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!
Salads were overdressed & Parmesan crisp not crispy. Pasta & risotto were overcooked & tasted like they were reheated in microwave, not cooked for us.
Restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night. Should have been a hint.
Jan 18, 2026
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A fun restaurant before a Habs game. We were allowed to park close by & the resto gave us a voucher to cover the cost of parking. The food was generally good. Appetizers were delicious. We tried the Calamari Fritti, Salsiccia Peperonata & finally Zucchini Fritti. The main dishes we had the Ossobuco di Vitello with risotto milanese. We found the veal to be very fatty.
Also the risotto was lacking taste. The other dish we tried was the Melanzane alla Siciliana. It was very good however not very filling. Probably a good idea to have a little pasta with it.
Overall I enjoyed our dining experience.
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!
My bride & I were visiting Montreal & had the most amazing dining experience at BIS Restaurant.
The staff would have made a bad food experience excellent all by itself…..but what they did was make excellent food even better.
Paloma served us & was truly a pleasure to talk to. Her recommendations were spot on, her attentiveness was spot on & she was just overall amazing. Many of the staffed also stopped by our table to make sure all was well.
The food was fantastic Italian. ( as a former New Yorker I'd like to think I know good Italian food) Serving portions were perfect! The food came at a great pace & the temperature & quality were pure perfection.
The atmosphere is exactly what you want. Not a huge place , very cozy yet not crowded, welcoming, comfortable, & nothing was rushed at any point.
As i regularly visit Montreal on business, & have many friends there, this place will be my go to from here on out.
Rocket salad served in a Parmesan bowl was a treat
Veal saltimbocca with pasta was excellent
Lemon cake & Abogatta was amazing!
My gut tells me that the whole menu is great, & I intend to find out!
Stayed at an airbnb nearby & was delighted to find this place. We got the veal meatballs, carbonara, veal parm, & tomato sauce pasta. Everything was incredibly tasty. Would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food in Montreal!
Jul 2, 2025
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Memorable Italian meal! Cozy elegant atmosphere. Good variety of wines by the glass if you don't want a whole bottle. We shared a burrata & an arugula salad for the appetizer, then we each had our own pasta dishes. My wife had the linguine vongole & I had the tagliolini lamb ragu. The vongole was generously covered in clams & the ragu had abundant sauce. Both were flavorful & filling. Service was efficient, respectful & not rushed.
Wonderful charming restaurant. Food, drinks & service were excellent & exceptional. Freshest calamari I've tasted & the pasta was to perfection. Atmosphere & service is first class & fine dining at the best. Romantic & calm atmosphere with the friendliest of service.
Dec 31, 2024
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This is our favorite place to eat in Montreal & that is saying alot. Very attentive to gluten free food for celiacs customers & fantastic selection of beautifully presented Italian food. GF pasta is available for an array of excellent sauces. Lots of classic Montreal history to this restaurant which creates a wonderful atmosphere.
Went twice to Bis & I'm never disappointed. The staff is amazing. The carbonara pasta is amazing. The risotto was great. My cocktail was great & the dessert 10/10. I highly recommend.
Stopped by for a late lunch recently. The servers were top notch, very attentive & nice, & the restaurant itself is very well appointed. Our dishes were quite good, regrettably this visit did not warrant a 5* for the price point. I had the penne main course & the pasta could have been cooked much better. I will likely give them another shot at a full 5* review!
The staff is very attentive & the service was impeccable. The menu is rich & varied. The pasta with lamb ragú is very good, but was overly salty in my opinion. I would gladly return & explore more of their menu items.
A very good restaurant experience, in a convenient location. The food was excellent, we had the risotto & pasta, & both were perfect. The shrimp risotto was particularly good, with the right amount of creaminess.
An authentic Italian Bistro. This small restaurant is such a lovely little Italian find! Our hotel, the Ritz, recommended it as a casual & walkable neighborhood restaurant. The food was fabulous & the service was also wonderful. We enjoyed salads, pasta & veal limone with profiteroles for a sweet finish. Cocktails & wine selection also impressive. So fabulous!
We loved our dinner selections which included the Osso buco, shrimp risotto, & pasta with chorizo. Service was efficient & helpful. We happened to be at Bis when there were multiple birthday celebrations ongoing, thus the noise level was high. Great experience!
We've been dining at Bis for over 20 years. The food & service are always excellent. Whether it's pasta, seafood or veal we have never had a mediocre meal here. We have brought many friends with us over the years & they are always impressed.
