Offering a great table d'hôte and allowing customers to bring their own wine has proven a success for Vivaldi. A favourite of many West Islanders and Montrealers alike for parties and group functions, it is equally popular for couples looking for a great atmosphere on a night out. Brothers Dave & Steve believe that success comes through constant improvement and by not resting on old accolades. Bring along your favorite bottle of wine and come visit us at Vivaldi today!
Are you planning a party, reunion or any other type of event with family or friends? Vivaldi offers the perfect setting to host any sized get-together in a warm friendly environment. Contact us for more details.
Vivaldi has earned a reputation as a must-visit destination in Montreal, frequently praised for its delicious, authentic Italian cuisine and generous portion sizes. Diners consistently highlight the high quality of home-style dishes, such as fresh pasta, seafood, and homemade desserts like tiramisu, which are prepared from scratch with clear care. The atmosphere is often described as warm and cozy, making it a great choice for family gatherings, celebrations, and casual dinners alike. While the restaurant can become quite busy and lively, the attentive and professional staff ensure that guests feel welcome and well-cared for throughout their meal. With the added benefit of being a bring-your-own-wine establishment and offering excellent value, Vivaldi is widely considered a hidden gem that leaves a lasting impression on visitors and locals.
This Italian restaurant is truly a hidden gem in the West Island. From the moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a warm, cozy atmosphere with a beautiful ambiance that makes you want to stay for hours. The food was absolutely perfect-fresh, flavorful, & clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious.
What really made the experience stand out was the incredible staff. Everyone was friendly, attentive, & genuinely made us feel welcome.
I had such a great experience that this is definitely going to become my go-to Italian spot. If you're looking for amazing food, a fantastic atmosphere, & outstanding service, I highly recommend giving this place a try!
Vivaldi the restaurant is an amazing place for good food & a great spot to celebrate your birthday! The ambiance is so charming & cozy, perfect for a nice dinner. Their dishes are absolutely divine - fresh, flavorful, & cooked to perfection. & their tiramisu? To die for! The staff is always super friendly & makes you feel right at home. If you're craving delicious food & a memorable celebration, Vivaldi is definitely the place to go.
A west island staple for italian cuisine. Well priced, bring your own wine. Delicious Italian classics. The fried calamari was fresh. The octopus was well seasoned & tasty. The eggplant parm was good & the veal masalla didn't disappoint. Great portion sizes. The service was on point. Very satisfied with my first time experience. Great italian cuisine, I would highly recommend trying it out.
May 5, 2026
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If you are looking for truly authentic Italian cuisine in the West Island, Vivaldi on Gouin is an absolute gem.
Having been a customer here for over a decade, I can confidently say the quality has remained remarkably consistent & top-tier over the years.
The freshness of the seafood is always the standout for me-whether it's the calamari or their signature pasta dishes, everything tastes incredibly fresh & expertly prepared.
It's rare to find a spot that perfectly balances a high-end culinary experience with such a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
From the service to the flavors, it is consistently excellent. If you appreciate traditional Italian recipes done right, this is easily one of the best spots in Montreal. Highly recommended❗?
My first time there, to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was told they have 2 seatings, but our reserved spot for about 18 was able to stay for most of the evening. I had table d'hôte of grilled salmon. Was very tasty & moist, all veggies were al dente just how I like it with rice. Entrees were shared & what I noticed with my meal, all entrees were all nice & hot, freshly made. My minestrone soup was tasty but could have been a bit hotter when served. But that's me...all in all I would return. I tried a bite of some chicken marsala (my friends order), very good. Our waiters kept the water glasses full & were very helpful. Good service. For our large group, all was served in a timely matter, no long waiting. No loud music, very busy spot, but all our conversations were heard & shared which was nice. We didn't have to yell back & forth to one another! Most of the guests looked happy while they ate !
Dined at Vivaldi New Years Eve & it was perfect. Minnestrone soup was tasty, the mussels marinara was plentiful. The veal marsala was tasty & fresh & the grilled salmon was seared & seasoned perfectly. Service was attentive without feeling rushed.
Great food. Great atmosphere. Came here all the way from Toronto for my birthday after following the restaurant on social media for an awhile. Was not dissatisfied. Had the bruschetta, gnocchi & pizza. Everything was fresh & delicious & the service was awesome. Even got to meet the man himself! Really appreciate taking the time & care to make my birthday feel special. Would come again 10/10. Also, for the quality the price was incredible. Can't wait to come back. Vivaldi!
Great quality food made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Everything was perfectly cooked, & the waitresses were very polite & professional. Overall, a wonderful experience.
Bring your own wine restaurant which is always nice. We had the sausage sub. The sausage is made in house which is great, but it was on the dry side. The bread & fries were over cooked unfortunately. The pizza we ordered was better. The ingredients were fresh & generously topped. The service was great! The waiter was young & was on point.
We went there my son & I last night for dinner around 8:30 & showed up 15 minutes late but there was no issue they gave us a table right away now the table we got was against the small separating wall in the corner so between the front window & their kitchen & we were against the small wall in the corner so like literally in the corner so as far as seating it wasn't that great but everything else was good.
We were served by Jesse & found him serviceable & polite. He remembered to bring everything we asked for & more. They are lucky to have him working there, oh & Jesse also bragged about their head chef on how he was a'real superstar' who is one of the reasons we went there to begin with.
My son saw cooking videos of the chef on TikTok & said'he really looks like a chef, the kind you'd see in a movie' & he claimed the cooking skills he filmed on TT were impressive.
So we went to try it & it was really good we had the pizza with Italian sausage & pepperoni & it was a 12-in I believe it was way too much for me but it was delicious we just couldn't stop eating it was like a drug it was so good honestly worth going so you're not sure where to go tonight take a drive there on Gouin Blvd in Pierrefonds I will leave the address at the end but take the time You're not sure where to go you want a pizza you want pasta you want a steak you want some chicken you want some veal you want some amazing appetizers we had the calamari & it was the best we've had & I'm not just saying that I'm honest on my reviews seeing Im a local guide level 7 with almost 1 million views of my comments & I will always speak accurately, this place is highly rated & there's a reason for it if you have a chance go look at the videos on TikTok just put Vivaldi & you'll see the chef doing his thing & whatever you do try is hot jardiniere if you're a spicy food amateur will love it anyways the food was super fresh the service was super good Jesse was amazing, the place it was very busy with people everywhere & it was very good, I highly recommend it & don't forget to leave a review be honest I left a couple of pictures so you can look at their pizza & the calamari & like I said it's worth it to try it.
So don't wait get up get out ask your mother your sister your brother your father your neighbor your co-worker the stranger on the street to go out & eat & try this place out you will love it so don't hesitate don't procrastinate Go try this & if you happen to be in Jesse's section you're going to find the service amazing as well as the food so there's no reason for you not to get up & go try it, here's the address, go tonight!!
13085 Blvd. Gouin O., Pierrefonds
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