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Trattoria Gio

Authentic Italian flavors meet the historic heart of the city in every handcrafted bowl of pasta.

Old Montreal
4.3$$
OPEN11:30 am - 11 pm
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Trattoria Gio serves a focused menu centered on authentic Italian culinary traditions. The kitchen prioritizes scratch-made pasta dishes tossed in rich, slow-simmered sauces that highlight seasonal ingredients. Pizzas emerge from a high-temperature oven, featuring thin, blistered crusts topped with fresh mozzarella and aromatic herbs. The interior design emphasizes functional simplicity, providing a direct view into the bustling food preparation areas. Diners observe the precise assembly of artisanal doughs and cured meats integrated into signature compositions. This establishment maintains a commitment to classic flavor profiles while adhering to established techniques found across regional Italian cooking styles. The resulting environment fosters a direct connection between the culinary production and the consumption of substantial, ingredient-forward plates that define this specific approach to traditional Mediterranean preparation methods.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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Reviews for Trattoria Gio

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on Google4.1 (1200+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
64%
4★
14%
3★
8%
2★
12%
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2%

Review Summary

Trattoria Gio is a popular dining destination in Old Montreal, frequently praised for its authentic Italian cuisine, fresh ingredients, and flavorful pasta and pizza dishes. While many guests enjoy the warm, inviting atmosphere and the high level of service provided by the attentive staff, experiences can be inconsistent regarding wait times and overall pacing. Some visitors consider the restaurant a highlight of their trip, noting the quality of the food and the professional demeanor of the team, though a few others have expressed disappointment with occasional service delays or food quality discrepancies. Overall, the establishment remains a recommended spot for those seeking a classic Italian meal in a scenic location.
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Best thing about this place had nothing to do with the restaurant but the ambiance from the patio & the music played in the square . Horrible service food was not memorable & very basic. The service & my drink had a bug in it that basically she told me it wasn't there when she gave it to me so I picked it out of my drink while she watched me . They never came back to our table to service us . Do not come here!

Jul 3, 2026
on Google

Delicious food & cocktails, & the patio was enjoyable! The service was consistant & staff were very kind.

Jun 3, 2026
on Google

The patio is nice, inside is spacious too. The food came quickly but I found the cream pasta way too salty, it was good but definitely could have less salt. Service was great & quick .

Sep 27, 2025
on Google
4.0

Nice Italian spot in Vieux-Montreal. Great atmosphere, heated patio that overlooks the beautiful Jaques-Cartie

Oct 24, 2024
on Google
2.0

The atmosphere was wonderful. A warm fall night in Montreal sitting on a patio having dinner was a dream. The service was pretty great too. Both waiters were pretty attentive to our needs. However, for my daughter & I, the food was poor. I ordered the spinach ricotta ravioli. The first few bites were delectable, however, I noted that the next few raviolis tasted like fish, which I don't like. I asked the waiter about this. He said they do have lobster ravioli too. I guess they mixed them up in my dish? It's a good thing my husband who has a fish allergy wasn't with us. The next ravioli that I tried was so hard that I couldn't get my fork through it. I am guessing it was not cooked? There were about 2 or 3 of these on the plate too. The waiter offered us free coffee & dessert, but we declined. I was comped my dish. However, when we walked away, my daughter said her pasta was not cooked well either. Hopefully this was just a 1, 2 off, & not a regular occurrence at this restaurant.

Oct 9, 2024
on Google

Visited this place with a couple of friends & their 2-year-old son who were visiting from Australia, it was one of the few options open for lunch around 3pm so we gave it a try & it did not disappoint. It was a nice summer weather outside so we stayed at the patio. Service & staff were good. Food was good & portions were very well served.

Sep 18, 2024
on Google

Very nice restaurant with very good & attentive service. They allow dogs on the patio!!! Not many places do in the old port which sucks so this place was accommodating & they even offered our dogs water. We got pizzas & they were great.

Aug 25, 2024
on Google

When you are travelling with dogs, four dogs no less, it is hard to find places to stop & eat. Tristan was so great to let us sit on the patio & turned on the heaters for us to warm up on a cold & rainy afternoon. The food & service were excellent. Recommend you check this place out if you are at Place Jacques Cartie

Aug 22, 2024
on Google

Delicious food & atmosphere. Everything exceeded expectations & everyone was super kind. The pesto gnocchi was the best, & truffle fries to die for. Also a very nice patio seating.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

Good food, good service, & great place for rest after old sight seeing at old port. Food is not super crazy but the quantity is good. *Venue: cute patio at old port plus a large space inside. We were looking for a place to eat lunch & rest after a long walk at downtown in a hot weather. The large space inside with good air conditioning lured us inside. The theme is Italian which was cute but they played latin music which was a bit unfit🙃 *Food: good portion, good quality, okayish taste. We ordered one arugula salad & pasta dish for two hungry people. We were quite satisfied with the portion. Salad taste was amazing. Pasta taste was very ordinary. We also ordered white wine, we got very small amount fod the price which was a bit disappointing 🙃 *Service: good & friendly staff but a bit slow service. *Price: I think it is a bit overpriced but so are the restaurants in the neighborhood.

Aug 9, 2024
on Google