Gia Vin & Grill

Italian restaurant · Saint-Henri

Gia Vin & Grill

Italian restaurant · Saint-Henri

1025 Rue Lenoir, Montréal, QC H4C 1E2, Canada

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"Gia Vin & Grill est un restaurant et caviste d'inspiration italien, situé dans l'historique complexe RCA."

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"This ode to Italian grilling honors the simplicity and comfort of meals shared in the Tuscan and Abruzzese countryside, but transplants them into an annex of Saint-Henri’s historic RCA building. Run by the team behind the widely adored Elena and Nora Gray, Gia’s exceptional Italian fare comes as no surprise, though this spot has a more rustic feel than those sister spots. Expect dishes like arrosticini (grilled meat skewers) and other smoky, charcoal-grilled proteins, fluffy focaccia, pici (hand-rolled pasta) in creamy white Bolognese, and a selection of natural wines. This cocoon of wood, terracotta, and granite makes the perfect backdrop for date night, dinner with friends, or a special celebration." - Valerie Silva

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"The latest from the fabulous folks of Nora Gray and Elena draws attention to a different type of Italian cuisine — one highlighting arrosticini, which are small skewers of various meats grilled over charcoal flame. Born out of the owners’ love for time spent in Italy, this eclectic and fun space is located in an industrious part of the neighbourhood, behind the historic RCA building. Natural wines, antipasti, pasta and desserts are aplenty." - Daniel Bromberg, Eater Staff

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"Gia Vin and Grill, located in Saint-Henri, offers an Italian-leaning menu in a cool, artistically vibrant setting. Known for exceptional service and frequent popups with guest chefs." - Coolstuff Team

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Alejandro Rosas

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Extraordinary. We had a truly delightful experience dining at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was very pleasant, and the service was outstanding. The menu is quite complex for those who don't speak French (they don't have an English menu), but seeing our confusion and difficulty in choosing, the staff kindly and generously took charge and offered to select for us. Everything they sent to our table was exquisite. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and had an unforgettable evening.

Nolwenn C

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Had a date night at Gia yesterday and it did not disappoint! We were looking for a nice restaurant the day off and easily booked a table. Intimate setting with dimmed lighting, music and sound level were not overwhelming. Service was very friendly and efficient. We ordered a glass of orange wine and a mai tai with a twist which were both refreshing. For food, we got the seafood specials such as the lobster bites and razor clams, the eggplants with parsley and cheese (which melted in our mouths), the fish croquettes, and the pici all’annantra (best ragout pasta dish I’ve EVER had, better even than in Florence). We finished it off with the chocolate cake (flourless and decadent) and the fig leaves gelato which piqued our interest. All in all definitely recommend this gem tucked away in st Henri.

Saro H

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Beautiful restaurant at a very unconventional spot. Everything from the minute we walked in was perfect. Emily greeted and seated us on their terrace, which is both covered and heated, so you don’t have to worry if it’s raining or a little chilly. They brought a plate of their sourdough focaccia, olives and olive oil while we were looking at the food and drink menus. We started with a mixed appetizer plate which included beef, lamb and pork arrosticinis, chopped up razor clams, mussels and halibut crudo. We also tried the white fish croquettes, fried polenta and the tomato focaccia. Delicious 👌🏼 For primi, we shared a tagliatelle dish with chanterelles and pancetta. The secondi was a perfectly cooked striploin which was accompanied by broccolini and fries. We ended the night by sharing two tiramisus between the 4 of us, as we were pretty full from all the food. I highly recommend this restaurant whether it’s for a night out with friends, a dinner between couples or even for corporate lunches/dinners. The service we got from Emily was as good as service can get!

M M

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Beyond exceptional restaurant, from location to staff to service to food & wine. The freshest ingredients and unique combinations of food making for incredible and delicious dishes.

T H

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Absolutely love this place. Stumbled upon it and have been back since. The food is really good and tasty, the cocktails and wines are great. Love that this place has a laid-back vibe, you can dress-up and dress down. Hidden Gem!

Thalia Dabda

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I’ve been to Gia before and it never disappoints! They have a nice restaurant inside as well as a big tent outside for the summer. We came for my bday dinner and immediately made friends with the bartender, Jon, who was super nice! We had the garlic honey brioche bread (divine) with the lamb and beef arrosticini (dip the bread in the oils!). We also had the fish balls and the fennel salad, which were delicious too. The salad has a strong taste of anchovy if that isn’t your thing. We got the tiramisu and I wasn’t crazy about it - a bit too heavy on the dark chocolate and espresso taste. Oh and the filthy martini was very good! Overall great vibe. Prices on the higher side because you’ll get multiple plates. Fun specials. Parking on the street.

Genevieve Nolet

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My partner and I have been loyal Gia customers for the last few years. The food is always fantastic, the atmosphere is trendy and the service is impeccable (they really know their stuff). I highly recommend trying their wines as they have a broad selection of interesting imports available. Gia has a rotating menu with seasonal items, so you’ll want to come back to try new things. They are able to accommodate for gluten free / celiac diets (many of the menu items don’t contain gluten and they are careful about cross-contamination). And make space for dessert because it is always a highlight!

Katrina Caruso

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Loved our experience here. My partner and I went for an intimate new year's eve dinner and had such a nice time. The food was delicious, the service was great - our server was kind and treated us well. We had the eggplant starter with their homemade focaccia, followed by the lobster risotto and ricotta gnocchi with truffles. We had a bottle of orange wines, and for dessert we ended the night with tiramisu and orange granita. Everything was amazing - the eggplant was rich, the focaccia was airy, the risotto had a generous portion of lobster, the gnocchi melted in my mouth, the orange wine was crisp and slightly tart. I'm italian and I have high standards for tiramisu and I'm happy to report that Gia's impressed me! But the star of meal was the orange granita - it was so light and full of flavor, it was like a real orange in shaved ice form. One of the best desserts I've had. Highly recommend! It was not a cheap experience but everything we ate was so enjoyable that I think it's worth going to. I was concerned about going there on new years because I thought it might be slammed or very loud, and while they did have a DJ, the vibe was really chill and perfect for a romantic evening out.

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M M

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Beyond exceptional restaurant, from location to staff to service to food & wine. The freshest ingredients and unique combinations of food making for incredible and delicious dishes.

T H

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