Bona Fide
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Bona Fide
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Sep 19, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
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David
The food, service (especially the attentive owner), wine list & overall atmosphere are all excellent. I really cannot recommend Bona Fide enough. I'm already planning my next visit.
Amelie
Super resto de quartier ! L'endroit est petit, & c'est justement ce qui fait tout son charme. On ne croirait pas être sur St-Laurent, au coin de Crémazie.
La veille de mon événement, un autre restaurant a annulé ma réservation à cause d'une erreur de leur part. En appelant au Bona Fide, le patron a réussi à arranger quelque chose pour nous accueillir.
Le service était chaleureux & nous avons beaucoup apprécié la nourriture & le vin. Ce fut une soirée réellement agréable, une très belle découverte.
Merci au patron, Luigi, sympathique & très avenant.
Nicolas
Sans hésitation un des meilleurs restaurants italiens de Montréal. Le tartare de boeuf & les pâtes fraîches sont exceptionnelles. Une belle carte des vins & surtout un service ultra sympathique.
Niharika
Duck ragu so good we got it twice, & since we had to wait 30 min for our table our server gave us the squash appetizer for free & it was DELICIOUS. Everything was amazing, super cozy restaurant, server was very sweet & accommodating
Jean-Francois
Dans les top restos italiens de Mtl. Petit menu, mais exécution de la cuisine parfaite. Radiators OMG! Délicieux!
Tanea
What a fantastic dinner we had here. The wine suggestion was excellent, the tartare was tangy, not too heavy, & just so enjoyable to eat. The squash/brown butter pasta dish was the star of the show. Excellent service. Beautiful atmosphere. We loved the window seat so much, it's definitely the best table. Thank you!!
Tania
Bona Fide is some of the best Italian I've had in Montreal! Loved every dish I had, including a delicious tartare with caciocavello, delicata squash, sage agnolotti & duck ragu. They had a mackerel ratatouille special which tasted very homey, but also had expertly cooked crispy skin. Would be well worth another visit to taste other pasta dishes!
Thank you random Reddit guy for the recommendation!
Nadianie
Coup de coeur du quartier! Notre nouveau restaurant chouchou. La bouffe est toujours excellente (tartares boeuf à tomber par terre), la carte des vins s'accorde bien au menu, & le service est impeccable. Pour un max d'effet'cocon' si vous êtes à deux, je vous recommande la table de la Nonna!
Nando
Bonafide is the kind of restaurant that instantly makes you feel at home. The atmosphere strikes the right balance-elegant yet unpretentious, lively but never overwhelming. It's the type of place where you can settle in & enjoy yourself without ever watching the clock.
What truly makes Bonafide stand out, though, is Luigi, the owner. He is absolutely magnificent. From the moment we walked in, he treated us as if we were family. His enthusiasm for food & hospitality is contagious, & he has that rare ability to make each guest feel like the most important person in the room. He guided us through the menu with genuine excitement & made excellent suggestions, showing his deep connection to every dish served.
We started with the breaded olives-crispy, perfectly seasoned, & addictive enough that we could have ordered another round without hesitation. The squash plate was beautifully prepared, highlighting fresh, seasonal flavors that felt both comforting & refined. Each dish was thoughtfully plated & balanced, showing a kitchen that values quality ingredients over unnecessary complexity. It's rare to find simple dishes elevated in such a memorable way.
Together, the food, the setting, & Luigi's personal touch created an evening we won't soon forget. Bonafide is not just about eating; it's about experiencing genuine hospitality & heartfelt cooking. For anyone looking for an authentic dining experience that goes beyond just a good meal, Bonafide is a must. Without question, five stars.
Stephanie
Impeccable service. Every dish, pasta & meat alike, was creative & perfectly executed. This place is a gem!
Dimitri
One of the best pastas I've had in a while!!! One of Montreal's hidden gems. Definitely a must.
Lisa-Marie
Love the food, nice service, very nice people & we are coming back for sure
Patrick
jj'ai visité le restaurant fin juillet & c'est mon coup de coeur 2025. tout est excellent, du service à la cuisine. les cuissons sont maîtrisé à la perfection & tout les plats étaient très savoureux. la sélection de vin au verres est également de bon goût. déjà hâte d'y retourne
Denise
Adorable spot with incredible food! I'm still dreaming about the dual ravioli with toasted breadcrumbs. Can't wait to return!
Ryan
Excellents plats & service impeccable.
Je suis allé à un Pop-up & j'ai été épaté par la proposition culinaire. J'ai tout mangé avant d'avoir pu prendre en photo. Tout simplement les meilleurs cannoli de toute ma vie.