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.
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Birbante offers an exceptional dining experience that captures the heart of authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the high quality of the fresh, flavourful ingredients used in every dish, ranging from perfectly prepared pasta and succulent meat options to delightful desserts like the lava cake. The service is consistently highlighted as professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly, contributing to the restaurant's reputation as a standout destination in Montreal. With its cozy décor and an impressive selection of cocktails, the restaurant provides a memorable setting that is ideal for both intimate dates and lively group gatherings.
The good:
The Negroni Perfetto was exceptional. The restaurant atmosphere is relaxed & comfortable.
The not-so-good:
We ordered the burrata to start, & the tomato was a bit under ripe. Bread to soak up the burrata & tomato was an extra charge. Lastly, all three pastas we ordered were extremely flat with almost no depth. Those were the arrabiata, funghi, & pesto. We didn't finish our plates & took them home instead. Good for leftovers.
Birbante was incredible! We were a group of six girls & shared everything - & honestly, every dish was amazing. We started with the doppia bruschetta (absolutely delicious!), the burrata, & the endive salad - all so fresh & full of flavor. Then we had a risotto & a pesto pasta, both super tasty & perfectly done. Our waiter was amazing - he explained the menu so well, was super generous, & made the whole experience even better. We finished with 4-5 desserts & devoured every bite. The place itself is beautiful - the décor is super cool yet cozy. 100% recommend!
Exécution impeccable & matière première intéressante. Fleurs de courge dans une friture légère & croustillante qui laisse la béchamel s'écouler doucement. Les brochettes d'agneau étaient simplement parfaites. La burrata - trop froide au service & quelque feuilles de roquette fanées. Sinon, le service était sans faille.
Wow I had an amazing experience. First off, I had the special which was a fried string ray appetizer. It was exquisite & paired beautifully with a butter based sauce. The risotto burrata was delicious but a little too spicy for my liking. The steak & grilled vegetables were the star of the show for me, all perfectly cooked. The steak was delicious & tender. Service was also great.
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.
Absolutely delicious! Had the burrata & ordered the Bistecca Fiorentina with my husband & it was mouth watering! Plus the limoncello spritzs were awesome 👌
Ristorante italiano a Montreal, cibo pazzesco, personale gentilissimo, musica ottima, e la cosa che mi è piaciuta di più è il locale, in un certo senso essenziale ma estremamente caratteristico, che rimanda molto all'Italia ma modernizzandola, rimanendo elegante e senza essere kitsch. Ho mangiato la burrata, l'insalata, una pasta al pomodoro, le capesante, il loro pesce spada, la tagliata di carne: DIVINO. Davvero, anche meglio di quando stai in Italia. Super consigliato
La nourriture est bonne, les aliments sont frais. L'entrecôte très bonne aussi. Nous avons trouvé les quantités toutefois très réduites pour le prix (focaccia & bruschetta surtout). Mais bon, c'est une constante maintenant dans la plupart des restaurants de cette catégorie... Burrata excellente, l'agneau beaucoup moins (nos brochettes étaient assez chewy). Aussi, aucun choix de vins lors de notre venue. Personnel sympathique toutefois. Nous recommandons le Moccione pour une expérience italienne, certes un peu plus chère, mais hautement plus intéressante.
