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montreal pasta

It's no secret Montreal is home to countless must-try restaurants and now there's a new spot on the block serving up mouthwatering Italian cuisine.

Gino's, Montreal's newest negroni and lasagna restaurant, officially opened its doors in December and has taken the foodie scene by storm, and rightfully so.

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From the creators of Sea Salt, Bird Bar, Slice & Soda, and Kali Bistro comes Aqua E Farina, a new Italian restaurant with not one, but two locations in Montreal and a particularly crowd-pleasing concept.

Aqua E Farina, which stands for water and flour in Italian, makes you the artist of your own meal masterpiece... or should we say "pasta-piece." Its menu is a palette of pasta, sauce, protein and topping options, giving you the creative freedom to build a personalized bowl of noodle goodness.

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Have you ever finished a plate of pasta at a Montreal restaurant and wished you were in somebody's house where you could ask for seconds? Or thirds? Pasta Express Fleury's all-you-can-eat format neatly solves that problem for you.

When it comes to Montrealers' love for the iconic Italian dish, there's a significant selection of delish pasta spots to choose from, but very few offer up the AYCE option the way Pasta Express does.

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If there was ever an excuse for a pasta crawl, this is it. Montreal Pasta Fest starts May 11. 19 restaurants on the island, North and South Shores have created special pasta dishes for the occasion.

Organizers have billed the fest as "the largest celebration of pastas in the greater Montreal area." The goal is to showcase local pasta-makers and give Montrealers an opportunity to discover area Italian restaurants.

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Looking for a new spot to try out? Well, with Montreal restaurants officially re-opened, now is the perfect time to head over to Pronto Prêt-À-Manger's newest Griffintown location.

The Italian restaurant reigned supreme in the West Island and has now opened a new franchise right in the heart of Griffintown. The grand opening took place on February 18 and their delectable options will make your mouth water.

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