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Bona Fide

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.9$$
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Bona Fide Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianPastaSeafood/FishResto-Bar
Italian (ish) restaurant. Good wine. Good times.

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Reviews for Bona Fide

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Review Summary

Bona Fide is a tiny neighborhood Italian spot that delivers a big wow with warm hospitality, an intimate setting, and a wine program. Diners consistently praise the beef tartare as a standout and the overall freshness of the small plates, with handmade pastas and dishes like duck ragu and squash with brown butter standing out. The atmosphere is cozy yet refined, and service is frequently described as attentive and personal. The wine list and thoughtful pairings receive frequent applause. While the cooking is described as precise and elevated without being fussy, a few notes mention richer mains, heavier sauces, or higher prices for wine by the glass. Overall this spot is seen as one of Montreal's top Italian restaurants and a go to for a comforting, memorable meal.
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Petit resto cozy, la nourriture très bonne. On a bien aimer notre expérience.

Dec 21, 2025
on Google

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

Nov 29, 2025
on Google

This restaurant has become my go-to spot.
The food is exceptional. Dishes are very well thought out, elevated (but not pretentious) , & carefully executed. Every dish has been perfect & delicious ( small bites, fresh pastas, & killer mains - I'm still talking about every single dish I ever ate here !)
The wines? Excellent - you will be blown away. Fun & funky, very special bottles. Great pairings.
The people?? Truly an amazing team who has so much passion for what they do. These are GOOD PEOPLE. Service is always perfect. They pay attention to every detail. They care.
& the vibe ? Cozy & FUN… you know you're somewhere special the minute you walk in. It's got a VIBE.
Grab some friends, order EVERYTHING , listen to the wine recommendations & be ready to have a great night in the hands of some great people 😊

May 4, 2025
on Google

Amazing cozy Italian restaurant, located just off the Metropolitan. Menu is simple but every item is delicious, & is always changing.
We had as appetizers the focaccia, olives all ascolana, & the arancini. The focaccia is life-changing -- soft & tasty on the inside & crusty on the outside. The olives went so perfectly with the focaccia (deep fried & breaded, & stuffed with spicy sausage).
As entrees, we had the pork chop, capunti with mushrroms & truffles, & caramelle with sausage & rapini. EVERYTHING was amazing.
To end the night, it was coffee & Torta della Nonna & Lemon Ricotta cake. What an experience! Absolutely recommend, especially for a cozy romantic dinner.

Feb 5, 2025
on Google