Monte Bianco – Italian
Monte Bianco offers a sophisticated sanctuary where the rustic soul of Italian tradition meets a refined, contemporary glow. The scent of garlic-scented mussels and charred Mediterranean prawns wafts through the air, mingling with the sight of golden pumpkin arancini and artfully arranged boards of artisanal cheeses and cured meats. It is a destination where the vibrant essence of the sea is captured in every spoonful of rich zuppa di pesce, creating an immersive dining experience that feels like a timeless escape.
Bloor Street West +14165467879 https://montebianco.caRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, kosher, halal, pescatarian, low-sodium, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, dash-sodium-reduced, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reliable service and steady atmosphere at Monte, noting it as a functional choice for a casual lunch with a partner. Visitors highlight the straightforward dining experience and the approachable environment, finding the service to be
Menu
Antipasti
- Formaggi e Salumi - $32: Chef’s choice of 3 salami, 2 cheese, served with pickles, condiments and homemade flatbread. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arancini di Zucca - $14: Traditional Italian risotto balls stuffed with butternut squash, smoked fior di latte served with butternut squash purée. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive Miste - $11: Marinated warm olives served with grill crostini. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Polpette - $18: Traditional Italian meatballs, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce served with grilled crostini. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Fritti - $21: Deep fried calamari, lightly dusted in flour, served with horseradish aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari alla Griglia - $21: Grilled calamari served with mixed greens, olives, capers, tomato salsa and balsamic glaze. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cozze - $19: P.E.I. mussels sautéed with white wine spicy tomato broth served with grilled crostini. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gamberi alla Griglia - $18: Grilled shrimp, Italian bomba, citrus dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zuppa di Pesce - $24: Shrimps, P.E.I. mussels, grilled salmon, scallops, calamari, steamed in a light tomato marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Cesare - $17: Romaine hearts, crispy prosciutto, herbed croutons, shaved parmigiano, homemade Caesar dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cavolo Nero - $17: Kale, green apple, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, champagne vinaigrette. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata - $22: Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rucola - $17: Arugula, wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shaved pecorino and honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe - $20: Homemade tonnarelli, white truffle paste, black pepper, butter sauce, pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni alla Norma - $20: Rigatoni, San Marzano tomato sauce, eggplants, basil, salted ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gnocchi al Pomodoro - $20: Homemade potato gnocchi, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafalde ai Funghi - $24: Mafalde pasta, wild mushrooms, truffle cream sauce, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle al Cinghiale - $26: Homemade tagliatelle with braised wild boar, oyster mushrooms, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle all’Agnello - $24: Homemade tagliatelle, lamb ragu, pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casarecce al Pollo - $24: Casarecce pasta, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, pesto cream sauce with pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonnarelli del Tirreno - $30: Homemade tonnarelli, P.E.I. mussels, tiger shrimps, scallops, calamari, light white wine tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni ai Gamberi - $26: Rigatoni, tiger shrimps, mascarpone cheese, cognac rose sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliatelle al Salmone - $24: Homemade tagliatelle, smoked salmon, snap peas, vodka cream sauce, fresh dill. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mafalde all’Aragosta - $32: Mafalde pasta, lobster, oyster mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, white wine rose sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Risotti
- Funghi Risotto - $26: Carnaroli rice, wild mushrooms, white wine, shaved parmigiano, white truffle oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frutti di Mare Risotto - $32: Carnaroli rice, calamari, scallops, P.E.I. mussels, tiger shrimps, light white wine tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Risotto - $26: Carnaroli rice, grilled chicken, red peppers, spinach, white wine, shaved parmigiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Parm - $28: Breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti and San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagne di Carne - $28: Lasagne layered with meat ragu (beef-pork) served with béchamel sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costata di Agnello - $42: Grilled rack of lamb, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Galletto - $28: Pan-seared chicken supreme served with garlic smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and creamy mushroom sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scaloppine al Marsala - $30: Pan-seared veal scaloppine cooked in a marsala wine, served with wild mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone - $30: Pan-seared salmon fillet served with fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables and lemon garlic butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistecca - $40: 10oz striploin steak, served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine demi-glaze. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Red Pizzas
- Margherita D.O.P. - $19: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinara - $17: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, oregano, fresh basil, olive oil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quattro Formaggi - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fontina cheese, parmigiano cheese, pecorino cheese, fresh herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, pepperoni, fior di latte, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Napoletana - $19: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, oregano, anchovies, capers, kalamata olives, garlic, preserved chillies, fresh basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monte - $26: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, homemade sausage, pepperoni, nduja sausage, garlic, oregano, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vesuvio - $22: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, deep fried eggplant, fior di latte, garlic, fresh basil, oregano, salted ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paisano - $23: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, fior di latte, fresh basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diavola - $23: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, spicy soppressata, fior di latte, black olives, preserved chilies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agnello - $25: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, grilled lamb, rapini, fior di latte, garlic, oregano, preserved chillies, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Verdure - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, grilled red onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
White Pizzas
- Funghi - $22: Fior di latte, wild mushrooms, black truffle, roasted garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bufalina - $23: Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, arugula, shaved parmigiano. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto - $24: Fior di latte, grilled chicken, basil pesto, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, goat cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Anatra - $23: Fior di latte, duck confit, red wine poached pears, walnuts. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fichi - $22: Fior di latte, mascarpone, figs, speck, crushed pistachios, drizzled with honey. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmone - $24: Fior di latte, smoked salmon, fried capers, grilled red onions, dill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Carne - $24: Fior di latte, spicy soppressata, homemade sausages, snap peas, caramelized onions, and preserved chilies. Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Add Prosciutto Di Parma - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Arugula - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Fior Di Latte - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Add Grilled Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Buffalo Mozzarella - $4
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $8 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Salmon (3oz) - $9 Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add Sautéed Rapini - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $12: Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa.
- Cannoli - $12: Sicilian pastry filled with ricotta, crushed pistachios, candied orange peel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Panna Cotta - $12: Panna cotta served with fruit combo, crusted pistachio. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Gelato - $10: Ask your server for the flavours. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Cheesecake - $12: Ask your server for the flavours.
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