Experience Italian fine dining with our chefs' commitment to cleanliness, consistency, creativity, and quality. We source fresh ingredients, including top-grade Angus Beef and authentic Italian imports. Our menu caters to all, offering gluten-free and vegetarian options.
Reviews of Bis Ristorante describe a warm, cozy Italian dining spot with authentic, flavorful food and professional yet friendly service. The ambiance is frequently described as romantic and conducive to conversation, though some tables feel close and can be a bit loud at times. Dishes such as fresh pasta, risotto and seafood or meat specials are hailed as delicious and generously portioned, with many meals described as memorable and well prepared; a few critiques note overdressed salads or occasional overcooked pasta. The staff and management are consistently praised for attentiveness, hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere, contributing to a homey dining experience. The wine list and desserts are well received, supporting Bis Ristorante as a top Italian option in the city for date nights, celebrations or casual dinners alike. Some reviews mention higher prices, though most feel the quality and experience justify the cost; parking options can also be convenient. Overall, Bis Ristorante comes across as a standout for authentic Italian cuisine, warm service, and a memorable, repeatable dining experience that guests are eager to return to.
After reading & hearing so many outstanding reviews for this restaurant, I had high expectations going in. However, I didn't love my experience, & will likely not be back.
To start, our waiter was lovely, but relatively absent throughout the evening. I'm not sure if they were short-staffed that night, but the restaurant was only about 60% full & we had difficulty flagging our waiter down.
The salted caramel espresso martini I had was amazing, but unfortunately the rest of the food that followed was lackluster. We ordered the arugula salad, truffle fries, & octopus to start - everything was simply'ok' - except for the octopus which was inedible & covered in some sort of congealed fat. The restaurant kindly covered 50% of the dish because they noticed we hadn't touched it, which was super appreciated!
For our mains, I ordered the Gamberi Fra'Diavolo (spicy shrimp & spaghetti) & my fiancé ordered the pasta with lamb meat sauce, & both were solid, but we had to wait over 1.5 hours to receive our dishes. Again, the restaurant was not even close to capacity, & not once did our server come by & acknowledge the wait time.
By the time we finished our mains, we just wanted to leave & not risk ordering dessert/coffee for fear of how long it would take. I wish we had had a more positive experience to report, but for the price - we did not find the service/food adequate.
Maybe the restaurant was just having an off night, but there are no shortage of amazing Italian spots in Montreal which we would recommend instead of Bis!
Mar 27, 2026
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We had a delicious meal & wonderful service from Partha. Great wine recommendation & food was amazing. We had seafood risotto, veal & carbonara. Would highly recommend for authentic Italian.
I was very disappointed, & embarrassed, in how one of our guests was treated. When he ordered a salad which was all he wanted to eat, the waiter told him that was not acceptable & he would have to order another dish as well. This kind of attitude is unacceptable when serving a table of 6 & everyone is ordering their meals (most with appetizers & main courses) along with cocktails.
Mar 14, 2026
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First time visiting Bis. Excellent food & service. Access was difficult due to major city construction outside at the time. Would highly recommend for a date night
Une excellente table , bon choix de vins , un service courtois & respectueux . Le tout en respect de notre temps alloué pour le'wine & dine' & pouvoir assister au match de hockey du CH.
Food was really good, service was great but slightly slow, very quiet & easy to talk, almost too quiet lol, tables were close so you can hear other peoples' conversations. Would recommend.
