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.
This place never disappoints. My friends & I came to eat & have some drinks on a very last minute & the staff did not fail to accommodate! The food is always amazing but this time we got the mixed salad, burrata dip, meat balls, chicken sliders, & the italian verde pizza & our previous expectations were exceeded. Our service by Sam was excellent & our server was quick, thorough, & super helpful. Would recommend any day of the week & will definitely be coming back!
amazing experience as usual! returned here a few times & have to say the food as well as the service is extremely pleasant. some must haves are definitively in the appetizers, especially the meatballs, the burrata dip, & the mixed salad. big appreciation to sam our amazing waiter who enhanced our experience.
We started off with the Pinot Grigio which was excellent, the burrata dip, meatballs & mix salad were exceptional as well. The highlight of the night had to be the impeccable service from Sam who was attentive & patient. Thank you Sam!
Jun 8, 2026
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We visited Bernie's with high hopes, but unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to the expectations.
The Atmosphere & Seating
From the moment we sat down, the noise level felt overwhelmingly high, making it difficult to hold a conversation. The layout is incredibly cramped. The tables are placed so close together that we felt like we were sharing a meal with the strangers at the next table rather than enjoying a private dinner.
The Service & Timing
In our opinion, the service was subpar. We lacked proactive attention & found ourselves having to flag down our waitress every single time we needed something. To make matters worse, our entire order, both the appetizers & the main pizzas, arrived at the exact same time. This made us feel incredibly rushed to eat before everything got cold, rather than being able to relax & enjoy the evening.
The Food
As for the food, it was decent but didn't blow us away. While the meal overall was okay, I found the pizza to be fairly average. The crust was remarkably thin, thinner than a Ritz cracker, in my estimation, which might appeal to some, but wasn't quite what we were hoping for.
For the price point, we feel there are much better options in the area that offer superior food quality in a far more comfortable, relaxed setting.
Another amazing experience at Bernie's Pizza Martini Bar. Anthony is a top tier waiter & really cares about his clients. We had a gluten restriction (celiac) & he & the owner made sure the kitchen processed our order in a way that was up to par to ensure everything went smoothly for us. The cocktails & mocktails are absolutely divine, as well as the caesar salad, burrata dip & fun guy pizza. Food is out of this world, Anthony's service always makes us come back & the ambiance is straight out of the 80's in the best way possible. Always coming back here!
This place isn't ideal for a date night. The small space was filled with a greasy smell like there's no ventilation. The pizza was too greasy for my taste as well. It was also very noisy - we could barely hear each other. Over priced.
Food was good.. Although they have gluten free options, this place is not safe if you are sensitive to cross contamination, despite us communicating we had a person that is celiac.
