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.
Other than the fact that you have to be out within 2hrs, this place was fantastic!
We had a'Hot Pep' pizza, along with an order of Bernie's meatballs. Both were absolutely delicious! Our only complaint, was that there was only 1 piece of bread with the meatballs! We wanted another so that we could soak up the remaining sauce, as it was delicious!!! The pizza was filling for the 2 of us eating it. Thin crust was cooked to perfection. The'cup & char' pepperoni was very tasty. While it was a tad greasy & salty, it is a pizza after all & to be expected, right?
One very odd thing!!! The men's toilet is a single toilet set up... the seat has a built in bidet!!! The remote hangs beside the toilet on the wall. Who, I repeat, WHO would use a bidet at a public, BUSY restaurant??? I thought was very strange! However, I guess it is that'added touch'! 🤔
If you're in the West Island, like a busy place with good music, atmosphere & of course, food, then Bernies is the spot for you! I give it 👍👍
Food is truly delicious! We ordered 4 pizzas to share between 8 people + 2 fries & it was enough food. The place is nice but all the tables are way to close one with another so is really hard to pass between, go to the bathroom or even not hear your neighbours conversation. It looks more like a place for adults than for families. Drinks were ok, nothing extraordinary.
Jan 29, 2026
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J'ai été chez Bernies pour la première fois & je n'ai pas été déçue. Les meilleurs calmars frits que j'ai mangé depuis longtemps & que dire de leur pizza. L'ambiance est chaleureuse, on se croirait au centre-ville! Je recommande 100% & je reviendrai c'est certain !
Great way to spend an evening with family or friends the pizza was amazing the entrees were delicious service was outstanding just a very enjoyable evening
Bernie's Pizza Martini Bar is clearly doing something right, expect to wait even with a reservation, as the place is packed even on quieter nights. Kudos to management for creating that level of demand.
I went with a large group, which gave us the chance to try several items. Overall, the food is good, not great. Since this is oven-style pizza, some traditional pies, like the margherita, lose a bit of authenticity. In my opinion, the choice of cheese is what holds the pizzas back. It felt somewhat processed & affected the overall flavor.
We tried the funghi, margherita, hot pepper, & classic veggie pizzas. On the plus side, the burrata was excellent, very creamy & flavorful, & easily one of the highlights of the meal.
The atmosphere is cozy with a fun vibe, making it a great spot for date nights or big groups. The staff were very friendly, & there's a strong selection of wines, cocktails, & mocktails. It's a little on the pricey side, but still worth the visit.
Overall, a solid experience. With a different mozzarella, I genuinely think the pizzas could be top-notch.
What an amazing addition to the west island! Everything was excellent from start to finish. Great starters (burata with a hot honey was awesome), excellent pizzas & great martinis! Great vibe & service as well! Get the cookie at end & thank me later! Hope this place lasts a long long time!
