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Bona Fide

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.9$$
CLOSEDOpens Wednesday at 5 pm
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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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*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Bona Fide as offering generous portions and well balanced dishes that make the meal feel complete rather than heavy, with the kitchen delivering a thoughtful blend of comforting classics and modern touches. Service is consistently praised as attentive, friendly, and efficient without being overbearing. Overall, diners note great food, solid portions, and top notch service, and many say they would definitely return. Standout elements include beef tartare, fresh handmade pastas, duck ragu, and a squash brown butter pasta, all supported by a carefully curated wine list and a warm neighborhood vibe. While a few reviews note that some pasta dishes could be more flavorful, the consensus is that Bona Fide is among Montreal's best Italian spots and a must-visit. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, and the staff are welcoming, making guests feel at home.
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Listen, if you eat meat, you HAVE to try the beef tartare. It's the kind of dish you think of when your life flashes before your eyes.

I don't even like tartare. Especially beef. But this, dear reader, is to die for.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Je suis allée au restaurant pour la première fois le 8 janvier à 18 h & j'ai reçu un excellent service de la part des deux serveurs.

Malheureusement, je n'ai pas pris leurs noms. Cela faisait longtemps que je n'étais pas allé dans un restaurant où l'on ne ressentait pas l'effet « après-Covid » sur le service à la clientèle.

J'ai été accueilli chaleureusement. Tous les plats étaient excellents & goûteux, & esthétiquement, c'était un véritable plaisir pour les yeux.

J'ai pris le tartare de boeuf en entrée, l'un des meilleurs tartares que j'ai mangés. Par la suite, le morceau espagnol était excellent, & les pâtes caramel étaient bonnes aussi.
J'y retournerai, c'est certain !!

Jan 14, 2026
on Google

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.

Dec 1, 2025
on Google

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!!

Oct 24, 2025
on Google

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
on Google

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!

Oct 6, 2025
on Google