Patrons describe Osteria Schiavio as a warm, authentic Italian spot in downtown Montreal with homemade pasta and fresh ingredients across a menu that pairs lasagna, gnocchi, and tuffoli with pizzas and desserts like tiramisu and pistachio cannoli. The atmosphere is commonly praised as cozy and inviting, with nice Italian charm, good music, and an indoor terrace that adds to the experience. Service is repeatedly highlighted as attentive and friendly, with staff known for helpful recommendations and thoughtful touches. Prices are generally considered reasonable for the location, and many say they would return to try more dishes or for a date or family outing. A few caveats include occasional slower service on busy game nights and occasional menu misses such as a margarita pizza that lacks basil or portions that feel small for the price, but the overall impression is of high quality Italian cooking and a welcoming, reliable spot.
The food is good, the ambience is relax & the decor gives a nostalgic vibe that I really like. Also appreciate Alexandrine services. Super easy to get there by public transport without even going outside. Definitely going to come back.
Had lunch here recently with my son. The food was excellent - I had a sandwich with a glass of wine, & he loved his pizza. Great service, friendly & fast. All in for under $80. Would definitely come back
Maybe an off night for this restaurant but it was a miserable experience & we weren't the only patrons struggling. Being understaffed was a problem. Tables weren't being cleared & neither was the bar. One of our appetizers was served still frozen & our main course didn't arrive for an hour & 40 minutes. We chose this spot because of its proximity to the Bell Center & the show we were seeing at 8pm so you'd think they could anticipate a crowd. The waitress, who was pleasant & apologetic, offered to comp us our drinks which was appreciated but we did have to ask to have the frozen appetizer removed from the bill.
Quelle belle expérience pour ma soeur & moi ce midi. Ambiance italienne très réussie. Service impeccable. Nous avons mangé la salade César avec poulet grillé. Un délice! Laitue croquante, vinaigrette délicieuse & généreux sur le bacon & le parmesan. Cannoli délicieux avec café! À refaire très prochainement! Merci à Christian qui s'est très bien occupé de nous. Je recommande!
Like many others have said, Christian is the absolute best! Very friendly. Food was top notch. Arancini & meatballs were soooo good. I had the tufoli with pomodoro sauce & it was excellent! Vibe was cool & the music was fantastic! Definitely a place to go when in Montreal!
Super bonne qualité de nourriture & belle ambiance / décor. Excellent emplacement. Seul conseil pour le propriétaire, ajuster votre staff pour les soirs de match du Canadiens, vous serez très occupé entre 17h-19h!
