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.
Un des meilleurs restaurant où on a été mangé. Le service est impeccable, les employés sont courtois & très professionnels, la nourriture est extraordinaire & l'ambiance est excellente. On nous avait averti que c'était un peu brillant & c'est vrai mais tous les clients étaient respectueux. On m'avait aussi dit que la pizza était incroyable & la réputation est fondée: Vraiment incroyable !!! Une des meilleures que j'ai mangé à vie! J'ai été voir le cuisiner pour le féliciter pour sa pizza. Le vin maison est excellent & les desserts aussi. Nous recommandons fortement.
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.
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.
1- Decoration 8.5/10 this place is nicely decorated with a lot of space. A touch of old & modern together in it a italian atmosphere.
2- Ambiance 10/10 this place has a lot of ambiance.There was a lot of people & good for parties , receptions or a date.
3- Service 10/10 the service was really excellent, Nice , polite & knowing their menu.
4- food 8.5/10 the food was good, but it varied between different plates & some where not hot nought or made differently.
5- cleanest 9/10 the restaurants & the restrooms were clean but there were missing paper to dry your hands. It just needs a little bit of more regularity.
I do recommande this place. Look at the pictures.
Jan 25, 2026
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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!
We went for our work Noel dinner, a total of 11 person... arrived at 6,25pm, the order was taken just after half hour later, & drinks came 15 min after.
Have to say tha the plastified manu in every seat was placed over the silverware 🍽 & it was kind of grease residue, not a good impression just arrived.
We order then the food, I took the table d'hôte that includes entrance, main, dessert & coffee ☕?.
The place it's indeed a noisy place, could say extra noisy, maybe because of the season time & celebration that already started.
The first dishes started to come 25 min after but my entrance was forgotten & tooked 45 min to arrive, with apologies but really late, however have to say it was really pleasant, & because of that, I was the first main course served at the table, Flank Stake that was 👍 ok.
Right after picked the dishes, the waitres brings right away the coffee, then after, she brings the dessert, was cream brulé, not bad. My wife had the eggplant 🍆 as entrance which I tried & it was exelent, & as main course Raviolis with fruit de mare, also nice dish.
We leave around 9,20-30 pm, so for not too complicated meals it took a while.
There was a seat 💺 right beside me not occupied, but the service was never picked, just a color detail
It's a place that I will recommend only if you have pleeeenty of time & no more than 4 persons at the time to be sure that will have a focused waitres, a positive experience however, the food save the night.
Dec 7, 2025
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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!
Pros:
A) It's nice Location. Not too far from the Highway.
B) The place looks clean & well maintained.
C) They speak French & English.
D) The food was perfect. It's was cooked well & right.
E) Service is friendly. They are kind & all right.
Cons:
A) The restaurant parking lot may full at times.
B) The restaurant interior feels smalls if packed. Maybe expand on it.
C) They may change your update your reservation.
Conclusion:
I love Vieux Four Manago. The food was good. Atmosphere felt Cozy & it was a great experience. I would recommend it to all.
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.
Oct 4, 2025
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Manago is our go-to restaurant. We are there almost weekly. The food is always delicious & service is stellar. I have never once had a bad experience. I cannot recommend it enough & is absolutely deserving of your visit
A very nice lunch with 4 work colleagues. I would recommend for anyone looking for a good Italian meal. Many good choices including pizza made in a wood-fired oven.
