Gatto Matto features a focused menu centered on traditional Italian culinary techniques with an emphasis on handcrafted pasta and wood-fired pizza. The kitchen prepares fresh dough and sauces daily to ensure consistent quality across every serving of artisanal margherita or complex pasta dishes. Guests experience a spacious dining room designed for high volume service that maintains an efficient flow throughout the interior space. The menu highlights regional flavor profiles through the use of imported cheeses and seasonal produce sourced for authentic taste. Every plate emphasizes texture and structural integrity, reflecting a commitment to classic preparation methods found in standard Italian kitchens. The establishment utilizes consistent cooking temperatures to achieve perfectly charred crusts and al dente noodles for a reliable experience. Patrons receive expertly assembled meals that prioritize bold ingredients over unnecessary culinary embellishment.
Gatto Matto is widely celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, beautiful interior design, and consistently high-quality Italian cuisine, with many patrons highlighting the delicious pizzas, grilled octopus, and fresh pasta dishes. Guests frequently praise the attentive, friendly, and professional staff who contribute to a welcoming experience, alongside the convenience of free indoor parking. While the lively vibe and music are favored by many for celebrations and nights out, some visitors note that the volume can become quite loud, and a few diners have expressed concerns regarding portion sizes and pricing. Overall, the restaurant remains a popular destination, especially for those seeking a festive dining experience near Place Bell.
Beautifully designed restaurant. Reservations are recommended because it is next to Place Bell. There is indoor parking underneath. The plates are not too big which is great because pasta can be very heavy & filling, but here, the portions are very reasonable. The grilled octopus was cooked to perfection. The pastas were delicious, especially the carbonara & the frutti di mare linguini. I don't recommend the beef cavatelli because it was way too salty. The pizzas here are amazing. Their dough is very soft & easy to eat. Our waitress Alicia was extremely nice & accomodating. This restaurant has a great vibe. I truly recommend it.
Great resto-bar with amazing music, delicious food, & a warm southern vibe. Perfect spot to eat, drink, & enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely coming back!
I can't say enough great things about Gatto Matto Laval. We were there this past Friday to celebrate my wife's birthday, & as always, it was an exceptional experience.
We come here often, about once every two weeks & there's a reason we keep coming back. The service is consistently outstanding, with plenty of attentive staff who make you feel truly taken care of. The atmosphere is perfect: lively with great background music or a DJ, yet still comfortable enough to enjoy conversation at your table.
Everything was spot on from the food to the overall vibe. It's one of those rare places that delivers every single time.
A big shout out to Shawn for always taking such great care of us-courteous, professional, & genuinely welcoming.
& one detail that really makes a difference, especially in Montreal winters: the free underground parking. It makes the whole experience that much more convenient, no matter the weather.
Highly recommended. This is definitely one of our go-to spots!
Last night, we went to the restaurant with a reservation of 7 people. We arrive & the hostess is trying to fit 3 men & 4 women in a 6 person booth, that's right infront of the dj booth, next to the area where servers are constantly passing for utensils & croutons. We asked to sit at the table across, & the hostess goes'no it's only for 8 people' she then says she can put a chair at the end of the booth or sit us on bar stools when we had a disabled person coming with us. The hostess tried multiple times to say'the booth is for 7 people' meanwhile other staff members that served us water were coming to us asking'are you 6 tonight?' Which clearly means the restaurant was trying to squeeze another person in the booth. I proceeded to point out to her that 3 other guests were sitting in the same style of booth that she wanted to seat us at were shoulder to shoulder & looks uncomfortable. The hostess proceeds to call me rude after she tried to gaslight me into accepting a high traffic table area while squeezing in an extra person at the booth. Thank god we didn't eat there as I enjoyed a nice dinner else where, where I actually at elbow room to enjoy my meal.
This restaurants strong point isn't food, it's clearly aesthetic & vibes, so by trying to shove 7 people in a very small booth it automatically ruined the experience.
We went to Gatto Matto for my boyfriend's birthday & overall it was a really great experience. The food was honestly so good, like actually worth the hype. Everything we tried tasted amazing & was well done.
The vibe is definitely lively. It does get pretty loud, so it's not the best spot if you're looking to have long, quiet conversations, but if you enjoy a more energetic atmosphere, it works really well. It kind of feels like a mix between a club & a restaurant, but with genuinely good food.
The place itself is super aesthetic, & even the bathrooms are really cute, which just adds to the whole experience. Overall, it's a really nice spot for celebrations, birthdays, or a fun night out if you want good food & a vibrant atmosphere.
Went to Gatto Matto before a concert & it was packed but somehow the service was still super quick. The vibe in there is amazing, really cool atmosphere. Food was seriously tasty, drinks were great, & prices were better than I expected.
Huge shoutout to Charles our waiter, he was awesome. Super friendly, on top of everything, & just made the night better. Definitely coming back for brunch sometime soon!
The place is beautiful & the vibe is very nice. Just keep in mind that on weekends, after 8pm it gets extremely loud with the DJ. If you want a more quiet evening, get there earlier in the evening. My biggest issue is the menu: There is very limited choice, & every meal that I have tried has tasted bland.... definitely to be improved.
Wasn't expecting much; but the food was very good. The vibe felt more like a sports bar & we were seated next to a large & noisy group which was pretty annoying.
