Birbante
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Birbante
Italian bites, cocktails & vibrant atmosphere until late.
5 pm - 11 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Info & Location
About us
Located in Mile End, Montreal, Birbante brings the lively spirit of 70s Milan to the neighborhood. Founded by brothers Pier Paolo and Davide, the restaurant celebrates Italian roots through aperitivo culture, bold flavors, and a touch of mischief. At Birbante, every meal is an invitation to savor la dolce vita—good food, great company, and carefree evenings.
Our Specialties
Italian bites & Cocktails
Amenities, services & more
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Events Nearby
POP Montreal International Music Festival 2025
Sep 24, 2025 to Sep 28, 2025
BLVD Festival 2025
Aug 28, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
Reviews often mention
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From the moment we arrived, everything about this restaurant was outstanding. The ambiance is warm & inviting, with nice décor & a cozy atmosphere that instantly makes you feel welcome. The service was impeccable, Mateo was attentive without being intrusive, friendly, & genuinely passionate about what he does.
From the starters to the desserts, each course was perfectly balanced & absolutely delicious.
In every sense-food, service, & atmosphere-this restaurant should be on your list for your next night out. Highly recommended & definitely worth it!View more
Alessandro
Excellent meal from start to finish. Service was attentive & very helpful, with great recommendations. Every dish was delicious, highly recommend the bruschetta & the creste with lamb. Lots of different cocktail options, extensive Campari & Amaro selection. We'll definitely be back!View more
Amandine
Birbante was such a great experience. The food was absolutely delicious. I managed to snap a photo of the starters, but everything else disappeared too quickly to capture (always a good sign).
We were served by Matteo, who really took care of us & made some excellent recommendations throughout the meal.
This is the kind of place for people who genuinely enjoy good food & appreciate being surprised by thoughtful little details in each dish. Would definitely go back.View more
Caro
The risotto was tasty, but very small portion for 34$, it didn't make sense & our group left feeling hungry. Great service by our waiter though & they had a dj which was cool.View more
Aly
Went last night with my husband. The service & the food was outstanding. A nice authentic Italian restaurant with a cool vibe inside. Will be coming back!View more
Jarred
Nothing but good to say about our first time here. Food & atmosphere was great!View more
Thalia
Loved this place. Second time going & the menu is really tasty. Between the crudo, the burata, calamari salad, all the pastas & the grill, everyone can find something to their taste.
Excellent work from the kitchen & great service
Atmosphere is really vibrant
Would definitely recommendView more
Patrizia
Perfect double date night! Beautiful room with friendly staff; Sophia was such a great help, thank you! Special mention: loved speaking Italian with Matteo, che bravo! Our cocktails & food were perfect! Highly recommend!View more
Oksana
Amazing authentic Italian restaurant. Best Campari & aperol spritz we've had in years. Excellent lunch menu. Go.View more
Dario
Retrouver un peu d'Italie à Montréal, c'est facile grâce à Birbante! Les entrées & les plats de pâtes sont goûteux & parfaits à partager. Bonne sélectio de cocktails avec des propositions inusitées. Buon appetito!View more
Nancy
I want to start by saying the place is very nice decorated & the service was very friendly!
However, i'm a bit disappointed with the food since I had high expectations for this place, it was wasn't bad but it wasn't wow either. We asked if it was good to share between two people & we were told yes, but after 2 entrees, 2 mains & 2 desserts, we were still hungry as the dishes were way smaller than expected. l
To start, we had the Doppia Bruschetta, which was extremely salty & Crudo (this one was good). As main, we had Risotto N'duja e Burrata which was good, & Linguine which was alright. The highlight was the tiramisu, the tortino & the aperols spritz.View more
Los
Déception sur certains plats, le plat de viande était vraiment extra mais les pâtes pesto c'était l'inverse comme réchauffé & plus de sauce. La foccacia moyenne comme une tranche de pain réchauffée alors que celle de la Panzeria est incroyable. Mitigé pour le prix total…View more
Melissa
The service is great, everyone is in a good mood, they come check-in on you often to make sure you're not missing anything & they even ask if you have any recommendations or if you'd change anything in your dishes once you're done eating. We had the red snapper crudo to start, the walnut pesto pasta, the braised lamb pasta, the shoulder steak as mains & a chocolate fondant to share. Everything was fantastic!View more
Catherine
This place is just incredible! The food is outstanding, the drinks are made to perfection. The ambiance is cozy & authentic. Really makes you feel like you're in Italy! Special mention to the Arrosticini & Nduja on focaccia, which is impossible to find anywhere else in Montreal! Will be returning without any doubt!View more
Noémie
Vraiment décevant!
Le restaurant est neuf, bien décoré, les serveurs italiens, on s'y croirai sauf quand l'assiette arrive.
La foccacia est cramée, il y a 4choix entre les premiers plats & les seconds plats. Les quantités sont extrêmement faibles & la nourriture n'a rien d'exceptionnelle.
J'ai ete particulièrement amusee par les tomates anciennes.. Qui clairement n'en sont pas..
C'est un restaurant aux prix quand meme élevé pour la qualité & la quantité dans les assiettes. Il y a, sur la rue beaucoup d'autres choix, meilleurs & a des prix similaires voire plus faibles.
Je n'y retournerai pas.View more
Émilie
Nous étions assis au bar & avons reçu un service hors pair. Les plats & cocktails étaient très bon & savoureux. Belle ambiance avec cuisine ouverte. J'y retournerais sans hésiter!View more
Malika
Vraiment délicieux, nous étions 4 & avons pris plusieurs assiettes à partager, du bonheur en bouche. Prix honnête, ambiance agréable & un service impeccable! J'y retournerais sans hésiter!View more
Deanna
Absolutely delicious! Had the burrata & ordered the Bistecca Fiorentina with my husband & it was mouth watering! Plus the limoncello spritzs were awesome 👌View more
Jessica
Amazing service, with welcoming & kind staff. Food was incredible & the place is nicely decorated!View more