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.
Overview of the reviews shows Bis Ristorante as a warmly inviting, authentic Italian dining spot with many diners praising flavorful, generously portioned dishes, a cozy romantic vibe, and attentive service, along with strong wine recommendations and a varied menu. The lamb dishes, seafood risotto, gnocchi, and house tomato sauce are frequently highlighted as standout items, and many guests say the experience feels upscale and worth the price. A few experiences note inconsistencies such as slower service, uneven pacing, and at times overcooked or not fully satisfying dishes, but overall the restaurant is described as a memorable place worth returning to, especially for date nights or celebrations.
Amazing food, professional, knowledgeable staff. We especially enjoyed the gnocchi, the Osso Bucco, the lamb ragu pasta (the pasta was slightly overcooked but still so tasty). The lemon cake for dessert was amazing. Would absolutely return & recommend to others.
Très belle expérience chez BIS. Une ambiance new yorkaise pour ce restaurant Italien très au dessus des meilleurs italiens. Un serveur biélorusse gentil & super professionnel ! De la vraie gastronomie italienne au coeur de Montréal. Un moment dont mon épouse, mon fils & moi nous souviendrons.
Cerise sur le tiramisu, l'ambiance musicale est à tomber par terre 😍
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!
Paloma was outstanding! She looked after us with great attention to detail. She was personable, helpful, & paid a lot of attention to ensuring the pace of the meal was what we wanted. I would definitely come again, in part because the ambiance was romantic & our table was perfect, , but mostly because of the amazing Paloma!
We had reservations here from a suggestion from a good friend. It really hit the mark! The meatball'amuse bouche' could be skipped. If i were to suggest something, make meatballs from the house lamb ragu, that would be a much bigger hit. It's also a taste of your signature dish, should the table want to order it later.
All of our dishes were great. Two of the four of us opted for the duck special, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The other two got the lamb ragu dish, which they loved too.
Desserts were good as well. Shared the profiteroles & the crime brûlée.
This is a special restaurant. The food is excellent. The tagliolini was delicious, very flavorful. Great service, ambiance conducive to conversation. The host was very welcoming. A wonderful Montreal restaurant.
I had an exceptional dining experience at this upscale Italian restaurant. The ambiance was warm & elegant, the service attentive without being intrusive, & every dish-from the freshly made pasta to the impeccably prepared entrées-was bursting with authentic flavor. The wine selection was superb. Highly recommended!
Nov 18, 2025
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First visit. Will def return. Visiting Montreal for the weekend from Ontario. Made a reservation (preferred). Our server, Paloma, was exceptional. Attentive, friendly & professional. (& we were offered to taste the wine we selected to ensure we liked it) We were not rushed,.which was appreciated. Loved that they poured the olive oil/balsamic at our table) The food was amazing - fresh, authentic Italian. Portions were larger than we expected. I had gnocchi & husband had pork cheek carbonara. The mini meatballs (complimentary) were delicious. Great ambiance, low lighting & music in.the background - not loud. Perfect for a date night. Thank you! 😁
Biz Ristorante in Montreal undoubtedly offers some of the best lamb dishes I've ever tasted! The flavors are absolutely spectacular, with each bite showcasing tender, perfectly seasoned meat that melts in your mouth. The preparation is exquisite, using fresh ingredients & traditional cooking methods that elevate the dining experience. Whether it's roasted, grilled, or stewed, the lamb dishes are always a highlight of my meals here.
