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.
Located in the vibrant downtown area near Concordia. I didn't expect the place to be this big, but the service was still great. Our waiter knew what he was doing & checked in regularly without being too intrusive.
We ordered the Salsicce e rapini pizza & a lasagna, both were really delicious & different (in a good way) from what we're used to. We also tried the homemade tiramisu, which was excellent.
I also really liked the interior design of the restaurant, looked traditional & classic!
Apr 19, 2026
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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.
Nice atmosphere & great location, but parking was a bit hard to find. We tried the Margherita & Pollo Pesto pizzas, & they were honestly just average; I expected a bit more from an Italian restaurant. That said, the cocktails were really good & definitely the highlight of the night.
The restaurant is a very cool space & the staff are friendly. We were really excited to try it based on the reviews & the homemade pasta noted on the menu, as we love pasta! After eating here, I would not recommend the pasta. We ordered two different dishes/noodle types & they were both just ok for how much hype all the reviews give. Kinda bland, warm not hot, & only 3 shrimp in the chorizo & shrimp dish we ordered. Not what we expected based on reviews & price point.
I cannot speak to the non-pasta dishes & pizza as we came here solely for pasta. Our cocktails were nice though.
Wow ! Si vous cherchez de vraies pâtes fraîches, c'est ici qu'il faut venir, c'est excellent. Les pizzas sont aussi très réussies, mention spéciale pour celle aux champignons. Mais ce qui marque le plus, c'est le large choix de pâtes & leur fraîcheur irréprochable. Amateurs de bonnes pâtes, vous êtes au bon endroit.
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I've been coming to this Italian restaurant for over 15 years, & it's always exceptional. The food is delicious - pasta, pizza, salads, & great wine. The service is consistently warm & attentive. They make you feel at home. A true Italian gem in Montreal that never disappoints.
We visited Montreal for a week in early November & ate at Weinstein & Gavino's twice. An easy walk from our hotel (& not far from the Bell Centre), the cool, three-level establishment is casual & welcoming. The service & food were both great. Fresh, warm bread (with oil & balsamic dip) is served before your order arrives & the salads, pastas, & pizza we ordered all tasted delicious. Casual local atmosphere, very good food & reasonable prices. 5 stars for us!!
Nov 17, 2025
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We were a group & everyone had something different. From pizza to pasta to steak, fish & osso bucco. Everyone ate well. Portions are generous & prices are more than fair for quality size & downtown. Service was excellent & everyone was well attentiioned. Will definitely go back.
I enjoyed my meal overall! The pasta could use a little more seasoning to really shine. The pizza had an abundance of cheese, which made the crust a bit soggy but might be a hit for cheese lovers! I appreciated the generous portion sizes. The grilled calamari was tasty, & I loved how quickly the food arrived. & I have to say, the Nutella cheesecake was absolutely delicious!
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We really enjoyed this restaurant ! Atmosphere was great - service was excellent ( Alex was our waitress & she made our overall experience very positive!).
I loved my pizza & my spouse lived his pasta ( option to substitute ravioli for gnocchi is brilliant). Will definitely return.
Ambiente aconchegante, excelente serviço.
Vinho, aperitivos, pizza e sobremesa foram as nossas escolhas. E o curioso: a conta já vem dividida conforme o seu consumo. É costume local.
After living in Italy, this has been my'go to' resto in Monteal to take me back to that time. The pizzas & rich pasta sauces are always on the mark. The tiramisu needs work Mr Gavino. Always a great spot & always popular.
