Figata was born from a simple idea: to reimagine the Italian bar for a new generation. Led by Chef Stephen Marcone, creator of Bistro Amerigo, the kitchen blends Italy’s soul with Montreal’s edge. Every cocktail, dish, and night here reflects a bold, effortless, and authentically Italian spirit.
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Figata has quickly established itself as a standout destination in Montreal, consistently earning praise for its authentic and delicious Italian cuisine. Guests frequently highlight the generous portion sizes, the high quality of fresh ingredients, and the expertly prepared pasta dishes that anchor the menu. Beyond the food, the restaurant is celebrated for its warm, cozy ambiance and stylish decor, which create a welcoming environment for both casual dinners and special celebrations. The service is widely noted as exceptional, with a team that is attentive, friendly, and dedicated to making every visitor feel valued. With its blend of refined comfort food and a lively, inviting atmosphere, this neighborhood gem has made a strong impression on diners who look forward to returning.
Je n'ai pas apprécier cette expérience. Au début tout était correct jusqu'à ce qu'on nous assigne une serveuse pas super respectueuse. Elle s'appelle Vee. J'étais avec mon copain & elle nous servait, la main sur la chaise à mon copain, elle ce penchait vers lui & tout. Quand je commandais certaine affaire, elle me passait des regards assez déplacer, & surtout m'adresser la parole bêtement. Cela étais répétitif, à plusieurs table, & cela au homme (en couple). À un point, où un des couples assient proche de nous ont décider de partir avant même avoir commander. Je trouve ce service assez ordinaire & inacceptable. Tout le monde, homme ou femme, couple ou pas, devraient avoir le même service. Sinon appart cela, la nourriture & l'ambiance était correcte.
We were seated at the bar, & while I don't usually love that, there was ample room & it was good bar stools. The bartenders were super friendly & provided excellent service.
Now, most importantly, the food somehow lived up to the hype. 10/10 experience
Fries - mid. Felt even under-salted. Crispy; I liked the shape, but the bowl came barely filled because the sauce cups took up so much room. There were a lot of scraps (half curlies, even 1/3rd curlies). -5
Meat sauce - boring, like just simple meat sauce.
Béchamel - good, okay sauce felt kind of like a mushroom saice.
The concept seems fun, but the flavours felt a little flat.
Caesar - good, very anchovy-forward!! -7.7
Perfect amount of parmesan - I liked it. If you don't like anchovies, you might not enjoy it (there were also some stray anchovies in the bowl). Some pieces were so saucy, I enjoyed that. Lettuce was fresh & good, but no croutons (she said she'd give us non-bacon ones, but we didn't get them) - still enjoyed it. Definitely an acquired taste.
Mushroom - noodle al dente a bit; I liked the noodle shape. It was good. While I love mushrooms, it felt almost like too many. Good, but Amerigo mushroom pasta is even better (though this was the best of the bunch). 7
Tomato - interesting spice. There was something a little weird in the sauce, like an unrecognizable, earthy flavour. I liked the shape, but it was solid average - nothing outstanding, literally just a tomato sauce with cheese. -5
Vodka - disappointing . Spice overpowering; doesn't taste like vodka sauce at all. Besides spice, it has no flavour whatsoever. Homemade is honestly better. -4
Service - good. They filled our water often. Our waitress was nice. Good romantic ambiance, dark, so if you're someone who pulls out a flashlight in dark restaurants, beware your flashlight will be out. Cute vibe - it's Italian, homey( with the tablecloths), but with a more fancy vibe.
All in all, everyone I went with, myself included, rated it between 5-6. for the total restaurant experience food wise.
It's a try-once-&-go-back-to-your-comfort-spot kind of place. Definitely overrated, & I wouldn't go back, just a place you try because everyone is posting on TikTok.
I truly enjoyed my experience at this establishment. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was delightful, & the staff members were exceptionally friendly. Every item we ordered was delicious, & the service was impeccable.
definitely worth the hype, we were more than satisfied with the zozonna pasta & the polpettes which were so savory!
we felt the service was a bit pushy, they clean up your tables & come over very often.
but i definitely recommend for date night! 💌
Great time at Figata - I loved the vibe. The service was good & the atmosphere was really nice.
My two comments:
First, $19 for a drink is a bit excessive. I was actually the only one at the table who ordered one because everyone else found the price too high. I'm totally fine paying $14-15 for a cocktail, but when my drink is almost the same price as my main meal… I'm good, thanks.
Second, portion sizes were solid for my friends (risotto, mushroom pasta, & vodka pasta all looked great). My pasta vongole was delicious, & there was a generous amount of clams & sauce, but the actual pasta portion felt a bit light. It just needed a little more to balance the dish.
The calamari & shrimp were really good. The burrata was good as well. The focaccia, though, felt more like sliced bread than house-made focaccia.
Overall, I'd go back - I'd just rethink what I order next time… & probably stick to water.
Non c'e male. Il servizio era molto buono. Purtroppo la pasta era quasi cruda, e il sugo in generale non aveva tanto gusto - ci voleva qualcosa di piu. La focaccia era molto morbida
