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Aqua E Farina

Authentic Italian Pasta and Gelato Bar with fresh pasta and sauces made in house"
Monkland Village
4.3$$
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Aqua E Farina Monkland Village, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPastaBoutique-CounterBrunchGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar
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About

Aqua E Farina specializes in the art of traditional Italian cuisine with a focus on handmade pasta crafted from high-quality flour and fresh ingredients. The menu prioritizes authentic techniques that highlight the natural textures of semolina and egg-based doughs. Guests encounter a variety of regional preparations that emphasize balance, simplicity, and the structural integrity of every noodle shape. Expert preparation ensures that sauces adhere perfectly to the pasta, creating a cohesive experience for every palate. The environment remains centered on culinary precision, reflecting a deep respect for Mediterranean cooking traditions. This establishment delivers a clear, focused approach to Italian food that prioritizes the quality of the core components over excessive ornamentation, ensuring every plate serves as a testament to fundamental pasta-making expertise.
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Reviews for Aqua E Farina

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Service
on Google4.3 (300+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
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4★
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Review Summary

Aqua E Farina is widely regarded as a hidden gem, offering a cozy and intimate atmosphere that many diners find perfect for romantic dates or group gatherings. While reviews are mixed regarding the consistency of the pasta and the speed of service, many patrons praise the authentic Italian dishes, particularly the fresh pasta, calamari, and desserts like the tiramisu and ricotta dishes. The staff generally receives high marks for being warm, welcoming, and attentive, though some guests have noted occasional delays and varying experiences with food preparation. Despite occasional critiques concerning pricing or seasoning, most visitors describe the restaurant as a charming and highly recommended spot that provides a generous and flavorful dining experience.
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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

May 29, 2024
on Google

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!

May 21, 2024
on Google

I've been to this place twice the first time was a year ago & i didn't like it i thought it was average pasta that i could have made at home. I decided to give it a second chance a year later with a new menu i thought it must be better unfortunately i found out it was in-fact not better but like last time mid. My pasta was over salted which was disappointing because if salted well it could have been so much better. i also tried the mushroom fettuccine it tasted like nothing but black truffle. the black truffle overshadowed the entire dish which ultimately ruined it. Went in expecting a cool video of cutting the burrata & it being satisfying with a cool ooze when you cut into it but alas i didn't obtain that it was little firm. They could do better food wise taste wise but the food platting always looks great. The entire is very cute & has a nice vibe inside cute for a date night with dark romantic vibe inside. The outside is a cute terrace which i enjoyed sitting on the chair feel a little bit uncomfortable & are almost to big i couldn't rest my back on it with out being 3 feet away from my plate & they feel almost to big to even fit under the table. For such a cute place i'd expect better. But alas maybe in another year ill return & actually enjoy me meal.

May 16, 2024
on Google

What could've been a disaster & a bad review turned out to be an impressive exercise in customer service! We are in Montreal for vacation & came in on a busy Mother's Day for dinner. Service started out slow, but very friendly. My son ordered pasta with lobster & shrimp. About 40 minutes went by; we noticed people around us -- who had arrived after we did -- were dining & finishing their meals. Then the server came over & said a large party had ordered the last of the dish my son had chosen, so he had to pick something else. While we understood that this sort of thing happens, we were perplexed that it took so long to tell us. Then another 20 minutes or so dragged by & still no food. Finally, we got up, paid for the bread we had ordered, & left in search of dinner. To our surprise, a young man ran after us, found us on the street, & told us the food was ready & it was on the house. We went back with him (not gonna lie, it felt awkward to walk back into this tiny place!) & enjoyed really amazing food! I had gnocchi; my husband had ravioli; & my son chose chicken parm. Our server apologized to us & brought us a dessert tray from heaven! I didn't catch her name, but really appreciated her kind words. It was clearly important to her to make this right, which honestly was unexpected. Well done!

May 12, 2024
on Google

I just ordered the aglio e olio & ceaser salad from Uber eats. Pasta was good abit overcooked. Very very disappointed that the ceaser salad came with a big peace of some sort of bacon. I don't eat bacon & the ingredient list didn't mention it. $22 in the garbage

May 11, 2024
on Google

Was honestly disappointed with the quality of food. Had high hopes reading the reviews but the brunch was mediocre at best & definitely not worth the price. That being said, service was friendly. May return for dinner since their pasta menu looks quite good. Brunch was a mistake. To the restaurant, maybe stick to what you know.

May 5, 2024
on Google

You got to try this place, it is a little gem in NDG

May 2, 2024
on Google
3.0

Simple small basement intimate Italian restaurant. Very quiet when we arrived, half full during our meal. Lone server worked very hard & did his best. Took well over an hour for the meals to be served...kitchen was short staffed we later learned. Lasagna was great. Lots of potential here!

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

I came with my friend. We both ordered Pasta. She ordered the soup. Everything was excellent.

Apr 20, 2024
on Google

Very quiet vibe & the pasta is delicious & well-presented. There's a good selection of cocktails & wines as well.

Apr 18, 2024
on Google