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.
A masterclass in Italian simplicity! The linguine was perfectly al dente, tossed in a silky, golden emulsion of olive oil & garlic. The garlic was sliced thin & toasted to a sweet, mellow finish-no bitterness at all.
?With just the right kick of red chili flakes & fresh parsley, this dish proved that you don't need a heavy sauce to make a massive impression. Highly recommend if you appreciate authentic, well-executed fundamentals.
Amazing fresh pasta & food. Phenomenal service - Yanis gave great recommendations & walked us through the menu with precision & accuracy. Would recommend to anyone in Montreal. 11/10.
Mar 28, 2026
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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 !!
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
We went in as a group of 5 for an early dinner. It was really easy getting a table. Yassine was a great server. The food was also phenomenal. Definitely recommend!
Their pizza is exceptional with a blend of savory & perfection. Their service helped me pick the perfect dessert. My server's name was Yassine. I would recommend this restaurant.
Super restaurant ! Dimanche le 26 novembre, nous étions sept (cinq adultes, un ado & un enfant) & tout le monde s'est régalé. Au menu : steak, pizza & pâtes - tout était absolument délicieux ! La serveuse, dont j'ai malheureusement oublié le prénom, nous a accueillis avec un magnifique sourire & nous a préparé d'excellents cocktails. Service attentionné, ambiance agréable & plats savoureux : que demander de plus ?
Je recommande vivement la Trattoria Gio. Merci pour cette belle soirée, nous reviendrons sans hésiter !
We visited this restaurant as a group of 9 at 1:30 PM for their 3-course lunch menu. The restaurant wasn't busy by any means. Two of us ordered something incredibly simple - linguini pasta with tomato sauce - while the rest ordered from the special menu.
At 2:10 PM, when no food at all had arrived yet, we informed the staff that we needed to leave by 2:30 PM because we were on a tour schedule. Instead of acknowledging the urgency, they continued at the same slow pace. At 2:20 PM, they finally brought out the starters (which was nothing special to brag about) for those who ordered the special menu, but the pasta still wasn't served. In general the food should not have taken more than 10 minutes yet we waited nearly an hour for nothing.
We ultimately had to cancel our orders & leave at 2:37 PM without receiving our main courses. Not only did this make us late for our tour, but when we expressed our frustration, the staff argued with us & claimed we should have'said something sooner' - even though we clearly informed them at 2:10, & again before leaving. Paid $5 per person for the starters from the special menu.
The experience was unorganized, slow, & dismissive of customers' time. Very disappointing, especially for something as basic as getting lunch served within a reasonable time.
Would not recommend, especially for groups or anyone on a schedule
Oct 24, 2025
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The service was TERRIBLE! We sat for 15 minutes before getting water. We then waited another 10 to order. Our water glasses were empty almost the entire time - unless we flagged someone down to refill them. I ordered the cesear salad & it was hands down the worst I've ever had. I wasn't able to tell the waiter that because he never came back until we flagged him down for our check. Overall, do not recommend.
