Riventino — Restaurant in Montreal

We ordered fried calamari, lamb shank, their shrimp dish and a pizza. Their pizza and shrimp were good. The calamari was alright, it was a little bit dry and no batter. The most disappointing part was the most expensive lamb shank... For a ~$50 main dish, I was expecting something at least cooked to perfection, but it was either overcooked or it was left under the heating light for too long... The outer layer was bone dry and hard to chew.

Overall, the food could've probably been 4 stars but there is not enough value. The Scarolies Pasta Emporium in West Island has the same ratings, portion wise is better bang for your bucks on everything and their lamb chop (although not shank) is tender and consistent every time...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Riventino, a charming Italian gem just around the corner from our house and conveniently close to my local bike shop. I took my two sons for dinner, and we were all absolutely blown away by the experience. The food was exceptional—bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly cooked pasta, and the veal I had was simply outstanding! Despite it being peak dining time on a busy Saturday, the staff remained incredibly attentive and made us feel like valued guests from the moment we walked in. Riventino is undoubtedly a neighborhood treasure, and we’ll be returning often. Highly recommend this place to anyone seeking delicious, authentic...

To start: I've lived in this neighbourhood most of my life and never set foot in Riventino till last night - this was a mistake.

The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. The hosts are warm and convivial.

The food is worth every dollar. Had four different dishes across our party - pizza, spaghetti, rigatoni and lasagna - everyone enjoyed their food with zero complaints.

I'd recommend Riventino to anyone looking for a warm, family style Italian restaurant with the real deal owners.

Lastly, for the owner: the "spicy oil" was fine the next day 😉.

Looking forward to another...