Restaurant in Montréal, Canada
Il Bazzali
100Pearl PointsPlan-ahead dinner

About Il Bazzali
Il Bazzali is a sensible Montréal dinner pick when the goal is a neighbourhood meal with room for conversation rather than a heavily credentialed destination. Go earlier if wine is part of the plan, cross-shop Rôtisserie La Lune for clearer $$ value or Mon Lapin for a more defined $$$ modern-cuisine night.
Il Bazzali is a Montréal dinner option with a defined evening schedule rather than an all-day format. The verified planning details are direct and useful for setting expectations: it is closed Monday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, runs later on Thursday, Friday, Saturday than it does earlier in the week or on Sunday. In other words, this is a place to think about in the context of a deliberate evening plan, not as a flexible daytime fallback.
Consider Il Bazzali if the goal is a planned Montréal dinner and the timing works for your group. The confirmed dress code is smart casual, so it fits a polished but not overly formal night out, especially for diners who want to look put together without treating the meal like a black-tie occasion. Because details such as cuisine, price, menu format, beverage program are not verified here, the safest approach is to treat it as a dinner option to confirm directly before building a larger plan around it.
Plan around the evening hours
The most useful planning advice is to choose the night carefully. Il Bazzali is closed on Monday; it is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM. There is no verified lunch service, so plan this as an evening option and avoid using it as the anchor for a midday itinerary.
Because pricing and menu structure are not clearly verified, the safest expectation is not “splurge” or “value play.” It is a Montréal dinner to choose when the group wants a planned evening out and is comfortable confirming any menu, seating, or service details directly. That extra confirmation matters most if the night depends on a specific budget, pace, or dining format. For a broader scan before committing, use the full Montréal restaurants guide.
Who should choose this, who should cross-shop
Il Bazzali makes the most sense for diners who want a scheduled evening meal in Montréal and are comfortable with a smart casual dress code. It is best approached by groups that can work within the posted evening hours and do not need every category of detail settled before shortlisting it. If your group needs firm details on cuisine, budget, seating style, or menu format before choosing, confirm those points directly or compare it with other Montréal dining rooms before deciding. Mon Lapin is one natural comparison for diners weighing another Montréal dinner option.
For planning, it also helps to keep the night simple. Pair dinner with one other Montréal stop rather than trying to turn the evening into an overpacked itinerary, since the confirmed information supports a focused dinner plan more than a complex, multi-stop schedule. If the table is still deciding between food, drinks, hotels, or experiences, the broader city guides for Montréal bars and Montréal hotels may be useful alongside the confirmed details for Il Bazzali.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Il Bazzali?
Il Bazzali lists a smart casual dress code. Aim for neat, dinner-appropriate clothes rather than anything overly formal.
Is Il Bazzali good for a special occasion?
It can work for a planned evening out in Montréal if the hours suit your occasion. Il Bazzali is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5–9 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 5–10 PM, Sunday from 5–9 PM; it is closed Monday.
Can I eat at the bar at Il Bazzali?
Do not assume bar dining is part of the setup unless you confirm it ahead of time. The verified details here confirm evening hours and smart casual dress, but not a bar-dining format.
Can Il Bazzali accommodate groups?
Group seating details are not verified here. If you are planning for more than a small party, confirm seating and reservation details directly before you go.
What are alternatives to Il Bazzali in Montréal?
Other Montréal options to compare include Café Pista, Mon Lapin, Restaurant Gus, Restaurant nozy, Rôtisserie La Lune. Choose based on the details that matter most to your group, confirm current details before deciding.
Location
285 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H2S 1R7, Canada
Montréal, Canada
Compare Il Bazzali
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Bazzali | Montréal | , | , |
| Café Pista | Montréal | , | , |
| Rôtisserie La Lune | Montréal | Traditional Cuisine | $$ |
| Restaurant Gus | Montréal | , | , |
| Restaurant nozy | Montréal | , | , |
| Mon Lapin | Montréal | $$$ · Modern Cuisine | , |
How Il Bazzali Montréal compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Café Pista, Notable alternative
- Rôtisserie La Lune, Traditional Cuisine, $$
- Restaurant Gus, Notable alternative
- Restaurant nozy, Notable alternative
- Mon Lapin, $$$ · Modern Cuisine, $$$ · Modern Cuisine
How it compares in Montréal
Choose Il Bazzali when the priority is a relaxed dinner on the Beaubien East side of the city and the group wants space to talk through the wine choice. Rôtisserie La Lune is the cleaner value comparison because it is listed as $$ traditional cuisine, so it is easier to pick when budget clarity matters.
Mon Lapin is the stronger cross-shop for diners willing to spend more for a defined $$$ modern-cuisine experience. Café Pista, Restaurant Gus, Restaurant nozy make more sense as alternatives when location, timing, or party preference matters more than a specific price tier.
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