Restaurant Vivaldi in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

34 Rue Saint-Jacques, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 2J7, Canada

★★★★★
(461 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Restaurant

About

Simply elegant Italian venue offering classic dishes & set-price options, plus bring-your-own wine.

Website
restaurantvivaldi.ca
Address
34 Rue Saint-Jacques, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 2J7, Canada
Plus Code
8P4X+C9 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
5–9 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5–10 PM
Friday
5–11 PM
Saturday
5–11 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Small plates Vegetarian options
Dining options
Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Reservations required Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Paid street parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
461 reviews

Most Mentioned

food presentation (53) wine (42) price (31) succulent (10) osso buco (7) entrees (7) veal (6) server (6) jade (3) scallops (2)
5 stars
293
4 stars
126
3 stars
23
2 stars
10
1 stars
9
★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Service took a while (like pretty much everywhere since the plandemic), but it was worth it and the staff are very nice and professional. The pasta sauces are DIVINE. Much recommended!

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

I go there quite often love the food, prices and BYOB!

★★★★★
December 25, 2023

My first time there , many times for the family , I was really impressed by the great kind service , the ambiance was decent and respectful, medium size resto but it didnt matter for the size , the seatings were comfy and felt very cozy/fancy Food was really good i loved the osso buco braiser with potatoes yummy ! I will be having this again soon . The dessert was so good too , i took the creme bruler and very good . Food was good price and decent amount of portion . Must try if your from st jean or visting st jean area Ps. You can bring your wine & beer

★★★★★
October 14, 2023

We took Tortellini and Filet mignon. It was really good and not too pricey! Great service.

★★★★★
September 7, 2023

Perfect quality food, lot of fantastic choices, fast service, good vibe music with just the right loudness, right price for the quality, bring your wine,,,we will be back soon for sure.

★★★★★
January 26, 2023

The food was great and the service great as well. Small and cosy place, really quiet. Easy access with the parking beside the restaurant. Recommend too everyone.

★★★★★
July 29, 2022

Dinner with friends on a Friday evening. We wanted someplace quiet where we could talk, and it was perfect. Great service, felt no pressure to leave or rushed when ordering. We ended up spending 4 hours there. The tiramisu was good but not excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a casual+ dining experience.

December 5, 2021

I did not have a great experience whatsoever. The workers were disrespectful and did not care to apologize for the poor service. Not the ideal place to eat if youre looking for a nice cozy ambiance.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The menu well explained by the host, of the best and popular dishes prepared by the chef. From starter to dessert very good. Generous portions. Tasty and hot. Bring your own wine. Enough time to eat, without being rushed, between the first table at 5:30 p.m. and the second at 8 p.m. The reservation was made by telephone and did not work online. Online, the prices shown are a few dollars more out of date. When we arrived, there was a moment of discussion between two members of staff and the reserved table was changed. But, the new location was still appreciated. Parking was far away, but fortunately the weather was good. The walk was pleasant and this allowed us to discover new traders.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Excellent restaurant! I recommend booking because it is popular (with good reason).

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Excellent snails

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Your restaurant has the best food and service in St-Jean. Well done to the whole team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

In addition to the delicious cuisine, the friendly Guillaume offered us excellent service

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

We had a group reservation and the restaurant is extremely noisy. On the other hand, we had great service. The dishes are good but nothing more, there are several better Italian restaurants in the region.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I loved my meal as well as the restaurant itself. The service was really good and we had a choice of tables before sitting down to eat.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great, everything was excellent. Very good service.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

EXTRAORDINARY evening! Incredible food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

To try it is to simply adopt it! There were four of us and we all fell in love with it in every way.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Went for my birthday yesterday it was delicious and excellent service received from Jade thank you we will definitely be back!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great service even if the restaurant is full our dishes arrived very quickly. The meal was a pure delight and there is something for everyone on the menu! I recommend it for anyone who has a date to impress.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent service and good food, 3rd visits and still so many choices, plan to return! We prefer the first room of the restaurant, more cozy atmosphere and subdued lighting!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Italian restaurant, clean, nice atmosphere, good service and excellent food, good service from Guillaume

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good and very good service, I highly recommend it.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Wonderful restaurant, attentive service, delicious dishes and affordable prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Excellent service. Excellent food. Very good atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Very good, the service is excellent. We had a table near the entrance, so quite busy, but we had been warned in advance.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Well-kept secret of St-Jean!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Wow great service and food!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Always a pleasure with friends and a delicious meal!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I went to eat on June 7 with my partner on a whim before going to the cinema. With a baby, outings are rare and improvised so we only had 45 minutes to eat and I expected to be told that there was no place without a reservation and to be picked up at the McDonalds due to lack of time. When we arrive, the waiter at the reception informs us that there is indeed no room at the moment... I tell him that I have a film in 1 hour and that we will eat very, very quickly. . To our great surprise the waiter accepted us, informing us that the table was reserved for 7am. So we ate quickly but very very well!! The pasta is incredible, the service was quick and we ate our fill!! We arrived at 6 a.m. and left at 6:50 a.m. just in time for our movie. Thanks to this server and thanks to Vivaldi!!

★★★★
June 23, 2024

Very good, nice place and the prices are very reasonable, I will definitely go back

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Really a great experience at a good price, our server (Guillaume) excellent, everything was perfect to do again

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The food is excellent. The service is perfect, courteous, professional and warm. Its a bring your own wine which makes it a restaurant of choice that you absolutely must make the detour to taste these good dishes of Italian cuisine. The staff is always ready to modify their many recipes to make this moment unforgettable. In the photo it is the veal escalope with lemon ! Sublime!

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

I reserved for a group menu of 35 people Exceptional service, the room temperature was adjusted at my request No delay during service, all dishes were on point 35 happy stomach

★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very very noisy restaurant even unpleasant for the menu not impressed but luckily they have a menu that changes monthly with new dishes otherwise too noisy and not up to date

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Nice place, good food and reasonable price. Bring your own wine too.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Tasty dishes at a more than competitive price!!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great discovery, I highly recommend

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Best Italian restaurant in St-Jean

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

I fell under the spell of the Vivaldi restaurant. A superb warm atmosphere. For a first time I brought a group of friends and everyone was very happy. We will definitely go back!

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Excellent service and very good food plus you bring your own wine. Very good for an Italian family choice

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

We stopped by this restaurant by chance. What a great discovery. A warm welcome A delicious meal and very friendly staff. Everything was delicious Starter: Scallops Main course: Trio of shrimp, filet mignon and escalope. Dessert: Bayleys crème brûlée A delight A big thank you We will come back for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Very good meals, magnificent atmosphere and great service.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Its my favorite restaurant, the atmosphere is warm and calm, the meals are excellent and affordable, the service with Michael is impeccable :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Everything was very good, very reasonable price and we brought our own wine. Parking: Paid parking on Richelieu and free parking on the street behind

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Very good service, dynamic team and Cheerful and excellent food

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Best service and best food in several years in a restaurant. Thanks to Jade for the amazing service and recommendations!!!

December 23, 2023

Bad service bad atmosphere and the kitchen lets not talk about it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Both food and service were excellent. Bring your own wine. Make reservations.

★★★
December 23, 2023

Family....

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

A Thursday evening, restaurant full to bursting, a warm reception even if they had to open a second room .. and yet the service and food were absolutely IMPECCABLE. 4 starters for three followed by three perfectly tender veal meals (for me marsala sauce) served with succulent pasta and well-prepared vegetables, all served hot despite a crowded restaurant. Desserts just as perfect. Hats off to the kitchen staff. Director of operations in hotels and restaurants (retired) I was really amazed by the service and the quality of the dishes. Congratulations to the entire team at Restaurant Vivaldi in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A very good restaurant! with good quality food and good service. Thanks to the whole team.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Impeccable meal. Great atmosphere. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. Ah yes, Guillaume, Sunday is unusual. Notice to all restaurateurs, this server is too professional!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

First visit to this establishment, for a birthday with almost 20 people. Excellent service, very good cuisine, friendly and equally professional staff. Ill go back.

December 23, 2023

Exceptional service. Disappointing food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wonderful restaurant!!!! Excellent food at a good price and impeccable service. Thanks to Michael who takes the time to explain the menu to us and gives good advice for choosing dishes.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great ! Good atmosphere! Our server Guillaume knew how to serve us well! We group of 43 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Incredible service! Very good, even exquisite. I highly recommend it

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Italian restaurant where you can bring your own wine, thats a plus. The quality is undoubtedly there. Positive points: Diverse menu, quality food, clean restaurant, explanation of the menu, good service. Negative points: Expensive for what you get, for example, a small Caesar salad as a starter for $10.50+tax+tip, main course for $34.95+tax+tip for a small filet mignon, 2 shrimps, vegetables, pasta and a very small veal escalope destroyed by a tenderizing mallet. We did not have dessert or coffee despite the waitress insistence. First visit and certainly the last, it gets better

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent restaurant! Quality food, unparalleled service, warm atmosphere. Thank you thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Too noisy as it was busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everything was good from the service to the invoice to be redone

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

A restaurant that offers typical Italian dishes. Lots of choice. Impeccable service. Not too noisy. The Osso Bucco was on point. So overall a good address in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious meal! The service was excellent although it did not seem busy despite the number of guests there. I recommend this good restaurant bring your wine for this great experience. Gracie mille!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very good Italian restaurant. Very good, really recommended. Parking: Parking difficult but not impossible in the town center of St Jean sur Richelieu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The foie gras crème brûlée starter is worth the trip. For the main dishes it is a decent but quite conservative cuisine. But its good. Parking: Free on Sunday after 6 p.m.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food is really really good, the chef is very accommodating, a very varied and complete menu. A friendly restaurant, excellent service and bring your own wine. Vegetarian options: Offers gluten-free pasta

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time weve come and its been a long time since we had such an energizing experience... the welcome is very professional and gives us an overview of the menu... WoW everything seems very good and wonderfully matched... All the staff are exceptional (the ) well done to the team, you are smiling, we dont miss anything and what can we say about the meal, new flavors, melts like chocolate and we had the chance to meet the very involved and warm owners... we will come back is on Fred And Annick

★★
December 23, 2023

We were in the function room, the waitress was almost alone for the amount of people we were and the food was very basic for the price.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food and very good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good restaurant and warm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

What a magnificent restaurant! Fast and courteous service. The quality of the food is perfect, especially the cakes! It is possible to park on the surrounding streets, a short walk which does a lot of good after having eaten so well. We were a group of around 15 people, we were all well served, with a smile to boot. This was a great discovery for me! Dietary restrictions: Listening to specific needs

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

An amazing restaurant, a really nice and warm atmosphere not to mention the service was A-1. My menu was read and explained to me and they took care to give me an exceptional experience I highly recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Our waitress Jade made us create a tailor-made dish just for us because we are vegan! They made us a pasta dish with sautéed vegetables, tomato sauce and pesto! Thanks to the chef! It was delicious!! Vegetarian options: They can create a tailor-made dish for you! Just ask your waiter or waitress!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The scallop starter was incredible!!! Delectable!!! The Caesar salad is a classic, but here it was even better than anywhere. Wow cannelloni And unfortunately, I dont remember what my friend had but... everything was sensational!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This restaurant is located in the heart of old St-Jean. The cuisine is excellent. We were a group of 8 and all enjoyed their meal. No rush, we had plenty of time to chat. The only downside is that the narrowness of the room means that the tables are crowded and it quickly becomes noisy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent experience for our group of 12 on Wednesday December 14th. Our server was really friendly and the food was plentiful and delicious. Prices are reasonable for BYOB. Everyone loved their experience, we will come back!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Amazing experience for this small bring your own wine restaurant. I didnt have high expectations and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and especially the exceptional service we had with Michael. Everything was perfect. A new must-have address for us

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Warm place, welcoming and courteous staff, impeccable service, excellent food... I highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Hospitality, food and service in a class of their own. We were in St-Jean and were looking for an excellent Italian restaurant and were delighted. I recommend this place without hesitation.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Impeccable service...succulent and abundant food...exceptional value for money...well done and thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service and sensational staff, congratulations to all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good service and excellent food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

GOOD

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good service good food. Portions not too big

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Super good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent service. Excellent food Osso bucco and duck foie gras wow

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent service, very pleasant place!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good service and very good meal.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Excellent restaurant. Good food. We had reserved the large room for a birthday. The waitress did her best to serve us. There is a shortage of staff. Well done to our waitress! To park, you have to find a space in the surrounding streets or in the nearby municipal parking lot. Does it appear that the building is for sale...will the restaurant close?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Really good, great service

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Excellent little restaurant, delicious with good service. We cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

It is always a great pleasure to enjoy a good meal at Vivaldi. Attentive service and impeccable food quality. A must-see in St-Jean-sur-le-Richelieu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The meals are exquisite and the service impeccable. To throw yourself on the ground. Im going back for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

The waitress Marie-Katrine is truly exceptional. Outstanding service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice atmosphere and its a small restaurant with a menu and I will recommend it to all my friends. The food is excellent. And were going to go back because its a Bring your own wine

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very nice place, clean, distinguished. Impeccable service! Rare to be able to bring our wine, much appreciated. The only downside is the food. Very ordinary starter, which is not tasteful, poorly prepared. A lack of refinement also in the main course. Very good dessert.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Bring your wine restaurant delicious food at affordable price highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Exquisite Italian cuisine. Relaxed and warm atmosphere. Bring your own wine. Everything is there for an excellent evening.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Our server was exceptional and the meal was simply delicious!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Family dinner last night for 13 people. Unanimously, excellent food and service by Dimitri, super and professional, always with a smile. It was a first but not the last. A 10 star for this BYOB restaurant. Parking: Plenty of parking available.

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

First experience this evening, Excellent service (2nd at 8 p.m.) this evening from Michael who despite a full evening with 1 server less had a smile and guided us very well with the menu (we were already won over), a Veal Florentina and a more than excellent Braised Lamb Thank you for your welcome, we will definitely come back Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free dough

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Very good restaurant, all the dishes are delicious, the octopus and the mussels are excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Some exquisite!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

First meal since the dining rooms closed, we were not disappointed! The waitress Sarah was working her first day, but still gave us good service. The food was hot and delicious (starter and meal), the cooking of my medallion perfect, just the way I like it. We will definitely go back there again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Extraordinary food and impeccable service!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Excellent Italian restaurant in old St-Jean!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

GOOD COMFORTING FOOD, ITALIAN STYLE, BRING YOUR OWN WINE, GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Pleasant, attentive and courteous service. Impeccable and generous food at a more than affordable price. Appointment assured for a second visit! Highly recommended from me.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good value for money, generous portions especially the starter board to share for 2 wow! A good traditional Italian restaurant and bring your wine too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Good value for money. Delicious shrimp, the filet mignon in the Misto combo was also excellent! We appreciate the BYOB option, but we would have appreciated if the waitress took care of the wine service.

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Lovely friendly atmosphere, courteous staff, nice value food price

★★★
December 23, 2021

Good service, decent food nothing more

★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent Osso Buco

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

We waited 20 minutes after our reservation to be seated. Then 40 minutes before someone comes to see us. Finally, 2 hours after our arrival, we still didnt have our plates or an apology for the delays... Quite a disappointing experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very good and we had excellent service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Impeccable service and food! See you next time for sure

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Beautiful little restaurant, perfect for a romantic outing.

December 23, 2021

Do yourself a favor...go elsewhere. Rotten from top to bottom

December 23, 2021

Really ordinary! We had reserved the room for our Christmas party and without warning us they gave it to 1 other group! Decides to stay despite everything! Having your chair shaken by the owner because you were making too much noise! And the icing on Sunday, he refused to serve us!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good service and good meal

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Impeccable place and food. The staff is qualified and courteous. It was a first time for us but we will make it a new habit. Once again thank you to your wonderful team for the superb evening. See you soon.

★★★
December 23, 2021

This is a BYOB. Dont expect a typical Italian cooking experience. The dishes are good but nothing more. I had an error on my bill, I took half portions for the children and they only reduce the price by $2 per plate. I found this ordinary and wanted to share my disappointment with the manager but he replied that he did not have time to come see me. I had to say that I wouldnt pay the bill until he came to see it...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good! Warm

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very well eaten, great atmosphere, super kind and attentive staff. I recommend it

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Beautiful atmosphere, excellent meal and BYOB too. Varied menu at reasonable prices.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Pretty good restaurant food

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very nice atmosphere, generous portion and excellent qualities

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The best bring your wine restaurant in St-Jean! Simple and quiet atmosphere, A1 service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good restaurant and bring your own wine

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great service. Head waitress was perfectly bilingual. Great value for your dollar.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The service and food still excellent!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good food and very good service. We felt a little rushed to finish though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

They have good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very good dish!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The food is to die for, I took a pic a tout plate because I didn t know what to get and I wasn t disappointed! I will go back!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent meal to share with my lover for our wedding anniversary Excellent service, good atmosphere. The beef tartare is a must!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Everything was delicious from the starter to the desert. (the sublime seafood crepe starter and the majestic desert)

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Apart from the Covid set up, friendly restaurant. Menu a bit long, but we found something really to our liking. I had the fried squid, accompanied by a salad, which was excellent.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Very good service and great food! Will have to go back because there are too many choices that look delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good restaurant!! High-end meals at a fair price, and very efficient service!! I recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Very good food at a good price, high level table service.

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

The best BYOB restaurant in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

I was looking for a place for a couples dinner. Very nice atmosphere with subdued lighting. It was a very pleasant couple s dinner. The choice on the menu is very comprehensive. Excellent food. We chose lamb and veal. Fine cuisine. Impeccable service.