Bistro Amerigo

Eddy

5.0

I had a really good dinner here. So here's what I ordered:

First up, the meatballs. They were good but lacked a bit of taste. I expected more oomph there. I feel like they were undercooked.

Negroni
It's not a drink I often ordered but I really liked theirs. It strikes that perfect balance of bitterness & subtle sweetness.

Cavatelli barese
I enjoyed it but, like the meatballs, I was left needing more. You can barely taste the Italian sausage & that was what I was looking forward to the most about this dish. Despite that, I wouldn't say no to having it again because the pasta was amazing.

Gnocchi funghi e tartufata
This is what I was told is the highlight of Bistro Amerigo & it absolutely delivered. The texture, the taste, the mushroom sauce. It was perfect. Even the presentation, which, let's be honest, I don't really care about, was beautiful. It's just an esthetically pleasing plate. If you're struggling to decide what to eat, order the gnocchi. Seriously.

Aperol Spritz
It... does the job. 😅

Tiramisu
It was alright BUT, I advise you to take my words with a grain of salt as I'm not a big fan of tiramisu in general. Maybe the connoisseurs think it's fantastic. Who knows? I'm not judging.

We also ordered rapini & I forgot to take a picture but, next to the gnocchi, it was my favourite thing. They easily have the best rapini I've had in a restaurant here.

I can't talk about a restaurant like this without mentionning the service & our waitress, Paris, was great. Super pleasant to talk to.

Overall, I loved my evening at Amerigo. We sat outside, the weather was perfect & the food was great. It's a beautiful restaurant to eat at.

A

4.0

One of my favorite things about this restaurant is its location. It's in one of my favorite neighborhoods in Montreal, & in the summer the atmosphere on Monkland is hard to beat. The restaurant itself was packed for a Tuesday night, which made for a great vibe. If you can grab a table on the patio, I'd definitely recommend it. I also liked the casual Italian bistro feel of the space.

The service was friendly & efficient. A small touch I really appreciated was that they leave a bottle of water on the table so you can refill your own glass instead of waiting for service, especially nice on a warm summer evening. They also serve a fresh house salad before the main course, which was a nice way to start the meal, although I found the dressing a bit too salty.

I ordered the carbonara special & was really looking forward to it, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. The guanciale was a little too burnt for my taste, & the cheese was very strong & overpowered the dish; I suspect there was more than just Pecorino & Parmesan. Overall, my pasta, as well as my friend's clam & shrimp pasta, were both a bit too salty. That said, the fresh pasta itself was cooked perfectly. The standout dish of the night was definitely the mushroom gnocchi, absolutely delicious & the one I'd recommend ordering.

The drinks were good (you can't really go wrong with an Aperol Spritz!), & overall I enjoyed the experience. I'd happily come back to try more of the menu, as we've only sampled three pasta dishes. Between the atmosphere, the location, & the welcoming service, I think this place deserves another visit.

Lucas

5.0

Bistro Amerigo is hands down one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city. The atmosphere on Monkland Avenue is always vibrant, & the interior of the restaurant is cozy & romantic. The homemade pasta dishes are absolutely phenomenal, particularly the pappardelle & the classic carbonara. The wine list is extensive & pairs beautifully with the food. Exceptional service every time.

Lotus

5.0

I had a wonderful experience at Bistro Amerigo. The service was attentive & genuinely welcoming, making the whole evening feel relaxed & enjoyable. The food was outstanding, fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The atmosphere added the perfect touch, with a warm & inviting vibe that made it easy to settle in & enjoy the moment. Definitely a place I'd return to :)

Mehdi

3.0

Bonne place, style bistro, personnel très sympathique & chaleureux, je m'attendais à plus au niveau des plats, surtout après 50 minutes d'attente, mais je recommande pour l'ambiance & la qualité du service.

Ramona

5.0

Ce soir, j'ai essayé le Bistro Amerigo pour le dîner & j'ai vécu une expérience incroyable ! On y trouve les meilleures saveurs de la cuisine italienne. Je recommande vivement le'Risotto ai Funghi' & le'Tiramisu', ils étaient délicieux ! Le service était impeccable, le personnel était vraiment attentionné & tout est arrivé à temps. Les prix sont très raisonnables pour la qualité offerte. C'est un endroit idéal pour ceux qui veulent goûter l'Italie à Montréal.

Normand

5.0

Fantastic authentic Italian, bistro atmosphere, great service, their own imported wines, Italian music

Coco

5.0

Bistro America absolutely blew me away! They organized a beautiful, intimate private event for our club & everything was just perfect. The food was AMAZING-& I'm a tough critic!

The beet salad was OUT OF THIS WORLD, the focaccia was WOW, & the polpettes…ouf 😮?💨 My mama makes the best but these came very close (sorry guys but my mama's polpettes will always be #1). The pasta was cooked to perfection with just the right amount of cheese👌🏼& that dessert platter: STUNNING! I may have hogged the tiramisu because it's my favorite dessert & this one was juicy, creamy & absolutely delicious. I'm craving it again as I write this!

The service was impeccable. The atmosphere felt so homey & welcoming. I'm definitely coming back with friends & family.

Thank you Bistro America team for this unforgettable night!

Danny

5.0

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!

Leïla

3.0

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.