Located in a beautiful Victorian dwelling in the heart of Montreal, Ristorante Da Vinci offers its guests elegant and warm surroundings.
From its magnificent mahogany staircase to its high ceilings and natural fireplaces and its private salon to its appetizing antipasto and dessert display, Da Vinci will rejoice both your eyes and your palate.
To compliment your meal, an extensive list of wines from 20 regions of Italy is offered. Before turning to dessert, walnuts are offered to accompany the wine. Then it's time for some classic Italian sweets or a few novelties such as the duo of iced mousse, dark chocolate and amaretto !
Reviews describe Da Vinci as a refined Italian dining spot where the food is often excellent, the service attentive, and the atmosphere welcoming, with many guests feeling valued and pampered during the experience; the menu offers classic Italian options with a range of dishes and several visits highlight standout items such as seafood starters, pasta, risotto, and a tomahawk steak, along with thoughtful touches from staff; the ambience is noted as elegant yet comfortable, making it suitable for celebrations, romantic dinners, or gatherings in the downstairs private room; while the overall impression is positive, some comments point to occasional subpar service on busy nights, tables that feel tight, and prices that can seem high for portions or value, prompting a consideration of balance between quality and cost.
One of the best restaurants in Montreal! The food was amazing & the staff were very friendly. Vince in particular provided outstanding service that made the experience even better. Highly recommend & will definitely be coming back!
Had an amazing experience here for my girlfriend's birthday! The food was absolutely incredible. I had the seafood pasta, which was fresh & full of flavour, & my girlfriend loved her butternut squash ravioli. We started with the salmon tartare & beet salad, both delicious & beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive, super attentive & friendly all night. The atmosphere was immaculate, perfect for a special occasion. Vince even came to sit with us, which made it feel really personal. They also treated us to their famous tiramisu & a limoncello digestif such a great touch. Highly recommend!
I went to Da Vinci with my boyfriend, & honestly, the experience was very disappointing.
The food was okay, but nothing special - definitely not what we expected for this kind of restaurant.
The biggest issue was the service. It really felt like the staff only cared about money. The server kept insisting that we add more dishes or order dessert, even after we clearly said we didn't want anything else, which was quite uncomfortable.
When it came time to pay, my boyfriend left a 14% tip before tax, which was already a significant amount given how high our bill was. Despite that, the server seemed upset & walked away showing clear dissatisfaction - very unprofessional.
On top of that, he kept laughing loudly & chatting with the table next to us, creating a noisy & inappropriate atmosphere that disturbed our dinner.
Overall, poor service, unpleasant ambiance, & a strong impression that money is the only priority.
The food was amazing. Coming from the United States I didn't know what to expect. The atmosphere & customer service were great. We got treated like VIPs . The chef is from Rome. Go eat here you won't regret it.
Menu was fixed for valentine's day, 95$ per person & the portions were very small, sharing one portion of a green salad with 2 small pieces of burrata each & 3 mostly bite size desserts. 5 regular sized lobster ravioli. Service was subpar, we were not given a drink menu nor were we asked if we wanted drinks, it was very unpleasant & rushed although there were few tables. Would not come back.
Your Valentine's menu was honestly very disappointing. It was never mentioned anywhere on your website that the evening would be a fixed menu, which was frustrating in itself.
We were seated for about 45 minutes for what was supposed to be a three-course meal, which made the entire experience feel rushed & poorly thought out. The portion sizes were shockingly small for the price paid. I genuinely couldn't help but laugh when I saw one Brussels sprout & one carrot on my plate.
This was meant to be a special evening, & I was genuinely embarrassed for choosing your restaurant for Valentine's Day. The experience did not reflect the level of quality or care one would expect.
Booked this restaurant for Valentine's day in advance, nothing advertised on their website about a set menu. After waiting ten minutes without anyone acknowledging us to be seated, we were given a set menu with very limited options for an expensive price. Only one appetizer per couple included. Despite asking for alternatives for dietary restrictions we were told no & that it was valentines day so what did we expect. The whole meal felt rushed, unable to get the waiters attention waiting for bread after asking repeatedly, & felt like their only goal was to seat as many tables as possible. Food was mediocre. Very disappointed.
Was looking forward to trying this place & having a nice Valentine's day dinner but unfortunately had a very disappointing experience. We were given a set menu (which was not advertised anywhere on their website; when we asked about this, they told us it was on their instagram, which we obviously don't follow) & told there were no other options even though my parter was allergic to half of it, while other patrons were served à la carte. Almost no vegetarian option & when asked to be accommodated for our food restrictions, we were served a watery risotto. Service was rushed & we felt like it was not up to the standards of a nice restaurant like Da Vinci is supposed to be. They overbooked the evening & pushed the tables together; music was loud & the place felt crowded. I tend to be a very easy customer but this was disappointing enough to feel compelled to write a review.
Mon conjoint & moi sommes venus la journée de la St-Valentin. Seul un menu réduit était offert malgré le fait que rien sur le site nous avait indiqué que le menu à la carte n'allait pas être disponible. Le menu de St-Valentin proposait des fruits de mer & de la viande rouge. Une option végétarienne nous a été refusée à l'exception d'une assiettes de pâtes sans sauce... Nous avons fait 3h de route pour finalement devoir aller manger du fast food puisque tous les restaurants sont complets. Très décevant de la part d'un restaurant gastronomique..
J'ai réservé pour la Saint Valentin en ayant vu le menu à la carte. J'arrive au restaurant il disent à ma conjointe & moi que ce n'est que le menu spécial Saint Valentin, ce qui n'était pas écrit. Il n'y avais que des fruits de mers, ce que ma conjointe ne peut pas consommé. Nous leurs avons demandé si ils avaient encore des pâtes comme le menu a la carte il nous proposent des pâtes avec rien dessus. 3 heures de route pour rien.
