetti bolognese. First off it was angel hair pasta, that tip off it came out of a box. The bolognese was missing. Pass by this one. read more

The place is superb!!! Blows away all the other restaurants near it. I had the salmon and it was perfectly cooked with a light sear and soft flaky inside. The accompaniments added the right tastes to make it sooo delicious. I have also had their pasta dishes and they were outstanding. Authentic Italian and everything on the menu is top notch. You will love this place. The atmosphere is elegant and the wine list and cocktails are also excellent. read more

Trattoria Gio - Salmon - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place reminds me...always check Yelp before being drawn in by outdoor dining and a guy playing guitar in the square nearby. Drinks were 5 star. Really. Some delicious cocktails. However, the pizza was no better than frozen. We ordered a "Margherita" pizza that should have had Fresh Basil on it. Got a cheese pizza. When we asked, the waiter said, yeah they left the basil off. The pictures show how they took care of the situation. Totally a joke. Drink, don't eat. read more

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The food and service was very good here. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it was a little bit expensive for the amount of food that was given. Overall this was still a delicious meal and a place I would love to come back to. A great tip - make sure you check out their daily specials. I got their tortellini with meat and burrata and it was one of the best pastas I've had in a long time. read more

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I went to this restaurant with my girlfriend and had an overall great experience. Right in the heart of Place Jacques Cartier, this restaurant offers a really nice industrial vibe, with dim lighting and private eating areas. I ordered the 'gnocchi al arrabiata' and really enjoyed the tanginess quality of the sauce. They even have homemade tiramisu which is a must for all you coffee cake lovers! read more

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3 Stars cause a little expensive for the quality of food & experience. Friendly staff, neat & clean place. Dishes were well made & well presented - we were left hanging outside by the waitress who "went in" to call the host. Host graciously made up to us by offering us a private space for our party of 9. read more

This place was good. We went there for dinner on a Saturday night and got seated quickly. We got to sit outside and enjoy the music. We started with the bruschetta and calamari. Loved the bruschetta but the calamari had a little too much pepper for my taste. My brother got the pesto pasta with chicken, my parents both got pizzas and I got the seafood linguini. Everything was decent. I think I expected a different sauce for my pasta as it was just a regular tomato sauce but overall, no complaints. read more

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Definitely one of the best restaurants in Old Montreal! Authentic italian food and home made desserts, worth every penny. The restaurant is clean and the service is great. Familly members are in the kitchen, it truly is the perfect setting. Don't forget to try the espresso, best in the city. read more

This place was exactly what we were looking for! We were intent on some filling Italian, and Gio delivered. The waitstaff was attentive and kind, the drinks were great, and the dishes were the perfect size. I got the fettuccine Alfredo, and we'd also recommend the gnocchi pesto and the spinach ravioli. Billy the server was great!! Will be returning. read more

I do not leave comments often, but for an experience this poor I felt it was necessary. We waited 20-30 minutes between interactions with our waiter. Our drinks were empty for 10-15 minutes a time. My wife's food specifically said it came with 4 shrimp. When it arrived, it had 0 shrimp. Ambience is nice, locations is perfect, but the service could not be worse. Only reason I'm giving 1 star is because I can't leave 0 and the food was actually decent. read more

Trattoria Gio - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Enjoy the service and the view. The food, on the other hand, is not very good. Vegetable lasagna: Limp vegetables, heavy sauce. Calamari: Rings only and no flavor. Seafood linguini: Like the above dishes, wasn't fresh at all. The location is good as well as the service. read more

This is probably the worst Italian restaurant I've ever eaten at. The food was definitely overpriced for the quality of its food. I didn't finish half my plate. Also, they charged everyone at my table an extra $2.50 for Parmesan on the side without giving notice for the charge. Most Italian restaurants I go to tend to not charge a fee for Parmesan on pasta. In addition, they had asked if I wanted cheese on my ravioli and it ended up being basically a baked lasagna. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Definitely a tourist trap...placed in a very convenient location. read more

Lovely meal in a perfect location. We sat outdoors and enjoyed a beautiful July evening. The house made pappardelle pasta was spectacular! read more

Trattoria Gio - Our view from the patio seating - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Walking into the restaurant, we were met with warm and cozy ambiance. We were greeted right away and sat down at our table. The menues were in the form of a QR code, so be mindful and bring a device. The staff wore their masks due to it being a tight knit area. Our waitress was very sweet, but not very attentive to our table. There were many tables, and we ended up being served by two other people. We ordered our food quickly. The wait was longer than usual but tolerable. We were given free bread baskets with butter while waiting. Drinks were way too pricey, yet the food pricing was reasonable. When the food arrived it was delicious! Next time, I wouldn't order the SPAGHETTI ALL'ARRABIATA again due to the spice level. I do very well with spice, but this time it was overpowering the flavour. Still very good, and fresh! Though the service was not consistant, the vibe of the restaurant was great! Great for family dining, business and even a date! -Lindah J. read more