Restaurant Bona Fide
8521 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2P 2M9, Canada
Phone: (514) 544-8521
Website: http://www.bonafidemtl.ca/
Restaurant Bona Fide in Montréal is a 4.8-star Bar restaurant with 147 Google reviews, known for Beef Tartare and Squash/Brown Butter Pasta (Agnolotti).
Why we love it
- Italian cuisine with creative, reinvented dishes
- Located near Near Boul. Saint-Laurent and Rue Saint-Dominique
- Cozy and intimate, excellent service, small menu with perfect execution
- Full service with an attentive owner and friendly staff
- Italian cuisine with creative, reinvented dishes
- Located near Near Boul. Saint-Laurent and Rue Saint-Dominique
- Cozy and intimate, excellent service, small menu with perfect execution
- Full service with an attentive owner and friendly staff
What to Order
Beef Tartare
A highly praised appetizer, this beef tartare is known for its exceptional flavor and perfect balance, often described as a must-try even for those who don't typically enjoy tartare.
"Listen, if you eat meat, you HAVE to try the beef tartare. It’s the kind of dish you think of when your life flashes before your eyes. I don’t even like tartare. Especially beef. But this, dear reader, is to die for."
Jennifer Watters
Squash/Brown Butter Pasta (Agnolotti)
This pasta dish, often featuring delicata squash and sage agnolotti, is a standout for its comforting yet refined flavors, frequently highlighted as a star of the menu.
"The squash plate was beautifully prepared, highlighting fresh, seasonal flavors that felt both comforting and refined. Each dish was thoughtfully plated and balanced, showing a kitchen that values quality ingredients over unnecessary complexity."
Nando Musano
Duck Ragu
A rich and flavorful pasta dish, the duck ragu is so good that some diners have ordered it twice in one sitting.
"Duck ragu so good we got it twice, and since we had to wait 30 min for our table our server gave us the squash appetizer for free and it was DELICIOUS."
Niharika Shah
Radiators (Pasta)
This specific pasta dish is noted for its deliciousness and perfect execution, making it a memorable choice for pasta lovers.
"Dans les top restos italiens de Mtl. Petit menu, mais exécution de la cuisine parfaite. Radiators OMG! Délicieux!"
Jean-Francois Vachon
Breaded Olives
These crispy, perfectly seasoned olives are an addictive appetizer that sets a high standard for the meal to come.
"We started with the breaded olives—crispy, perfectly seasoned, and addictive enough that we could have ordered another round without hesitation."
Nando Musano
Inside Scoop
- The owner, Luigi, is very attentive and often makes excellent recommendations.
- The restaurant is small and can get quite noisy, especially when full.
- Portions for main courses can be modest, so consider ordering an appetizer.
- The window seat is considered the best table for its beautiful atmosphere.
- For a cozy, intimate experience for two, ask for the "table de la Nonna."