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.
Magnifique restaurant, une tellement belle ambiance à chaque fois! J'ai adoré mon expérience surtout avec le service de stacy ainsi que Marielle & l'amabilité de Amy. C'est sure que je vais revenir ! Leur drinks étaient excellents & les repas qu'on a mangés étaient succulents!👌🏻
J'adore cet endroit, l'ambiance, les employés, wow. Il y a une employée Amy, une amour 😍😍 la dernière fois c'est Marielle qui nous a servis & encore une fois une beau sourire & un super service.
The food was awesome but what made us return again is the service the young lady yasmin or jasmine not sure was perfect :) will definitely come back again again …also the quality of the paper napkins is something else
Jul 2, 2025
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J'étais allé a celui de boisbriand où j'avais adoré, hier soir avant le spectacle de Zz top nous avons été très bien accueilli, notre serveuse vraiment gentille & a l'écoute, repas un gros wow, meilleur tartare de boeuf, calmars frit délicieux, mon must les côtelettes d'agneau ses mon coup de coeur, en passant la sangria blanche un délice ! Gatto matto est rendu mon top 1 ! Merci encore pour la belle soirée !
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 in general very good… service 8/10 depends how busy it is. Music very good & not too loud, the only problem as soon as you finish eating & about to enjoy the music it ends around 11:30-ish..drinks are pretty good amount of alcohol…
This is a vibrant place. Waiter Mikael was so attentive to our satisfaction, he asked & returned a few times before we ordered as we couldn't make up our minds. We had an issue & this was resolved rapidly by management. My interpretation of management wanting restaurant to succeed. Kudos to them. Service today has unfortunately diminished in many establishments & when a turnaround happens, we need to say bravo to them & give them return visits.
Good Italian restaurant with decent menu for a birthday dinner.
The host was attentive to our needs, drinks were kept topped off & friendly to
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I ordered the pistachio burrata spaghetti & don't let the portion size deceive you. I was very full after & found the portion generous.
I want to add that the fries were a letdown. These were oil-logged. & after a few bites I couldn't have anymore. Also, while I found the prices for everything on the menu very reasonable, I found it was overpriced for the fries (not including the fact that our plate of fries was untouched because of the oil).
For the dessert we had the Nutella bomboloni. Delicious & was one of the better bomboloni I've ever had.
This place had the music turned up way too loud. It's a mix of popular 2000s hits retuned to a dance beat. While it was nice to hop to a dance version of'smooth operator', this made conversation impossible. & I do recall leaving with a headache.
