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.
Excellent Italian restaurant with high-quality food & beverages. The atmosphere is perfect for gatherings, with plenty of seating & comfortable spots for groups.
Highly recommended for family dinners, friends meetups, or special occasions.
May 12, 2026
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Un bon & beau restaurant :) le repas etait bien ( le steak j'aurais mise une sauce a coter ou un épices dessus mais bon cest un restaurant italien alors sje recommande les pâtes qui etait aussi délicieux :) ambiance correct pour une fin de soirée je tien a dire il etait vendredi 22h30-23h mais jai bien aimer en général . Je met des photos de la place & du menu nourriture & alcools pour voir mieux & claire ( a jour en date du Mai 2026 )
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.
Malgré le bruit, le service était au top. La serveuse très sympathique & souriante. Les plats sont arrivés très rapidement & les produits sont très bons. Je recommande. Parfait pour des enfants.
Apr 17, 2026
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The bar tender today is honest, respectful. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a good dining experience with courteous employees. Thank you for the experience 🙏🏻
Food was absolutely delicious & a lovely atmosphere. As someone with several dietary allergies, they were very accomidating to my needs. Listened, wrote down what i am allergic to & double checked that everything was being cooked without cross contamination. They even called a cab for us on the way out. Would definetly recommend
Weinstein's is the place to be in Montreal. The real highlight is the bar staff, especially Santiago, who makes every occasion feel special & personal. Nowhere else will you receive this kind of service. The food is excellent & reasonable. Thank you so much to all the W&G team. Will continue to come here for years to come - highly recommend!
Je suis très déçu de mon expérience dans ce restaurant. Le service était vraiment mauvais. Les serveurs n'étaient pas accueillants & semblaient manquer totalement de respect envers les clients. Nous avons attendu longtemps sans raison, & lorsque nous avons posé des questions, le personnel répondait de façon froide & impatiente.
Ce qui est encore plus préoccupant, c'est que j'ai eu l'impression que certains clients étaient traités différemment, notamment les personnes d'origine indienne. Dans un restaurant, tout le monde devrait être accueilli avec le même respect & la même courtoisie.
Je ne recommande pas cet endroit tant que le service & l'attitude du personnel ne s'améliorent pas.
Très mauvaise expérience dans ce restaurant. Les serveuses ne sont vraiment pas gentilles & manquent clairement de respect envers les clients. On a l'impression de déranger plutôt que d'être les bienvenus. Le service est froid & désagréable, & personne ne semble se soucier de l'expérience des clients. Je ne recommande pas cet endroit si vous cherchez un minimum de respect & de courtoisie.
Ariane was our server & she was so pleasant & polite. The food was delicious, reasonably priced & the portions were on the larger side. Highly recommend
Mar 3, 2026
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When I think of Italian food, I don't usually think of Montreal, but having said that, this place is amazing. Some of the best Italian that I've ever had. If you're in downtown Montreal for business or pleasure, I highly recommend stopping in here, grabbing a seat at the bar, & trying some of their amazing pasta & one of Francois' famous lemon drop martinis.
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.
Great experience at Weinstein & Gavinos. Lively atmosphere that managed to be warm & comfortable at the same time. We had great service all evening long.
Came here on a Monday night & it was bumpin' before a Paul McCartney concert. Bartender was super nice & friendly. Food was delicious - recommend the Gigi pasta with a meatball! Great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!
