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.
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.
Alycia mérite une mention spéciale. Elle s'est assurée que tout était parfait, a ri avec nous, a vérifié nos besoins sans qu'on ait à demander. Merci Alycia, tu as rendu notre soirée mémorable!
Nov 20, 2025
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Superbe expérience au Gatto Matto! L'ambiance était chaleureuse, la nourriture délicieuse & tout était très bien présenté. Le service a vraiment complété l'expérience, notre serveuse Alycia a été formidable du début à la fin. Nous reviendrons sans hésiter!
Expensive for what it is. I ordered a carbonara for $31 & the portion was surprisingly small. When I asked for some bread to go with my pasta, they told me it would cost an extra $7. Honestly, that's ridiculous. An Italian restaurant charging for bread? Bread should be a given when you're ordering pasta.
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
Super Restaurant ambiance très bonne, nourriture excellente & que dire du service. Le staff & particulièrement Alissia sont excellents! Fortement recommandé!
Le non verbal de l'hôtesse était désagréable. De plus, ils ne prennent pas de paiement cash lorsque vous achetez pour emporter. Faite gaffe puisqu'ils n'avertissent pas!
Super belle découverte! Une ambiance accueillante & des plats savoureux! J'ai adoré la Pieuvre Grillée & le Bucatini Carbonara Truffe Noire!
Le service d'Alycia mérite un 10/10. Dès qu'elle est arrivée à notre table, elle nous a mis à l'aise avec son sourire & sa façon très naturelle d'interagir. Merci encore pour cette belle soirée!
What is there to say…Myliann…I've never experienced anything like the service she provided us…she gave us a tarot cards reading & suggested all the best meals on the menu… I would go back only for her attention to details & amazing recommendations..thank you for a great night
We came on Saturday 11 people..Myliann! I never had a better service in 10 years… the food is amazing…the decor is so aesthetic… but Myliann made mine & my family's night that's for sure…she even gave us a tarot card reading that was spot on..HIGHLY recommend Gatto Matto!!!
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We were a few girls going out to eat for birthday night & we did reserve a table.
The food had limiting options & werent so diverse, but it tasted exquisite. However, the parmesan fries were extremely salty & not so appetizing. The portions were incredibly small too & way too overpriced. The waiter also took too much time to serve us in the beginning.
We were an hour in, almost done with our food when our waiter would ask is with an irritated tone if we were done, as if she wanted us out. She didn't try to hide it. We also stayed for a while to order dessert & she comes up to us asking us if we wanted anything else to see if we would leave in an annoyed tone. It was only an hour in & she already looked fed up.
Overall, the service was one of the worst, & the waiters didn't try to hide their unpleasantness. Even after paying the bill, they immediately come to us telling us to leave because they're expecting other people. The waiter tried to act interested when it came to tipping & it was one of those fake enthusiasm. As someone who works in restaurant service, it is incredible how you throw people out for other customers. Service should be equal & not biased. The way we got treated just because we were young adults speaks volume. Sadly, would not be returning & avoid going here if you want to have a top notch service.
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.
