Gia Vin & Grill se spécialise dans la préparation de plats italiens traditionnels associés à des viandes grillées à haute température. Le menu met en avant des pâtes artisanales nappées de sauces robustes longuement mijotées, accompagnées de coupes de viande saisies sur flammes vives. Les offres signatures soulignent des profils de saveurs régionales authentiques, privilégiant l'équilibre entre les produits frais de saison et les textures grillées et savoureuses. L'espace se définit par des éléments de design industriel, des murs en briques apparentes et une approche axée sur l'appréciation culinaire collective. Chaque assiette reflète un engagement technique envers les traditions de la cuisine méditerranéenne, mariant la vivacité acide à la profondeur riche du gril au charbon. La sélection garantit une qualité constante, conservant une signature aromatique distincte et des notes herbacées raffinées sur l'ensemble du menu.
Gia Vin & Grill est largement reconnu pour sa cuisine italienne authentique et raffinée, son atmosphère chaleureuse et la compétence de son service, de nombreux clients décrivant leurs visites comme étant mémorables. Bien que le menu reçoive fréquemment des éloges pour ses plats créatifs et savoureux, notamment les pâtes fraîches, les grillades et les desserts, certains convives ont souligné que les portions peuvent paraître petites par rapport au prix. Si la grande majorité des expériences sont très positives, une partie de la clientèle a exprimé des frustrations concernant les politiques relatives aux groupes, la lenteur occasionnelle du service ou le rapport qualité-prix, mais beaucoup d'autres considèrent cet établissement comme une destination incontournable à Montréal pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience gastronomique à la fois sophistiquée et décontractée.
Very good food, but expensive for what you get. 200$ for dinner for two (1 beer & 1 glass of wine with share food). The dish of the night: lamb gnocchi was 35$ with barely any meat.
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.
28 déc. 2025
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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.
We dined at Gia during the Roscioli pop-up & were completely blown away! It was our first time at Gia but will certainly not be out last.
Inside the nondescript concrete building that houses Gia is a warm & inviting atmosphere that is just loud enough to create a vibe, but not too loud where you can't share an intimate conversation with your date.
We were greeted warmly & the server answered all of our questions with a smile, while making some excellent meal suggestions.
We started with cocktails, a white negroni, which hit every note, & a Paper Plane, which my wife enjoyed from the first sip to the last.
On the food front, we began with the fried artichokes, which were crisp & cooked to perfection & a delicious squash dish which had cheese, pears & hazelnuts -- equally tasty!.
We moved on to the Carbonara, which was utterly perfect. Cooked to al dente deliciously crisp guanciale scattered throughout. We also sampled the mezze pasta in a spicy, rich tomato sauce with crisp guanciale (can never have too much). Exceptional.
Next we had the braised short rib, which fell apart at a glance, served with some balsamic glazed cippolini onions which cut through the luxurious richness of the dish. We paired this with the braised puntarelle, a unique bitter green which was coated in a delicious dressing/sauce & was an excellent match with the beef.
The server & sommelier were both very knowledgeable with the wines & made some excellent suggestions which proved to be lovely pairings with the meal.
Needless to say, we were stuffed, satisfied & had an overall amazing time at Gia. 10/10.
Food is perfectly executed, wine list is extensive & the staff can really talk to pairings & expected notes from the wine. A must try if you're in the area
Great discovery
Worth to go in this no man's land area of Montreal
Great food & recommandations
Imported wines, with great choice
A very nice experience
Gia feels like the kind of place you stumble upon & instantly hope never changes. Tucked just off the beaten path, it gives new meaning to hidden gem, the kind of restaurant you want to share with everyone, yet selfishly keep to yourself.
We sat at the bar, soaking in the retro Italian beachside vibes even if it's smack in the middle of a concrete jungle no beach in sight, yet that's the vibe I got: warm wood, marble counters, stacks of bicchierini, old-school tunes & a gentle hum of conversation. It's effortlessly stylish, unpretentious, & buzzing without being loud. A place that invites you to stay awhile.
The food is thoughtful & beautifully balanced. From the fresh pink grapefruit fish crudo to the perfectly grilled duck spiedini & rich, fall-apart lamb belly, each plate celebrates bold ingredients with subtle finesse. The orange wine was a perfect pairing bright, structured & just funky enough to keep things interesting.
Dessert? Gia doesn't just'do' dessert…they mean dessert. The tiramisu was easily the best I've ever had; creamy, delicate with a decadent ganache & crisp brittle on top. The chocolate torta was pure comfort, dense & dark with a dollop of fluffed sweet cream to lighten the guilt.
John looked after us with grace & ease, rounding out a night that felt entirely special from start to finish. Gia's been open for a little while now, but it still feels like a secret & I truly hope it stays open for everyone to experience evenings like the one we had.
& for those wondering about price: we've dined at our fair share of ristoranti & can honestly say Gia delivers exceptional value. For two; cocktails, wine, 5 dishes & through dessert, no holding back-the bill came to around $220 before tax & tip. For the quality, creativity, & quantity (designed to share), it's more than fair. It's giusto. We even were treated to a house limoncello, cin cin!
Thank you Gia for the amazing hospitality & experience.
One of my favourite restaurants in Canada. The service is outstanding, food is impeccable & the wine selection is very broad & incredibly interesting. To Sarah, thank you for the very special désert at the end of the night. If you're ever in Vancouver, DM @oz_balls & we'll make sure you're well taken care of
