Benedetta offers a warm, elegant setting in the Old Port with a charming courtyard and a welcoming atmosphere, pairing friendly, attentive service with consistently high quality Italian inspired cuisine. The food receives frequent praise for freshness, balanced flavors, and careful presentation across pizzas, pastas, paninis and brunch dishes, and cocktails and espresso are often highlighted as excellent. The vibe is cozy yet refined, making it popular for dates, casual dinners, or gatherings, with the courtyard and a downstairs speakeasy adding to the appeal. Occasional notes mention long waits during peak times, and a few dishes are described as lacking depth or being overpriced, along with practical hints like parking considerations. Overall Benedetta comes across as a standout Old Port spot with reliable food, a memorable atmosphere, and hospitality that encourages a return visit.
Went at 1pm & had items unavailable on the menu already. Placed our order & only after they started preparing our food they mentioned they only had enough chicken for one sandwich. It was also clearly not fresh chicken inside the one we did get. Staff was polite but just kind of scattered. Drinks were good. Maybe better for dinner but do not
recommend for lunch time. Shame because nice outdoor seating.
Amazing staff, the food was amazing. The only thing that I could mention is that they were understaffed & a bit disorganized. Our server was doing her best but was overwhelmed with everything happening at the same time. The food came before we even had waters & the food came at a very difrent times. My friends were all done eating & I did not get my food. Overall a great lunch experience but does need some better structure.
Just a great, unique spot. Such a cool vibe & areas for everyone. Great service, friendly welcome & a great product in a very appealing environment. Love it.
Best Cannolis I've ever had! Wife & I were just walking around old Montreal & came upon this beautiful set place. Something about the vibe was just perfect. Jo our waitress was absolutely amazing, & definitely gave us a perfect reason to come back. & seriously, you have to try the Cannolis! We're already craving it.
May 2, 2026
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This place has a beautiful indoor terrace as well as a small coffee ☕ shop downstairs. The upstairs dining room is perfect for private & corporate events. The speakeasy is great for a small party to celebrate in an intimate setting. Definitely a spot worth checking out.
2 hour wait for our sandwiches & soup & we just gave up & left. The soup was cold & the sandwiches never came. Server was friendly & apologetic but it wasn't worth the waste of time.
Worst experience at a restaurant. It took around 20 minutes to get water AFTER being seated, another 10-15 for our drinks & when we ordered food, we waited an hour for two cold soups & none of the sandwiches ordered. We didn't get checked on by our waiter once. It's a beautiful ambience inside & we were really excited to have lunch there but the service did not meet the expectations. I don't recommend it until they figure out their stuff. Disappointed.
Looking for an affordable yet high quality place to chill in Old Montréal or maybe just simple take out fare (Italian style) to bring to a picnic table by the water in the old port?
Benedetta is for you! Excellent coffee & inside terrace European style. This place is a must for any tourist & of course Montrealers too.
Private room on 2nd floor & up to 200 capacity in restaurant with Speakeasy, & bar.
Such a beautiful restaurant! We had an incredible evening! The service was amazing & the food was spectacular! We really enjoyed the night! Parking was not so bad & walking distance to everything! We will definitely be back.
I booked this Old Port restaurant for my birthday, & it was honestly the most perfect experience from start to finish. We were a large group, & everything was handled so seamlessly, the staff went above & beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. The atmosphere was exactly what I was hoping for: warm, vibrant, & elevated without feeling pretentious. It created the perfect setting for such a special night. The food was absolutely incredible, every dish was beautifully presented & full of flavor, & all of my guests kept talking about how good everything was.
