Bernie's Pizza Martini Bar serves thin-crust artisan pizzas crafted with hand-stretched dough and locally sourced toppings. The menu focuses on elevated comfort food, pairing signature pies with a sophisticated selection of classic and contemporary martini cocktails. Guests encounter an industrial-chic atmosphere defined by exposed brick and warm ambient lighting. The kitchen emphasizes high-heat stone baking to achieve a perfectly charred crust on every specialty pizza variety offered. Beyond the oven, the bar program features artisanal spirits and house-made mixers designed to complement the savory profiles of the food. This establishment operates as a refined hybrid space, balancing the casual nature of a traditional pizzeria with the polished aesthetic of an upscale cocktail lounge to create a distinct social experience for all patrons.
Bernie's Pizza Martini Bar is widely regarded as a vibrant and trendy destination in the West Island, known for its lively atmosphere, stylish decor, and extensive selection of martinis. Many patrons praise the menu for its delicious, thin-crust pizzas, fresh salads, and popular appetizers like the meatballs and burrata dip. While numerous visitors highlight the impeccable, friendly, and attentive service, the restaurant is consistently described as being very cramped, with tables placed closely together, which can lead to high noise levels and a lack of privacy. Although the vast majority of guests have a wonderful experience, some feedback notes inconsistencies in food quality, such as burnt crusts or overly salty sauces, and occasional frustrations regarding reservation availability and unexpected pricing surcharges.
First time here. Arrived just when they opened so it was quite empty but filled up quickly. Service is fast & friendly with good recommendations. Their fried calamari was great. Their pizza was amazing. Will have to come back & try other stuff from the menu
The pictures don't give it justice. We were 20 people for my sister's birthday, & it was an amazing experience. We collaborated with the owner prior for organization & it was seamless. The place is definitely worth the hype, with fun retro vibes. The food arrived in no time, & it was DELICIOUS. Every one loved the pizzas & drinks. Our waiter Erika accommodated the whole thing, the cake cutting, & even though we were a large group we really enjoyed. Definitely recommended.
Apr 7, 2025
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
Victim of their popularity
This place is full so make a reservation.
Its full because its good , really good
The sliders hit the spot & the pizza's half & half option is a great way to try out their bestsellers. The ceasar salad is as good as it is instagramable (is this how you write that 🤔)
we were seated at the bar stuck between a service passage & a table of 6 that kept on moving around & still enjoyed ourselves.
Waiter forgot half the meals & half of the group waited an extra 30 min to eat. This trend of waiters not bringing a note pad thinking they can remember a whole order is clearly not working.
Bills got printed 4 times because the waiter couldn't comprehend the food split. Asking for water was like pulling teeth.
Seating was a bit too crowded & too close for comfort for our liking; we were part of the conversation of the tables next to either side of us. We understand maximizing your space but you're practically sitting with the people at the next table. Pizza was good but a bit too oily, could be due to the generous amount of pepperoni on the all dressed we ordered. The size is large enough to share for 2 people. Fries were skinny & spot on. Caesar salad was extra generous with the dressing, the way I like a caesar. My glass of sangria was more juice than wine though. Service & owner extremely polite & efficient. Enjoyable first time, except for the table proximity.
The food was delicious. I went with two of my girlfriends. We split the calamari & got the all dressed pizza. The martinis were excellent as well. Would definitely come back again!
Went to Bernie's Pizza Martini bar for my birthday. The vibe is amazing, super cozy but still has that cool lively energy. The service was on point, everyone was friendly.
The food was unreal. The Caesar salad was creamy & rich, exactly how it should be. The pizza was insane, like every bite was better than the last. & the hot honey dipping sauce goes with literally everything.
It's been a long time I havent enjoyed a martini the way I did at Bernie's. The glasses are so CUTE. I had the passion fruit martini & it surpassed my expectations. Dessert was also great im still craving the chocolate cookie dessert…
If you're looking for a solid spot in the West Island you have to try Bernie's.
Make sure you make reservations in advance if you want a table. We booked 3 weeks in advance to get a table for 6 pm. It was worth the wait!
Service is great. From the hostesses, the waiters, & the bus boys. Everyone was so friendly.
My boyfriend & I shared the calamari for an appetizer, which was great; especially the spicy mayo dipping sauce. It has a very unique flavor. We also shared a half pepperoni & BBQ ranch chicken pizza. I did not try the pepperoni half, but my boyfriend said it was great. I personally loved the BBQ & ranch sauce. It was delicious. I also highly recommend the Blossom Rose martini.
My only complaint is because the restaurant is on the smaller side, the tables are placed close together, so you don't have a lot of room. The tables do fit the entire pizza on an elevated stand, but it still feels crammed. It also gets very loud when the restaurant is full, so it is hard to hear your date.
I would go back! This is definitely a nice place for a date night in the west island. I hope to see it expand to Montreal in the future, so it's closer to home.
