Le Petit Italien
Outremont
Restaurant in Outremont, Canada
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Le Petit Italien is a practical Outremont pick for a relaxed dinner where ease, location, and conversation matter more than chef-driven theatre. Choose it for a date, family meal, or low-key celebration on Bernard Avenue; look elsewhere if awards, tasting-menu structure, or a clearly documented sourcing story are the point of the night.
About Le Petit Italien
Le Petit Italien is a venue in Outremont with daily hours and a smart-casual dress code.
A practical Outremont choice for relaxed plans
The case for considering Le Petit Italien is direct: it is in Outremont, opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday, and opens at 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 10 PM every day. That schedule makes it easier to assess whether the venue fits a weekday meal or an evening plan.
Do not book on the assumption that it is a destination tasting-menu restaurant or an accolade-led dining room. If the occasion needs a different point of comparison, compare it with Provisions Restaurant or Alma Montreal before committing.
Use it when confirmed basics matter most
Le Petit Italien is best evaluated on practical details: Outremont location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress. If a named dish, bar setup, chef identity, delivery options, or published rating matters to your plan, confirm directly before you go.
For wider planning, compare it with other options such as Les Enfants Terribles, Outremont, Pizzeria NO.900, Provisions Restaurant, Tinc Set Montréal, or Alma Montreal, depending on the kind of meal and level of planning you want.
Planning details
- Location
- 1265 Rue Bernard O, Outremont, QC H2V 1V8, Canada
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- petititalien.com
- Phone
- +15142780888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Le Petit Italien presents a quietly confident, food-first personality on Outremont’s Rue Bernard. The modest storefront and residential street give the room an unhurried, neighborhood feel that keeps attention squarely on traditional Italian technique and ingredient quality rather than decor. That straight-ahead approach reads as cozy and intimate, with a classic sensibility rooted in long-standing Italian culinary practice. Local, discerning diners arrive expecting the kitchen to do the talking, so the atmosphere is relaxed, low-key and tuned to honest, well-executed cooking rather than spectacle.
Best For
This is a dinner destination best enjoyed by anyone who prizes technique and provenance. The restaurant suits a quiet date night, a family meal, or a small group that wants to compare plates rather than chase ambiance. Rue Bernard sustains a full evening’s comparison, and Le Petit Italien fits that rhythm: modest, focused and built around clearly articulated Italian traditions. Signature pastas are central to the experience and make dinner the natural time to visit.
Ordering Tips
Let the pastas guide your order: the kitchen’s attention to raw ingredients shows up most clearly in simple, well-made sauces and noodles. Try the signature pastas, Fettuccine Carbonara, Spaghetti Bolognese and Ravioli Maison, to evaluate how sauce, seasoning and texture come together. Plan this as an evening meal and come ready to focus on the food; the venue favors substance over theatrical presentation, so the best reward is close attention to the dishes themselves.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and relaxed with a unique decor and décontractée ambiance.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Fettuccine Carbonara
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Ravioli Maison
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1265 Rue Bernard O, Outremont, QC H2V 1V8, Canada
Planning details
Location
1265 Rue Bernard O, Outremont, QC H2V 1V8, Canada · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Choose Pizzeria NO.900 if the group wants something more casual and quick. Choose Provisions Restaurant if the meal needs a sharper food focus and a stronger occasion feel.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Le Petit Italien is the easier Outremont choice when the group wants a familiar neighborhood dinner without making the venue the whole event. Les Enfants Terribles, Outremont is the stronger cross-shop if the group wants a broader brasserie-style feel, while Pizzeria NO.900 is the better casual fallback when speed and simplicity matter more than a lingering occasion meal.
For diners prioritizing a more food-focused night, compare against Alma Montreal, Tinc Set Montréal, and Provisions Restaurant. Those are the better checks when the decision turns on culinary point of view or a more distinctive room. Le Petit Italien is the safer pick when the brief is easy Outremont dining with less booking friction.
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Compare Le Petit Italien
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Le Petit Italien | Outremont | No published awards |
| Les Enfants Terribles: Outremont | Montréal | No published awards |
| Tinc Set Montréal | Montréal | No published awards |
| Alma Montreal | Montréal | 2026 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #34Star Wine Lists 20262025 Canada's 100 Best Restaurants · #24 |
| Pizzeria NO.900 | Montréal | 2025 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains · #46 |
| Provisions Restaurant | Montréal | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Le Petit Italien?
Le Petit Italien opens at 11:30 AM Monday through Friday and at 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 10 PM every day.
What should I order at Le Petit Italien?
Check the venue's current menu or official channels before deciding what to order. If the group wants to compare options before booking, Provisions Restaurant is another restaurant to consider.
Is Le Petit Italien good for solo dining?
Le Petit Italien is in Outremont, has daily hours, and lists a smart-casual dress code.
Is Le Petit Italien good for a special occasion?
It may work for an occasion if the basics fit your plan: Outremont location, daily hours, and smart-casual dress. For a different comparison, consider Les Enfants Terribles, Outremont or Tinc Set Montréal as part of the same planning shortlist.
