Overall, reviews describe Trattoria Trestevere as a warm, family‑run Italian spot with a cozy, unpretentious vibe and a staff that makes guests feel welcome from start to finish. The food is consistently praised for authentic flavors and classic dishes such as gnocchi, lasagna, veal parmigiana, seafood pasta and carpaccio, with several highlights including gnocchi rosé and a rich dessert selection. While the interior is described as charmingly old‑school rather than upscale and prices can be on the higher side for some, the generous portions, thoughtful service and lively, homey atmosphere make the experience worth it for many diners. Multiple reviews emphasize the standout hospitality and explanations of the menu, and many say they would return or recommend it for a romantic evening, family dinner or casual night out. In essence, Trattoria Trestevere is frequently portrayed as a dependable, welcoming place for traditional Italian cooking, where good service and comforting flavors leave a lasting impression.
It is a sweet & quaint very home like vibe. Not a bunch of glitz & glam but it was an old school Italian restaurant, very approachable & has the best espresso martini I have had in years. The chicken parm & the shrimp in the garlic wine sauce was exceptional. I went the previous year to another Italian restaurant in Montréal with all that glitz & glam & the food was a flop. This food here exceeded my expectations. The restaurant was very cozy & romantic perfect for a date night.
The restaurant has a nice'homey' vibe. The service is amazing. The food, in my opinion, is basic. I had the Risotto Pescatora. The sauce was really good. The risotto tasted like normal rice & it contained very little seafood. If I remember correctly, it had 3 shrimps, 3 squids & although I'm sure there was other seafood options in it, I couldn't see any….. I guess the pieces weee too small.
I asked the others with me about their food, & all said the same thing.' nothing to write home about'.
Aug 4, 2025
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I asked ChatGPT to recommend an authentic Italian restaurant near our hotel in Montreal to take a client for dinner, & Trattoria Trestevere came up as the #1 suggestion. Let me just say-it more than lived up to that recommendation!
From the moment we arrived, everything was exceptional-the warm & welcoming atmosphere, the charming location, & above all, the world-class service & food. We were fortunate to be served by the owner himself, who graciously guided us through a lineup of unforgettable appetizers: calamari, zucchini fries, beef carpaccio, prosciutto with melon, & the most incredible mozzarella in carrozza covered in the most delicious tomato sauce....I noticed on the way out a sign that says you can buy the sauces to take home....if I lived in Montreal, I would be buying their sauce by the Liter! Each dish was perfectly prepared & full of authentic Italian flavor.
For our mains, we enjoyed a variety of dishes-from veal parmigiana, seafood linguine, & filet mignon with pasta, to lasagna, rigatoni, & the highlight for me: the homemade spinach & ricotta stuffed pasta (I believe it was called malfatti). Every single person at the table said it was the best Italian food they've ever had. We ended the night with a spread of decadent desserts-tiramisu, crème brûlée, ice cream, & fried gnocchi with Nutella (which was out of this world). We sipped the best cappuccino I've ever tasted & were treated to a round of limoncello by the owner to finish the evening.
This restaurant is a gem-authentic, warm, delicious, & truly unforgettable. It was the highlight of our time in Montreal, & we are already planning to come back. Thank you, Trattoria Trestevere, for a truly special evening. Bless you! 🙏🏻
Ps. Sorry, I didn't take any photos of the food because we ate it all & were too excited to taste everything as soon as we got it ☺?
Searched the internet for a good moderately priced Italian restaurant. We weren't interested in fancy with steaks etc. came across Trattoria. I read the reviews & was impressed. This restaurant sounded exactly like what we wanted. It didn't disappoint. The lasagna was excellent along with the spaghetti & meat sauce andTiramisu. The staff was friendly & very accommodating. I highly recommend this restaurant. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get excellent food.
I had a lovely dinner here while visiting Montreal. Our waiter was charming & kind. I had the spaghetti with meat sauce & my partner had the lasagne. Both meals were perfectly cooked & tasted great. I had the crème brûlée for dessert & I loved it. Definitely recommend for a romantic dinner.
We loved the food & atmosphere here so much that we came back the next night. The gnocchi, the manicotti, linguini with clam sauce, & fettuccini were delicious, & the sauces exquisite.
This place has to be the absolute worst Italian food I've ever had in my life. I'm Italian so trust me. I know. Service was decent but it took 1 hour to get the pasta we ordered that probably came from a can. I ordered the caprese salad. What a joke! The mozzarella was similar to a no name pizza mozzarella you can get anywhere with a shelf life of 5 years. Special note to the chef. Caprese salad is made with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes olive oil & basil. So simple but yet you messed it up. Try using Italian tomatoes for a tomato sauce & starting with extra virgin olive oil. It's a must to be considered Italian food. I can go on & on here. Save your money. Pizza pizza is more Italian
May 19, 2024
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This restaurant is not a chain, & that was great. It had an authentic & friendly feel. Everyone loved their dish, & the fried gnocchi with chocolate sauce was delicious.
If it's authentic, tasty Italian food you're after then Trattoria Trestevere, on Crescent Street in downtown Montreal, is worth checking out. The cozy interior has a distinct European vibe, a great start to your visit. My starter, a Mixed Salad, was fresh & simple. I followed that with an exceptional Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken was moist & breaded just right. The tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese were so tasty & fresh. The pasta too was fresh & cooked to perfection. For dessert I tried the Fried Gnocchi, dusted with icing sugar, on a thin bed of Hazelnut sauce. Delicious! My only caution was a surprising lack of attention to serving etiquette. Each of the three or four Staff that served us, while generally pleasant, reached directly in front of me on a few occasions. I would certainly return to try other items on the menu.
The place is small but very nice & has a comfortable atmosphere. Waiter was courteous & kind. I ordered the Ceasar Salad entrée to a Veal Parmesan with Spaghetti rosé side. The Ceasar Salad was incredible! Best dressing I've had! Veal was cooked perfectly & had great flavour. Pasta was good too, sauce was little watery for my preference. Overall a fantastic experience & I would definitely come back if I was in the area.
Nous cherchions on bon resto prêt du centre Bell pour notre spectacle & nous sommes arrivé par hasard a ce resto. Nous avons été très bien reçu! Le service à été rapide & notre entrée, notre vin & notre repas était délicieux... Nous étions un peu pressé dans le temps mais nous y retournerons sur & certain! Vous ne le regretterez pas 😉 PS: la sauce gigi était parfaite
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