Reviews of Nora Gray paint a picture of a small, intimate Italian spot with a warm, stylish vibe and a strong emphasis on fresh pasta and wine, but with results that vary by visit. Positive notes highlight attentive service, knowledgeable staff when it comes to wine pairings, and memorable experiences at the bar with great recommendations; several dishes and desserts are praised for their balance, texture, and originality, and the overall atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, making it a good choice for dates or special occasions. On the other hand, some visits are described as overpriced for the portions, with mains not always filling, and occasional missteps in kitchen execution or timing; the dining room can be cold or noisy, and service can be slow or misdirected at times, detracting from the experience. The wine list and dessert selections are frequently mentioned as strengths, while price-to-value and consistency are common points of critique, though many still plan to return to chase a more consistent, higher-impact meal. Overall Nora Gray is viewed as a refined option worth trying for confident food and wine, with room for improvement in consistency and comfort.
Fabulous small restaurant with very interesting wine (& knowledgeable sommelier). Loved the stuffed zucchini flowers in particular. Just a wonderful, memorable meal!
Les plats principaux à environ 45$ contiennent des portions minuscules (3 bouchées par plat & je n'exagère pas). Nous étions 3 & avons partagé 2 entrées & 3 plats principaux & nous étions encore affamés.
The food was extraordinary & the service was fantastic. Each dish- crudo, zucchini blossoms, rabbit, lobster pasta was absolutely delicious. We were visiting from NYC & had never been to Montreal- so choosing this restaurant for our anniversary was a sublime choice. Run, don't walk to get here!
Spectacular feom start to finish. We were celebrating a birthday. Servers were attentive. Informed. Fun & gabe us great advice. Not pretentious but absolutely delicious. We had a few starters. As there were 3 of us they bepught 3 zucchini flower delights not 2. The cocktails were creative & strong. The dessert was beautiful & came with a sparkler! The house special homemade pasta was exceptional.
Jul 4, 2024
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Went here on a whim a few weeks ago & was blown away by the service & food. A spot was saved for me at the bar after calling ahead last minute & the bartender did a great job setting me up through the menu. Fantastic food & wonderful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town.
Une grosse blague. J ai payé 19$ pour 5 morceaux de pates. La nourriture est chère pour rien. Service condescendant. Bref, ce restaurant n'en vaut pas le hype.
I had a beautiful dining experience here on April 25. Service was friendly, attentive & provided knowledgeable recommendations. The lamb meatball spaghetti was superb. Well curated wine list - suited to the restaurant. Cool, fun, interesting & delicious! I will definitely be back & highly recommend you to visit :)
Apr 29, 2024
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love this place super cool 1970's paneled basement vibe paired with a fantastic food & beverage program (u must get at least one pasta) all combined with team service that delivers a perfect evening.
Nora Gray was an excellent combination of great food, attentive service, & unhurried dinner ambiance. Simon was our waiter & checked in regularly with us; he answered all of our questions & selected a wine to go with my dinner. The hostess also made a huge difference by seating new diners in different corners of the room rather than lumping everyone into the same section. Everything we ate was delicious, but the pastas stood out in particular. The sauces were extremely fresh & vibrant, & my pappardelle was made in-house that day & basically melted in the mouth. Between the generous amount of snow crab in my pasta & the huge, impeccably seared sea scallops I had for secondi, this place more than scratched my itch for seafood. We finished the meal with their in-house salted caramel gelato, amaretti, & espresso as a dessert, which I would highly recommend. We will definitely be back here the next time we're in Montreal.
Nora Grey is a highly celebrated restaurant in Montreal. In terms of service & atmosphere, I can see why. The food though? Good, but way overpriced. Like WAY overpriced. 60$ for half a bavette, & a salad that's been hit with an Exterminatus of parmesan. To illustrate why this is crazy, a steak-frites at Au Pied De Cochon is 40$. 45$ for gnocchi, fettucini ragu & 2 other pasta dishes. The food ia good, don't get me wrong, but nothing about it stands out to justify the price point. & frankly, I make a better ragu. Being italian, it's hard to recommend ANY italian place, but unless you're trying to impress someone who's never had italian food, I would not recommend going.
