Fiorellino comes across in reviews as a buzzy downtown Italian spot where the pizza is the star and the vibe is warm, lively, and often loud. Guests rave about the wood-fired crust, light dough, and flavorful pastas and gnocchi, with numerous dishes praised for freshness and presentation; the antipasti, salads, and desserts also get favorable mentions. The drinks program is highlighted for well-crafted cocktails and a thoughtful wine list, though some note a limited selection by the glass and a bustle around bar service. Service is generally described as attentive and friendly, with several servers and bartenders going above and beyond, while other visits report long waits for food or a crowded, noisy dining room that makes conversation difficult. Reservations are advised, especially on weekends, and the atmosphere is considered ideal for a lively date night or group outing rather than a quiet meal. Overall, Fiorellino is seen as a delicious, high-energy Italian option in the city, offering excellent pizza and strong hospitality with some variability in pace and acoustics.
Great place to eat. The waiter, Zach, was well versed in all the menu options & made good recommendations. We added prosciutto to our tomato smoked mozzarella pizza & the salad (arugula, pickled fennel, picked onions, & mandarins) was a fantastic addition. Visited on a Sunday night in late July.
Had been recommended to us & was not disappointed. Service was very friendly & responsive. Best pizza ever. Wood fired oven & special dough made for an amazing crust. Toppings were delicious. Salad was so good we ordered a second helping. A must try when in Montreal.
Jul 25, 2025
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The wait staff are super rude to solo diners, forcing them to sit at the bar even when there are plenty of tables available. This is apparently routine behaviour, according to the friend I was staying with, who has also dined there solo a few times & has stopped going there. I was sitting for over 10 min before anyone even gave me a menu, then asked if I was ready to order. I said yes, then asked a question about the wines, & the server left without taking my order. I had to ask another server if I could please order after another 20 min had gone by. The pizza I ordered was good, but very much underbaked & soggy in the middle. A large family with several screaming small children were immediately opposite, so that was my experience of the atmosphere. Would not go back.
The pizza was actually delicious; fresh & really well-made. However, the wine was served a bit too warm for our taste, which wasn't ideal.
What bothered us most was the rushed service. While we were still chatting with food left on the table, the waiter came by to ask if we were done, making us feel like we had to hurry, even though the restaurant wasn't busy at all. It definitely took away from the experience.
A paradise for the patient elite-if you crave burnt pizza, don't mind waiting over an hour without so much as a drink, & are happy to pay $8 for a few charred slices of plain focaccia, this is your place:) The wait was so impressively long that I actually managed to finish an entire game on my phone. I could've taken my kid back to the hotel for a shower & a nap, & still made it back in time to keep waiting for the pizza he liked. By the time it finally arrived, he was so hungry he didn't even have the energy to throw a tantrum.
The food is excellent, the pizzas are amazing & the drinks are just as good. Everything we ordered was well-prepared & flavourful.
That said, the atmosphere was affected by the manager's behaviour. The manager loudly reprimanded staff in front of customers & in a very rude way (No matter what the mistake was, no one should be talked that way).
Je recommande beaucoup! Nous étions de passage à Montréal pour un soir. Notre souper au Fiorellino a transformé une soirée de pluie en soirée mémorable. Les pâtes étaient parfaites & la pizza tout aussi délicieuse. Leur Notte Bianca est possiblement le meilleur drink que j'ai bu dans ma vie. Le Spritz était très bon selon ma conjointe. Heureusement que nous sommes arrivés tôt par contre. Le Fiorellino, ce sont des pros !
The worst service ever. Waited 30 minutes for the cocktails we ordered before the appetizers. An hour later, we still hadn't received our pizzas which, we were told, would take 8 minutes. To be avoided.
May 28, 2025
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After landing in Montreal from Australia we were looking for a quick meal…. We hit the jackpot! The food was delicious, amazing pizza, fantastic gnocchi & the service was outstanding!
We sat at the bar & chatted with Patrick who was so great to talk to. His knowledge of the drinks was second to none.
We went back the second night & will be going back for a third, if not fourth before we leave!!
Came to Fiorellino for dinner with friends. We had an early (6pm) dinner reservation to beat the rush. It got very busy & plaid while we were there. The drinks were fantastic & the food was even better. Everything is hand made in house daily from scratch. The vodka rigatoni was creamy without being overpowering. The gnocchi was equally delicious. If happy return again, next time looking to try their pizza.
Superbe pizzeria à pâte monde, ambiance feutrée comme je les aime. On peut être au bar avec les écrans pour les matchs importants, au comptoir pour regarder les pros de la pizza ou en salle avec des amis. Un incontournable chaque fois que j'y vais.
Le service est très mauvais. À notre arrivée, ils nous ont fait attendre 25 minutes dans l'entrée malgré que nous avions une réservation, en priorisant deux autres clients sans réservation pour ne pas que ceux-ci parte ailleurs. Aucun excuse pour cela & le gérant pouvait à peine nous regarder dans les yeux, sachant le mauvais service qu'il offrait. Il a fini par ajouter une table additionnelle très mal placée où on nous a assis, & personne est venu nous voir pour 10 minutes. Ce n'était pas notre première mauvaise expérience avec cet endroit, nous n'iront plus. La pizza est bonne, ce qui explique la deuxième étoile, dommage.
