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.
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.
Had a great time at W&G. I went with a couple of friends & we had a blast. It is a very nice place with impeccable service. Without any kidding this is the fastest service I've ever had. Less than 10 minutes after we (4 people) had ordered our food, the plates were already in front of us. The server always made sure everything was as we wanted & they were patient & didn't make us feel rushed when the time to order came. The food itself was quite good. I didn't order anything other than my main dish & that was more than enough to satisfy my needs. Well seasoned & beautifully presented plates were served & enjoyed at our table. The menu wasn't overwhelming. There were a lot of choices but never too much & everything seemed tasteful. It wasn't cold inside the restaurant & the bathrooms were perfectly clean. There's a lot of space as well which can be interesting for larger groups, which they seemed perfectly comfortable having. My meal, the gamberi macchiato, ended up costing 33$ & I had no entree or special drink, so I would say it is an affordable place to dine in for most. I would recommend it to anyone wishing to eat great Italian cuisine.
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A Cozy Post-Christmas Italian Treat We visited this charming Italian restaurant the day after Christmas & were blown away by the festive decor twinkling lights & a snowman gave it a magical vibe. The warm welcome & cozy ambiance were just perfect. Our server, Alley, made the experience even better with her helpful recommendations & cheerful attitude. We started with drinks: the Quebec Sour & Montreal Mule, both a 10/10. For appetizers, the bruschetta & caprese were fresh & flavorful. The mains, Risotto Fungi di Bosco & Pollo Alla Sofia, were perfectly cooked & delicious. Finally, the tiramisu was light & heavenly. Amazing food, fantastic service, & festive vibes highly recommend this spot!
My family & I like to choose a restaurant to have a group dinner to close out vacations on a positive note. Since my friend was with us they had us choose one, & we liked the menu of this restaurant in particular, making a reservation for 4 on the Friday before our flight day. It was the best decision. Everything from the drinks, to the food, to the desserts, was absolutely delicious. Hot, fresh, & incredibly well portioned. Allergens were taken into consideration if needed, & we all absolutely cleared our plates. desserts were completely to die for, every single one of them. We would (& will) 100% come back again.
I called to make an order to go since i was in a hurry but unfortunately when I got there they had a miscommunication error & my food wasn't ready. They did offer me a complimentary drink for the extra wait time which was nice. But, for the price i paid the pasta was bland, undercooked & the sauce was super runny. Super disappointed since i loved this place for the quality to price ratio :(
Severing Staff is friendly & attentive! Had the best time on their patio in the rain people watching! Calamari was done perfectly & Cesare's where tasty! The Winnipeg crew will return again for more fun & drinks!!
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Great place for a lunch or a dinner with large, fulfilling meals of Italian cuisine. The restaurant interior is beautiful, with a drinks bar in the middle & interesting interior design. There is even a way to see how pasta is made. If you come with a company, many tables on different levels of the restaurant. For sport lovers, some tables are beside TV screens. Overall, very place to visit for a good meal in the middle of the city.
The place had excellent food & the server had great recommendations & wasn't afraid to step up to the plate when I asked her to surprise me with a drink selection. To patio had a nice street view even if the street view wasn't all that nice, but it was entertaining. The inside noise level was very high so I do recommend sitting outside if you want to hold any sort of conversation. Get the tiramisu as it is tasty & the only dessert made in house.
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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.
Service was top-notch, despite being very busy, the guy serving us was great & we were a table of 12. Everything came on time, & tasting great. Hot food is hot, cold drinks are cold. A glass of wine is a full glass of wine. I mean, these guys are doing everything right in every category. Will return for sure. Plus, they don't charge 3 arms & 5 legs 😁
Our waiter Joe was amazing! Exceptional service, my boyfriend & I were very impressed & satisfied. We couldn't believe it was only his second week working there, our experience was very enjoyable, down to every detail! This is our third time coming here & definitely not the last! Food is delicious, I recommend the linguini carbonara! Portions are generous, & the drinks are amazing as well!
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To start order the welcome pesto with olive oil with unlimited baggette. This offer is amazing & included free with whatever you order later. The seafood pasta is very good. Avoid drinks, coffee & dessert. They are unnecessarily expensive & just average.
Loved the place. We could not get a table for the first hour as it was a Friday night & we made no reservation. But the person at the front desk told that we will get one in 40 mins which later exceeded to an hour. For that duration, we were at the bar counter. Once we managed to get a table, the server were super amazing & recommended some great food! Drinks are expensive as compared to the next door warehouse but I would come back for their atmosphere & Italian food!
Amazing Customer Service! Our bartender Santi is probably the best bartender I've ever had. Went to Montreal for the weekend & came here just for 1 drink. Ended up having a few & some food based on his recommendations. Came back the next day too because of how positive the experience was. Food & drinks were great, but the bartender Santi is what made the visit stand out. Highly recommend! Must stop in Montreal to start your night out.
We popped in just for a quick drink on Friday - ended up having a couple & some food then going back on Saturday for more. Santi the bartender provided an awesome customer service experience both nights. He had helpful food & drink recommendations as well as stuff to see while we are in town. Best customer service experience in Montreal!
