Aqua E Farina is described as a cozy, romantic spot offering authentic Italian cooking with fresh, flavorful dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. Diners frequently praise standout pastas and classics such as burrata, lasagna, calamari, and the option to customize pasta, along with strong brunch and dinner experiences and good value for quality. Service is noted as warm and attentive on many visits, though some reviews report slower or erratic service on busy nights and occasional misses like drinks or plates arriving late. The setting, including a terrace and a quiet neighborhood vibe, adds to the charm, and desserts like tiramisu and cannoli are often highlighted, with a solid wine list. A few accounts mention concerns about price or portion sizes and one calls the place the best Italian restaurant in Montreal, but the overall impression is that Aqua E Farina is a well loved option for pasta lovers, best enjoyed for the atmosphere and the pasta, with caution about peak time pacing and pricing.
Quaint & romantic spot for authentic Italian food, fresh & flavorful.
We went for Valentines & there was a Table d'hôte spécial. We opted for À la carte. Excellent Burrata. Excellent Lasagna. Chicken parm was also cooked to perfection. & generous portion meals.
The service was mediocre, busy night certainly due to the event. Not sure if typical or not. But waitress never brought us our drinks or sharing plates. Still very welcoming & kind however.
We were a group of four, & while everyone else seemed happy with their meals, I personally found the experience a bit underwhelming. The restaurant came highly recommended, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the hype.
The food was okay overall, but I found it lacking in seasoning & depth. I ordered the lobster pasta, which unfortunately didn't taste fresh, it was dry & had a slightly fishy flavour that was hard to overlook.
That said, our server was great, friendly, attentive, & added a positive touch to the evening. Service definitely stood out, even if the food fell short.
Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd try something different on the menu.
Jul 28, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
overall not a great experience. painfully slow service wayyy past rush hour. both pasta's were quite unremarkable. Calamari was good however, light & fresh. overall 2/5
Favorite Italian place! Their pasta sauce rosée is always delicious & they gracefully offered to add some chicken! In the appetizers, the calamari are always fresh & tasty, coming with a delicious side sauce, I highly recommend !
Also, don't forget to try their tiramisu & canoli, they are to die for !
Our party of three had the table d'hôte. Fabulous antipasti, extraordinary fresh pasta, great drinks, desserts to die for. Our only regret, not asking the name of the young lady who served us. Her charm alone is reason enough to go back. Kudos!
Great place in NDG to those who know. There's also an old port location. It's a restaurant market style place with a small menu where everything is made with care & detail. Food is fresh & a real hidden gem!
We tried the food at this restaurant, & the waitress was fantastic. The atmosphere was good, & we ordered pasta & lasagna. The pasta tasted great, but unfortunately, I found a small piece of plastic in the lasagna, which makes me think they may use pre-made lasagna instead of making it fresh. If it weren't for the plastic, I would have given them 5 stars, but because of that, I'm giving them 3 stars.
Sep 7, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
This is such a cute spot & the food is always so fresh. The staff is also so lovely! I recommend both their brunch & their dinner. The portions are also extremely generous!!!
Great authentic & fresh pasta dishes along with other traditional italian dishes 🥰 Awesome atmosphere, nice terrace & the food & drinks are to die for. The cannoli & tiramisu are delicious. The staff is very friendly & attentive. Recommend 100%
Had the pleasure of dining here today to celebrate my father's birthday. We were served by the lovely Lauren. The food was out of the world! Everything was so fresh, & you can tell it was all made with love. My daughter, who is a very picky eater, is still talking about her meal. She loved everything, especially the home-made tiramisu she had for dessert. It was our first time here (my father had been once before), but it won't be our last. We have a new favorite Italian restaurant!
Cute place. We ordered the fried bocconcini & Caesar salad as appetizers, both were delicious. Mushroom tagliatelle was AMAZING. Fresh & not too heavy. The service was very slow though. Definitely not a place to go if you're in a rush. Overall a good experience.
I had a very good seafood pasta & ossobuco, both highly recommended. Lasagna is also good but could have more meat in it. Also, desserts could have been better. Overall, the pasta here are fresh & delicious & will be coming back to try more.
Oct 16, 2023
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
I had to come all the way to Montreal to get the best Italian food I have ever had. The pasta is made fresh. The crostini with ricotta & olive oil drizzled with honey is a great starter. The ravioli was fantastic. The staff was helpful with the menu & they had a sense of humor. Loved this restaurant.
