Bistro Amerigo honors Amerigo Marcone, father of chef-owner Stephen Marcone. Since 2010, this cozy Italian bistro in NDG’s Monkland Village has been serving simple, carefully prepared dishes, warm hospitality, and a drink to bring it all together. Known for hand-rolled meatballs, crisp fried calamari, and fresh pastas, Amerigo also offers classic Italian cocktails and a focused Italian wine list.
Here, every meal is more than food,it’s a memorable moment shared with family and friends.
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Reviews describe Bistro Amerigo as a cozy, neighborhood Italian bistro in Montreal with a simple, honest menu of well executed classics made with fresh ingredients. Diners repeatedly praise the gnocchi, meatballs, arancini, and a wide range of pastas and seafood, noting generous portions, comforting flavors, and a homey atmosphere that suits lunch or dinner. The wine list and service are often highlighted as warm and attentive, though several comments mention long waits for tables due to no reservations, crowded spaces, and occasional inconsistencies in service. Standout dishes such as vongole, octopus, and tiramisu or cannoli are frequently cited, while a few visits are described as pricey for the area. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a genuine Montreal gem that delivers authentic Italian food with personality and invites guests to return to try more of the menu.
Wow! I've lived near this restaurant for years but never bothered to go in before today. Normally, I avoid Italian restaurants because I feel like I could just make the same thing at home, but this place was phenomenal. We split the calamari, a salad, & a gnocchi (I think) dish with mushrooms & Italian sausage. This may have been the best meal I've eaten in years: so flavorful, so delicious! The calamari was done just right, & the sauce on the pasta... we left saying wow over & over as we walked home. I wish they had a lunch menu because we were not prepared for the amount we ate. Fantastic!
Salad - 10
Spinach arancini - 7
Beef arancini - 7
Sauce average. Gnocchi - 10. Perfection. We waited almost an hour, but this made it worth it. The sauce was perfect, & the gnocchi was so good - I really felt it was homemade. It was soft & delicious. Only place I like gnocchi. The mushrooms were yummy as well, & I liked the different shapes of mushrooms.
Paper dell - 7 lacks a little salt, I found. Felt like more meat than pasta, not really any sauce. The meat felt a little dry. The pasta shape was so great & felt very fresh.
All in all, cute place - I'll always be a fan. Good ambiance, service is good. Cute dim lighting, perfect for a dinner date with your boo or with your girls. I even waited around 40 minutes in the cold, but it was worth it for the gnocchi mushroom pasta.
Mar 3, 2026
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I would just like to share my experience through Uber Eats. I was craving gnocchi bolognese but that was not an option on the menu. Nonetheless, I love this restaurant so I ordered anyway. In the comments, I asked if they would possibly sub out pappardelle for gnocchi if they could. Chef Alex not only switched out the pasta, but wrote back an incredibly kind note & included a cannoli. Kindness like this truly restores my faith in humanity. Thank you so very much & I will continue to be a loyal customer!
I really enjoyed my experience at Amerigo. The place is so cute, charming & homey. The gnocchi was sooooo good! Id go back just for that. Not to disregard all the other wonderful items we ate. The polpettes were also a great hit. I would definitely recommend!
overall pretty goood but nothing super amazing (for me at least). tried the fried calamari, mushroom truffle gnocchi, linguini w clam, cavatelli barese & chicken parm. yeah it was all p good :) hard to pick fave cuz they're all so different but it was good to have the variety cuz i think i woulda gotten bored w just one
fyi no reservations. waited 40mins on a friday evening
Not too impressed with the place. I had Gnocchi with the soup & both were good. My girlfriend had Cavatelli with the salad. Salad was pretty basic & missing dressing so a bit dry. The cavatelli was pretty underwhelming too. I'd definitely recommend going for the soup & there might be better pasta dishes to try on the menu than these two. Service was great & quick.
Dec 20, 2024
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Truly, an amazing dining experience the food was incredible from the pastas to the meats to the fried seafood platter. Chef Alex & his team are true artists in what they do. Great staff, great vibes Really a must try when in the area you will not be disappointed! P.S the truffle gnocchi, chefs kiss !
Finally tried out this restaurant & it did not disappoint. Had an amazing experience! Everything was delicious!! Especially the Gnocchi Funghi e Tartufata I've had gnocchi pasta in the past & they all tasted mushy/doughy. But the gnocchi I had tonight was soft & not tooo firm!! What I would suggest is to try & come earlier since wait time was about 45minutes & I was pretty hungry. Aside that, the service, atmosphere & fooood was 10/10!! Stomach was very happy ☺️
We had an amazing dining experience, thanks to Nita, who was incredibly helpful & super friendly! For starters, we enjoyed the Polpette di Amerigo & the Mozzarella di Bufala. For our main dishes, we had the Gnocchi Funghi e Tartufata & the Ravioli di Gamberi e Vongole. To finish off, we indulged in two delicious tiramisus for dessert. Everything was homemade & absolutely delicious! I would give six stars if I could !!
Where do I even start! You think you're waiting a long time, but the second you get there they give you a complimentary salad, bread, & 5 smiles. A burrata to start, perfect. Now comes the star: the truffle gnocchi & the à la Norma! These 2 dishes paired perfectly together. The gnocchi is PERFECTION but very rich. & the Norma balances it out. These dishes are so good, it felt surreal. & then we ordered dessert, a perfect end to the meal. Tiramisu & pistachio gelato, so light. The real highlight, besides the amazing food & beautiful ambiance, was the service. We felt like part of the family by the end. Everyone there was so welcoming & loving, & they just wanted us fed. Such a warm place to be, we must go back next Thursday!
Jul 3, 2024
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While the wait can take a bit of time, it was definitely worth it! My friend loves this place & suggested it for us to go dine in. Each primi comes with a side of salad or soup + you get complimentary bread. For the main, I am usually not a big fan of gnocchi but their gnocchi funghi e tartufata was divine; you will love it. I did not enjoy my cocktail - the margarita azzuro, if you are into sweeter drinks, do not order that one.
Everyone here is so incredibly friendly, the service is quick & very professional. It's not often you get a full service meal anymore (bread & salad) so it's refreshing. I typically go for the mushroom gnocchi- it has yet to disappoint. There's nothing like sitting on their terrasse & sipping a cold spritz on a warm summer evening. Great date spot or somewhere to impress the in-laws. Make sure you go put your name down early to get a table though, they're so popular it's often full.
First time here, excellent authentic italian food. I had the truffle gnocchis that were delicious & their tiramisu was great. Good selection of cocktails, only good things to say about the Limoncello.
We had to wait an hour for a table, which was fine as we knew they didn't take reservations. We were a group of 4. The chicken parm was 10/10, the gnocchi had such an overwhelming truffle taste that it was not enjoyable. One of the other pasta dishes we ordered was over cooked. Also the bread they serve was really disappointing. The calamari was to die for.
Feb 4, 2024
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Upon a friend's recommendation, we decided to dine at this establishment. Our order included a delightful assortment of dishes, including gnocchi, ravioli, the bolognese, & the duck ragu. Each dish exceeded our expectations, & we complemented our meal with margaritas that had just the right balance of flavors & alcohol content. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. Our server not only guided us through the menu but also shared fascinating insights about the origins of the ingredients & the restaurant's rich history. It's worth noting that reservations are not accepted here, so be prepared to provide your name & patiently wait until your table becomes available. In summary, our experience at this restaurant was truly remarkable, & we thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it.
Great service & great food! Their truffle gnocchi plate is the best I've ever had. Wonderful experience & will definitely be back! Also, very toddler friendly, they were super accommodating.
We went to this place on the recommendation from a friend. We ordered a bunch of different dishes gnocchi, ravioli, the bolognese, & the duck ragu. All the food was really good & we ordered the margarita as drinks which were nice & had a good amount of alcohol. The service was also amazing as the server talked to us about the food & where the ingredients are from & even talked about the history of the restaurant. Do keep in mind that when going here, they don't do reservations so you have to put your name & they will call you when the table is ready. Overall, this was an amazing restaurant & loved it!
Must try the truffle gnocchis. Rich in flavor & came in reasonable quantity. Got there at 7 & had to wait over an hour so fight for your place early 🤷♀️
