Brama Restaurant Italien is described as delivering authentic Italian cooking with fresh, well balanced dishes ranging from vibrant pastas and delicious pizzas to standout seafood. The menu highlights include cavatelli, calamari, octopus, burrata, pistachio cheesecake, tiramisu and a ribeye that many feel is outstanding. Service is repeatedly praised for being attentive, friendly and professional, contributing to a warm, welcoming and cozy atmosphere, though a few visits note the space can be a bit noisy or casual compared with the level of the food. Guests consistently call Brama a hidden gem and one of the city's best Italian spots, offering good value and a willingness to return for more, whether dining in or ordering takeout.
A hidden gem! We were a group of seven. Everything from the appetizers to the mains & the desserts were absolutely delicious. If you're a group, I highly recommend ordering a few appetizers, salads & meals (what we did) to share because everything on the menu is incredible. Service was also fantastic & friendly. Will definitely be going back! There were large groups of 20+ that were loud so it was a little difficult to hear, but not the restaurant's fault! I still give 5 stars across the board for this place!!!
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.
We stumbled upon this restaurant by chance, looking for an alternative to our usual Pizza 900 & we're so glad we did! It's just a five minute walk from home, & it's quickly become a favorite. We've ordered several times, & the quality has been consistently excellent. The pizzas are perfectly cooked with fresh, high-quality ingredients. My sister tried the gnocchi & couldn't stop talking about them. A great local gem we're happy to have discovered!
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.
First & foremost, this restaurant is a true gem. Do not let yourself be dissuaded by the neighbourhood. Amidst an industrial wasteland, you step inside & are immediately enchanted by the warm lighting, the inviting aromas, & the smiling, welcoming staff. It was our first visit, & we were served by Jessica, who was wonderful, personable, & exceptionally gracious.
We started with the Cavolo Riccio - a beet & kale salad - & it was the best salad I have ever had. Not a fan of kale? Think again. I would gladly eat this for breakfast, lunch, & dinner, seven days a week.
We then moved on to the pizzas, both of which were excellent. We tried the Funghi & the Carnivora, & each was perfectly cooked, flavorful, & satisfying. They were served with two sides of bomba: a classic version & a second, sweetened with a hint of honey - both delicious.
Everything was simply outstanding.
We will definitely be returning to this wonderful establishment.
Karim Rahim.
Apr 29, 2025
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My new favorite neighbourhood gem! This has been my go to place for a while for a great dinner with friends. Everything from the service to the food is top notch. Love how its a minimalistic decor, how you can hear others speak unlike most restaurants.
The quality of the food & prices are amazing!
Mar 7, 2025
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Delicious food that tastes like your Nona made it, generous portions, charming ambiance & staff who so clearly care about the people who dine here. A true hidden gem. Highly recommend!
I've never understood people that keep going back to the same establishment. This place turned me into a regular & I must of eaten there food over 30x & have catered on multiple occasions with high praise by all my guests. Braised beef cavatelli is melt In your mouth, Gigi pasta is fire! The pizza's are top notch. You can really feel the chef cares! What a gem!
The best restaurant to go to in Montreal! From the moment you arrive, you're greeted by waiters & staff, everyone is extremely super friendly. You are really taken care of. The food is just cooked to perfection. The chef is truly the best of the best! I love this hidden gem & it will always be a go to spot! Make sure to go this restaurant, trust me you will thank me later! The food, the atmosphere, the staff, it's all just perfection!
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A hidden gem with real authentic food that's made from scratch not bottled/boxed or frozen. You can tell a lot of love, pride & care has gone into their recipes a nice family owned restaurant worth every penny!
The best hidden gem in the neighborhood! Everything we tried was absolutely amazing & everyone there was so friendly. We started with the beet salad which was delicious & had a very unique mix of flavors! We also shared the Cavatelli pasta & salsiccia pizza & we highly recommend them For dessert, their pistacchio cheesecake is a must try Will definitely be going regularily from now on!!
