Buonanotte, Montreal

A swanky little slice of Soho in the Plateau, where Buonanotte really soars is in atmosphere and swagger, with dependable yet unspectacular fare relegated to a more secondary role. Stick with tried-and-true favorites like antipasti—we particularly like the Sicilian caponata with raisins and pine nuts—de rigueur pizzas and pastas like the pizza bianca with sopressata and mozzarina, or tortelloni di bufala and basil pesto. More innovative mains like veal wrapped with speck and butternut squash puree are a unique twist on traditional Italian fare. The other feather in Buonanotte’s fashionable cap is the amazing wine selection, exclusively featuring wines from Italy’s 20 regions. The pretty, black-clad throngs flock here after 10PM, precipitating Buonanotte’s metamorphosis into a full-fledged bar/club (with changing menu items and prices geared accordingly). So get here early if you’re looking for a leisurely dinner with just a side smattering of cooler-than-thou attitude.

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