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.
I was looking for a nice spot for dinner the last night of a solo trip to the city & found Wienstein & Gavino's. I got an early reservation & the hostess gave me the option to basically sit anywhere. I asked to sit inside & she kindly chose a table right next to their large windows for a nice view. When I got overwhelmed by the menu choices, my waiter immediately recommended the osso bucco as it had been their longest-running menu item. I'm so glad I listened to him! It was incredible. While I didn't see the whole restaurant, it felt warm, inviting, & a great place to grab dinner with friends. Would definitely come back!
Sep 11, 2025
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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.
We went here for dinner reservations & had an excellent time. Our waitress was fast, attentive, & very friendly. Drinks were served quickly, water was refilled without asking, & the food was delicious. The bathrooms were clean, & the overall experience was great. Highly recommended!
Wienstein & Gavino's was a great spot! I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. The service was a bit slow as it took a long time to get our drinks & put our order in, but the atmosphere made it worth it. Everything was really fresh! If you're looking for parking, there's a garage right next door (it's cash only).
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I can't say one bad thing about this place! A group of us were visiting Montréal for a little vacation & naturally we had been dining & a bunch of restaurants but I have to say our experience at W&G's absolutely stood out.
Customer Service 🌟🌟🌟 10/5 - Literally have no words. A personal thank you to Florence & Jade for making our last dinner in Montréal the best
one. We were one of their last tables for the night & even toward the ends of their shifts, they both brought the energy, were incredibly sweet, & super accommodating. It was one of our friends' birthdays & Florence was awesome at keeping it on the low 🤣 They suggested birthday BJ shots which were so fun - & absolutely hilarious to do. Kudos to
these two girls because they are SO good at what they do.
The food was DELICIOUS. My boyfriend & I shared the arancini, burrata ni bruschetta, the funghi pasta entrée that had wild mushrooms (& we chose farfalle), & of course the tiramisu as our dessert.
Arancini ⭐? 4.5/5 - Didn't blow my mind but it was a great appetizer! Arancini is my boyfriend's fave. I enjoyed it too! It came out warm & crunchy on the outside, creamy perfectly cooked risotto on the inside. Served on red sauce with fresh parm & basil. I do wish it came out hotter though! But admittedly we were a group of 8 people so they might have needed some time to put out all the apps - which is understandable. :)
Burrata ni bruschetta 🌟5/5 - Now this appetizer blew our minds.. Seems so simple but the cooks achieved THE PERFECT composition of texture & flavour with this app. Creamy burrata served on toasted crostini topped with drizzles of honey & balsamic, crushed pistachios & fresh basil. It was TO DIE FOR. We could've EASILY finished one plate each. 😅 I'm not vegetarian but highly recommend to those who are. Such an amazing veg option & it won't fill you up too much before the entrée.
Funghi di bosco w/ farfalle 🌟 5/5 - Another simple though perfectly executed dish. I am VERY particular with my pasta & the cooks most definitely killed it with this one. At W&G's, you have the option to select one of their recipes & pick the type of fresh pasta you want it to be prepared with. The plate came out piping hot - which I loveeee. The fresh pasta is certainly fresh, cooked perfectly al dente. Plenty of mushroom & the cream sauce wasn't heavy at all.
Tiramisu ⭐? 3.5/5 - The tiramisu was tasty. It was definitely soggier than what I'm accustomed to/what I prefer?? I usually like a fluffier, creamier tiramisu. I did like that they weren't heavy-handed with the alcohol! & it had a moderate-strength coffee flavour (I do prefer stronger though but totally personal preference). & it
wasn't overly sweet at all. It was a nice portion to share between my partner & I. A pleasant way to end the dinner since we were already so full! However, I'd probably go for a different dessert next time.
Montréal Mule 🌟 5/5 - Who doesn't love a good mule?! This was so nice & refreshing to have alongside all the food.
The food here is truly excellent, one of the best Italian spots in Montreal. On the culinary side, I have absolutely nothing to complain about.
But the service, especially at the front, is another story. The hostess was extremely rude & unprofessional. We arrived around 3 PM, & the restaurant was nearly empty, only a few tables occupied. Yet she told us there was no place to seat us. When I questioned her, she said she could take my number &'maybe' call me when something opened up. When I asked when that might be, she shrugged & told me it might be better to go to another restaurant since it could take'a few hours.'
What's worse is that while we were standing there, another group came in & also got rejected for the same reason..even though the dining room was clearly empty. Out of curiosity, when walking out I checked OpenTable & saw there were plenty of available reservations at that exact time & all afternoon.
I honestly don't know if the owner of the restaurant is aware that their staff is turning away paying clients while the place sits empty. It was insulting & disappointing. The kitchen is fantastic, but the front-of-house experience completely ruined it for us.
We had the pleasure of having Rita as a waitress. She was an absolute gem. We were a group of 9 & the service was excellent. We each ordered a different plate of pasta & everything was delicious. Definitely a must try if you are visiting downtown!
Went with friends for lunch. This place has a great atmosphere. The service was excellent. Staff all the time was very attentive to the customers needs. Food was plentiful, well presented & sufficient.
This is a nice place to go with friends or family to have a good time.
If you're ever in Montreal, you have to check out W&G's. The vibe is unreal-the music, the crowd, the food, everything is just on point. Huge shout-out to Oussam, he's the best & took such good care of us. Honestly, do yourself a favour & go!
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Takovouto restauraci chcete navštívit a najíst se. Italská kuchyn?, milá obsluha a skv?lé prost?edí. Jen když ?ekáte na jídlo chyb?la bageta s olivovým olejem, jak je to zvykem a jen obsluha p?inesla d?íve hlavní jídlo než p?edkrm., což není dobré. Jinak doporu?uji.
