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Bona Fide

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.9$$
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Bona Fide Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Bona Fide

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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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Greg
5.0

Best italian food I've ever had in North America period. Even compared to Italy it's a tough battle. We went to Sicily for our honeymoon for 10 days & we thought the pasta is better at Bona Fide. Beyond the unbelievable food, the service is just fantastic & the vibe is really nice. One of our absolute favorite restaurants in Montreal.

Mar 25, 2026
on Google
Montrealthingz
5.0

My new go to Italian restaurant this place blew me away

Jan 1, 2026
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Tania
5.0

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!

Oct 12, 2025
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Mario
5.0

Impeccable experience at Bona Fide. Italian tradition with the magic that makes Montreal restaurants special.

A must try!

Jul 20, 2025
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Kevin
5.0

Excellent Italian in a small neighborhood spot. Expect a casual vibe, great service & delicious food. Will definitely return.

Jun 8, 2025
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Mathieu
5.0

One of the best Italian restaurant I had the chance to go to!

Jun 7, 2025
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Maral
5.0

Excellent italian restaurant. We were a party of four & every single dish we ordered was succulent. We had starters, entrees & desserts, not one miss!!! Cannot recommend it enough. The service was exceptional, friendly, knowledgeable & helpful.

May 24, 2025
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Travelling
5.0

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
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George
5.0

Truly a great experience from beginning to end. Everything was on point! I will be back soon. Montreal has a new favourite Italian restaurant.

Nov 1, 2024
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