Led by Executive Chef and Co-owner Renato Ferrante along with the Ruvo family, Restaurant L'osso invites guests to experience the taste of refined Mediterranean cuisine in an inviting and warm setting.
L'Osso stands out for refined Italian cuisine served in an elegant, intimate setting. Dishes are praised for flavor and craftsmanship, from the tuna and avocado burrata salad and fresh oysters to the mushroom ravioli and gnocchi in tomato sauce, with standout mains like rack of lamb and filet mignon. The osso buco is described as among the best, and the overall tasting menu is celebrated for balance and presentation. The service is consistently attentive and professional, contributing to a luxe dining experience that feels welcoming and polished. The ambiance is warm and chic, making L'Osso a versatile spot for date nights, celebrations, or meals with friends, and the combination of food, service, and atmosphere is regularly highlighted as a top choice in the area.
My visit to Montreal was only five days long, so I had to be selective about which restaurants made the cut from the city's endless list of amazing options. But when I came across L'osso on TikTok, I knew I had to include it-& I'm so glad I did.
It was amazing. My friend (who is a chef & culinary school graduate) & I walked in curious, & walked out beyond happy. You know how they say'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach?' Well, L'Osso found its way into two girls' hearts that night-& we left very, very, very happy.
We started with warm bread & olive oil, along with a complimentary bruschetta. The bread was soft, fresh, & warm enough to make me want 50 more, & the bruschetta was perfectly savory & fresh-an exciting start.
We ordered two dishes:
1. Gnocchi in tomato sauce - It literally melted in my mouth. Rich, savory, & comforting-it touched my soul.
2. Mushroom ravioli - My personal favorite. I still dream about it. The dish had the perfect umami flavor, & the sauce-though not creamy in ingredients-had a rich, velvety texture that made it feel incredibly indulgent. The ravioli was soft & filling, & the cheese (Parmesan, I think) tied everything together beautifully. We dipped our still-warm bread into the sauce-it was marvellous.
We ended with a chocolate lava cake, & it was the perfect dessert to close such a satisfying experience.
The restaurant was fairly quiet that night-it was snowing & freezing outside (not that it stopped me, haha)-but according to our kind & attentive server, it's usually more lively. The interior was elegant & cozy, with a vibe that felt intimate & romantic.
Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience-from the food to the ambiance to the service. If I lived in Montreal, I'd find myself returning just for that mushroom ravioli every few weeks. Highly recommend!
Mar 30, 2025
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Enjoyed a truly delicious supper & was quite impressed at the level of detail & attention put in all dishes. Authentic Italian dishes were elevated; quality, taste & freshness of ingredients was top-notch. Enjoyed the succulent rib-eye & home-made ravioli stuffed with burrata as mains. Looking forward to try the osso bucco next time. The service makes you feel like royalty; each & every person: kind, warm, knowledgeable & attentive. L'osso is one of those rare gems.
The food , staff & service were excellent. My husband & I each started with a salad beet & pear..very fresh & flavorful . We ordered the Chefs specialties ( Veal & Lamb dishes.. delicious! ) . We ended our meal with the cream brûlée & a chocolate dessert. Should we ever visit Montreal again, we will definitely dine at L'OSSO.. thank you Sam for the excellent service !
Had a delightful Valentine's Day evening at L'Osso & will be sure to re-visit. Located on St. Laurent Blvd, in Little Italy just south of Jean Talon, L'Osso has a much more urbane & modern-esque look & feel than a typical Italian restaurant, especially of those in the area. The menu was Prix Fixe(given the holiday dinner) so we each had three well-portioned courses. We started the meal with a complimentary plate of spicy pepperoni (or similar meat), olives & bruschetta followed by Seared Ahi Tuna & Burrata with Tomatoes & Avocado (both dishes were excellent). The main was Salmon with Mushrooms & Braised Veal with Mashed Potatoes (also both were excellent, extremely flavorful) & ending with the Pistachio Fondant & Raspberry Chocolate Mousse (once again, excellent). Really had an enjoyable time...with good service, good food & a truly wonderful locale. Certainly worth a visit. Enjoy!
We dined at this resto last night & it was an outstanding experience, start to finish! It almost never happens that 4 people order a variety of dishes & each dish is perfection. Dining out can often be a hit or miss experience. When paying fine dining prices, the expectation is always high, but sometimes, for whatever reason, expectations end up being letdowns, but this was NOT the case at L'Osso. The ambiance was lovely, the service was warm, friendly & yet still professional (hats off to our server Sam who was just great!), & the food, simply superlative. This restaurant opened last November & it should be on everyone's Best list.
