Across reviews, Tre Colori is portrayed as a warm, family‑run Italian spot with an atmosphere that can feel authentically Italian and inviting, though it can be loud and crowded with tables close together. Dishes are often praised for flavor, warmth, and generous portions, with standout items like calamari, pizza Margherita, pasta dishes, and veal flambé, while some readers note inconsistencies such as a watery sauce, bland pasta, or a crust that is too thin or hard and cheese not always meeting expectations. The wine list and attentive service are frequently highlighted, and several comments mention friendly staff and efficient service, though others call service uneven or slow, especially during busy times or group bookings. Takeout and dine‑in experiences are both commonly described as good, with many feeling transported by the room’s Italian ambience, family vibes, and the sense that the chefs’ passion shines through in the cooking. Prices are described as fair by some and high by others, with several noting large portions and value while a few worry about price increases and the removal of half portions. Overall, Tre Colori appears to be a popular, cozy option on the south shore for Italian food, a place many plan to revisit for the warmth, the food, and the lively atmosphere, valuing the experience for the most part despite some fluctuations in service and quality.
Tre Colori - The Definition of'Fine, I Guess'
If you've ever sat in a restaurant & thought,'I could have probably done this in my pajamas with a microwave & a dream,' then Tre Colori is the spot for you. It's not a disaster, but it's certainly not a destination.
The Bread & Appetizers
We started with the classic'Midsize Italian Restaurant' starter kit: that heavy, frozen loaf that's been nuked until it's hot enough to melt lead but remains entirely tasteless. It's the kind of bread that sits in your stomach like a brick for the rest of the night.
The'Buffalo' Caprese: They claimed it was Buffalo mozzarella. My taste buds-& anyone who has ever been to a Metro grocery store-would disagree. It had all the hallmarks of a Saputo plastic tub special.
The Meatballs: These were'homemade' in the sense that they were made by a human who seemingly has a personal vendetta against spices. Decent size, sure, but they clearly skipped the Parmesan or Romano in the mix. It was just... round meat.
The Calamari: Surprisingly, the highlight of the starters. It wasn't too oily. It didn't change my life, but it didn't ruin my night either.
The Main Event
I went for the Veal Parmesan with Spaghetti Meat Sauce.
The veal was actually quite tender, which was a pleasant shock to the system. However, the spaghetti meat sauce was a bit of a tragic affair-very watery &'meat-adjacent' at best. I spent most of the course hunting for the actual beef in the sauce. It was less of a meal & more of a soup with noodles.
The Verdict
The one true standout was our waitress. She was genuinely very nice & likely the only thing keeping the place afloat.
Will I go back? Probably not. It's the kind of place you go to once, shrug your shoulders, & then forget exists by the time you hit the parking lot.
Tasteless oily food.....We were a small group, while the restaurant was not busy, the only waitress was unatentive very busy doing something else. Ordered calamar, got very oily & elastic.... yakiii. Then the main dish haddock/sole fish came very oily, no taste, with the accompanying pasta/pesto, again very very oily tasteless....following we had infernal indigestion, quite pricy $$$$ for the terrible food. This restaurant has to get rid of the chef ASAP....pity the restaurant setting is gorgeous....for an italian restaurant it should enhance this pricy tastless food !!!!!
Jan 11, 2026
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If you are looing for a cozy nice Italian restaurant, you found it!
Friendly staff answering all questions, even sharing a good laugh, food well-cooked, well-prepared, well-served, I just mention it was for the birthday of a friend & when the dessert arrived, happy birthday written on the plate with sparkles, wine selection is good.
We had arancini wini & pizzas. The pizzas was super hard. Especially on the crust, my friend didn't like the taste of his chicken pizza. Wish they were a bit softer like the other Italian restaurants. Ambience & service was excellent. Will come again, but to try desserts & their pastas.
The staff was kind. However, As an Italian & a foodie - I highly do not recommend. The pizza I ordered was dry, over salty & honestly tasted like it came out the freezer. The other food at the table was also undercooked & under salted…. Surprisingly with how salty my meal was I could have salted their food with my own. The wine was also way too expensive for the taste.
I was very disappointed in this place that was recommended to me . My pasta was soooo spicy I couldn't eat it so i ask for sauce to brake the spices & they wanted to charge me a extra 5$ for sauce ..I end up not eating it & got charged for it. ..This restaurant isn't authentic Italian its just wasn't my standard for the price paid for ..nice ambiance tho
Je suis allée dîner un dimanche après midi avec 2 amis, pas de réservation. Pour le stationnement pas trop d'espace ! Belle ambiance, par contre très dispendieux. La serveuse nous a donné un bon service.Moi mes pâte tortellini fraîche pour la sauce dite déglacer pas très sauce, & manque t'épices!
Un ami à pris la joue de boeuf, frites, sauce & legumes rôti. CA CELA AVEZ DU GOÛT !Autre amis à pris le pâte sauce Alfredo.
Mon entrée était antispasmodique, mon assiette impressionnante! Déserts italian cannoli ricotta & crème. MOI JE PRÉFÈRE JUSTE RICOTTA!
We had a beautiful experience for lunch, this restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurant on south shore of Montreal. Everything was amazing !!! They have a wonderful list of Italian wine as well. The service was fantastic by Marie-Eve & Joey (one of the owners) was very nice, we'll be back for sure ❤?
Bellissimo! Wonderful romantic dinner. Food was excellent & service imbeccable. Very pleased. Be warned, it can get loud & arrive in advance for parking. Reserve cause it's really popular. Favorite Italian restaurant on the south shore of Mtl. Our family go-to for a fabulous evening. Ciao!
One of our absolute best Italian restaurant ever , we have been coming here for 30 years & we have never been disapointed. There is always one of the owners on location to make sure everything runs smoothly so that is a big plus. The food is delicious authentic italian with a twist. The wine list is amazing. Would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who has never tried it !
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We came from Montreal for a nice ride & food destination & found this awesome Italian resto right on the main. We were able to charge our e-bikes & had awesome service from Marie-Eve! The pitcher of Sangria was perfect on a hot sunny day. The pasta was amazing & sauces above average. We shall return!
The place is very nice, the food is not very tasty in my opinion & although the dishes like pasta & pizza are dishes of Italian origin, they are honestly far from the flavors & styles that one can find in Italy. The prices are affordable, but I didn't get the feeling of having been in a real Italian restaurant.
