Located in the heart of the West Island, Del Friscos is a new-found treasure offering Italian American cuisine in a cozy and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of any big city trendy restaurant.
Del Friscos is beloved by its patrons for its fresh Italian American cuisine; the perfect balance of fresh ingredients, simplicity and ingenuity has been sparked in order to offer delectable food at every turn.
The menu offers something for every palate, from traditional Italian pastas, to a delicious variety of fresh salads, to signature veal and wood-burning oven pizzas.
Each dish is carefully prepared, with no detail going overlooked and the result is a taste that defies description.
Generous portions satisfy even the heartiest of appetites and every meal is accompanied by fresh baked bread.
Service is meticulous and unobtrusive and the experienced staff is dedicated to creating a unique dining experience.
Patrons return to Del Friscos for special occasions, holidays, or simply to indulge themselves with a perfect Martini or an ice cold beer at the bar or on the terrace.
Classical flavours combined with flawless service ensure that you and your guests will enjoy your evening with us; not to mention many more to come!
Del Frisco's is described by diners as a lively, stylish Italian inspired spot with wood fired pizzas, generous portions, and a warm versatile atmosphere that suits families, groups, or a date night. Food is consistently praised for freshness and flavor, with standout dishes and a wide menu including vegan options, while the wine display and bar area earn compliments. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, though a number of reviews note occasional slow or disorganized moments during busy times or with large groups, and some dishes or experiences fall short such as bones in fish, overly salty items, or pizzas with crust issues. The terrace and interior ambiance are repeatedly highlighted as appealing, and many guests express a plan to return and recommend it to others, citing reliability, value for money, and the ability to host celebrations.
Stopped in for lunch on our way out of Montreal on a Saturday with a party of five (4 adults, 1 child).
There was no one at the front when we first walked in, but we were acknowledged shortly after & seated promptly. We were seated at a white cloth tablecloth table, which gave a nice home-style feel, though I did question consistency since not all tables had them.
I did have to ask for a kids' menu for my 8-year-old, which felt like a small detail that could have been anticipated.
Service overall was strong. Our waitress was attentive, especially with drink refills, & maintained good energy throughout.
We ordered a good variety: chipotle mango chicken, Jack Daniel's chicken, short ribs, mashed potatoes, spaghetti, penne with meatballs, a fettuccine Alfredo kids' meal, plus the soup of the day options - minestrone & potato.
The minestrone was very good. The potato soup was okay but a little underwhelming. Portion sizes were generous across the board, including the kids' meal.
The short ribs weren't what we expected - more of a roast-style preparation without a bone. While it was mentioned they weren't classic ribs, a clearer explanation would have helped set expectations.
The Shirley Temples felt more like syrup & 7-Up without the classic citrus component. Coffee was average at best - I'd skip it next time.
They brought out complimentary mini cannolis for the table, which was a thoughtful touch & appreciated.
Total before tip was $197, & we left $100 in appreciation for the attentive service.
Overall, a solid lunch experience with generous portions & attentive service, with a few small opportunities to elevate attention to detail.
Just all around awesome experience. Food is amazing, just like a traditional home cooked meal. Ambiance & staff are so welcoming, a must even with kids.
Generally a solid restaurant & used to be my Italian affordable go to in Montreal until I had 3 bad experiences in a row with their chicken Parmesan- which was one of the best tasting & texture in the city for the money. But when I had 3 times a rubbery & odd texture chicken breast on 3 different occasions, where twice management insisted there was nothing wrong with the chicken breast thigh it was very undesirable - I decided to call it quits. But this week my dining partner wanted to go & well, I am a gluten for punishment - or so I thought. This time I ordered capelinni pasta with half bolognese & half marinara sauce & it was perfect. My dining partner had their 7oz roasted chicken breast with veggies & a house salad. Both were just fine & the breast was actually cooked well & no odd frozen like rubbery chicken breast - whew. This being stated one issue I have here all the time - is the unreasonably loud noise level most of the time, especially during key days & times. This was especially nasty when we went, as there were 3 parties going on, however, there appeared to be a kids party where the adults decided not to calm the kids in the slightest even though they were clearly screaming in the restaurant en mass & where the entire restaurant was overrun with the noise. Management did nothing to try & deal with the blatant inconsiderate lack of parenting from the adults. I'm fine with kids parties & with noise, but when you cannot hear the person sitting in front of you (because of one tables being too loud) that is just way too much & not acceptable. This is not a McDonalds this is a classy family-ish dining restaurant with a fine wine list & bar. This was wrong on so many levels from a (lack of) management that I won't even comment, & also wrong from the adults (perhaps parents?) who just gabbed amongst themselves & didn't pay any attention to the kids. So lesson here. Though the server was lovely & great at getting the order & the meal was delicious, I have to think twice if I wish to refer people here again - if they are looking for a decently calm environment & if they wish to be able to relax & speak comfortably with the people they are trying to have a nice dining out experience. You get my point right? So to note, all their dishes are great, French fries are one of the best in town, wood oven fired pizza is great, all pastas are spot on & their appetizers are great too. If it were not for this experience I would say go, go now, & have a chicken Parmesan while you're at it. But one I would not recommend the chicken Parmesan just to be safe & two, I do not know what hours coincide with one's desire to eat/dine in a calm environment. For the price there are many places to have equally great Italian food without the noise level & crazy kids parties. So you choose. Food wise, you should be just fine & the atmosphere is actually nice as is the bar with the big screen TV's to enjoy sports events while eating & drinking. If you have kids - given management does not care about its clients enough to calm noisy kids down, bring them there as this would be perfect for you & your kids, & why not have a kids party there instead of McDonalds & feed the kids some yummy quality made food. Who knows, maybe this becomes the next best place for kids parties with adult quality Italian cuisine with great alcohol Anyway, enjoy & don't forget dessert. I'm not a chocolate person but I did try their heated up chocolate brownie al la mode with vanilla ice cream & drizzled chocolate chips & chocolate & caramel syrup. Wow is all I can say !!! A must have, maybe start with this & then order food later.
Had an amazing dinner here tonight. Go here often & love it! Never been disapointed! Strongly suggest the house lasagna!
Tonight was particularly amazing as I had the best server I have ever experienced. Attentive, quick, was paying very good attention even when it was not him directly serving us to make sure it was all perfect & as ordered. He was also serving the table beside us that had some kids & he was amazing & engaging with them as well. A++
We drive into DDO from the city to eat here. Excellent food, nice variety & great service Love theat they offer whole wheat crust for pizza. BEST French fries. Resistance is futile!!! Great kids menu as well.
