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.
Reviews show Gatto Matto as a lively, stylish Italian spot where the food is generally delicious and well presented, with standout items like grilled octopus, burrata, seafood pasta, carbonara, pizzas, and a meaty steak option; service is frequently praised as attentive, friendly, and efficient, making the place feel welcoming for dates, celebrations, or pre game meals before events at Place Bell, though some nights can be very loud and busy. Pricing is often seen as reasonable for Montreal Italian dining, yet portions can be small for the price and a few sides or extras, such as bread, may incur extra charges; reservations are advised during busy event nights and underground parking nearby can be validated. Overall, the vibe, decor, and DJ or music contribute to a vibrant atmosphere, with many guests leaving impressed by the combination of great service and tasty, well executed dishes, while a few reviews note room for improvement in noise control and value.
Service lamentable, manque de professionnalisme & de politesse de la part de la serveuse.mlle Marielle. Zéro sourire. Pas vraiment son métier. Retire les ustensiles, napkins & mon drink avant d'avoir terminé.En faisant la réservation nous avons mentionné que c'était a l'occasion de notre anniversaire de mariage …Zéro attention de la maison, pas de scotch au bar!! Nourriture correct, prix correct, ambiance correct . Pas recommandable.
Jan 19, 2026
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A great place to go to eat, atmosphere, service & food is on point. The price is a tad expensive but with the food, atmosphere & service it's worth it.
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.
Jan 5, 2026
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Genuinely impressed with the food. Pasta was especially well made. I was disappointed with the level of service. Needed to call the waitress several times. Unfortunate.
L'expérience générale était vraiment bonne. Notre serveuse au nom de kim était génial & très gentille. La nourriture était délicieuse & les portions rassissantes. C'est ma deuxième visite à Gatto matto est je suis encore une fois satisfaite. Je n'hésiterai pas à revenir!
La nourriture est excellente. Mais l'expérience est gâchée par la musique vraiment trop forte & plus la soirée avance, plus c'est fort. La musique etait nice mais vraiment trop forte. C'est awkward. Ça feel plus comme un club qu'un restaurant honnêtement...c'est décevant on devait crier pour s'entendre. Si la musique était 50% moins forte on aurait eu une expérience 5 étoiles. Mais pour 110$ à se crier après pour sentendre, non merci. Je ne recommande pas cet endroit pour une date ou soirée où vous voulez parler avec les personnes avec qui vous êtes.
Dec 23, 2025
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La qualité de la nourriture n'est pas au rdv malheureusement, la serveuse se debrouille avec gentillesse heureusement !!!!
Bien trop chère & piètre qualité pour le prix débourser.
Dec 20, 2025
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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 !
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!
Un excellent service, arrivée rapide des plats, nous avons bien mangé. Nous y sommes allés un samedi soir, la musique est assez forte par contre mais c'est ce qui donne une bonne ambiance
