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 !
Da Vinci is described as an elegant, welcoming Italian restaurant with attentive service and a refined atmosphere that suits romantic dinners as well as private events. The dining experience is frequently praised for friendly, attentive staff and thoughtful touches, including private rooms and even celebratory extras, with plenty of praise for the warm welcome. The menu is noted for classic Italian fare and well-prepared options like pasta Bolognese, mushroom risotto, seafood dishes, and prime meats; many find flavors strong and ingredients fresh, though a few reviewers consider some dishes or overall value average and the prices high. Ambience is repeatedly highlighted as sophisticated and pleasant, with conversations easy to have and not overly loud; a downstairs private room is cited as ideal for functions. Practical notes include valet parking and other service details, while one review mentions a non-functioning TV during a visit. Overall, Da Vinci emerges as a top-tier destination for service, atmosphere, and quality ingredients, though some feel the cost is steep and experiences can vary.
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.
Feb 16, 2026
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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.
Sevrvice très bon digne d'un restaurant haut de gamme, malheureusement la nourriture est arrivé froide & clairement pas à la hauteur d'un restaurant de ce prestige & surtout de ce prix. Mon filet mignon n'était pas à la cuisson demandé en plus d'être froid & fade en terme de goût. Au final je ne recommande pas ce restaurant, il y à clairement mieux dans Montréal & surtout beaucoup moins dispendieux!
Came here for dinner last night with a colleague on a business trip. We Were seated right away.
Bread, oil, petite toast bruschetta & olives were served while we looked at the menu.
Many classic selections to choose from. I had to have the pasta Bolognese, Which was very tasty. My colleague had the mushroom risotto which was also very delicious. Many protein options including A5, shanks, tomahawks, etc.
Great ambience. Was not loud & were able to hold a conversation all night. The host & their team were very attentive & courteous. Ended the night with lemon cello on the house which was a very nice touch by the host. Thank you for taking care of us!
Will definitely come back when I return.
Nov 18, 2025
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My wife took me to Da Vinci Restaurant for my birthday. So let me give you the run down of the evening.
We shared 2 starters the Octopus & calamari. Cooking Octopus is an art. Way too easy to turn a perfectly good piece of Octopoda into a rubbery mess, well not at Da Vinci. Our chef Alessandro has mastered this practise & the Calamari were just as good.
The mains were black Cod & New York Strip loin. Our dinner was a quiet affair as we indulged in our meals. Enjoying each bite. Chef Alessandro was on his game tonight.
The service was Exemplary. Attention to detail was at the forefront of this dining experience. Carlo & Raymond were simply amazing, treating us as long lost friends & ensuring that we enjoyed every part of the evening.
My only regret is in fact my mistake. I didn't snap any pictures of our evening & no pictures of the meals.
I went for my friend Bryan birthday the staff was so sufficient we were a large groupe a lot of people late people & was able to service each one of us above & beyond thousand thank you super class beautiful amazing fooood !! I unfortunately forgot their name I think it's was Roberto they are from Bangladesh
Elegant ambiance & genuinely Italian cuisine at Da Vinci Restaurant: homemade pasta & top-quality ingredients shine in every bite, & the service is attentive & welcoming
