Monday

11 am - 10 pm

Tuesday

11 am - 10 pm

Wednesday

11 am - 10 pm

Thursday

11 am - 10 pm

Friday

11 am - 10 pm

Saturday

10 am - 10 pm

Sunday

10 am - 10 pm

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.

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Sabrina

5.0

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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Stephen

Kudos to the chef! For lunch at AF I tried the fried oyster mushroom sandwich & it was outstanding. Came with a tasty salad. The tower of a sandwich must be eaten with fork & knife because it's about 5' tall. Now I understand why they are called Oyster mushrooms... tasted a little like fried oysters.
Delicious & a very good value these days for a great meatless meal ($21) Sorry I didn't take a photo of this beautiful dish.

Apr 23, 2025

Andrew

Really tasty + high quality food, super friendly server & a beautiful space! We were really impressed!

Jan 28, 2025

Evelyne

4.0

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!

Nov 21, 2024

Nicole

Incredibly tasty Italian dishes. The gnocchi is gluten free & heavenly! Service was fantastic. Incredibly cute restaurant.

Jul 23, 2024

Niveen

I tried Aqua E Farina once, I liked the atmosphere & the wall paintings there, taking you to Italy & the past. They have good Italian dishes. I took gluten free gnocchi. It was good but a bit greasy for me. My friend took Caesar salad & a soup (can't recall its name) & they were tasty. The waiter was nice. All in all my experience was good. Go & give it a try as I saw they have many interesting Italian dishes😊

Mar 25, 2024

Sanju

Found this cool spot hidden away in a basement, & it was surprisingly awesome. The menu isn't huge, but everything we tried was really tasty. It's got this peaceful vibe that's perfect for chilling out, & even though the service was still pretty good. Feels like a great place to bring the family for a nice meal without any fuss. Definitely worth checking out if you're into finding those not-so-obvious places.

Mar 12, 2024

Marian

Our server Emmanuelle was helpful & friendly. The Crostini appetizer was absolutely delicious. The gnocchi was very tasty & a nice portion. The fettucine with shredded braised lamb ragu was also very good; & big enough to take home leftovers. Wines by the glass, one Chianti & one Sangiovese, reasonably priced. We were too full for dessert. We were offered a small Tiramisu to share. Their lunch specials & weekend brunch are very good. This is a lovely local neighborhood restaurant. We highly recommend it.

Jan 29, 2024

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