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Capisco

Italo Peruvian Bistro
Old Montreal
4.7$$$ & $$$$
CLOSEDOpens Wednesday at 5 pm
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Valentine's Day: hours might differ
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+)
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Review Summary

Capisco delivers a memorable fusion of Peruvian and Italian flavors with standout dishes like ceviche, tiradito caprese, pan con chicharon, arroz con mariscos, lasagna and brisket lomo saltado, all elevated by creative cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic pairings. The ambience is warm and inviting in Old Montreal, with stylish retro decor and a comfortable bar area that makes conversation easy, while the service is consistently attentive and friendly. Overall, the menu treats guests to bold, fresh flavors and generous plating, creating a lively yet refined dining experience that diners frequently recommend for date nights, group dinners and visitors seeking a standout Montreal meal.
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Good & fresh food, fast & friendly service! Highly recommended

Aug 30, 2025
on Google
5.0

Fabulous arroz con mariscos & a decent drop of wine in this tourist hotspot. Service was excellent & the bill was very reasonable.

Aug 29, 2025
on Google

Quite outstanding cuisine & service. Not at all like the surrounding tourist restaurants. Very warm reception, excellent wine recommendations, & a very memorable meal. Thank you!

Aug 29, 2025
on Google

The food was excellent!
Thank you for such a nice evening, will definitely go back! 😋

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Really nice food. A little confusing because we don't know much about Peruvian food (however there are Italian dishes too). all the Peruvian food was excellent, fresh & delicious. Halibut ceviche, pork in tuna sauce with truffle peach, seafood paella … all amazing & unique to my palette. .

Aug 23, 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

Best meal in Montreal! Loved the tiradito caprese, the vegetables, the brisket & octopus carpaccio! Looking forward to returning soon to try the rest of the menu. Service was wonderful as well!

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

Can't believe this place isn't packed yet. Amazing food, really lovely service & a nice upscale retro diner vibe inside. The food is truly original & the sauces are incredible. We loved everything we had but the star was their take on a Caprese. Was as good or better than much more expensive places I've been to in other cities with a similar upscale take on Peruvian.

Aug 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Excellent. Une petite erreur anodine avec des verres de vin & le gérant a remarqué & les a changé d'office rapidement sans demande de notre part. Ça c'est de l'hospitalité. La carte est sublime.

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

Cool & good

Aug 16, 2025
on Google

Everything was great. The food (we had multiple seafood options) was just amazingly tasty, fresh & unique. Definitely recommended.

Aug 14, 2025
on Google
5.0

We were a group of 6 with kids & we were super thirsty. We weren't hungry so we told it before we entered. They were super nice about it. Considering we were only having beer & soft drinks it was obvious that we weren't going to spend much money. However their service was friendly. Because of this we plan to return there to eat &/or to have cocktails!

Aug 10, 2025
on Google
5.0

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
5.0

Delicious entrées!
Excellent service!

Aug 9, 2025
on Google

Very nice evening. We split three appies & each had the drink of the day. The ceviche was delicious, ate that before the photo! There was a good amount of seafood on the menu, like you would find in Miraflores in Peru. The verdura mix a la plancha had the option to add grilled octopus, which was a great addition & the vegetables weren't overdone so still had texture. The pan con chicharon was good as well, but not the star of the show for us.

We sat in the terrace & enjoyed some buskers performing. Being outside with many tourists walking by might not be for everyone though, so do consider that when choosing your seating.

Aug 4, 2025
on Google

Très bon restaurant avec bonne ambiance

Aug 4, 2025
on Google
5.0

Amazing food! The atmosphere was fabulous & the service was amazing as well!

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

Didn't order any food but grabbed some drinks at the bar. Wonderful decor & clean atmosphere! Bartender(s) were kind & very familiar with their menu. Drink prices were not tourist-taxed, which is nice for a local who works nearby. I'd love to visit again 😁

Aug 3, 2025
on Google

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 mais un peu trop frite la quantité adéquate, 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 , la carte des vins est intéressante & abordable pour la qualité de ceux ci , j allais oublié les verres de bières à 5 $ de 5 à 7

Jul 30, 2025
on Google

Wowwww c était excellent. Merci à Jade pour l excellent service.

Jul 27, 2025
on Google