Manago is a long standing West Island Italian spot with a warm, lively vibe and a wood burning oven that delivers pizza and a broad menu of pasta, veal, seafood and more. Reviews praise fresh, flavorful wood fired pizza, well prepared pastas and sauces, with many diners noting generous portions and good value. The service is often described as friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere as welcoming and family friendly, though some nights can be very busy and loud, leading to slower service or a less attentive experience. Many diners enjoy the option to dine in or take out, and celebrations or casual weeknight dinners are common reasons to visit, while a few experiences mention uneven service or dishes not hot or overly salty. Overall, Manago is seen as a dependable, authentic Italian choice on the West Island with consistent food quality and a setting that encourages memorable meals.
We are a senior West Island couple who go out for dinner occasionally. This was our first visit to Manago on St. Charles & we were so pleased to have found it! We had gone there hankering for wood baked pizza which was excellent - so fresh, tender & flavourful. The lentil soup & calamari were also really good as was the house red wine. Our waiter was the most cheerful server we have met in years. & the other patrons came in families & groups. Everyone in the filled up restaurant was smiling & chatting - on a Wednesday school & work night in April! We can highly recommend this authentic Italian eatery & we'll be back!
For our 5-year anniversary, we started with the fried calamari; it was good, but I've had better elsewhere. The beef carpaccio was delicious & highly recommended, followed by a good veal picatta & a capellini so beautifully done I didn't want it to end. We enjoyed sangria throughout, finishing with tea, coffee, & a crème brûlée that was exactly as expected, if not a bit too predictable. Service & atmosphere were on point, but for the reasons above, it's a solid 4 stars.
Mar 29, 2026
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Such a lovely restaurant with delicious food. Been there a few times now, such a nice spot for a little date night.
My boyfriend & I did however have a very odd experience when we went on Valentine's Day this year. When we were eating the waiter came to check on us & he started taking our food even though we weren't done, it was an honest mistake & totally fine & he apologized for it no hard feelings. However, at the end of the meal we realized we've always started our meal with a bread basket. So upon paying we asked the waiter if we were supposed to get a bread basket & he told us that we were but he sometimes forgets to ask if the table wants one. I found this extremely odd & a little upsetting as I feel we didn't get the full dining experience.
Apart from that odd experience this time, the two other times I've been have been lovely & I highly recommend.
Fantastic dining experience. Staff was exceptional, courteous, & knowledgeable of the menu & offerings. We began with the calamari to start, which was light & crispy. For the main, I ordered the chicken parmigiana with side of pasta Alfredo. Both were cooked to be perfection & so delicious. The tiramisu for dessert was a perfect end to the meal. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, & cozy. Highly recommend checking this place out. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience!
This is great restaurant. All the plates are delicious & the best lasagna in Montreal. They also have a lot o refreshing beverages & magnificent desserts. Highly recommended, it is magnificent!
Dec 6, 2025
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The service was excellent - fast, friendly, & efficient. The pizza was delicious & flavorful. I particularly enjoyed the seafood pasta, which had a delicious sauce. I would highly recommend trying the pizza & tiramisu. While the restaurant is a bit pricey, the quality of the food makes it worthwhile for a special occasion.
Date night 2 people total $139 tax & tip (18%) included.
I've been coming to this restaurant for years, & it truly never disappoints. The food is consistently incredible - hands down the best Italian cuisine in the West Island.
What really makes the experience special, though, is the service. Our waiter, Matthew, has always gone above & beyond every single time. He's very attentive, friendly, & always makes us feel right at home.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic Italian food & top-notch service.
We loved this restaurant! Even though there were no available tables at first, they still managed to accommodate us, which we really appreciated. The service was excellent friendly, kind & welcoming. A special thank you to Andrea for the amazing service! Highly recommended
Absolutely delicious food. Would love to be able to bring my own wine though. Beautiful interior design & atmosphere. Love the Eddison bulbs. A little on the darker side, inside the restaurant. Would love it to be like a knotch or two brighter. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend
Pizza is amazing. Cooked in a wood fire oven. They can turn any pizza on the menu into a calzone. The brie & pear salad is also really good. Highly recommended. The pasta is not fresh/made in house, just an FYI. They offer gluten-free penne only. The service was quick despite being busy. Our waitress Anna was polite & helpful. Extensive wine list. They have a full bar so you can order almost any drink you want.
We were a party of 4 celebrating a birthday & were very pleased that we had chosen Le Vieux Four Manago Kirkland for dinner! We arrived at 6 pm & the place was buzzing...a great vibe! Even though it was packed the acoustics allowed us to converse easily. Our server was attentive , accommodating & very friendly. We started with the lobster ravioli with a scallop sauce which was delicious, we had different entrees but each one was scrumptious & the crème brûlée was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant , & know we will be returning!
