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Da Vinci

Long-established classic Italian restaurant with creative presentations, elegant ambiance and lounge bar.
Downtown
4.3$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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Da Vinci Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianSeafood/FishMediterraneanContemporary/ModernGrillCateringFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesPrepared Meals
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 !

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Reviews for Da Vinci

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on Google4.4 (700+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Da Vinci is described as an elegant, welcoming Italian spot where the atmosphere and attentive service can elevate celebrations, with private rooms and thoughtful touches noted as a plus, but several reviews flag value and consistency as concerns. Valentine’s Day menus were fixed per person and portions were small, featuring a shared burrata salad and bite sized desserts while lobster ravioli appeared as a regular portion. Service ranges from subpar in some visits, with no drink menu and rushed service, to exemplary when staff are on point and attentive throughout the evening. The kitchen turns out flavorful dishes such as pasta Bolognese, mushroom risotto, lamb, tomahawk steak, black cod, and salmon tartare, and desserts and drinks are occasionally praised. However, the price level is criticized by some as too high for what is delivered, while others feel the overall experience justifies it. Overall, Da Vinci emerges as a refined option with strong service and solid Italian cooking, best enjoyed when expectations match the pricing.
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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.

Thank you Da Vinci we will come back.

Nov 13, 2025
on Google

We had an early dinner.before a show. Our server, Carlo, was fantastic. We had a few pieces of lamb & the salmon crudo to start. The salmon was great. The lamb was probably the tastiest, tender lamb I've ever had. We ended up deciding to share the tomahawk. It came out perfectly rare & served with a selection of potatoes & peppercorn sauce. The steak melted in my mouth. The peppercorn sauce was fantastic.

We finished off with a trio of cannolis. A first for me, but definitely not the last.

Everything recommended by Carlo was delicious. Our drinks never ran dry.

Thank you for an excellent dinner.

Oct 4, 2025
on Google

Great old school italian spot in Montreal! Everything was very good, & Carlo went above & beyond for us. Great service.

Apr 6, 2025
on Google

Amazing experience at Da Vinci! I made a reservation for a party of 9 for a birthday dinner & we were all pleased with the food & service. Chic ambiance with exquisite dishes. Our waiter Carlo gave us excellent service. Will definitely be back!

Nov 19, 2023
on Google
5.0

An absolute delight...... Carlo our waiter was charming & full of great suggestions. Our group of four could not have asked for a better experience. The food was just as good as the service ..... outstanding! We will definitely visit our new friends at DaVinci ristorante again. Cheers my friends. Chris Demarco.

Jun 30, 2019
CRITICAL
25 Reviews
5.0

This restaurant has become one of my favorites, the food quality & service is top notch.
We were a large group & everyone was extremely satisfied.
Appetizers were all good, the veal Carpaccio was tender & tasty, the caprice with mozzarella Di Bufala was the freshest I’ve ever tasted.
Main courses also received rave reviews from everyone. The veal ossobuco with risotto was amazing, roasted veal, grilled lamb chops, seafood linguini, shrimp & crab dish all received top honors from our friends.
The service was beyond reproach, our waiter “Carlo” was always available & made some amazing recommendations on both food & wine. Rarely do you see service this good, he must have years of experience & it really shows in the confident matter exhibited.
Decor could use an update, but still very nice & classically decorated, has not changed in many years.
Price wise, it is expensive, with wine tip & tax, approx $250 per couple, but well worth it for this level of food quality & service.
I would highly recommend it.

Dec 5, 2016