Osteria Berto

Sean

5.0

The food was exceptional. Incredible precision & execution in every dish, showing refinement, restraint, & incredible care. Delicious. Service was wonderful, the wine list is something else. Isabelle our server was a delight & (also) Isabelle the co-owner is incredibly passionate & knowledgeable about wine. We had a fantastic bottle with our meal. Decor is refined & understated with particularly nice lighting sourced from a number of local Montreal artisans.

Desserts can often be a letdown but here they were as thoughtful & inspired as the main courses. A true gem in Montreal, highly recommend.

Erick

2.0

Went to Berto a few weeks ago & was excited to try it out. My girlfriend & I were seated at the bar & the restaurant wasn't too busy when we arrived at 8pm.

The food was excellent but the rest of the experience was pretty underwhelming. The appetizers came out quickly but there were 40 minute delays before serving the next courses. In the end, it took over 3 hours for 5 plates, so we called it a night. Service was awkward & rather than acknowledge the wait time, the waiters/bartenders hid during the delay. Which we didn't mind, until we ran out of wine.

Not sure why the kitchen was this backed up but there were better ways to handle this. Given the price, I wouldn't bother again, even though some of the plates were incredible.

Stephanie

5.0

Berto has been long awaited, & it delivers. A chef & sommelier duo at the top of their craft, they offer not just a dinner but a full experience.

One of the unique touches is their sharing of vinegar from a private solera-something relatively rare in Quebec-which speaks to the level of care behind every detail.

The space is beautifully designed, including distinct dining areas & a 12-seat private room, creating an intimate & flexible atmosphere. The open pasta station adds to the experience, with fresh pasta made in-house daily in full view of guests.

The menu offers strong value, with appetizers & mains generally in the $20-$40 range. I highly recommend the artichoke appetizer & any of the homemade pasta dishes.

For wine pairing, ask Isabelle-she will guide you to pairings that elevate each plate perfectly.