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.
I love that you can make your own pasta dishes, everything was pleasant to the palate , very authentic & great atmosphere, a must try if you enjoy pasta dishes
Dec 22, 2025
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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.
Very disappointing. Took 2 hours to get our food, the pastas were bland, & it was not cheap. The waitress was nice & very apologetic, but it did not make up for the rest unfortunately.
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 !
Jul 3, 2025
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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!
Food is DELICIOUS!!!!!! Everything taste good, food, drinks, waiters are amazing, I mean... Don't hesitate for a second!!! I have such a good time everytime I crave for pasta... it's the authentic italian place to go, period. Thank me later ;)
Went three times & the food was very good, very well executed & well balanced every time. I also like that the ambiance is quite relaxed. The prices are somewhat high, but they remain acceptable considering the quality. I've had bitter tasting bolognese & poorly cooked pastas for the same price in other Italian restaurants, but not here so that's great!
Jan 26, 2025
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Lovely italian restaurant on Monkland. The food was excellent. I loved my fried calamari. Crispy & tasty. The arancini were amazing. Not too dry or hard. The pasta was al dente. I would definitely come back!
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
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Arrived for a rather late lunch but everything was excellent. The service was good, the pasta eas super delish. My wife requires complete gluten free food & they accommodated very well. Small but very quaint, they also have a nice patio outside. Parking could be tricky but likely can find a spot in the residential streets & have a tiny walk. Highly recommended.
This place is sort of hit or miss. I've been on some evenings where the pasta was not only generous in portion size but also delicious 10/10 taste wise & worth what you pay for. & I've also been other nights & been really dissapointed with the taste, quality, & size... if it was consistently good, I'd give it 5 stars
Honest Italian food for a quick dine out. The pasta with rabbit ragout was perfect, the tagliatelle with frutti di mare were a bit too spicy. The staff is friendly, despite being busy. Great job, mate! Would you consider replacing those fake palm trees with real trees or plants? They just look so ugly & out of place!
