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!
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.
Feb 27, 2026
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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.
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.
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 +++
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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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!
Honestly one of the best Italian restaurants in the city, & very affordable! Staff is amazing, food is top, quality is amazing. You cannot go wrong! Thank you to Steve & his team!
it's now a NDG staple.classic Italian bistro. with great food & good selection of private reserve wines from Italy.
the team is great been dozens of times never a bad experience!
Bistro Amerigo is okay. The veal meatballs were the highlight of the meal. Although they were not exceptional, the tomato sauce was rich in flavor & the veal was pretty good. The squid ink pasta could have been better; the sauce had too much oil, & lacked depth in flavor. The complementary salad was nice & refreshing. I do feel, however, that the service could have been much better. Our waiter was a little rude & condescending. We did not feel heard, not welcome. All in all, I recommend this restaurant for the people that are looking for simple italian dishes & a somewhat nice atmosphere.
I went to this restaurant with my 4 friends today Tuesday August 5th. We sat on the terrace. We all ordered a different dish & everyone loved their food so much. The pasta sauces were very tasty. My friend's lamb was amazing. A lovely spring salad accompanied our meals. They were generous with the portions. Even though it was a Tuesday evening supper hour, there was a bit of a line up. They do not take reservations. There is parking on the street. In my opinion this is one of the best Italian restaurants on Monkland Avenue in the heart of NDG. We will most definitely come back again.
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this Italian bistro is a must try. The food was incredibly fresh & full of flavor. Everything we tried was delicious, but the standout for me was the octopus salad - perfectly cooked, tender, & so well-seasoned. We kept coming back each time we always find a new favorite dish. Before this octopus salad was the special fish soup
very small restaurant with no reservations. cute bistro feel, Italian, & authentic.
nice but not overbearing service - although we did feel some pressure to have to leave as we were a large group of 7 (was was 1/3 of their table space).
the food was all fantastic. incredible. that's where the five stars comes from & it is well deserved.
Most perfect Neighborhood Italian bistro serving the most authentic Italian one can find in Montreal. Super charming staff & fair prices like one can hardly find in Montreal these days. A must for any foodie
