50 Best Italian Restaurants near Saint Lambert

“Les pâtes sont excellentes. Jamais mangé des pâtes Arrabiata aussi bonnes, elles sont parfaites. Carbonara, Gigi, Bolognese, très bonnes aussi. Salade César excellente, bâtonnets de fromage très bons. Et on apporte son vin en plus, quoi demandé de mieux 🥰“

“Resto belle ambiance repas excellent“

“Un excellent restaurant, service irréprochable et nourriture exquise! Tout était vraiment délicieux. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner!“

“The food of this place and the customer service are really disgusting🤮🤮🤮🤮“

“A wonderful dining experience. Food, service and ambiance. Nora Gray delivers 😍“

“We loved the food, ambiance and service. Pasta dish is 10/10. *Please be prepared to spend $100pp especially if ordering meat per gram. We ordered 400gr contrefilet = $89 to share ... but worth it. Beautifully served au jus ans swiss chard veggies. Alos to note fries are more like roasted potatoes wedges. Overall still a fave of mine as a local resto in my neighborhood. Looking forward to going back again soon.“

“Tres bonne pizza au four à bois“

“Bon, beau, service impec!“

“Food was excellent and service was very good.“

“1000% incredible atmosphere and perfect service. This is the "familia core" restaurant we all need. Chef Davide is a gem and his team makes you feel right at home.“

“Un excellent restaurant, service irréprochable et nourriture exquise! Tout était vraiment délicieux. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner!“

“Wow! Plats délicieux, bons vins et super service✨“

“If you’re looking for a true taste of Italy, this is the place. The food is exceptional — every dish is full of authentic flavor and made with care. Chef Paolo is outstanding, and the owner (Alessandro) goes above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome. It’s one of those rare restaurants where you can taste the passion in every bite. Highly recommended!“

“Great pizza. Excellent staff.“

“Excellent repas, ambiance sympathique. Le bœuf un must!“

“The owner is friendly and the food is excellent. I highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys real Italian food.“

“Les pétoncles en entré, papardelles aux champignons et les gnocchis. Restaurant merveilleux, service super! Serveurs super gentils. 5 étoiles.“

“Un des best resto italiens à Montréal“

“Excellent service, plats délicieux. Musique un peu trop forte.“

“Everything was excellent.The food. the service and the ambiance. The chef, Davide has an outstanding voice. Can't wait until our next visit.“

“The service is smooth!
( but we waited for Parmesan a bit too long)

The food is great but overpriced compared to similar restaurants- I would expect more investment into the comfort and atmosphere with this pricy bills! Thanks for considering ☺️

Still had a great time at this restaurant.

I would invite visitors to grab a delicious gelato or espresso right next door - it adds on well to the experience in the heart of Montreal’s historic Little Italy 🇮🇹“

“Excellent service from Dominique despite a very busy evening. Impeccable food.
(carbonara dough and gambori pizza)
Pleasant music, not too loud. Small downside, the table is very close to each other but with the music it creates a screen between the conversation of the table next to it!“

“Un plaisir un délice !!! Branzino était fantastique“

“Excellente nourriture, service attentionné du personnel et de Mario. Un resto où on s'y sent bien et on sait qu'on y retournera“

“Excellent repas en famille. Tout, tout était bon! Service impeccable. Déjà hâte à notre prochaine visite!“

“Staff was excellent. Food was delicious. Atmosphere amazing. I’m a foodie from NY. I would put them up against any NY restaurant!!!“

“We had a delicious dinner and dessert with outstanding service and attention to detail. We shared with one another and we loved all the appetizers, dinners, and desserts! The music was fun and ambiance cozy.“

“Great price for the amount of food given 5.00$. Wow 😮“

“Amazing authentic Italian cuisine. So happy to have found this restaurant! Great service and nice atmosphere. Definitely would recommend and definitely will be going back! 👌🏻“

“Excellent repas, service impeccable avec le sourire. Je recommande“

“We held a family party of 16 people plus 1 toddler for an 18th birthday party. From the set up to most importantly the delicious food and impeccable service, the experience was everything I hoped it to be and more. Ralph is very professional and a pleasure to deal with and Domenico, our head waiter, was very pleasant, attentive, accommodating and had wonderful recommendations as to timing of the evening and THE most important, the wine! Overall excellent experience and would highly recommend to anyone!“

“If you want fresh pasta, pizza and Italian food just the way mama used to make, then this is the place for you! They also have an awesome selection of imported wines which go amazingly well with every meal. I love this place, and the owners & staff are super cool too….“

“Amazing food and service , attentive, hospitable and knowledgeable staff. Great ambiance! Thank you Anthony, Tony and Dany.“

“Visited this spot on October 2025 — Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly management despite a rough first impression at the counter.

Food: The sandwiches and fries were delicious, with generous portions — definitely worth it!

Service: Unfortunately, the “younger” cashier / barista seemed quite rude and uninterested. When we asked about our missing fries halfway through the meal, he simply said “I know,” which felt dismissive. Luckily, what seemed to be the manager was much friendlier and welcoming — smiling, attentive, and much easier to approach.

Atmosphere: Cozy and pleasant vibe, although there aren’t many tables — more bar-style seating. Still, a nice spot to sit down and enjoy a good lunch.

Overall, despite the initial service hiccup, we really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be coming back!“

“I took a girl here for our first date, and it couldn’t have gone better. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, with dim lighting, candles, and a record player in the background. The food was incredible and the service genuinely helped the warm. Highly recommend.“

“Agréablement surpris. Tout simplement délicieux. A découvrir!!“

“Had lunch November 3rd.First time there. It was excellent! Staff helpful as we were 2 people in wheelchairs.Would recommend it with no qualms.Our friends were most impressed.“

“Second visit and still blown away! This amazing Italian restaurant has completely stolen my heart. Everything is handmade — from the fresh, perfectly cooked pasta to the thin, crispy, and flavorful pizza that tastes straight out of Italy. The quality and care in every dish make it feel like a little slice of Italy right here at home. The atmosphere is cozy yet vibrant, and the staff make you feel like family. If you’re looking for authentic Italian with heart, this is the place. Can’t wait for visit number three! 🍕🇮🇹“

“Excellent food and service! I highly recommend Il Ritrovo.“

“The best experience since Italy. Amazing high quality food and top notch service.“

“I am embarrassingly fussy about my coffee and truthfully not that many cafes can pull a decent espresso. I am super addicted to this place… like a junk I crawl in every day I’m in town to get my fix, usually 3 in a row while I have my cigarillo on the steps with the fientes d’oiseaux … not even that can put me off.
Hopelessly addicted 😢☕️☕️☕️💀“

“Such a hidden gem in the Plateau! The lasagna here is incredible. we tried both the Rouge and the Rose, and while both were delicious, the Rouge definitely wins. The owner is such a friendly and lovely guy, really makes you feel welcome. The place is tiny, so it’s best to order ahead and pick up. Highly recommended 😋“

“Favourite Spot! Best Cappucinos!“

“This is an Italian restaurant where the chef is always ready to help you. If you need guidance, they’ll make sure you can find the exact pizza or pasta that matches your taste, and you can also request any changes you’d like to your dish. I think the steak pizza I ordered could have been better, but the alldress pizza was really delicious with a great flavor. Overall, because of the spacious and beautiful atmosphere, I believe this place is definitely worth a visit.“

“oui ! super de bon service ! Et le repas 👌“

“We celebrated a special event at Donato's on a regular Tuesday afternoon for lunch. We had an exquisite and memorable experience. The table d'hote had so many offerings at unbeatable prices. Every dish was served to perfection and our party of 4 agreed that there was nothing missing or lacking from this experience. Many thanks Tony for offering champagne on the house as we celebrated our daughter's graduation from Concordia. We WILL be back!“

“Always amazing, never disappoints!! Highly recommended to all!“

“Few vegetarian options. They seemed reluctant to prepare me a side of vegetables but the result was very good. Extensive wine list. Very good service“

“Although listed as Italian, I would be more inclined to call the menu primarily Persian. Well prepared plate with reasonable portions.

The eggplant is pleasantly not excessively oily as is found in most other Persian restaurants.“

“Très bonne cuisine et beaucoup de variétés. Personnel très courtois et acceuillants!“