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.
Warm & excellent service complements the excellent food & wine. Also, the ambience is very nice. We dined at 4 top-flight restaurants during our Montreal visit; Bis was our favorite.
A 5-star experience. My favorite Italian restaurant anywhere. Fine Italian wine list. A wide variety of carefully prepared & creative specials in addition to the regular menu.
What an evening... goodness what an evening. Went to BIS with my better half last night as she has never been & heard me talking about my great lunches there.
I asked for the wonderful ravioli which wasn't on menu & kitchen accommodated me without any issue. Then came the small tasting plate.. AWESOME... then came some amazing seafood soup & a minestrone & then some superb fish. Every dish was truly out of the ballpark & the white wine our waiter chose for us... superb.
Desserts are impossible to dismiss. Asked for the peach cake, cannoli & tiramisu with some tea.
Service was sharp & professional & the Owner was always around & passed by the table a few times to ensure all was perfect.
I can't wait to go back. Supe
Overcooked risotto. Wine served behind the counter. An typical & classic italian spot of Montreal where the welcoming service can't help overcome the blatant food.
A true gem in Montreal! We've had an amazing experience & loved the quality of our dinner & wine. The Cardinale was an unexpected wine suggestion that exceeded our expectations!
I want to give BIS 5 stars, but it's hard to with how my dinner went after spending $300. I'll break it down with cons & pros to leave on a high note.
Cons;
- In the pictures, BIS looks like a small intimate restaurant with great ambiance for a date. This is true, except it's very loud when busy. Can't blame this on the restaurant, but sound absorbing paintings (cloth canvas) on the wall would help immensely. My date was not as expected because we had to nearly yell at each other. There was no music until half the place emptied. Once that occurred, the jazz they put on was a nice touch.
- We had no less than 4 different waiters all in various states of rushing (again can't blame them, it was busy, but why not assign waiters?). Some treated you as you would expect at an elevated restaurant (ie; when my gf asked to have the wine menu described/recommendations, our waiter was fantastic at explaining the wine menu. However, when asking on recommendations on the food another waiter got a bit too...Italian? Said they'll make it however we want in a loud boisterous voice. We're not Italian. We don't know what we want, which is why we asked for recommendations. This is something you say to a regular. It was friendly, but off, & my date felt pressured.)
- My date slipped down the stairs on the way to the bathroom. She's 120lbs, so this is not a weight thing. I thought maybe it's because she wore heels. No, I went as well & the laminate flooring is either ultra buffed or washed with something maybe not meant for it. It was like ice even in my wide dress shoes.
- The creme brulee is listed in mini & large, but was only available in large. Wait what? Did you run out of small dishes? I understand a specific wine or meat being out, but this is creme brulee.
- The bathrooms are...well, a $5 breakfast Diner bathroom spruced up with neat little tricks. Guys, please renovate the bathrooms.
Pros:
- I booked via phone message & got a call shortly after to confirm my reservation. Not sure if it was the owner but they were very courteous & made me feel valued.
- The food & cocktails were great. I got the filet mignon which was done perfectly to my order.
- Once the business died down, the night time atmosphere with the jazz music was classy & intimate.
- Service timing was excellent. Not too fast or slow. So while we did have 4 different waiters, everything was perfectly timed. Kudos!
I think BIS is an excellent restaurant that could elevate to 5 stars with a few small improvements.
Aug 9, 2021
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Best Italian restaurant I've ever been to. Well curated wine list, predominantly Italian, & I love Italian wine. Very creative menu, carefully prepared. Nice patio on Rue de la Montagne. We've been here many times & we always make it a point to visit when we're in Montreal. Highly recommended.
Possibly the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to. We enjoyed 5 star service & food. The wine selection is outstanding.
It was my second visit to Montreal & Bis. I will always return to Bis each time I return to the great city of Montreal.
I was there with a friend celebrating her birthday.
Beautiful restaurant, great cozy atmosphere.
Food was delicious with a good wine selection.
Staff was attentive & always there, service was fabulous we were never neglected or rushed just a perfect balance.
Prices are reasonable.
Just a perfect setting to bring a date & enjoy a romantic diner.
Will be back for sure.
