Trattoria Gallo Nero in Saint-Leonard

5138 Rue Jarry E, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1Y4, Canada

★★★★★
(323 reviews)
Categories: Italian restaurant Takeout restaurant

About

Découvrez une expérience culinaire authentique au cœur de Saint-Léonard, Montréal, à la Trattoria Gallo Nero. Notre restaurant italien vous accueille dans une atmosphère chaleureuse où vous pourrez savourer une variété de plats rustiques et délicieux. Des entrées alléchantes aux salades colorées, en passant par nos pâtes faites maison et nos viandes tendres et juteuses, chaque bouchée est un voyage gustatif en Italie. Que vous préfériez vous détendre dans notre salle à manger accueillante ou commander en ligne pour emporter, notre équipe dévouée est là pour vous servir. Venez découvrir la passion de la cuisine italienne à la Trattoria Gallo Nero - où chaque repas est une célébration de la tradition et de la saveur.

Website
trattoriagallonero.ca
Address
5138 Rue Jarry E, Saint-Léonard, QC H1R 1Y4, Canada
Plus Code
HCJ4+JJ Saint-Leonard, Montreal, QC, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Saturday
5–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
323 reviews

Most Mentioned

prices (18) food and service (8) veal (7) wine (7) food presentation (6) home (6) party (5) rabbit (4) singer (2) gluten (2)
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
December 11, 2024

The food was amazing. It brought back my childhood memories of my Nona’s cooking. The staff was very nice. I live a few hours away but will def go back for that authentic Italian touch of love in the food. Big thanks to all the staff for greeting us so well.

★★★
November 30, 2024

We were a group, and the waiter seemed in a hurry to serve us the water and wine our boss had purchased, without even asking if we wanted cocktails. He never offered us the drinks menu. As soon as we finished eating, he rushed to clear the plates and the bread, without checking if we wanted to continue enjoying our meal.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

What you ask for is what you get. Tonight we had calamari as an entree and seafood paroadella pasta. Yummy 😋! Gluten free and so good. And you don't notice it's gluten free that how good it is. Having allergies is not ideal when going out for dinner or lunch. This is pretty much the best as far as gluten free goes. They don't have a 💯 gluten free kitchen however they know how to take care of you.

★★★★★
August 15, 2024

My family and I loooved this place. The server was nice and kind, we spoke a bit of Spanish and Italian during the meal which was fun (to me at least). Bread was warm and delicious, salad was good too, and the main dishes were amazing. We got the lasagna, the spaghetti frutti di mare, and ossobuco pasta. Everything was 1000/10, but our favorite was definitely the spaghetti frutti di mare. Again, the gentleman who took care of us was sooo nice, grazie mille!! Our favorite restaurant in Montreal so far

★★★★★
August 13, 2024

We celebrated our 25th anniversary at Restaurant Gallo Nero, and it was fantastic!! The ambiance was perfect for our special night, and the staff went above and beyond with their warm, attentive service. The food was superb, with standout dishes that showcased authentic Italian flavors. Highly recommend for a special occasion!

★★★★★
July 13, 2024

Food was absolutely wonderful and authentic Italian. Our waiter was funny and engaging. The owner came to our table and interacted with us. All around great evening.

★★★★
June 17, 2023

I'll start with the pros. Good food, polite and friendly staff, and the single person washrooms are clean with modern touchless soap and paper dispensers. There's live music but with a catch. Which brings me to my cons. The live music is incredibly loud. You're not gonna be able to have a casual conversation here without having to yell. But if you're a lively person and live for that, you may not mind. The service, albeit professional and courteous, was quite slow. But they were a full house when we went. And even at that, the food didn't seem to suffer. We'd be more than happy to come back and try something new on the menu. Prices for pasta are between $20-$25

★★★★★
April 10, 2023

Excellent food and service. We were treated like a family. They have a live one man band which is very cool. Lots of parking right in front if you get there before 7. The area gets really busy later in the day. Specially on weekends. Will go there again.

December 9, 2024

Very slow service Waiter never asked us if we wanted drinks or cocktails Portions were very small. Food : 1/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

My favorite italian restaurant in Montreal. The owner and his son are super nice and the food is fantastic, as i would eat it in my home country

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Great place for Italien food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Like a family celebration, well-filled plate and staff with unparalleled customer service. Possibility of having a singer during dinner who creates a nice atmosphere.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Best Italian restaurant in Montreal. Only restaurant my Nonno and Nonna go to so you know it s good. Been going for special occasions longer than I can remember. Recommend to anyone willing to make the trip to the east end. Easy to get to with public transit (Cadillac metro and 32 or 132 bus to corner of Jarry and Lacordaire). Staff is very friendly and welcoming. 5 stars across the board.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Fantastic place with fantastic people!

★★★
July 23, 2024

Parmigiana chicken was average at best. Cold pizza as entree was great. Sad they dont offer traditional pizza as main.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Super friendly team. Food was good.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Best service and best food out there! 10/10

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed my first experience here. I will certainly return. Very big compliments to a very friendly, professional and efficient staff. My only disappointment, the veal special was on the salty side. However, the salad and dessert were divine. Alla prossima Volta!:)

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Had my daughters Confirmation party last night, everything was perfect! The food was excellent, the atmosphere was amazing and the service also top notch. Would definately recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Always so happy to come to Gallo Nero! We have many family events here and we are always so pleased with the service, and the food is divine. Everyone makes you feel at home. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Excellent Tortellini a la Gigi!!! John excellent service, very friendly! I recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

The food was amazing, compliments to the chef. Our waiter was so polite and helpful and knowledgeable on the alcohol and food. It was a little pricey but worth it. The music was outstanding he had such a beautiful voice. Thank you

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Best Party Ever at Gallo Nero! Absolute wonderful party with amazing co-workers! Great food, singing and dancing. Thank you Pino for the entertainment!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Awesome Traditional Italian food.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Every dishes impressed me! Good food with warm service Best italienne restaurant in Montreal!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great evening, with a very good atmosphere and a good meal

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Simple perfect service and food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service, for my moms 90th birthday. Very pleased! Thank you.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

What a great place for a birthday celebration! The food was phenomenal and we had a blast with Pino :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Cant say enough great things about Gallo Nero! The food is absolutely delicious and the staff is delightful and work hard to make the experience a good one. Pino is such a great entertainer and made the whole evening so much fun and very memorable!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

As much as you can travel the world and discover other customs, other foods, other realities there is no comparison when you enter an Italian restaurant (true Italian) ask for a dish off the menu and they will certainly answer you. You taste the meatballs and the taste takes you back to when you were a child and your grandmother (at seven in the morning) was preparing the sauce

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food and service. We had an amazing time and owner treated us like family!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We were invited to a dinner here for a baptism. I have to admit every dish that was delivered for the meal was delicious! From the antipasto to the dessert was bursting with flavor. Everything was on point.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We arrived tired and hungry after a long road trip, but by the time we left, we felt like we were family. The hospitality was out of this world. The food was full of flavour, generously portioned, and tasted home made. The only problem we had was that we could not finish it all - I wish we could have eaten more! We will be back to visit again as soon as we can.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

celebrated an aunts 90th bday. was fun to get the family together food and service were excellent highly recommend Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food was tasty but the service was excellent. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. The singer was top notch!

Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very bad experiences bad service and bad food it was not worth the price

★★★★
December 23, 2023

Have been there several times,large group and small, always great food and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Owner Johny and the staff are all great They make you feel right at home with the service and dishes they provide!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Overall delicious, the Caesar salad and Tiramisu were delicious. Very good service, the waitresses were very friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great Italian family..very good place..

December 23, 2023

The food wasnt good and it took too long. Additional, they confused one order

December 23, 2023

We ate a tasteless carbonara.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food and the atmosphere were truly wonderful with an incredible staff. Also would like to thank Pino for the great music and entertainment. Would definitely recommend and will be returning. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Very familiar atmosphere..excellent attention

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

We went for a milestone family party. The food was excellent! Staff very accommodating and polite, went out of their way to make everything go smoothly. Singer was amazing, kept dance floor always full! Highly recommend this restaurant!! Vegetarian options: Vegetarian dishes available Dietary restrictions: Will abide to any dietary restrictions, just mention to the waiter Parking: Lots of parking across the street.

★★
December 23, 2023

Funny background music. I had a stomach ache after the meal and one of the people we were with got sick. Parking: Parking available across the street

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Last night went for supper with some friends from West Island, we enjoyed it so much, everything Was so great( food , music and the people were so great) I definitely will be going back, very soon!! Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First time Here and I had the linguini and Codfish outstanding service .

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food, excellent service, friendliness and lots and lots of good humor... I invite you to try the buffet.... all typical dishes of good traditional Italian cuisine..

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My first time there, the service was amazing. The DJ put some good music. Would go back, I recommend.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We ate well! Correct price ;)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Always very good, quality/quantity value for the price, very hard to beat. I love their pizzas and paninis

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

The food lately at Gallo Nero is of gastronomical excellence, yet keeping to its true authentic home style cuisine. Its simple high quality dishes are absolutely exquisite, I had the guanciale the other day and they were made to perfection, literally melted in your mouth and the braised meat wine sauce was the perfect combination to lap up the perfect morsels of caramelized meat, absolutely a divine dish. I hate to ramble on but the braciole are a must try, as well. The perfectly wrapped pieces of thinly cut veal scallopinis filled with an italian, garlic, parsley, parmiggiano bread crumb meat filling mixture were so perfectly blanketed by one of the best tomato sauces I have ever tried and I am very picky when it comes to tomato sugos. I keep bugging John, the owner, for the secret behind this delicious sauce that is so well balanced and not acidic as most tomato sauces I have tried in restaurants. Guess what, he wont tell me, he says its an old Baffone Ristorante recipe that will stay in the family forever! I guess it is locked up in some safe along with the Coca Cola recipe lol!! I would highly recommend an outing with friends at Gallo Nero, the great food along with the convivial atmosphere is a must try!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Great place great food great staff.Great owner very colorful guy .just a super place to go to .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good Italian restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Great meal, fast service, friendly wait ataff

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Had lunch at Gallo Neron on Tuesday. Their food and service is outstanding. Highly recommend this place for either lunch or supper..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Went there fora family event, food was excellent! Service top notch. A must visit place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Music much too loud for the size of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Super place great food perfect evening!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow... really great food and nice people. Thanks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Good atmosphere, professional bar attendants! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Very good service!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Fantastic food, experience and wonderful entertainment with Pino!! Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

One of my favourites. It s like being home. Excellent food . Superb service And most of all fantastic energy all around. God Bless Them All.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Food was amazing and the portions were decent! Definitely recommend stopping by and saying hello to John!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

This is a nice Italian Restaurant reservation is recommended especially on weekends.There menus are very good I had a surf & turf and it was very good there s live music you can even dance if you want.Nice atmosphere friendly staff they explain anything about the menu.I will definitely return soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

They have gluten-free pasta that comes from Italy . The owner is super friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

When you see an Italian Ristorante full of Italians, you know somethings right about the place! This little gem of a spot offers excellent home cooked meals just like Mamma made while growing up, and developing a culinary palate. Very friendly (& funny) service...Frank & Tony are hilarious. Very reasonably priced with decent portions worthy of Italian home style dishes. Check it out...youll definitely return!

★★★★★
December 23, 2022

Authentic Italian food, a real pleasurable staff and try the veal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2022

Wow! What a great experience! I ate so well and it was delicious.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Good real Italian food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great food, great ambiance and good live music.

Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very bad customer service experience. We had a reservation that we did online i had the confirmation on my phone. They were full and told us they tried to call us ... which is completely false! They would of leave a message anyway if that was true. No excuses i am not coming back! We were a large group and for 2 birthdays.

December 23, 2021

Dont go there! If I could have put 0 I would have done so. We booked online, we had a reservation confirmation, but when we arrived we were told that booking online was not good! Really?!? If you dont know how to use the Internet, dont use it! The owner told us he tried to contact us which is completely false, no call or message from them. This is a total lack of respect for customers. Clin would have said we were the problem when we did what any normal person does! TO BOOK! In addition, the owner did not wear a mask, well done health standards. With all the restaurateurs who have had difficulties with the pandemic, go and encourage people who have respect for you and the profession. Dont go there period

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great service, great food, with an owner who makes you feel at home

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

An attentive welcome and very attentive service. The menu is delicious and the staff are lovely. A big THANK YOU to all of you!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Not a big menu but everything you order is very good a real Italian restaurant Angela

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Excellent food and very competitive price.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Great service, great food, excellent ambiance with singer!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great Italian food

★★
December 23, 2021

The waitresses and employees are fine but management have no respect for their clients as the just jammed people with tables less than two feet apart and oh ya the management had no masks on the whole time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Delish food, great service, fun ambiance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Great experience, impeccable service Waitresses available on time Cooking wonderfully

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

I love that place! I recommend to all

★★★★★
December 23, 2021

Very good food.. good service , nice atmosphere with the family

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

This restaurant is amazing! The service is perfect, so is the staff. The food is the best!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2021

Very nice atmosphere. Courteous staff and very good food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent menu, you wont be dissappointed

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Love it

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Veri good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

The atmosphere is amazing, the service is really good and sympathetic, the food is amazing! This is my favourite restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

We had an AMAZING meal and a wonderful evening. The service was great. The food was unbelievable. Veal that cut like butter. Pork to die for. Pasta al dente. Fine wine. Best Italian meal weve had in ages. Definitely a terrific night out. Thank you, Tony, for looking after us!! Put this restaurant on your list!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Awesome good Italian food at reasonable prices. Excellent staff and good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Amazing traditional Italian food, amazing people, I love it

★★★★
December 23, 2020

Good day was there for my 50th all was well service,food etc... the only disappointment was we had a fixed menu...I had a friend that was vegan and was charged same fixed price as others when all she had was risotto...was told that would not happen.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Made my 50th birthday a day I will never forget top notch food and service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Best pasta in the wast end!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Perfection at its finest! Good old soul Napilotan food with exceptional service! But the food... té potsono mhmmm!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Good Authentic Italian food the people are very hospitable they greet you with a smile and the food is good for the price. Make reservation and they also have Uber and skip the dish service

★★★
December 23, 2020

Used to be really good about 10 years ago. Portions are smaller now. Prices higher. Stat Buon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

So glad my favorite restaurant made it through Covid! We had an excellent dinner for my birthday every thing was perfect and in compliance with the sanitary guidelines. Great italian food and wine, the bread they serve is home made and delicious!! I highly recommend !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Excellent service excellent pasta dish

★★★★★
December 23, 2020

Excellent service and very friendly owner. Johnny is a good person and his Gallo Nero pizza is the best.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Gallo Nero for me is still very good place to go for Italian food, its been a while that we didnt go Because of covid but we went today and everyone that I went with likes the food. The owner and people that work there are very friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2020

Very Nice Restaurant the baresi pasta are very good and the Coniglio dish as well

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Good service

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent restaurant, the owners and staff are very welcoming. The food is excellent. To discover.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food! Pleasant staff and very quick service.

December 23, 2019

Very expensive for not much, too well rated for what its worth!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazing italian restaurant owned by real italians! Great food, great portions! The owners are amazing! Gotta love Tony!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food, friendly staff and awesome owner. Organized a 25th anniversary surprise party for my in-laws and it was amazing. Will definitely go back and recommend it for all your needs. Authentic Italian cuisine and it was very tasty. Thanks Tony for the great time we all had !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Great food, great service! Good job guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Excellent food and service...true Italian experience

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Really good and warm...I return guaranteed

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Absolutely fantastic great food great atmosphere and John and his staff are amazing would recommend it

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very good restaurant!

December 23, 2019

Wrong hrs of operations? It says its open until 12am. Not true

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

We found this place when staying nearby. Absolutely the best authentic Italian food, service and atmosphere I have found in Canada. (We have a place in Italy and a lot of the real deal experience.). Noisy patrons (Italians) with that joy of life, and the kind of food that leaves an amazing taste in your mouth! Service was perfect from all and especially the awesome Tony, who also went out of his way to give directions to a local car dealer. Very highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Loved the food, Great place to have dinner with your love

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

John and Tony are the best hosts ever. Its like youre eating at home and being in a great environment. Definitely be back thanks guys

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

The food is very very excellent, very nice atmosphere, very chic, very welcoming staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Excellent food great work

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

the place for rabbit

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Really good Italian restaurant. Its perfect for a group dinner. Musician/singer on site occasionally. The music is too loud though. Warm atmosphere. Great selection of wine. The servers are very smiling. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Very nice Italian trattoria resto with affordable prices, cozy, outstanding food also

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Amazing place !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Food was amazing!

★★★★★
December 23, 2019

Good service delicious food warm welcome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2019

Its still very good, but you need to make a reservation. If you dont make a reservation, it will be difficult to find a seat at night. I like their mango juice very much. The price is a little more expensive, but the environment is very good

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Best Italian restaurant it feels just like home.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Amazing italian food! Cozy and the staff is very nice.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Very good typical Italian cuisine

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Excellent cozy Italian restaurant with great food and service. Had my baby shower there and absolutely loved it. Will be having many more occasions there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Best Italian food in town . Awesome. Great. Amazing.

★★★★
December 23, 2018

Thank you for hosting a special day ! Great food great service .....We highly recommend this restaurant for everybody for all occasions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Good food personal very kind

★★★★★
December 23, 2018

Great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2018

Excellent family Italian cuisine restaurant. This place has been around for several years and on each visit, I have always left very satisfied. It is best to reserve. A must: the rabbit. The veal escalopes are also excellent.