Aqua E Farina presents a cozy, romantic Italian dining scene with generous portions and a menu that centers on fresh, flavorful pasta and classic dishes. The kitchen earns praise for burrata, lasagna, calamari, fettuccine funghi e tartufo, and tiramisu, with guests noting the option to customize pasta and the appealing ambiance. Service is described as warm and attentive on most visits, though a few experiences mention slower or inconsistent service, delays with drinks, and higher charges during busy events. Overall, many reviewers enjoy the authentic flavors and good value, especially in brunch and table d'hôte settings, and plan to return to explore more dishes.
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!
May 7, 2025
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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 ;)
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.
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!
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!
The best Italian resto in Montreal=5⭐️ for sure! 😊 Delicious authentic Italian food, cozy atmosphere & great friendly service by Sara L 😊 I highly recommend Aqua Farina!
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 decided to try this place for brunch, & I can say it was the best brunch experience on Monkland Ave so far. We were warmly welcomed, & the music was neither dull nor too loud. The menu was well-balanced, catering to most tastes, though I wish they had a kids' menu as well. The quality, taste, & presentation of the dishes were excellent, & the coffee was definitely of Italian quality. Overall, we loved our experience. --- Nous avons décidé de tester cet endroit pour le brunch, & je peux dire que c'était la meilleure expérience de brunch sur l'avenue Monkland jusqu'à présent. Nous avons été accueillis chaleureusement, & la musique n'était ni ennuyeuse ni trop forte. Le menu était bien équilibré & répondait à la plupart des goûts, bien que j'aurais aimé qu'il y ait un menu pour enfants également. La qualité, le goût & la présentation des plats étaient excellents, & le café avait certainement la qualité italienne. Dans l'ensemble, nous avons adoré notre expérience.
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.
