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Primo & Secondo

Little-Italy
4.9$$$
OPEN11:30 am - 10 pm
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Primo & Secondo Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Ristorante Primo & Secondo is popular eatery in Montreal's Little Italy that attracts a number of famous politicians, businessmen and refined gourmands. Primo e Secondo features a simple, no frills decor and lets the food do all the talking. The minute you walk through the doors and catch a whiff of what's cooking you'll understand why Primo e Secondo has been garnering rave reviews.

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Reviews for Primo & Secondo

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Review Summary

Primo & Secondo delivers true Italian authenticity from start to finish, with every dish showing care, high-quality ingredients, and bold flavor. Appetizers and the ravioli are repeatedly praised for flavor and melt-in-mouth texture, the mushroom risotto is described as among the best, and pasta with ragù earns high marks for balance and presentation. Service is consistently attentive and warm without being overbearing, keeping the dining experience smooth even during busy evenings or larger groups. The ambiance is refined yet inviting, with a seasonal menu, an excellent wine selection, and simple, elegant presentations that showcase the ingredients. Although prices are noted as elevated, the overall quality and authenticity lead guests to feel it is well worth the visit and many express plans to return.
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From start to finish, this restaurant delivered true, authentic Italian perfection. We tried all the appetizers (yes, all of them 😅) & not a single one disappointed-each dish was bursting with flavor & clearly made with care & high-quality ingredients.

The ravioli deserves a special mention: it literally melted in your mouth. Perfectly cooked, rich, & comforting in the way only real Italian food can be.

On top of the amazing food, the service was flawless-attentive, warm, & never overbearing. Huge shout-out to Manon for setting everything up!

If you're looking for an authentic Italian meal with exceptional service, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back 🍝🍷👏

Feb 3, 2026
on Google

Chaque plat est un véritable hommage à la cuisine italienne authentique & raffinée. Les ingrédients sont d'une fraîcheur irréprochable, les textures parfaitement maîtrisées, & les agencements de saveurs absolument sublimes. On sent dans chaque bouchée la passion du chef & le respect du produit.

Le service est attentionné sans être envahissant, & l'ambiance feutrée met parfaitement en valeur cette expérience culinaire haut de gamme, mais empreinte de simplicité & de sincérité.

Un immense bravo à toute l'équipe - c'est un sans-faute du début à la fin. Primo & Secondo demeure sans contredit une des plus belles tables de Montréal. 🍷🇮🇹

Oct 31, 2025
on Google
5.0

Top-notch authentic Italian food, quality ingredients & nice portions. Good for date-night or small groups.

Sep 30, 2024
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We were four guests. We all found the food experience was very uneven & disappointing. The service was excellent, & except for asking the AC to be turned off , since it was a cool evening outside, the atmosphere was fine. The food is another story. Both the salmon tartare, & especially the lamps chops, suffered from lack of taste. Not the overall dish, but the main ingredient could have been anything at all. The lamb chops in a brown sauce, completely got rid of any tase of lamb. We were shocked with what the chef did. Lamb has a distinct taste that shines unless deleted, which was what we found. The sauce was also more of a soup. & at 59$ for three small & unevenly cooked pieces of meat, we were extremely disappointed. The tartare had the same effect, no taste of salmon. So two proteins that are enjoyed for their inherent flavour, were thrown under the bus. The stuffed zucchini flowers were excellent, as were the stuffed figs. The pasta norma was plain & unremarkable.The tomato salad was superb.

We were sad that nothing really lived up to the hype in the introduction to the restaurant. Some things are due to a bad day, but specific decisions - like the smothered & overcooked lamb - tell us that we cannot recommend this restaurant to any of our friends. & we could not see ourselves coming back.

Sep 27, 2023
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