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.
Vraiment très cool , nous avons souper au bar & notre serveur était vraiment sympa , très attentionné & se faisait discret mais toujours présent pour refil d'eau & s'assurer que tout était à notre goût . Il est très professionnel & les plats recommandés étaient savoureux !
It was our first time at Schiavio's...it won't be our last. The food, Lasagna & gnocchi cace e pepe followed by the tartufo a limone & mini cannoli were authentic & delicious. The service was excellent. Christian, the manager, provided the highest level of attention to detail & was perfectly charming & from our region in Italy.....Le Marche...a bonus. A great go-to spot for lunch or dinner in the downtown core!
The food was excellent with friendly service. Christian was a wonderful server & didn't hurry us so they could turn the table even though they were busy.
Oct 1, 2025
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Visiting from Seattle, we stumbled upon Schiavio & were pleasantly surprised. We split the Caprese sandwich, calamari, & a couple of Blonde beers - everything was fresh, flavorful, & perfect for sharing. Great vibe, friendly service, & a relaxing spot to recharge while exploring the city. Highly recommend!
The food is incredible! Christine was incredible!!! Fresh pizza, fresh Caesar salad, tiramisu & half price beer!!!! What a great way to start a vacay. Don't miss this place!
Sep 24, 2025
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This restaurant was in the lobby of a building. Although it wasn't super fancy or elegantly decorated, it had charm & was comfortable.
The food was quite delicious. We had the fried calamari appetizer which was good, & a Marguerite pizza as an appetizer which was absolutely delicious! We also got the grilled striped bass, the tuffoli, & the gnocchi, all of which were quite delicious!
I also want to give a thumbs up to Christian, our server. He was the host who seated us, the server who took our order & brought the food, & he was making the drinks behind the bar! He did everything for every table, & service did not suffer. Truly admire & appreciate this man's work ethic, professionalism, & friendly & attentive service!
The food is so amazing & so is the service!!! There is an English menu! Atmosphere is super cute. Not sure if there were signs outside, but its inside a building for any tourists looking for some good italian! Grazie Christian!😃
Excellent! Belle petite ambiance, bon service & la qualité des repas est excellente! Nous sommes tombés sur cet endroit par surprise & nous avons été conquis.
