Reviews describe Bernie's Pizza Martini Bar as a busy, stylish spot with a vibrant vibe where thin crust pizzas, flavorful toppings, and a wide range of martinis and cocktails are frequently praised. The space is often lively and can be perfect for date nights or groups, and portions are generous enough to share, with friendly, attentive service highlighted by many. While the food and drinks are generally well received, some reviews note occasional uneven kitchen results, a noisy atmosphere, and high prices, so reservations are recommended to secure a table.
I recently visited Bernie's Pizza Bar & unfortunately left underwhelmed. The caesar salad was over-dressed, with unevenly distributed sauce-some leaves were drenched while others had thick clumps of dressing pooled at the base, making it unpleasant to eat.
The cocktails were also disappointing. I ordered one with cranberry juice & ginger, but it barely had any ginger flavor. Overall, the drinks felt mediocre & not particularly well-balanced.
As for the pizza, it was just okay-nothing memorable or exciting. There are definitely better options elsewhere if you're looking for standout pizza.
The space itself is quite small, & you shouldn't expect to get in without a reservation. Even with one, we were given a poorly placed table right in the middle of foot traffic. As people squeezed past, they brushed against our table, dragged their jackets across our dishes, & even shifted our plates, which made the whole experience feel cramped & intrusive.
Overall, not a terrible experience, but not one I'd rush to repeat.
We went for a group birthday party last night - which is always a good test for how a restaurant performs - & it was delicious! Very fairly priced group menu at $45 pp & included multiple appetizers like Caesar salad, crispy/spicy calamari, mini fried chicken sliders (my fave) & cheesy garlic buns. You get one pizza per group of 4 but you can do half/half for toppings & it's a large thin crust pizza cut into squares so more than enough. We got the hot pep & the ricotta (nut-free) pesto & both were very tasty! The dessert was a the kicker bc I haven't had a good old fashion large cookie freshly baked with an ice cream on top in years at a resto! Everything was really good & the vibe was on point.
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Apr 11, 2026
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The food wasn't what I expected. I would say the portions are big for what you're paying but it wasn't that different than other oven pizzas I've tried, & the Caesar salad was kind of bland. The garlic bread was the deal breaker.
Wow what a spot! The food was 10/10 thin crust pizza was delicious, that caesar salad was on another level !!! The crunch wow & I love me a Caesar salad we also had the truffle fries I really have nothing bad to say. The music was fabulous & our server was lovely !!! Will definitely be back
Fantastic pizza spot ! The crust is very thin, perfectly baked & generous size. Every bite of that ceasar salad was satisfying , fresh & crisp. French fries, yum ! The bartender nailed my Hugo Spritz . Overall great experience !
Bernie's has great portion sizes & very good pizza, but it can be expensive. For example, we ordered two pizzas & two Caesar salads & the total came out to about $150 including tax & tip. The pizzas are large & filling, so sharing works well. The restaurant gets extremely busy, & walk ins are almost impossible, so it is best to plan ahead.
Jan 3, 2026
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Really enjoyed this place !
The vibe is cozy, yet sophisticated. The drink menu has lots of options & the food was good!
The pizza really tasty. I loved the garlic bread rolls, it was a little sweet. Cesar salad was good. We tried the meatballs as well. I was a little disappointed in the calamari, but the rest compensated. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Bernie's & would definitely come back!
What an incredible Monday night discovery in the West Island. Bernie's Martini & Pizza delivered a fantastic experience from start to finish. We kicked things off with a round of great drinks - a crisp Peroni beer, a rich & velvety chocolate martini, a smooth Chardonnay, & a very dirty gin soda that hit all the right notes.
The appetizers set the tone: perfectly seasoned meatballs, tender calamari, & a fresh, classic Caesar salad. Simple dishes, done exceptionally well.
Then came the pizzas… & let's just say our eyes definitely didn't listen to our bellies. We were warned not to order two - but we did anyway. The portions were huge, the crusts were perfect, & every bite was worth the challenge. Worth noting: the pizza isn't Neapolitan style - it's its own generous, hearty style - but still absolutely delicious.
The ambience was surprisingly lively for a Monday night. Warm, welcoming, & exactly the kind of spot the West Island has been needing. It felt great to have this style of restaurant right here in DDO.
Highly recommend Bernie's for anyone looking for great food, great drinks, & a great night out. I'm already looking forward to the next visit!
The pizza was delicious, a perfect thin crust & a delicate tomato sauce that wasn't acidic or overpowering. The salad was generous enough to feed two people. The tequila martini is a must-try. Great staff, service, & ambiance. Beautiful decor with an urban feel. I'll definitely be back.
Beautiful decor with a downtown feel. The food was excellent!!! The Caesar salad topped with chicken & meat balls were such a classic staple. The calamari was incredible, crispy, tasty & generous pieces. The tequila Martini is a meeting at try. Great staff, service & ambiance.
Oct 9, 2025
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Super cute place! The staff were friendly, & the food & drinks were really good.
We (3) shared the Bernies Chopped salad & the Mini Beef Burgers. We also got 2 pizzas: one was half cheese & half margherita , & the other was half vegetarian & spicy bernies. It was cool how you can split your choices for the pizza so you can try more options. We also shared the Bernies Biscuit for dessert… so yummy.
I had the Sunflower martini & also the Espresso Martini - both made very well.
The tables felt a bit cramped, & the music was a bit loud (hard to hear each other talk), but was definitely a fun spot!
One my new favorite eateries! Bernies Pizza Bar. Beautifully decorated, wonderful & dedicated staff. Full bar with nice list of martinis to choose from. We had the very popular & generous Ceasar salad, a portion you share & the all dressed flat pizza, also generous & made for 2 or 3 people. Both absolutely delicious. We also had two of their popular martinis: a Cucumber Breeze martini & a Sunflower martini. Very nice & refreshing. Service by Antonia was an added pleasure. Although all staff are great. Great music too! But maybe just a little bit too loud. People have to talk a little louder. But not a deterrent!
We were looking forward to trying out this restaurant, but poor experience overall. Food is mid: appetizers were good (salad, sliders) but pizzas were thin/burnt & expensive for what you get. Service was not great either. The waiter kept rolling his eyes every time we'd ask for something & spent more time on his phone or talking to colleagues than serving customers. It's a shame as I like to support local businesses, but I won't be recommending this spot to anyone.
I have read a lot of the reviews & the consensus seems to be that people were satisfied with the food they ordered. Sadly, I must have been unlucky that night. Because the Margherita pizza was subpar, very little fior di latte on said pizza, crust extremely thin to the point of being very dry with burnt edges. I didn't see any Parmesan shavings on the Signature Caesar salad, maybe a few sprinkles of grated parm., no more. Furthermore, I think that the bacon was fake bacon bits & it was not a proper Caesar salad dressing on the salad, just plain mayo. I guess the chef had an off night that night. The Limoncello Spritz was good, the waitress & the service were pleasant & the food came quickly.
Aug 31, 2025
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pizza was delicious had the pepperoni . Caesar salad was delicious as well. very nice atmosphere. seemed to be mostly people in their twenties or thirties. second time here. would so again.
Everything that we ordered was hot, fresh & delicious! Pizzas, meatballs & Cesar salad were fabulous. Servers were attentive & very pleasant. This was our 1st time there. Can't wait to go back!
Met some friends for dinner. We were warmly greeted by the hostess & told our table was being cleaned. We were then led to our table with a smile. The place was full & is quite loud but expected for the average age group of the clientele. Our waitress Paige was excellent. Friendly & just engaging enough. Our friends got their appetizer 10 minutes before we got ours & they were kind enough to wait for ours to arrive. Not sure why they didn't come out together so a small hiccup. We ordered the ribs as a starter & they were excellent. Very tender & flavourful. The sauce reminded me of Tony Romas. Then for dinner we shared a Caesar salad & an all dressed pizza. I loved how the salad was prepared with chunks of lettuce. What I didn't like was almost no croutons & the dressing had a bit too much mayo & no anchovies which definitely affected the taste. Overall a decent salad. The pizza is quite large & was very good but found it too salty. I think that the pepperoni may have been the culprit. All in all an enjoyable meal & recommended.
Excellent customer service, delicious & tasty food. We were served by Mandy & she made sure we were well taken care of: answered all our questions & made sure that our experience went smoothly. As for the food, the batter in the crispy chicken in the sliders was well seasoned (not too salty unlike other places, yet packed a punch), chicken in was tender & juicy. Came with the right amount of pickle & sauce to add a bit of zing. The lemon in the Caesar salad really tied everything together. Hot pep came with a generous amount of pepperoni, honey, & hot pepper. Very pleased & very generous portions. Would come again!
