The creation of young, up and coming Montreal restaurateurs, Wienstein & Gavino’s debuted in Montreal in 1996. W&G is a large Mediterranean restaurant spanning two floors and complimented by two terraces in the summer months. A large bar is the focal point of the first floor while the open kitchen complete with brick pizza oven is the main attraction upstairs. W&G is best known for its fresh, homemade pasta and traditional sauces and thin crust pizza. There is also a good selection of steaks, veal, and seafood. W&G serves lunch and dinner every day with a weekly table d’hôte available daily at $12-$16 for lunch and starting at $23 for dinner. In addition, a selection of pizza and pasta is available for 10$ from 11a.m. until 3p.m. for the lunch crowd and after 10pm every day for late night diners looking for a meal after the game, a concert downtown or before hitting the dance floor. W&G can also accommodate groups and can plan your party for you whether you’ve invited 10 people or 300 people! From Monday to Friday there is a “happy hour” at the W&G bar where guests can enjoy 2 for 1 from 4pm until 8pm. After cocktails at the bar, you can choose from one of the largest wine cellars in the city, stocked with reasonably priced wines, private imports, or premium fine wines. The focus is always fun at W&G with a DJ keeping things lively on the weekend and special events year-round. There is always something interesting going on at W&G!
Overall, Weinstein Gavino's is praised for high-quality Italian fare, generous portions, and fresh pasta, with favorites like calamari, burrata bruschetta, arancini, seafood pasta, osso buco, and pizzas, all served in a lively downtown atmosphere with a warm bread and olive oil starter. Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive, and the bar and wine selections are well received, though several reviews mention crowds, noise, and occasional slow pacing during busy periods or small inconsistencies in timing and temperature.
This restaurant is located on a busy street surrounded by all kinds of dining options. It is a very lively area, so while parking can be a bit difficult to find, it is definitely worth the visit.
The restaurant features a very classic design with an authentic Italian atmosphere. It is an excellent spot for a casual get-together with friends or a family dinner.
Regarding the service & food:
1. The food is served very quickly.
2. The pricing is reasonable.
3. The portion sizes are good.
4. The staff are very professional & have a great attitude.
Overall, it is a wonderful place that makes you want to return again.
The entire restaurant is very large, spanning two floors with plenty of seating on each level.
The layout is divided into different spaces, each featuring its own unique decor style, which makes the atmosphere very interesting.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal! This is our favorite place to go right after going to the cinema. The staff is extremely kind & always on their feet despite the restaurant being super busy. We really love the appetizer Arancini along with the different varieties of pasta & pizza for the actual meal. A definite 10/10 & would highly recommend this place located on Crescent street.
Apr 19, 2026
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The service was excellent & I even took a chance to order the waitress suggested. Fabulous 👌. Nice selection of good wines, fun atmosphere & pretty busy on a Friday night.
We went to Wienstein & Gavino's to celebrate a birthday & had a great experience. The food was excellent, & we especially loved the calamari appetizer.
The Pasta Sofia & the steak were also excellent, & the mojito was very refreshing. For dessert, the chocolate cheesecake was my favorite.
The restaurant was quite busy, but the service was still very fast. Our appetizers & main dishes arrived quickly & everything was perfectly timed.
A special thank you to our server, Meghan. She was incredibly friendly, patient, & professional. She made us feel very welcome & took great care of us throughout the evening.
Overall, the food, the service, & the atmosphere were all wonderful. We will definitely come back again!
It was my wife's birthday & let me tell you that they gave us the must horrible service ever. It took 45 min for the food to come on our table, & when it came none of them were cooked properly...we had to return my wife plate as well as my guest plate. When I complained to the manager about the long wait of our food, the only thing she did is to give us free drinks. Koodo to our waiter who looked very busy, I think he had to much table to cover...he was great & funny.
Creamy, delicious pasta with generous portions. Elegant Italian atmosphere, professional & knowledgeable staff. On the pricier side ($30-$40 per meal), but worth it for the quality.
Note: not wheelchair accessible, no vegan options, & service can be slower when busy.
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My husband & I were here with our 18 year old son & his friend. We had a fantastic experience. Our server Florence was amazing - professional, fun, courteous & attentive. We really enjoyed the upbeat atmosphere. It was busy but the vibe was great. The food was fantastic & the bartender made top notch drinks. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Montreal!
I ordered the Pollo alla gavino & when it said 1/2 grilled chicken I expected half a chicken breast, not half a whole chicken. The size of the portion was huge & for 20 dollars it felt like a steal.
Meat was falling off the bone & everything tasted amazing. It came with a free appetizer (either a salad or a portion of cream of mushrooms soup) & fluffy toasted bread.
The staff was very polite & service was fast, especially with how busy they were.
The terrace has a great atmosphere & is very pretty, but beware as there are tons of wasps, I would highly suggest eating inside.
Catherine was the best sever we could ever ask for. Super attentive even when she was busy & was quick to try & make our date as amazing as possible! Thank you Catherine.
Not to mention the food & portions were generous & delicious! Shout out to the kitchen & team
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We came as a group of six & even though it was busy, the service was very attentive. Very spacious, nice decorated place. I personally recommend the bruschetta baguette & carbonara. A great spot if you're with a group & looking for good portions. Make sure to book tables before visit.
Two stars is generous. When first walking in, the restaurant seems well decorated & high-end. & the service was pretty good, pretty basic & the restaurant is busy. Everything is pretty okay EXCEPT for the food… The food was absolutely outrageous for the price. We had ordered two pastas, a pizza & Breaded chicken parm. The food was bland, chewy & overall honestly awful. Our entire table was quiet as we sat there eating this food, almost forcing it down our throats so we wouldn't waste. I would've rated the food a one, but I the drinks made up for it. Anyways, please save your money & go to another restaurant in MTL.
Busy place, warm atmosphere with open view into the kitchen. Pasta was however average - nothing special. Chorizo tasted like normal wiener sausage. Meatball was bland. Maybe their pizzas are better? Server was responsible & polite but didn't look happy nor welcoming.
This was such a great choice! The food & service were superb! The place was very spacious & very busy (a good sign) but also noisy. I guess that's expected in an Italian restaurant.
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I didn't go, but my finance & two friends went on their bachelorette trip & the employees working searched the whole restaurant to find them for me so I could pay their tab! They were extremely nice & didn't give up until they found them on the busy night!
Alround great. Was exceptionally busy but no wait for a table. Great food, decent friendly service. Pizza was fantastic. More local beers on tap would be good to see.
We use to go very often! The dishes never desapoint you....besides delicious the portions are really big. The last week I've been there with my daughter & we shared a salad. I also had the minestrone. & the last weekend I've been there with my husband. He always order lasanha. By the way , when we met seven years ago, our second date was at Gavino's having that lasanha kkkk. Well, I tried the beef in citron the last time & that was very light & tasty. Service is always attentive, atmosphere great for eating & drinking, terraza busy & beautiful....this restaurant is one of my favorite spots at Crescent.
