Cappello receives high marks for its breathtaking city views, sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere, and a menu that frequently pleases with well executed Italian dishes and a standout tiramisu, while the wine list and cocktails get consistent praise. The experience is often described as memorable and well suited for special occasions, with service commonly noted as attentive and professional, though some visits mention slower pacing during busy periods and occasional missteps in timing or presentation. A common thread notes that prices can be high for the portions or certain dishes, and a few criticisms point to underseasoned or overly fatty items, yet many dishes are described as delicious and thoughtfully prepared. Overall, Cappello's dramatic views and engaging ambiance are the defining draw, making it a spot many would return to for a special night, provided expectations align with the moment.
We were out celebrating a colleagues birthday. There was a little screw-up with the online reservation but thankfully it was mid week & they were gracious to accommodate us.
The atmosphere was great, we had a wonderful table & the view was spectacular. I have just one comment about tables facing a wall, & it goes for most restaurant designs, they should always have a mirror on the back wall so everyone feels part of the atmosphere. Nobody wants to ever face a wall, change that & everyone is happy & feels part of the vibe.
The food was great, but our experience with the staff was the highlight of the evening.
Thank you to Luca for taking great care of us & especially singing a wonderful Happy Bday song at the table... he was great, don't listen to other guests who said the opposite.
I definitely would return, if not just for Luca ;)
This place is so incredible! My spouse took me here for my birthday & I'm so glad this is what they chose. Food was incredible, the space is so pretty with great views of the city, & the service was amazing. Everyone was so friendly & quick. We'll definitely be coming here again!
Mar 28, 2026
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I came here for my birthday a few days ago & here are my comments. This resto is where Enfants Terrible used to be & on the positive, it has a great views of the city & a nice ambiance at night. I made a reservation.
The menu is ok, it could be more interesting for the prices but I took the most expensive thing, the ribs in the sauce with the fries. I liked the taste but it could have been better presented, it was really hard to cut with all the fat on it & on the bone like that, I didn't like that. Cesar salad was good but not enough toppings were on it. The salmon plate was good.
The service was good, the guy came semi-regularly.
Overall, worth a one-time visit but not something I'd come back to regularly.
I was here last night for a birthday so to start off the cesar salad dressing tasted more like balsamic vinegar instead of cesar dressing.. the vodka pasta sauce was extremely watery & didn't really have a taste.. we ordered drinks & had to wait atleast over an hour…. The best part of our night was the tiramisu for dessert! Plus when we tried getting our waiters attention to order our main meal he told us he has to go see another group first.. This is not restaurant I would come back too.. I have had better pasta & definitely better cesar salad!
We visited this restaurant on a Wednesday afternoon to celebrate a friend's birthday. Unfortunately, we were informed that we were not allowed to bring out our own birthday cake. To their credit, the staff did kindly offer to store it in their fridge for the time being, but it was still disappointing, as this policy was not communicated beforehand.
We were a group of six, with two guests arriving later. While our drinks were served promptly, the food took over 45 minutes to arrive. The server explained there had been a mix-up in the kitchen & apologized, which we appreciated. However, with a reservation at 7:00 p.m., we did not finish dinner until around 10:30 p.m., which felt excessive.
Additionally, we had specifically requested no pork on one of the pizzas, but it arrived with pork & had to be sent back to be remade, adding further delay.
Overall, the restaurant itself is very beautiful, but given the service issues & mistakes with the food, we did not feel the experience was worth it.
We had a great experience celebrating a birthday with a group of eight. The space is beautiful, the food was excellent, & the service was even better. Our waiter, Alessandro, guided us through the menu & helped us choose a well balanced selection of dishes. We ordered sharing plates for the table, which I recommend if you want to try a variety of items.
The pasta & carpaccio were outstanding. We also had a steak with potatoes that were surprisingly memorable, plus salads that rounded out the meal nicely. The drink menu was genuinely impressive. The cocktails had creative flavor combinations, nothing overly sugary, & each one was described clearly so you actually knew what you were ordering.
The tiramisu at the end was one of the best I have had in Montreal.
we chose this place for my birthday, absolutely no regrets. our server was amazing & tried to help us or give some advice whenever it was needed. the food was amazing, even though the menu options are limited(probably because they opened recently).
i loved the atmosphere. however, the rainy weather didn't let us see the sunset. anyways, i would definitely come back!
Nov 1, 2025
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We had a fantastic time trying Capello for a family birthday celebration! The service was fantastic, Negroni's were great, & the meals absolutely delicious. We got all the pastas & chicken parmigiana to share. All were amazing. Extra points for the spicy vodka pasta! & you have to get the tiramisu, best we've had! Highly recommended!
SUMMARY:
1. Service is complete crap & nonexistent
2. Food decently good
Starting off the experience was really good. Despite being late they did give us the table we wanted. At this points our expectations were being met because we were genuinely excited to try this new place that had just opened up. Then our food also arrived pretty quickly but unfortunately one of the two pasta was undercooked. Like the pasta itself tasted good but the noodles were extremely hard like rocks. The thing was that after we realized how hard the pasta was we didn't see our waiter for 30 whole minutes so by the time we could request a new plate the rest of our food we had all finished.
To be honest our waiter never checked in with us. Not once did he ask if we enjoyed the food or come by our table. Each time we needed something I had to flag him down or straight up walk up to him.
Finally after another 30 minutes they bring the new dish. We had a few bites but ultimately just wanted to pack it & get dessert so we asked our waiter for dessert & boxes. Mind you I mentioned it's my girlfriend's birthday so we thought they would clear the table & bring dessert. However the food runner came with dessert before our table was cleared. They also brought us the wrong dessert even after we explicitly showed our waiter a picture of the dessert we wanted.
So then we asked the server who brought our food if they could box our food. At this point he took it away & said he'll be back. However after receiving our bill & talking with the manager we come to find out they never boxed our food & threw it away instead. In my opinion this restaurant could use a lot of work especially with service because it wasn't even fully busy & they were messing up left & right.
Overall would not recommend coming here unless you want a nice view & mediocre experience. Also our waiter never once apologized for anything it was only when we asked for the manager that we received any sort of apology/compensation for the bad experience. Also management promised a free plate for our troubles but never followed up with us on this.
