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.
Really wanted to give this place 5 stars. Everything about the meal was excellent, until the final dish. We ordered a pork chop to share, & half of it was fat. We brought that to the attention of our waiter, who told us "that's how it's served" & proceeded to be a bit snippy the rest of the meal. Well, damn, son. Lovely bottle of wine, though.
Fireworks for the taste buds & comfort for the heart. Everything was top notch. A gem to discover. We will definitely go again. I nostri complimenti al "chef" Emma.
Jan 6, 2024
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Great food & atmosphere. Super friendly. The waiter came by 13 (thirteen times) to fill water glasses & ask if everything is ok. Dude, learn to read the table.
Je confirme que c'est un des meilleurs restaurants italiens à Montréal, il était sur ma liste depuis quelques temps. & je n'ai pas regretté l'expérience.
Superb food: quality, quantity & flavour. I felt like I was eating in Italy again. Service was also excellent. The atmosphere is a bit crowded, some tables very close, but that wouldn't stop me from going back. A great restaurant.
Hits all the notes, great atmosphere, good food & service. Wine list was a biiiiiit underwhelming but the food really made up for it. Beautiful night out! Will definitely visit again.
Dinner was at the bar served by Simon. The food was lovely & I like the option of half portion pasta as we are not big eaters. Pasta was our choice & it was fantastic - agnolotti & spaghetti. The focaccia was really good as was the cannoli dessert! Dinner here is comfortable & inviting like you were eating at a friends place! Finally a word about Simon. We left our wine dinner pairing to him & he selected well & when I spilled my wine while trying my partners pasta he immediately cleaned up & replaced my spilled wine no charge. Class all the way!
The food & service are wonderful! I'm not sure why the feel the need to play VERY loud disco ish music. It makes it impossible to carry on a conversation. We would have stayed for dessert, but couldn't stand the deafening drum beat any longer.
I've eaten here more times than I can count, & each time is better than the last. Incredible food, the pasta is to die for & their olive oil gelato takes me right back to Italy. The restaurant is small so it can get loud & crowded sometimes but the service is top notch & the food is so good it makes up for it. Book in advance or you'll be waiting a week for a spot.
Chaque plat était délicieux, chaque bouchée était à se fermer les yeux pour savourer. Des entrées aux désserts tout était divin! Que dire du service hyper chaleureux & personnel. Merci pour cette belle expérience, nous serons de retour très bientôt.
