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Brama Restaurant Italien
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Brama Restaurant Italien

Ahuntsic-Cartierville
4.8$ & $$
OPEN4:30 pm - 10 pm
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Brama Restaurant Italien Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Brama Restaurant Italien

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Review Summary

Brama is widely celebrated for authentic Italian flavors, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful preparations that elevate Italian classics. The menu features handmade pastas such as cavatelli with braised beef and mushrooms, gnocchi, and other favorites, along with airy pizzas, burrata, calamari, octopus, and desserts like tiramisu and pistachio cheesecake, all described as vibrant, well balanced and satisfying. The dining room feels warm, cozy and intimate, with a welcoming atmosphere that many call charming and reminiscent of a home kitchen. Service is repeatedly praised as attentive, friendly and knowledgeable, with staff who explain dishes and accommodate dietary preferences, while a few reviews note occasional pacing issues or small portions for the price. The overall impression is that the kitchen executes with precision and passion, delivering fresh, flavorful dishes that justify the price and earn frequent suggestions to share several plates to sample a broad range. Some reviews also highlight the restaurant as a hidden gem and one of the best Italian spots in the city, with guests eager to return and recommend Brama to friends.
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Good food , clean , service amazing nice atmosphere chef John super super nice
Must try

Feb 7, 2026
on Google
5.0

Great spot.
Service was amazing.
The drink we wel made.
Food was delicious all around.
Pasta fresh.
Tiramisu.... chef's kiss.
Will be back.

Jan 30, 2026
on Google

Rarement un restaurant m'a autant impressionné. Chaque plat est un voyage, mais surtout une révélation, des saveurs authentiques, maîtrisées à la perfection, avec une finesse & une profondeur que j'ai rarement retrouvées, même en Italie.

Le chef est tout simplement une perle rare, un véritable artiste. On sent la passion, le respect des traditions & en même temps une créativité exceptionnelle. Rien n'est laissé au hasard, des ingrédients à la cuisson, tout est exécuté avec une précision remarquable.

Ce restaurant ne se contente pas de servir de la cuisine italienne, il l'élève à un autre niveau. Une adresse incontournable, mémorable, & sans hésitation l'un des meilleurs restaurants italiens que j'ai eu la chance de découvrir.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google
5.0

Tout est'on point' . Le chef n'offre que des plats qu'il maîtrise & ça paraît. Excellente cuisine italienne.

Dec 23, 2025
on Google

Last night, we had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful meal with friends at Brama. While it was their first visit, we had dined there several times before. The stakes were high, as all of our friends are Italian (unlike my husband & I), & their opinion of a restaurant representing their native cuisine mattered greatly. We were a group of four couples.

We began with the calamari, which was light & crispy, served with a flavorful tarragon mayo. While we thoroughly enjoyed it, the portion felt a bit small for the price. The other three couples opted for the octopus salad, beautifully presented with fresh, delicious ingredients. It was a definite crowd-pleaser.

For the main courses, our group enjoyed a variety of pizzas & pastas, all of which were delicious. We ordered the Quattro Pizza, which surprisingly featured a blend of six cheeses, caramelized onions, & arugula. Although I typically don't enjoy salad on pizza-& didn't notice this ingredient listed on the menu-it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The soft, airy dough with just the right amount of crispness was outstanding, especially paired with the hot honey on the side.

We also shared the ricotta cavatelli with beef cheeks, mushrooms, truffle sauce, & fior di latte-something our friends also ordered. This dish is truly a staple at Brama & an absolute winner. The melding of flavors was mouthwatering & not to be missed.

Another couple enjoyed the cavatelli with spicy sausage & raved about it as well. Additional dishes included a variety of pizzas-Soppressata, Mortadolce, & Salsiccia-a carnivore's dream that our group found flavorful & satisfying.

We toasted the evening with a Ripasso & a Chianti wine, along with Italian Birra Moretti, Heineken, & Sol beers.

Dessert featured carrot cake, hazelnut cheesecake, & a mixed berry gelato. All were enjoyable; however, the carrot cake-normally a favorite of mine-fell a bit short. It was slightly dry & lacked flavor, with minimal icing.

Overall, it was a lovely conclusion to a meal that satisfied our palates & made me proud of my restaurant choice. My Italian friends were genuinely impressed & confirmed they would definitely return.

A special mention goes to Courtney, our energetic & engaging server, who was friendly, professional, & knowledgeable, offering thoughtful details on every dish.

As always, John, the master chef, delivered a stellar experience that truly impressed our Italian guests.

The vibrant staff, inviting atmosphere, & exceptional food combined to create a memorable evening we won't soon forget.
Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🎉🎉

Dec 14, 2025
on Google
5.0

Outstanding food from John, the chef & amazing service from Jess! Great drinks & winelist!

Dec 6, 2025
on Google

Wow! That's the best way I can describe Brama.

From beginning to end I was impressed. Not overdone, no over the top gimmicks (as we see today everywhere).

It literally reminded me of the'non-touristy'restaurants you find in back alleys all over Italy. Just absolutely spectacular food, combined with the warmest ambience. This cozy restaurant feels like you're going to eat at your nonna's house.

Took my father there for his birthday & could not be more pleased. Calamari & octopus as entrées. Both spot on! The flavours exploded in our mouths & were a good sign of things to come. We then shared a beef cheek cavatelli that was to die for, a pizza that, through my taste buds, brought me back to Naples & the gnocchi that melted in the mouth as ice cream on a hot summer day. We ended with the pistachio cheese cake that had an explosion of perfect flavour combinations.

Honestly one of the best places I've eaten at, in & around Montreal. You can tell the Chef puts his heart & soul into the menu & that the entire team has love for their place. To top it all off, the staff was knowledgeable & super friendly (bartender made a phenomenal dirty martini… or maybe two). All that at VERY reasonable prices.

A true hidden gem that you absolutely need to try! Bravo for a complete & utter masterpiece!!! Will 100% be back.

Ps: I noticed an army of non-stop delivery drivers coming in & out (in a convenient side area to not'bother' the customers… smart) so I'm presuming that you can also order out & savour at home.

Nov 28, 2025
on Google

Un endroit exceptionnel !
La nourriture était non seulement excellente, mais chaque plat était préparé avec une attention incroyable. Le chef est d'une gentillesse remarquable & ses recommandations étaient absolument parfaites. Le service était chaleureux, l'ambiance agréable, & on sent vraiment la passion derrière chaque assiette.
J'y retournerai sans hésiter une vraie découverte ! 🌟🍽?

Nov 13, 2025
on Google

Best service & food ever!! Thank you so much chef Jan!!

Nov 7, 2025
on Google

Service , cuisine & ambiance numéro 1 du début a la fin ! Avec un chef exceptionnel avec un grand coeur merci bcp John!🙂👌

Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0

Fantastic food & great service. This was a personal recommendation from a friend at it was great. The Cavatelli was amazing & the pizza was too. Friendly staff & the chef John the pistachio cheesecake 😋 was delicious.

Sep 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Léger malentendu à l'arrivée, le proprio, Chef John à pris les choses en main.
5 sur 5 ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Bouffe ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
Service ⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?⭐?
J'y retourne très bientôt, merci John!👌🏼

Aug 23, 2025
on Google
5.0

Quel excellent resto de quartier! Mon restaurant préféré , à y aller les yeux fermés! Ingrédients authentiques, plats savoureux, ambiance décontractée, j'adore. Le chef nous a proposé des pâtes au homard qui n'étaient pas sur le menu …. spectaculaires!!! J'y vais régulièrement & tout est délicieux. J'ai déjà hâte à ma prochaine visite ! Allez-y avant que cet endroit ne devienne trop connu & inaccessible !

Aug 23, 2025
on Google

Such a great experience at Brama shoutout to chef John, Sam & all his staff! Best of the best! Can't wait to come back!

Aug 3, 2025
on Google
5.0

Hard to not be impressed with this place. Food is consistently fantastic & the portions are great. The staff is very attentive & extremely friendly. The bar makes some great drinks(I recommend the spicy Margarita) & the beer that they important is really good. I met the chef, John & gave him my compliments, the flavors are outstanding. Brama is a hidden gem, & if you haven't been there, go, you won't regret it.

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Ambiance, service impeccable!! Nourriture incroyable. Chef impliqué & passionné !!

Jul 7, 2025
on Google

We shared an appetizer & had two meals with a glass of wine each. The service was absolutely amazing, & the chef took such great care to accommodate for allergies. Will definitely return to try more dishes!

Jun 27, 2025
on Google

Hallucinant la qualité & les saveurs de leur menu. Imbattable sur toute la ligne. Mac & cheese de luxe! Pizza, sandwich & salades toutes incroyables! Quel chef ce John Hana!

May 12, 2025
on Google

Absolutely phenomenal experience at Brama!
From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The burrata was bursting with flavour & served with perfectly grilled, seasoned baguette slices-truly a standout. The radicchio salad was unbelievable, & the cavatelli? To die for.

Service was outstanding-our waitress was warm & attentive, & we were lucky enough to meet the chef, who not only came out to chat with us but also generously treated us to two incredible desserts.

The tiramisu was easily one of the best I've ever had, but the pistachio cheesecake was next level. Light, perfectly baked, topped with fresh cream & a hint of orange blossom-this dessert changed my life.

I can't wait to go back. 100/100! Highly recommend!

Apr 24, 2025
on Google

Decadence in every bite
Outstanding service.
Dishes are creative & just divine 💞.
The restaurant was packed , staff were smiling , attentive & bang on. Chef John treated us like family. Truly incredible dining experience.
Cheers to you all🤗

Mar 24, 2025
on Google