Reviews of Gia Vin & Grill describe a standout Italian dining experience defined by delicious, inventive dishes and a strong wine program, with highlights including fresh seafood, house pastas, grilled meats, arrosticini, focaccia, and standout desserts like tiramisu or chocolate tart. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as warm, stylish, and unpretentious, with a lively bar area that still feels conducive to conversation. Attentive and knowledgeable service is often noted, particularly for wine pairings, though a few comments mention occasional slower service or a busy night that can feel rushed. Some critiques mention small starter or main portions and a higher price point relative to plate size, and one tasting-menu incident that led to frustration, but overall the sentiment emphasizes quality, creativity, and value. Many reviews call it a hidden gem in the area, a go-to for special occasions or memorable nights, and several repeat visit claims underline consistency across dishes, drinks, and ambiance, making it a top Italian option for food and wine lovers.
Had an amazing experience at Gia Vin & Grill. The food was absolutely delicious, the service was excellent, & the restaurant is in a nice quiet area which made the whole evening even more enjoyable. Everything we ordered was great, but the tiramisu is a must have; the best I've had in Montreal so far. Highly recommend!
Ambiance & beauté du restaurant: 9/10
Les plats sont bon mais minuscule. Les brochettes d'agneaux sont ridiculement mince…
La serveuse insiste pour nous offrir un menu de groupe à 95$/personne mais tu sais pas trop ce qui sera servis. Nous étions 6 personnes & elle a commandé un item de chaque plat. Mais quand tu les additionnes ça ne fait clairement pas 600$. Pourquoi ne pas juste chargé tous les plats que vous servez & splitter la facture en 6 ?
Alors, un peu sketch le menu de groupe & ca nous incite à consommer davantage. Comme les bouteilles de vins, je demande 3 choix à 70-80 & elle amène 3 choix en haut du prix en disant qu'ils ne sont plus disponible évidemment. & le prix de bouteilles de vin est exorbitants pour les vins servis… bref, je n'ai pas détesté mais je ne reviendrai pas, j'ai senti qu'il veulent des $$$
Coup de coeur pour ce restaurant! Tout ce que nous avons mangé étais excellent! Je recommande fortement les arrosticini (agneau) & la focaccia. Nous allons y retourner.
Food was good, though nothing remarkable or out of this world. The service however was excellent. the staff went above & beyond in ways that left us feeling warm & content as we left.
Jan 9, 2026
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Gia is a gem. Incredible, refined-but-not-pretentious Italian food. I've been maybe too many times & have never been disappointed with a dish. It's hard to comment on dishes that are always changing, so just know that everything is amazing: the freshest sea food, perfect pastas, amazing mains. The maitake arroaticini are to die for, had beautifully grilled rabbit last night. The sommelière is a genius--don't bother looking at the wine list, just order your food & ask for options, you will not be disappointed. The chocolate blood tart is amazing, the tiramisu almost made me cry.
La nourriture est fantastique. Nous avons commandé le menu de groupe qui nous a permis de goûter à plusieurs spécialités. Notre coup de coeur a été la pièce de boeuf qui était cuite à la perfection.
Les pommes de terre croustillantes & la salade de betteraves sont aussi dans nos favoris.
& cerise sur le gâteau, le gâteau au chocolat & la panettone perdue.
Nous reviendrons !
Rarely been this disappointed by a restaurant in Montreal.
We started with the oysters & crudo: $4 per oyster for tiny bland watery oysters you would get for $1 a unit elsewhere. The crudo however was good.
We then took the pork arrosticini, which were average. Small, oily & fatty pork skeweres.
We then moved on to the raddichio salad, the trout & the tagliatelle. The raddichio salad & tagliatelle were average...the tagliatelle had potential, they were just incredibly bland despite having gorgeous & numerous chanterelles. As for the trout, it was very subpar to say the least. We barely touched it as the fish didn't taste right or fresh, & the skin was soggy.
& don't get me started on the wine...$30 a glass for some basic wine...?
Overall, I doubt ever being back. $400 felt like an incredible ripoff for such an underwhelming meal. With so many amazing restaurants in Montreal, I don't recommend anyone waste their money here.
I was really excited to try this restaurant for a friend's birthday. The night started out well, however, it ended on a sour note. When it came time to split the bills, they were greatly miscalculated not once BUT twice.
When I pointed out the error the 2nd time around, the waiter yanked the bills out of my hand & insinuated that I am stupid claiming ``if my machine can't figure it out, then neither can you``. I felt incredibly embarrassed in front of my friends. This is not the way to treat your customers. For average food & condescending service, I will NEVER return.
