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.
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.
Mar 12, 2025
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Depuis plusieurs années, je vais manger dans ce superbe restaurant & je n'ai jamais été déçu. Les repas sont toujours délicieux, préparés avec soin. Mais ce n'est pas seulement la qualité de la cuisine qui fait de ce lieu un incontournable, le service est également irréprochable. Le personnel est accueillant, professionnel & toujours attentif à nos besoins. Une adresse que je recommande vivement à tous ceux qui cherchent un endroit où savourer un bon repas dans une ambiance agréable.
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.
Feb 23, 2025
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Je suis un habitué de ce restaurant! Toujours plaisant venir manger ici! Petit accroc cette fois-ci… J'ai pris l'assiette de spaghetti avec boulette de viande & saucisse italienne. Il ne restait plus de boulettes, alors j'ai eu du spaghetti avec une saucisse italienne. Je comprends que parfois, on peut manquer de certains produits. Cela fait parti des imprévus! Cependant, si le prix demeure le même sans la boulette, je me serais attendu à ce qu'ils ajoutent une saucisse pour compenser! Quoiqu'il en soit, je reviendrai quand même ici puisque c'est très très rare que je suis déçu!
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...!!
Przyzwoita restauracja, która pozytywnie wyróznia sie w okolicy. Jedzenie ok, raczej standard pizzy hut, ale moze byc. Ceny jak sie doda napiwki i itp. raczej wysokie.
Le service est 👌 le personnel est toujours rapide, chaleureux & accueillant. On se sent vraiment bien pris en charge du début à la fin du repas. Avec ma famille nous avons passé un super bon moment . La bouffe excellent, bonne ambiance, service rapide & serveur très sympathique . Merci 🙏
