Blandino is a neighbourhood Italian inspired seasonal bistro, bar, and patio that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as take out. Its name pays homage to Carmelo Blandino, a Montreal based artist whose work adorns the side of the building. Atelier Zébulon Perron created a nostalgic yet contemporary design that changes as the day progresses. The atmosphere allows for a comfortable corporate lunch meeting or a casual cocktail amongst friends. Come in for a quick coffee, a meal, or an aperitivo. Delivery is also available.
Overall, reviews describe Brasserie Blandino as a lively, welcoming place with a warm vibe and a strong drinks program, where service is frequently professional, attentive and friendly and the atmosphere works well for groups, families or a casual night out. The food is often regarded as good to excellent with Italian inspired dishes, notably pizzas and gnocchi, and many meals are described as flavorful and well prepared, though some experiences note portions that are too small for the price or dishes that taste reheated or overly salty. Vegetarian options are sometimes limited and veal stock appears in several pastas, prompting calls for more variety and clarity about ingredients. Noise levels and busier nights can make conversations difficult, and there are occasional service hiccups such as slow timing or delays with checks, while other visits highlight consistently courteous staff and prompt wine and cocktail recommendations. Value is seen as variable, with some guests enjoying solid quality for the price and others feeling overpriced for the portion sizes. Overall Brasserie Blandino is viewed as a dependable go to for meals and celebrations, with many confirming they would return to enjoy the hospitality and atmosphere provided the kitchen and service are in sync.
Quite underwhelmed. Food was a-okay...... Second visit - business lunch - & much better experience! Attentive & efficient service. Ordered blanca pizza - was excellent. Will come back.
Service could have been better. We ordered quite shortly after sitting down, & our appetizers came around 1 hour later. When the appetizers arrived, the arancini wasn't warm.
The mushroom pasta was good, but I was told the other meals were relatively bland.
Mar 31, 2026
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The Caesar salad was very overdressed to the point of being soggy. The calamari were good. The main course arrived while we're still eating our appetizers. The meatballs were tasty but arrived cold & the pasta was cold & undercooked. The meatballs & pasta were remade but at that point we were underwhelmed. We took leftovers home - left without dessert. The server was friendly & apologetic but at $100 plus tip it was a pricy meal & disappointing.
Raphaelle S is an amazing waitress, she had provided service in a fast pace environment. Raphaelle S is polite & friendly. All staff are friendly & polite as well. The food at this restaurant is the best in the city offering Italian & French cuisine.
This was the best venue for my baby shower. The food was fantastic (amazing brunch!) & the service from Josh & his team was top notch. Thank you to Pepe too for taking great care of our group. Highly recommend :)
Nous avons été servis par Camille lors de notre visite au restaurant avec un groupe, & le service a été exceptionnel. Malgré le fait que nous étions plusieurs, elle a tout géré avec beaucoup de professionnalisme, d'efficacité & de bonne humeur. Elle était attentive à chacun, rapide & toujours souriante.
C'est vraiment agréable de recevoir un service aussi attentionné quand on est en groupe. Merci Camille pour ton excellent travail, nous avons passé une très belle soirée grâce à toi. Je recommande sans hésiter !
We periodically go out for pizza & drinks. Jerry (shoutout to him for his vibe & personality), Pepe, & other team are all great people, very accommodating & relaxing atmosphere. Great selection of authored cocktails, good beer.
Was not treated well at all at blandinos! Tried to have my bridal shower there & waited over an hour to give deposit to manager Benjamin with no avail. Totally turned off do not reccomend. Much better service & food at others places in the city! Not worth it at all
I have never been so disappointed in a place I wanted to host a bridal shower at Blandino's for my daughter. I got the runaround between the two managers Benjamin & Philip Philip was the worst. He made me wait for an hour & a half for a deposit, he never even bothered to come to explain to me why I'm waiting. I cannot believe that you're so rich enough that you do not want my deposit for a big bridal shower. Do not go to this place. I do not highly recommend it whatsoever.
Mar 3, 2026
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We had an extremely disappointing experience while trying to book my sister's bridal shower here.
We were verbally promised a reservation & even met with staff in person, but communication afterward was painfully slow, with days passing between responses. Planning a time-sensitive event under those conditions was already frustrating.
What ultimately made this unacceptable was the complete lack of respect for our time. At our first meeting, we were kept waiting over 30 minutes. At the second scheduled meeting, we waited more than an hour with no explanation or acknowledgment. The situation was so unprofessional that my parents eventually walked out.
For an event as important as a bridal shower, this level of disorganization & disregard is simply not acceptable. We will not be hosting our event here & would not recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for reliable or professional event planning.
From beginning to end, the service was exceptional.
The food is amazing!
Benjamin, the General Manager, personally checked in to ensure our experience was outstanding, & his leadership & attention to detail were evident throughout the evening.
Felipe delivered impeccable service: warm, efficient, & consistently attentive without ever feeling intrusive.
Thanks to both of them, our visit was truly memorable. Muchas gracias, con muchas ganas de volver a verlos.
Amazing experience at Blandino. Went there with a couple of friends, the atmosphere was vibrant yet refined, the food was delicious & the service truly elevated the night.
Benjamin, the GM, personally checked in to make sure everything was perfect. Felipe delivered impeccable service. Very friendly, efficient, & attentive. They both made the experience memorable, & I'll definitely be coming back. ¡Muchas gracias!
From start to finish, the service was top?notch. Benjamin, the GM, personally checked in to ensure we were having a great time-his leadership & attention to detail really show. Felipe provided impeccable service: friendly, efficient, & always attentive without being intrusive. They both made the experience memorable, & I'll definitely be coming back. ¡Muchas gracias, con hartas ganas de volver a verlos!
Mar 1, 2026
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Very very sad expirince very disrespectful 😢 service & we did not get what was ordered, & it took them so much time to prepare... that we really gsve up & went out inspite of the fact that we prepaid breakfast. The Manager complaint - didn't unfortunately bring any compensation offer??? What are you thinking?
Souper en famille. Notre serveur Felipe était vraiment professionnel, attentionné & sympathique. Les repas succulents & le rythme des services était génial. Un must dans ce secteur.
