This is one of my most favourite restaurents. The service is incredible and oh so very friendly.
The food always excellent .
I try not to miss a week eating there
By the way the best ham this side of Italy,
You will not be disappointed , a little gem in Little Italy
Resto de quartier parfaitement et typiquement italien. Et le lapin est un must ! On adore et on y retourne, c'est certain !
A cosy family-feeling restaurant with delightful Italian food.
Our antipasto was cuttlefish dressed in olive oil and vinegar, accompanied by pepper, zucchini and other vegetables. The cuttlefish was chewy and fresh.
Our first main dish was the Bucatini with shrimps and clams. It met expectation as a pasta dish.
Our second dish was the Battuta Di Maialino. The pork was well battered and grilled, and managed to retained its juice while being a bit crispy on the two sides.
Been there 5 times and the quality and service are tops. Everything is freshly made from ingredients bought that morning at the Jean Talon market. I dream about their entrées of gnocchi with mushrooms and truffles, and the eggplant parmigiano. Mains include the signature rabbit casserole, several pastas de jour, a fish dish and a beef dish (short ribs were amazing; bison filet tender and flavourful; tagliatelle with veal cheeks in bolognese sauce was divine). House wines by the glass are excellent at $10 and full bottles from $40 to $80. Introduce yourself to Dominic and Giovanni and feel like part of the family.
Great meal and service at this cozy, neighborhood restaurant. One of our waiters suggested that we start with a glass of one of their house wines, a Primitivo from Puglia -- it was superb: smooth yet very flavorful. We ordered pasta dishes, the tortiglioni pancetta & caprino and a tagliatelle dish. Both were excellent. What brought the experience to a whole other level was the hospitality of the staff and owners. Julian and Michele treated us like kings! We'll definitely go back the next time we're in town.
Great. Expensive, but great food and service! Worth it!
What an awesome little spot! A waiter who wasn’t harsh to look at, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable with a superb “can-do” attitude. That’s the way I like to start every meal! We started with a wonderful appetizer of Prosciutto San Daniele, cut with their very impressive prosciutto cutting machine, housed in a little glass room at the front of the restaurant. These are thin slices of pure salt-cured heaven.
Excellent authentic Italian restaurant with in an unpretentious setting. A lot of the clientele are regulars, and the waiters are very attentive and know their stuff. The Dante salad is to die for, and the pasta of course, is state of the art.
Grazie mille!
Pork rib was excellent, friendly service, definitely will repeat.
Fantastic Italian. Staff is wonderful. Must go to if visiting Montreal.
One of the best Italian restaurant in Montreal. The prosciutto melted in mouth. Each dishes were delicate and very tasty. Great service. You have the impression that you invited in somebody's home. Don't judge by its look but by its quality of food. Service was a bit long, so don't be stressed. Difficult to find a parking so don't be discourage. It's totally worth it.
Just noticed you are closed permanently. My wife and i, our families and friends have had many special nights here over the past 15 years. Very sad to see you go— and huge thanks if you are reading this for the many fantastic meals and memories we had at your establishment. You were a treasure in the neighbourhood and our lives.
The wine was excellent, the food absolutely fantastic, the vanilla custard desert is so smooth and creamy you want 2 of them and our waiter "Carl" was exceptional and personable! We will definitely return to Cafe Via Dante the next time we're in Montreal. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates fine Italian food.
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