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Trattoria Gio

Old Montreal
4.3$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:30 am
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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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4.3417 ratings
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64%
4★
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3★
8%
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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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Catherine
3.0

L'emplacement est super, mais malheureusement c'est le seul point vraiment positif! La salade cesar est ok... la pizza correct.. les pâtes marinara à la saucisse italienne & rapini total déception! Les rapinis n'étaient simplement pas très présent dans l'assiette & la saucisse avait mauvais goût!

Aug 1, 2024
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Bryan
4.0

Delicious food & excellent atmosphere, but the service was very slow. The waiter was great, but it took a long time to get the food from the kitchen. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy either. It could have been an off night. I would try it again in the future.

Aug 1, 2024
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Deator
5.0

Great spot to go as a tourist. Nice outside seating to enjoy your meal & the entertainment of the buskers..

Aug 1, 2024
on Google
Jessica
5.0

Excellent pasta & pizza.

Jul 30, 2024
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Stephanie
4.0

Cute place. Kids had pizza. Parents each had lasagna & finished plates. I had the spaghetti Bolognese & was great! Espresso martini was goid & we had all desserts & kids enjoyed especially the chocolate cake!

Jul 29, 2024
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Javi
4.0

The service took too long & we waited 40 min between starter & main dish. On the other hand, the service was extremely nice 👍. They were so kind with us & made us feel great with their behaviour & offers. Food was really tasty & we spent a great time. Atmosphere TOP. Thanks a lot!

Jul 29, 2024
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Inspectorcrusader
2.0

So pretty much, the service was great with this one guy, ordered a linguini aglio olio with him & all that. But then the manager I think? Came up took over & then the service quality went down, the busboy had a better service than the manager. Frankly disappointed.

Jul 28, 2024
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Divya
4.0

They have good food & good atmosphere. Their Pasta was really good.

Jul 27, 2024
on Google
Classy
4.0

Repas de bonne qualité, service ok.

Jul 25, 2024
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Michela
2.0

Long wait but I am assuming it's because of tourist season. The Burratta was delicious so I expected the same with the pasta. Wrong. This was the worst penne alla gigi I ever had. It was so liquidy, almost as if the water wasn't shaken off the pasta. My son's chicken alfredo on the other hand,was too dry. However the service was good. The waiter was very attentive. I have to give them that, the wait staff were wonderful.

Jul 21, 2024
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