For many generations, while remaining faithful to its traditions, DaGiovanni has maintained the same quality flavors and tastes which will always please its customers, all in a unique atmosphere in Montreal.
Da Giovanni is described across reviews as a classic, affordable Italian spot in Montreal with a warm, nostalgic vibe and a long tradition, known for comforting dishes like spaghetti with meat sauce or meatballs and a well loved pizza crust. Pizza and house wine are frequently praised, portions are generous, and value is highlighted by many diners. The atmosphere is repeatedly called cozy and old-fashioned, though several comments note that the newer location or updated decor with TVs and music changes the feel and diminishes some of the original charm. Service tends to be friendly and attentive, with praise for quick service and accommodating staff, while a few reviews mention crowds, hours, or occasional inconsistencies. Some criticisms focus on discrepancies between online pictures and the actual menu, or on tables that feel crowded. Overall the reviews present Da Giovanni as a reliable, nostalgic choice for classic pasta and pizza at a fair price, beloved by generations and a go to staple in Montreal.
We've had pizza & salad here several times while visiting Montreal over the years. Most recently in 2026. Always good, & fairly priced. They have lots of TV's if you want to watch sports. Recommend.
Jan 3, 2026
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Le gout est très ordinaire, le spaghetthi sauce à la viande & la pizza de mes amis était décevante. Ne payez pas si cher pour une qualité d'aliments médiocres. Beaucoup de resto de pates & pizza offrent mieux.
Fait 2 fois que je vais mangé a ce restaurant mythique de Montréal ! La décoration du restaurant crée une belle ambiance, les employés sont attentifs & donne un excellent service ! La nourriture est bonne & nous avons de belles portions ! Je n'ai pas encore essayer les pâtes j'adore trop la pizza ahah mais je recommande !! Bon appétit !
Le resto n'est plus aussi grand , il y a plusieurs écrans télé & il y a de la musique & cette fameuse chanson qui revient assez souvent Da Giovanni Da Giovanni etc... Nous avons commandé le pizza-ghetti & c'était très bon . Le serveur était gentil . On va y retourner .
My parents used to take me here when I was a little girl. While the food is still good, something about the atmosphere just isn't the same since they moved. It used to feel like walking into a big family dinner, with warmth, energy, & that old-school Italian charm. I remember the cook in the windows making sauces & spaghetti for all the passersby to see! It was so unique. Now, it feels a little too polished, a little too impersonal-with the TV screens & the decor that's just like every other restaurant. It's lost the essence of what made it special.
Another disappointment was the misleading website. The pictures show pizzas that aren't even on the menu, which was frustrating when we sat down expecting to order something that simply wasn't available. It left the impression that either the menu had been changed without updating the site, or the images were just for show. Don't call it a Margherita pizza when it isn't.
Overall, if you're just here for a meal, the food still delivers. But if you're looking for that nostalgic Da Giovanni experience, you might leave feeling like something's missing.
Petit resto italien délicieux & abordable. La pizza est délicieuse & les pâtes également. On apprécie aussi la chanson emblématique qui passe aux 15 minutes, à travers les chansons disco. Le service a été excellent à nos 2 visites.
Got the Pizza-ghetti because it seemed like a fun, whimsical dish. However the pizza tasted like school cafeteria food & the pasta sauce was okay. Service was also pretty slow for how empty the place was at the time.
Très bon service. Pizzaghetti .était bon. Parcontre la portion de spaghetti vraiment trop petite & manque vraiment de fromage sur vos Pizza. Soyez juste un peu plus généreux...!!
Nov 4, 2024
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Premièrement laissez-moi vous dire que c'est une autre place où je peux entrer & m'installer avec mon fauteuil pour mobilité réduite. En dégustant la partie de mon pizza Getty soit le spaghetti j'ai retrouvé pas mal le même goût que dans les années où j'y allait régulièrement pour ce qui est de la pizza elle était très bonne mais le pepperoni a sûrement été changé. J'avais envoyer mon ami de Québec quelques jours avant & il m'a confirmé que c'était toujours aussi bon donc je me suis permis hier soir d'aller souper & j'ai été envahi par de super souvenir de mon jeune temps
A small Italian eatery nestled in the heart of Montreal. Friendly staff welcomed us into this cozy restaurant which has limited but satisfying Italian dishes. The food was freshly prepared & our party enjoyed all of the plates. Prices were on the inexpensive end for this non-upscale restaurant. We would eat here again but would try other restaurants in the area first. For those looking to mix things up without getting dangerous, try their pizzaghetti.
Excellent restaurant spécialement le spaghetti & les pizzas & menus du jour cuisine maison. Sauce à la viande unique mais juste un peu trop liquide. Staff aimable, poli & accueillant. Bon rapport qualité-prix. Vaut vraiment la peine de l'adopter.
