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.
Our new go to for family events. Excellent food, super fresh & delicious! The staff looks happy & its an open kitchen which is fun to watch. Bonus it's BYOB.
I found Steve's YouTube channel months ago & always wanted to go & try the food. It exceeded expectations! The restaurant was busy but the food came out fast & fresh & was reasonably priced for its quality.
The tortellini rosè with vegetables was phenomenal. It had amazing flavors with just the right amount of spice. The grilled octopus was also delish.
Steve came over & said hi to my girlfriend & I. He's super nice & down to earth.
I really can't recommend this place enough. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Montreal!
Been frequenting this restaurant for the past 16+ years. Quality has never diminished. Always top notch quality & service. Everything on the menu is good, fresh & they use quality ingredients. The wait staff is very attentive & professional. The place is by far my favorite restaurant.
Jun 17, 2025
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Food was good, but really nothing to bring home. For examples on the pasta, they use Parmesan cheese instead of Parmesiano, which just doesn't taste the same
Portion wise is pretty good, big enough for one person but might be lacking if you're hungry
Taste wise it could be better, it's lacking a certain freshness in most of its
ingredients. Pasta is overcooked
Service wasn't very good we waiting a long time & as it turns out our server was late so there weren't anybody to take our orders
As fans of Vivaldi's on Instagram & YouTube, my wife & I were really looking forward to finally visiting - & it definitely lived up to the hype. We came all the way from Quebec City & had a great evening.
The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter, David, was attentive & nice. We also had the pleasure of meeting Steve, the owner, which made the night feel even more personal & welcoming.
As for the food - we loved it. I had the pizza, which was piping hot, fresh, & full of flavour. My wife had pasta & was equally impressed. Everything came out quickly & was clearly made with care.
That said, there were just a couple of small things that stood out. The squid appetizer was very good but the onions were cut way too large. & the Caesar salad could've used a bit more dressing. It was still tasty, but felt a bit on the dry side.
Aside from those two minor things, the whole experience was really solid. Great ambiance, great food, big portions & genuine people behind it all. We'd definitely come back next time we're in town!
As we entered we were immediately greeted by some of the kindest staff I have ever encountered. Fluent English was a big help since my French is poor
Food was great, pizza was hot & fresh, generous amount of high quality toppings, flavourful sauce. Crispy but tender crust. Special shout-out to Steve on the home made sausage.
Caesar salad was so crisp & fresh, could taste the anchovies in the sauce, that or the most flavourful capers I have ever tasted lol. The small was more than enough to go with my pizza as I needed a to-go box to finish the pizza later on at home.
I had originally wanted to go there from seeing the YouTube videos. We actually changed the trip around last minute so we'd be able to make it for dinner without rushing the last day, you folks got busy very quickly once we were done our meal so I didn't get the chance to meet Steve. But, We will be back
We drove just under 3 hours from Vermont to experience Vivaldi. My son & I love watching the YouTube content. He says Steve is the best chef on YouTube. So, for his birthday, I took him. & it was very well worth it! The service, the atmosphere, the food, all 10 out of 10. We got to meet Steve, too! Thank you for that! I'm Dad of the year now lol. From the moment we walked in the door till the moment we walked out, the staff was great! Warm & welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, as we had questions. There's nothing like eating food that you can taste the freshness & simplicity. All the flavors were there. A very memorable meal & a very memorable experience. Thank you Steve & staff!
My husband & I paid a visit to this restaurant last night.
First things first, the service is IMPECCABLE.
We reserved for 19:00, & the moment we sat down, our server almost immediately served us water & gave us a menu. A few minutes passed, then our server came again to check on us & asked us if we were ready to order, or if we needed more time (& we did need more time 😅), so he came back again to take our order (unfortunately, I don't remember our server's name, but he was efficient & knew how to do his job quite well!).
Unto the main dishes, we ordered Grilled Tunisian Octopus, & it was DELICIOUS!!! 🤤 The octopus was grilled to PERFECTION 👌 We also ordered The Fried Zucchini & Calamari combo. This appetizer was my husband's FAVORITE!!! 😁 Who knew fried zucchini would be so much better than fries!!! 🤩 The batter was not overwhelming. It was just the right amount for it to be crispy on the outside, yet still hold its form on the inside.
Shortly after our appetizer, our main dishes arrived! I got the Linguine Amalfitana (which is seafood pasta). The sauce was light & the linguine was al dente! The seafood consists of shrimps, scallops, mussels, & calamari. The scallops & calamari were cooked to perfection 👌 The shrimps were juicy 🤤 The mussels were fresh & yummy; our server even brought me a carving fork & a separate bowl for the mussels ☺? My husband chose the Tortellini Rosé & boy oh boy did he LOVE IT! It was nice & creamy, yet not overbearing. Also, we loved the flavor of the stuffed meat! We also got the Figlia Pizza on the side. The variety & the textures of the vegetables pair well with the cheese & dough.
Last but not least, DESSERT! I chose the Strawberry Almond Cheesecake, & my husband chose the Vanilla Crème Brûlé. These options were recommended by our server, & he definitely knew what he was talking about! 😄 The custard in the crème brûlé was light & not too sweet! My cheesecake was tasty, too! The strawberry syrup complimented the cheesecake so well, & the whipped cream they served with it was light & airy . It was a great way to end an awesome first visit at Vivaldi!
We 💯% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an authentic Italian Restaurant on the West Island! What a GEM!!! 💎
I was expecting so much more based on the prices & the look of the restaurant! We had a pizza & gnocchi… let's just say I've had better frozen pizzas it's very hard to believe they were freshly made in their ovens. The gnocchi was nothing to write home about either. Cannot complain about the service though, the waiter was very pleasant.
