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.
Food was amazing & nice & fresh, service was top notch & steve even took his time to come speak to me & my future fiance at the table this place deserves the recognition it gets, plus more
I had seen short videos of them online which inspired me to look them up. We went to celebrate my wife's birthday & we were very pleased that we went. The food was very good & served quickly. The appetizers ( garlic bread & calamari ) were very good. Everything that we ordered was delicious & served hot. Very fresh. Our family ( myself , wife & 18 year old twins ) enjoyed everything. Our waiter was extremely poliand efficient. We went with the expectation of a good family restaurant & it met every expectation. It is the very definition of finding where the locals go because you know it will be good. Very busy & loud but I'm saying that as a good thing because it shows how popular it is. Well deserved reputation. We will definitely go back.
The most amazing pasta I've ever had. Everything was so fresh & delicious. The seating is also nice for families. High quality ingredients, you can really taste the difference. & on top of that the staff was super nice. Highly recommend.
Jan 11, 2025
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Last night, we had the pleasure of dining here, & it was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm & inviting, setting the stage for a memorable evening. We started with a selection of appetizers that truly set the tone for the meal. The octopus was simply amazing, perfectly cooked & seasoned. The Caesar salad was fresh & crisp, & the Napoletana pizza was a delightful blend of flavors, with a perfect crust & rich toppings. For our main courses, we indulged in a variety of dishes. The seafood pasta was a standout, with a generous mix of fresh seafood & a flavorful sauce. The tortellini with vegetables was equally impressive, offering a hearty & satisfying option. The veal with pasta was tender & delicious, complementing the other dishes beautifully. To finish off our meal, we enjoyed the crème brûlée & tiramisu. Both desserts were exceptional, providing a sweet & satisfying end to our dining experience. Overall, our evening was very enjoyable. The food was consistently great, & the service was attentive & friendly. We will definitely be returning soon for more!
The food is divine. From starters to main meals & desserts. Everything is freshly made & absolutely delectable. An experience that will make you want to return the next night to try something new.
Ok. So I reviewed the reviews of this restaurant & immediately got the feeling that this is a version of the famous sources boulevard Italian eateries called Del Friscos. I happen to generally enjoy Del Friscos so I thought I would try Vivaldis. So here is the review. Interior. Basic & lacking sound absorption so it's quite a noisy place - but so is Del Friscos for the same reason. Value. Portion is reasonable as is the freshness of ingredients. In terms of what you're going to eat as a dish on the whole this is a little different. We had a house salad, cheese pizza, & chicken Parmesan with tomato sauce & noodles as its accompaniment. The pizza sauce lacked zest & it tasted on the bland side. The dough was fine in flavour & texture but was a very floppy crust line a dominos or pizza pizza crust & you can only eat this by folding the slice it using a knife & fork. Salad was a good portion with nice ingredients though appears bland as there is no flair to it such as shaved Parmesan or colourful veggies except for a hot pepper. The chicken parm was the weakest dish. The chicken was about 25% while the breading was about 75% & was also cooked too much & tasted somewhat burnt. When you cut into the chicken all the breading fell off indicating poor technique in the breading if the chicken. The size of the thinned out chicken breast was actually not very large are you remove all the breading & as such your made to think you have a large portion with all the cheese covered breaded chicken, where in fact there very little chicken which at near $30 it should have a decent sized piece of chicken. An example of a proper sized chicken breast can easily be seen at Del Friscos where it's always juicy (here it was thin & consequently dry), moist, tender, lightly breaded where the breading remains on the chicken when you cut into it. Additionally there is not sufficient sauce which is one of the cheapest ingredients & should not be skimped on. As with the pasta it was really nothing special. A small portion of noodles & then a lack lustre tomato sauce. I like more sauce to my pasta as it's what it's all about, unless you have fresh pasta. & as such asked for extra sauce. There was no extra sauce & the noodles were lightly touched with the sauce. Now some people believe that this is the way to eat their noodles however I am not of the same kind. So if you enjoy little sauce with your pasta the. You are just fine. The slightly warmed buns we fine & had a lovely aroma, however, the type of bread they use makes it not as soft & a harder chewy crusty that's even a slight challenge to test it apart in two. Not that the issue is strength to split, the point is to have a light airy almost pollowy roll. Bring your own wine is nice. Service was adequate as well. The audience appears to be a majority of 55 years & older so perhaps this is like a Miami early bird crowd. Not a date night place.
I ordered 2 pastas & a cheese bread for dinner & I was told to arrive at 7:30pm exactly 40 mins after the order was placed but upon arrival I was asked to pay & then I had to wait another 22 mins at the restaurant & the waitress did offer chocolate cake slices for keeping us waiting but I declined the offer. I guess they were genuinely busy but they could've easily told me to arrive at a later time. As far as food is concerned it was fresh, well flavoured & tasty but presentation has room for improvement in my opinion considering it is a fine dining restaurant. I would definitely go back again just for the food.
Awesome food. Everything we ordered was delicious, appetizers, salad, pasta, pizza. Fresh & generous portions. Our waiter was a little slow & inattentive but it was very busy. I appreciated seeing a diligent kitchen manager making sure all the food was moving smoothly, & I'm pretty sure the owner or manager was there taking care of all the small details. A very well run restaurant!
