Bistro Amerigo

JCF

1.0

The place gives a nice Italian buzz...
But then comes a very mediocre service. & when you eventually disturb them for it after 40 minutes waiting for food, manager will come out ant tell you it's all your fault because of they didn't read through your body language that you needed food.
Then he'llake a few quite inappropriate comments boarding familiarity & food will come - dry, because it was waiting for service way too long.
Then you'll leave it on the plate telling it's not really nice, they'll just take it away & bring you a bill...
Of course, not everyone's experience is the same but this was ours. Very disappointing.

Jan 19, 2026

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Alena

5.0

So grateful to be living in a neighbourhood with the best Italian restaurant in the city. I go there once (sometimes twice) per week & each time I am shocked at how spectacular the food is. Such an amazing ambience & the owners/staff are wonderful people. Everything is always on point & hits the spot.

Jan 19, 2026

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Nicolae

5.0

Delicious food, cozy ambiance, & friendly service. A great spot-will definitely return.

Jan 15, 2026

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Yoav

5.0

Authentic Italian, wines that are not found anywhere in the city. A truly Italian experience in Montreal with a very humble home feeling. Recommended 100% 5 stats +++

Jan 14, 2026

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Issac

2.0

Je suis venu dans ce restaurant italien à Montréal l'an dernier avec quelques amis. J'étais simplement là pour les accompagner, mais l'expérience a rapidement pris une tournure très inconfortable.
Après nous être assis, un de mes amis a demandé au serveur s'il était possible d'acheter un pack de bières pour le consommer sur place. J'étais personnellement contre cette idée, mais il a quand même posé la question. La réponse aurait pu être simple & professionnelle, par exemple expliquer que les boissons extérieures ne sont pas autorisées. À la place, le serveur a réagi de manière visiblement agacée & nous a lancé un regard franchement hostile, à tout le groupe.
À partir de ce moment-là, le service s'est nettement détérioré. Le serveur semblait adopter une attitude ciblée envers cet ami, ce qui a créé un malaise constant à table.
Au moment de l'addition, la situation a franchi une ligne très grave. Le serveur a pointé mon ami du doigt & lui a dit en anglais :
« If you were my child, I would drag you into my basement. »
Cette phrase a été entendue par plusieurs personnes à table & enregistrée. Peu importe le ton ou le contexte, ce type de propos est totalement inacceptable dans un cadre professionnel & ne respecte aucune norme de service.
Cette remarque a également provoqué une réelle inquiétude parmi nous. Mon ami a exprimé une crainte, peut être excessive mais compréhensible sur le moment, en se demandant si le serveur pouvait avoir une forme de protection ou d'intimidation derrière lui. Je précise que je ne connais rien à ce sujet & que je ne fais aucune accusation.
Après le paiement, le propriétaire est venu nous voir pour comprendre la situation & a proposé une compensation, que nous avons refusée. Lors de cette discussion, il a tenu à préciser que le serveur était d'origine bangladaise & non italien, & que lui même était le propriétaire italien du restaurant. Il nous a également assuré qu'il n'y avait aucune raison de s'inquiéter.
J'ai apprécié le fait que le propriétaire prenne la situation au sérieux & tente de clarifier les choses. Cependant, cela n'efface pas l'expérience vécue.

Jan 14, 2026

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Tasso

5.0

I honestly love coming here to eat. The people that work here are amazing, The food is great & the atmosphere is good

Jan 13, 2026

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Michael

5.0

It was my first time & the food was great!

Jan 9, 2026

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Walid

4.0

Cozy, home-cooked vibe. Food is good & comforting, & the menu feels simple & straightforward. Service was just ok, nothing special. Overall, fair for the price & a solid neighborhood option, even if it's not particularly memorable or spectacular.

Dec 30, 2025

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Claude

5.0

Italian'garde manger' is their bi line, & it fits well. Simple to the point Italian food & drink offerings done right. Relaxed, friendly & unpretentious. A definite keeper for me. Great place for lunch or dinner.

Dec 18, 2025

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Farid

5.0

Restaurant italien de quartier chaleureux dont le menu offre diversité & rafinnement dans le choix de pâtes. On adore!

Dec 17, 2025

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Patrick

5.0

Best Calamari in town.
They don't take reservations though, so, if you go during high demand, expect to give your phone number & wait for quite a bit.
Very Italian atmosphere, nice bar selection, several daily specials.

Dec 13, 2025

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Pasqua

5.0

Nice authentic italian restaurant
Try the truffle gnocci ming

Dec 11, 2025

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Nino

5.0

This restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The service was attentive without feeling rushed, & the staff checked in often enough that we always had what we needed.

We tried a wide range of dishes. For appetizers, we had the Polpette di Amerigo, Insalata di Polpo, & Mozzarella di Bufala. For pastas, we shared the Pappardelle Bolognese & Cavatelli Barese, & we also ordered the Costata di Vitello. It's honestly hard to choose a favorite because everything was cooked well & had great flavor.

We were here about two months ago, & I'm only writing this review now because I've had meatballs at a few other places since then… & nothing even comes close. Amerigo's meatballs are hands-down the best I've had at any restaurant.

If you're thinking about stopping by, do it. This place is a must-visit.

Dec 11, 2025

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Cassie

5.0

Amazing experience, from food to service to vibes. Perfect cute place for family, dates & good energy. Definitely going back !!

Dec 9, 2025

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ElCapitan10

5.0

This was one of the best dining experience I've had in a long time. The food was fantastic & the staff exceptionally friendly, attentive & efficient. The food came quickly & every dish was delicious. The only unfortunate yet completely understandable downside is the fact that you can't reserve in advance. We were a group of 5 so had to wait for a table to become available, but given the size of the restaurant & how busy it was, it was expected.

Dec 7, 2025

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A

3.0

Good food
Service.is.ok
Waiting.game for.a table is disturbing ..
If your a sheep it's fine.
Never again
10 MIN WAIT
Ohh 5 more.minutes
40 minutes oh 5 more.minutes
Ciao

Dec 4, 2025

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Wendy

5.0

A hidden gem in NDG! As a longtime local, I'm thrilled to have finally discovered this fantastic Italian spot. The service was outstanding, especially for our group of three with visual impairments-the staff went above & beyond. Food was absolutely delicious! Highlights included the tender ribs, flavorful rapini, chicken Parmesan with a creamy zucchini risotto, & cannolis that hit the spot. Will definitely be back for the tiramisu next time 😋. Highly recommend this restaurant for a warm, welcoming meal!

Nov 30, 2025

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Oscar

5.0

Just loved this place. It's a must. Flavor & Ambiance perfect combination.

Nov 20, 2025

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Fadi

2.0

I was just disappointed with the quality of the food .
We went there based on the recommendation of our sicilian friend, so we had high expectations.
But the food & the cocktail were honestly a disappointment... it was just below average .
The people there are friendly , but you need to deliver on the food level !

Nov 18, 2025

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Vitali

4.0

Had several pleasant meals here. The only blemish is the staff - wish they were more attentive. Overall a good bargain & a restaurant I'll visit again.

Nov 12, 2025

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