Overall, reviews of Trattoria Gio describe a welcoming spot with solid Italian fare and a lively Old Port ambiance, where many diners praise flavorful pizzas, pastas, and desserts and note friendly, attentive service when it runs well. The kitchen is credited with well prepared dishes like pasta and braised meats, and the atmosphere and value are frequently highlighted. At times, however, service is described as slow, disorganized, or inconsistent, with delays in seating, taking orders, or delivering courses and occasional order mix ups, and a few dishes arriving too salty or not as hot as hoped. When issues arise, staff or management are described as making efforts to rectify things, and many guests say they would return for the food and overall experience. In sum, Trattoria Gio is regarded as a solid, enjoyable option with strong flavors and a pleasant vibe, though service experiences can vary.
Expérience exceptionnelle ! La cuisine est incroyable & pleine de saveurs. BIG respect au chef Dali, très talentueux & passionné. Michael, le propriétaire, est aussi extrêmement sympathique & accueillant. Service impeccable, ambiance parfaite. Je recommande fortement ! 👌
-Calamari 1000/10
- Rigatoni arabiata 10001/10 wow !!
Mar 15, 2026
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I went here on a Sunday night with my girlfriend & the atmosphere was what I wanted for dinner, calm setting a quite tucked place. I'm sure during peak hours it has to be busy cause the food was excellent. cudos to DALI(the chef) knows how to present a plate & empower it with flavor, & Michael( the owner) amazing guy wants the best for every person & I highly recommend everyone going to old Montreal & experience what we have cause if I lived near here I'd be here every night with the vibes they bring!! Amazing!! We ordered the rigatoni ( parmesan cream with chicken) & linguine ( olive oil & garlic with herbs) & let me tell you, your gonna want seconds because it was delicious, I highly recommend trying it you want a good classic pasta spot
