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!
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.
Mar 21, 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
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.
Delicious food, from appetizers to mains to dessert. Attentive staff. An upscale & elevated experience without pretension. Some of the tables are situated quite close together which was the only drawback. Highly recommend this spot for a special date night.
I was in town for business & went to Bis by myself to experience the food & atmosphere prior to a busy schedule for the rest of the week. Food was great & service was top shelf. Highly recommended.
Nov 27, 2025
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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!
In town for a long weekend & this place was recommended by our concierge. What a great recommendation. I am Italian & this was one of the best Italian restaurants I have ever visited. It was a bit late on a Sunday evening but the staff was very welcoming & professional. Service was great, food was exceptional & it is a cool place with a nice vibe. I would 100% recommend! Loved it!
Our company had a dinner here last night & it was outstanding! The food was beyond phenomenal & the service was absolutely top notch. Our whole team had a fantastic time, & we're so grateful to the BIS team for making the evening truly memorable. Highly recommend & we'll be back for sure!
Spectacular, we were a group of 3 & went in pretty early so it was just us, everyone was a delight to talk to & all 3 dishes were fantastic :) totally recommend
Classic example of'if it ain't broken, don't fix it'. You could just feel the history in this restaurant. Our meals were very good & didn't try too hard. I absolutely recommend Bis for Italian food when in Montreal. We would definitely come back next time we are in town.
Loved this place! Even though we came in close to closing time, the staff treated us like they had just opened warm, attentive, & no rush at all. The Italian food was amazing, full of rich flavor, & the whole place was spotless & quiet. Service was top-notch, & the staff were super friendly. A truly great dining experience 10/10, highly recommend!
