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Da Vinci

Long-established classic Italian restaurant with creative presentations, elegant ambiance and lounge bar.
Downtown
4.2$$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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Da Vinci Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianSeafood/FishMediterraneanContemporary/ModernGrillCateringFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesPrepared Meals
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About

Da Vinci serves an authentic repertoire of Italian cuisine that emphasizes the tradition of handmade pasta and fresh Mediterranean seafood preparations. The kitchen focuses on sourcing high quality fish and shellfish to create robust plates that reflect the classic culinary techniques of the coastal regions. Patrons encounter a dining environment defined by its commitment to heritage recipes and simple yet precise ingredient application. Each dish showcases a deliberate balance of imported olive oils, aromatic herbs, and seasonal produce to ensure structural integrity across the menu. The culinary approach prioritizes the natural characteristics of the primary ingredients over excessive complex garnishes. This establishment maintains a consistent standard for those seeking traditional Mediterranean flavors prepared with technical proficiency and a deep respect for foundational Italian preparation methods.
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Reviews for Da Vinci

Food
Service
on Google4.4 (700+)
*as of 2026-07-15
5★
68%
4★
9%
3★
8%
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7%
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9%

Review Summary

Da Vinci is widely recognized as a premier destination in Montreal for those seeking an elegant dining experience featuring authentic Italian cuisine. Many guests praise the warm, inviting atmosphere and the exceptional attention to detail provided by the attentive staff, which often makes diners feel like VIPs. While numerous visitors highlight the high quality of dishes like the lamb, seafood, and homemade pasta, others note that portion sizes can be small relative to the price and that experiences can occasionally vary during busy periods or special events. Despite mixed feedback regarding pricing and occasional inconsistencies in service, the majority of patrons appreciate the polished environment, personalized hospitality, and overall sophisticated charm of the restaurant.
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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.

Feb 28, 2026
on Google

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.

Feb 27, 2026
on Google

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
on Google

Pas fort pour la Saint Valentin

Feb 16, 2026
on Google

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.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

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.

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Way overpriced for what you get

Set menu for Valentine's Day without notice, yet exceptions made for other patrons

Rushed service to accommodate more seatings

Advertised valet parking not available

Feb 15, 2026
on Google

Super belle ambiance!

Feb 14, 2026
on Google

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..

Feb 14, 2026
on Google

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.

Feb 14, 2026
on Google