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.
Really good resto with good ambiance! The best waitress on the block ! Ouran killed it & was an amazing waitress, very polite & friendly ! Can't wait to come back again ! 💯👌🏽👌🏽
Aug 4, 2025
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Ouran made our night amazing ! We travelled from Toronto with our daughter to have dinner with our friends one of whom has a recent arm injury. Thanks for the great customer service !
Ouran was the best gave such an amazing service & made our stay here so fun. She guided us on what to drink & eat & she did not disappoint ! 5 stars isn't enough for her amazing service
I went with friends for a birthday dinner. Overall food was great my favourite were the lamb chops I will definitely order again when we go back! Service was excellent with our waitress Megane. She waited with kindness & a smile on her face the whole evening. You can tell she knows what she is doing & that she loves her job. She even offered to take our picture for us. Ask for her you will love the experience. As for the atmosphere, the place was very beautiful decor was great & the lighting was perfect for pictures! We loved our experience! L from ACJKL✨
Visited Gatto Matto for my bestfriends surprise party for a group of 15. The service was amazing & the food was divine! I will definitely be going back. Also if there are no events at Place Bell you can park in the underground parking for free. Get your ticket validated at the restaurant.
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.
Très belle expérience pour le souper d'anniversaire de mon amie. Tous les plats étaient délicieux, mais mention spéciale pour les côtelettes d'agneau! Notre serveuse Mégane était vraiment à l'écoute de nos besoins & a pu nous conseiller selon nos goût. J'y retournerai définitivement!
