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.
What a sweet spot!! It feels like you are having supper with family. Everyone enjoyed their meals, ranging from pasta to meat. They start you with a complementary salad of mixed greens & a yummy dressing.
They don't take reservations so keep that in mind but the service is fast & the food is delicious 😋
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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Amerigo on Monkland is a true neighborhood gem. The vibe felt straight out of New York-busy & lively, but still easy to chat. The ossobuco with saffron risotto was outstanding & instantly brought me back to Italy, while the tiramisu was the perfect finish. Great wine list with fair prices (loved the Aglianico!), & the service was excellent. They don't take reservations, but the wait was short & the stroll around the area made it even better. Can't wait to go back & try more dishes!
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.
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.
Simply incredible! Im a sucker for good authentic italian food & have been to italy a few times & this place hits the spot just right. Its cozy & they don't take reservations, so be aware of that. The food is awesome, the service is not fussy but very nice, efficient & friendly. I especially recommend their papardelle at ragu (veal sauce) which slapped. We'll be back to try the rest of the menu
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
Feb 11, 2025
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Entrées, plats & desserts tout est délicieux ! Cuisson al dente. Des plats copieux & vraiment goûteux. Par contre grosse attente, 1h30 pour obtenir une table (pas de réservation possible)
I recently visited Bistro Amerigo with my boyfriend, & while I was excited to try it based on all the good things I'd heard, the experience left me with mixed feelings. The restaurant is super small & doesn't take reservations, so we ended up waiting about 30-45 minutes to be seated. As soon as we sat down, someone came to take our order before we even had a chance to look at the menu. We ordered a glass of wine each, along with the meatballs, octopus, & cavatelli barese pasta (with Italian sausage & broccoli), which came with either a soup or salad as a side. Both entrees & the wine arrived within about two minutes of ordering, which felt a bit rushed. The meatballs were amazing, & the octopus was good, though slightly chewy. The pasta was also delicious & tasted authentic-I even ended up taking the leftovers home. While the food was generally impressive & felt true to its Italian roots, the pace of the service made the meal feel rushed, & it was clear they wanted to turn over tables quickly-we were in & out within 40 minutes. The place itself has a really cool vibe, but the rushed atmosphere kind of took away from the experience for me.
Overall & amazing performance experience. Although they do not take reservations & it can be a wait, the food & services make up for it. Portions are amazing & services is phenomenal. Food comes fast & the staff is always checking in to make sure everything is perfect! I would definitely recommend!
Aug 30, 2024
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Amazing amazing italian food, generous portions, great service! It's a gem in Montreal! They don't take reservations, so there is usually a waiting line :(
Chez Amerigo, on ne prend pas de réservations mais on vous presse de partir (pour ne pas dire qu'on vous met dehors ) quand vous avez fini de manger même si 1. Vous êtes au bar 2. Vous avez consommé à deux pour 250$ (avant pourboire) . En effet, quelqu'un vient directement vous demander de quitter à la minute où on voit que vous ne consommez plus. Je suis allée en parler au propriétaire Steve & c'est avec un sans-gêne inouï qu'il m'a dit que nous étions restés longtemps (!) (nous avons consommé tout le temps que nous étions là). Pas une seconde, il ne s'est préoccupé de ce que cherchait à lui exprimer poliment un de ses clients (NEXT! You're done!). Conversation désagréable avec un proprio qui se prend pour un autre, qui s'adresse à vous en anglais, & dont les manières sont tout sauf polies. Elles sont d'ailleurs faussement polies en général. Il semble que plusieurs soient dupes. Qu'il fasse deux services & prenne des réservations s'il veut mettre ses clients dehors. Bref, de la part du proprio, service à la clientèle totalement phoney. De la part des employés, service à la clientèle correct (mais on y baragouine le français). Côté nourriture, c'est bon mais sans plus & surfait. La morue était trop salée mais aussi & surtout elle était annoncée avec un risotto qui n'en était pas un! Un gros plat de riz ordinaire. Faussement généreux. Pour un resto Italien qui prétend à l'authenticité, disons que c'est faible. Surtout que les prix amènent à s'attendre à quelque chose de mieux (côté nourriture & côté service). Atmosphère sympathique mais bruyante. On veut que ça roule chez Amerigo & le proprio sait comment rentabiliser son affaire. D'ailleurs, on vous sert du pain avec quelques gouttes d'huile d'olive versées dessus par les serveurs. Pas question que vous puissiez tremper votre pain dans l'huile. C'est à l'image de tout le reste. Si vous êtes mouton, avez envie d'attendre pour avoir une place, pour vous faire éjecter en anglais en avalant votre dernière bouchée de riz (faussement appelé risotto), c'est le bon endroit. Classé très ordinaire pour moi. & définitivement surfait côté pub & réseaux sociaux.
Amazing food, friendly & welcoming staff. Gets busy. Try & make a reservation if you're going on busy days. They have a delicious authentic spicy sauce that pairs well with the food. Don't use chiili flakes, ask for the spicy sauce. Lol
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.
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!
Great Italian food! So authentic & delicious. Portions are generous & tasty. I went Friday night & it was packed, they don’t take reservations unfortunately. We waited like 1h30 for a table but it was worth it. I really hope they expand soon, the place is way too small. Overall great experience!
