The designer Jacques Gaspo from Foodtastic (behind La Belle & La Boeuf, Souvlaki Bar, Carlos & Pepe’s, Le Blossom, the new Nickels and Bacaro Pizzeria) developed Gatto Matto over a two year period. A revolutionary and Avant-Garde Art Deco concept with a flower bar theme that is a fusion between Chicago and Italy. Using premium materials designed and manufactured in Montreal, the elements marry themselves wonderfully. Bright and vibrant colors give a WOW factor that will make you feel like in a modern Milan hotel with a girly touch. The creation of the open kitchen concept never seen before in the Montreal area (in collaboration with Hagop Hagopian, director of operations at Foodtastic and expert in kitchen design) allows you to see the best chefs in the region at work. No need to travel, we bring Europe to your table.
Overall, reviews for Gatto Matto praise amazing food and service and a lively, stylish atmosphere that suits pre-game outings or celebrations. Many guests highlight standout dishes, with pasta, pizza, seafood and appetizers like calamari and burrata receiving frequent praise for flavor and presentation. Several accounts emphasize attentive and friendly staff, though a few note slower or less attentive service during busy periods and that the music can be very loud. Pricing is mixed, with some finding it a bit expensive for the portions while others feel the quality, drinks and overall experience justify the cost. Reservations are advised on busy nights, the venue often hosts celebrations, and convenient parking plus a vibrant ambiance make it a popular choice for a night out. All told, Gatto Matto tends to deliver strong food, lively energy and consistently solid service that keeps guests returning.
I visited Gatto Matto after a round of virtual golf with a few friends, & overall, it was a very positive experience.
From the moment we arrived, the service stood out. The staff was attentive across the board-from the hostess who seated us, to our waiter, to the team members who regularly checked in, refilled water, & kept our wine topped up. One staff member in particular (I unfortunately didn't catch her name) was especially attentive & made sure everything was running smoothly at our table.
They were also patient & accommodating while we waited for friends who were delayed due to traffic & parking issues following the letout of the Laval Rockets hockey game at Place Bell.
The only downside on the service side was the two-hour table limit, which, while understandable on a busy Saturday night, did add a bit of pressure to the evening.
As for the food, we started with the salmon tartare & grilled octopus-both were well-prepared & flavorful. For mains, my wife had a Pizza Burrata & I had a pasta with guanciale meat, which one of my friends also ordered. The dishes were good, though I found the pasta portion a bit small, especially considering the price. That said, pricing is generally in line with what you'd expect for pasta in Montreal.
The wine selection was decent but nothing remarkable. Like most restaurants, prices start around $50 per bottle, & while acceptable, the quality didn't quite match the cost-I've had better at that price point.
We also looked into the meat platter, which ranges from roughly $150 to $180 for two to three people. While it includes premium items like lobster tails & shrimp, it still feels expensive compared to similar platters at smokehouse-style restaurants.
Overall, the food was good, the service was excellent, & the experience was enjoyable. It's on the pricier side, but still a place I would return to.
Music is very loud, the pizzas are very oily & they gave me back my birthday cake cut in pieces all smashed up & in small separate boxes, they also did not give back the box of candles I gave them with the cake.
Great restaurant with great service, small pizza menu but quality is really good & fresh. Great service & very nice place. Woulf recommend to everyone!
wowe destination à l improviste avec aucune réservation on a eu 2 places en première loge pour mon amour qui raffole de ce plat on etait face aux fours à pizzas....& la pizza fût delicieuse ! employes super sympathiques & souriants autant la serveuse que les cooks en plein rush ! bravo a toute l'équipe !
Dec 13, 2025
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C'était un mercredi soir, j'ai emmené mon copain pour son anniversaire. C'était top! C'est un super beau resto. L'ambiance est géniale. Par contre la dame qui nous servait n'avait pas vraiment l'air dans son assiette 😅 ça se voyait que c'était la fin de la journée & qu'elle voulait rentrer chez elle. Autrement tout c'est bien déroulé. Service assez rapide. La nourriture était pas mal! J'ai pris les pâtes carbo elles étaient bonnes mais sans plus. J'ai préféré sa pizza lol, excellente. Les frites aussi géniales. Overall belle expérience, je pense bien y retourner pour goûter de nouvelles choses! Je recommande.
Pizza pas cuite
Café bresilien froid
Service manque de aime son travail
Les frites bonnes
Ce n'est pas parce que l'on est dans un rush qu'il faut faire les pizza vite pour la production
Edit: I changed my review from 1 start to 4 stars because the manager of the restaurant contacted me & solved my problem to some limit.
I value this gesture greatly & would be interested to maybe go back & try something different trusting that my experience would be better.
Original review :
I did not enjoy my experience in Gatto Matto
While the restaurant has good staff & nice ambiance - the pizza was horrible, I ordered the Carnivora Pizza which was too salty & when I advised the waiter he only moved his head like he doesn't care. I do NOT recommend this place.
Oct 7, 2025
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Pasta portions are very small for the price I payed. Pizza was good but was not impressed by the pasta. Was expecting a decent sized bowl for the price but when I saw it come I was shocked by how small it was & was still hungry after my meal.
Gorgeous restaurant with excellent food (I really enjoyed the Pizza with Prosciutto Di Parma). 🍕 Our server, Veronica, was very kind & knowledgeable about the menu. We reserved last minute for a group birthday party & they were very accommodating. We all had a really great time! Paid parking available around the area. Buon appetitio 😀 🍝
Food was good was decent . The pizza was too doughy on the crust. The appetizers was the star of the meal very crispy & perfectly cooked calamari. The pistachio pasta was also pretty good. The fior di late tagliatelle was very basic something that I was expecting to be a lot better. Our server was amazing explained the menu well kept our water refilled. The atmosphere on the other hand was not great, the music was super loud, to speak across the table we had to almost yell. Ended the night with Tylenol for a headache. The music could lowered a little bit & it would be a perfect evening.
The table we reserved was given to us later than our booking time,so the host send us some free pizza as an appology.
However, I absolutely loved this place! The food was delicious, full of flavor, & beautifully presented. The atmosphere was warm & dynamic, & the service was excellent. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great dining experience!'
J'ai été souper avec ma famille au Gatto Matto. L'endroit était propre & moderne. L'ambiance était très agréable.🤩
Nous avons pris en entrée la burrata, la pieuvre & les calmars frits. Nous avons ensuite pris comme repas principal le steak du chef, les pâtes, la pizza & le poisson du jour. Chaque assiette fut EXCELLENTE! Très belle présentation & les saveurs étaient au rendez-vous.
Je tiens aussi à souligner le service hors-pair de notre serveur Mickael!
