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Capisco

Italo Peruvian Bistro
Old Montreal
4.7$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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FusionItalianPeruvianBistroComfort FoodFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of cocktailsResto-Bar

About us

CAPISCO is an Italian Peruvian restaurant Montreal and a fusion restaurant Montreal, presented by Chef Marcel Olivier Larrea. Celebrating the union of Peruvian and Italian cuisine, CAPISCO offers a distinctive dining experience as a ceviche restaurant Montreal.

Our Specialties

Ceviches, tiraditos, Carbonara pasta, pan con chicharron & arroz con pato arrancini.

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
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Reviews for Capisco

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on Google4.7 (200+)
*as of 2026-04-02
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Review Summary

Capisco delivers a delightful Italo-Peruvian fusion that makes bold flavors feel approachable, with standout dishes like ceviche, lasagna, brisket lomosaltado and a variety of shared plates that showcase both traditions. The atmosphere mixes cozy, retro charm with a lively Old Montreal vibe, and the cocktails are frequently praised for creativity and balance. Service is consistently friendly and attentive, guiding guests through a diverse menu and ensuring drinks and courses arrive with care. Portions are generous and the overall value is appreciated, though a few busy nights may bring slower service or signature items being sold out. This combination of inventive cooking, pleasing presentation, and welcoming hospitality tends to leave guests eager to return and explore more of the menu.
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Belle expérience au capisco , nous connaissions le chifa & tiradito que nous apprécions d ailleurs mais celui ci , est une fusion perou & italie , on a pris 2 entrées ,une causa vraiment bonne & une frito mixta dont les quantités etaient adéquates, pour le repas principal on a choisi lomo saltado ce classique peruvien mais très transformé à la sauce fromage huancaina,le boeuf est composé de briskets braisés gnocchis , fettucini, excellente version , l arroz con mariscos délicieux, les cocktails péruviens sont bons & il y a un bon choix de bières ipa aussi le seul bémol les vins sont dispendieux le moins cher à 68$.

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
5.0

If you haven't tried peruvian cuisine & specially fusion with Italian . Its a must try spot ! Personally I loved everything about this place
The ambience,the food & the service is always great
The staff is very kind & polite
The cocktails are top notch .
I warmly suggest it to anyone

Feb 21, 2026
on Google

Amazing experience, high quality food full of unique flavors & tasty treats, Peruvian & Italian food is a great fusion, would highly recommend the chicharon sandwich, ouf that's good (sorry no pics, ate it too quick) Tiramisu was huge, rich & delicious.

Nov 2, 2025
on Google

Une ambiance des années 80 avec une cuisine qui fusionne des plats péruviens à des accents italiens. Pour deux personnes, nous avons pris 2 entrées, un grand plat & un dessert, ce qui fut suffisant. Je recommande le Capisco!

Oct 12, 2025
on Google

Very good food. Well prepared. Interesting fusion of Italian & Peruvian cuisines. Service was top notch.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

This spot is Peruvian & Italian fusion, & it works beautifully. The ceviche & carbonara were both exceptional, & the service was excellent.

Sep 12, 2025
on Google

Good food. The Tiradito is a must-try. The fish is fresh & very tasty. They managed to do a good fusion of Italian & Peruvian cuisines.

Aug 22, 2025
on Google

What a unique gem of a restaurant find this is, & in Old Montreal no less. We are definitely in the age of blending cuisines, so Capisco perfectly enhances today's foodie couture with a wonderful Peruvian/ Italian fusion. So creative, so modern.

We were just before the busy crowd, so we were treated to being served by the owner. He told us some fascinating facts about Peruvian cuisine, & described how it can be thoughtfully incorporated into Italian cuisine (& vice versa). Our group shared 5 dishes & every one was so flavourful & beautifully presented. Total wow factor!

I can't wait to try this restaurant again, next time I'm in Montreal.

Thank you! (The Vancouver group)

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

What a fabulous meal & an outstanding level of service. The Italo-Peruvian fusion is a winner. The Tuna was perfect, the beef brisket so tender. The menu is simple but diverse. Thanks to all the staff for making our wedding meal so memorable 🍾❤?🥂

Jun 29, 2025
on Google

Une superbe découverte, fusion péruvienne & italienne est parfaitement maîtrisée.Le ceviche est incroyable, sûrement un des meilleurs en ville. Tout était super bon, & le service vraiment top.
Je recommande sans hésiter!

Jun 7, 2025
on Google

Excellente fusion Péruvien/Italien
Service impeccable

Jun 6, 2025
on Google

Expérience intéressante chez Capisco, un restaurant au concept original mêlant traditions italiennes & saveurs péruviennes. L'endroit est charmant, avec un décor rétro élégant, un bar central accueillant & une ambiance feutrée.

Côté assiette, le ceviche était vraiment excellent : poisson frais, leche de tigre bien relevée, maïs croustillant & belles touches de patate douce - un bel équilibre de textures & de saveurs. Les pâtes au ají de gallina étaient bien réalisées & savoureuses, mais la sauce manquait de l'intensité & du caractère typiques de la recette traditionnelle péruvienne. En tant que Péruvienne, je dirais que cette version revisitée adopte une approche plus douce, qui s'éloigne un peu de l'essence authentique du plat.

Les cocktails étaient corrects, notamment le martini bien réalisé, mais rien d'exceptionnel non plus.

Le service était professionnel, mais pas particulièrement attentionné.

En résumé : une belle adresse pour découvrir une fusion originale, avec une cuisine bien travaillée!

May 27, 2025
on Google

Expérience impeccable! La fusion parfaite des saveurs. Merci pour le service attentionné & chaleureux.

May 25, 2025
on Google

Great Atmosphere with even even greater food! The Peru/Italian fusion is a work of magic. From the look of the restaurant to the waiters & dishes everything was excellent. Highly recommend.

Apr 26, 2025
on Google

Delicious food but the Italian side is more well done than the Peruvian side of the fusion. Carbonara was fantastic. Ceviche was tasty but tiny. I'd skip the Brisket Lomo Saltado.

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

J'ai passé une excellente soirée avec une amie assise au bar. Le service était impeccable & la nourriture vraiment intéressante. J'adore la nourriture péruvienne traditionnelle & ce restaurant offre une fusion italien x peruvien qui est à découvrir.

Mar 19, 2025
on Google

We had a great experience in this new restaurant! At first I was skeptic of a fusion between Peruvian & Italian food, but I must admit they achieve it perfectly & very creatively too; the Tiradito Capresse is a great proof of that. They also have some traditional Peruvian dishes like Pan Con Chicharrón which I cannot recommend enough.

Something else that pleased me a lot is that although it is around the same price point as Tiradito, I found the servings to be much more generous here. You can easily order for 2 people with $100 (not accounting for drinks)

Feb 8, 2025
on Google

Nice Peruvian-Italian fusion restaurant in old port. Atmosphere inside was nice, & the restaurant was nicely decorated. Staff was kind & spends awhile going through their seemingly complex menu. I'd say the appetizers here are what make the restaurant special, they were honestly very good. Their brisket main dish was also good, but a bit salty. Overall a nice new spot.

Jan 14, 2025
on Google

Such a great place in a top MTL location. Don't expect traditional Italian or Peruvian cuisine but a delicious fusion. Each dish I tried was a lovely culinary experience. My favs are the Tiradito, Ceviche & Chicharron sandwich. Def one of my new fav go to restaurants.

Dec 18, 2024
on Google

Une fusion italo-peruvienne très réussie! Service très professionnel; les employés connaissent parfaitement vos produits. Les saveurs sont bien partagées dans tout vos plats dégustés. Merci beaucoup & à la prochaine!

Nov 27, 2024
on Google