Across the reviews, Bello is seen as a neighborhood find with delicious Italian inspired sandwiches, notably standout paninis and a good coffee scene, wrapped in a warm, welcoming space that many describe as charming. The food is frequently praised for freshness and rich flavors, with some noting the bread and meats as particularly good, and there is broad enthusiasm for the variety of breakfast and lunch options. Service is praised for friendliness and efficiency at times, but several reviews mention inconsistency, with some staff being rude or distracted and others attentive, especially during busy periods; some guests also mention that the sandwiches are premade and customization is limited, and that prices can be high for what is offered. While the overall experience is positive and Bello stands out in Old Montreal for quality and ambiance, a few visits left diners disappointed due to mismatched expectations on service and value.
We went there on a cold day during the holidays as we were walking around in the Old Port, the coffee & sandwiches were great. They hit the spot & the staff was very nice & patient
Mar 29, 2025
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I love there meatballs (moisture & tasty ) & spicy sausages ( not too spicy, & tasty ) a lots.
Sabrina & Amanda make cafe the best coffee ever. The latte is not too bitter & very smooth to me. They takes time make the milk foam, very focus to it, so the milk not too hot.
The guy did good already but not the best ( i am little picky in my latte 😅 ).
We stopped for a quick lunch. It was a good choice. Great panini done in the sandwich press. Excellent espresso & cappuccino. Good service. Reasonably priced.
Food - very delicious paninis , bread is fresh & the cheese is real ! The food is not too salty , too oily or extra sweet . Truly Italian Service - the server patiently answered all questions & was very friendly ! Atmosphere - clean & cozy
Nov 2, 2024
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Great service, staff, & delicious food The bagel was nice & soft The chicken sandwich is delicious Definitely worth checking out They have some great coffee selection as well! I'll be coming back
I'll start by mentioning that the menu is in Italian. So some guesswork may be in order. But the paninis are really good. We had the ham & cheese & the Italian sausage. They're cold in the case & they heat them up when you order. The ham & cheese was good but the sausage was much better. The sausage was quite spicy which I appreciated. It's pretty basic inside there were enough tables for everyone on a September Saturday.
Really nice Italian lady (she told me😃) there was so patient. I asked her what's her favorite sandwich. Let me tell ya... the steak did not disappoint. I placed it to go. All I wanted to do was taste it. 15 mins later it was all gone. I added peppers 🌶️ to mine. Thx for your hospitality & awesome sandwich & suggestions. I'll be sure to bring friends
Sep 13, 2024
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Literally my favorite lunch or brunch spot ever. Also they make the best coffee I've ever had. The Italian sausage sandwich is unreal. & the daily salads are always out of this world delicious. I can't say enough about how amazing & kind the staff are & you really feel like family whenever you visit. Love this place ! Recommend to everyone 🩷
I had the roasted veggie & goat cheese sandwich on olive bread. I liked the fact that the veggies inside were out of the ordinary for this type of sandwich. Normally it would be a bunch of grilled peppers, but this one had sweet potato, broccoli, cauliflower & green beans. It was pretty good.
Tried the polpetta sandwich & it was ok. The bread was soggy & the sandwich overall lacked flavour. Typically good Italian sandwiches are very tasty & this wasn't it. Cesar salad also soggy & very over dressed. Cafe crema was nice. Overall, a mediocre experience. Service was efficient & quick.
