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: high-protein, nut-free, vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, kosher, halal, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, high-fiber, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, atkins, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, zone, low-fodmap, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, renal, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sirtfood, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
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. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Arancini di Zucca - $14: Traditional Italian risotto balls stuffed with butternut squash, smoked fior di latte served with butternut squash purée. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Olive Miste - $11: Marinated warm olives served with grill crostini. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Polpette - $18: Traditional Italian meatballs, spicy San Marzano tomato sauce served with grilled crostini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Calamari Fritti - $21: Deep fried calamari, lightly dusted in flour, served with horseradish aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Calamari alla Griglia - $21: Grilled calamari served with mixed greens, olives, capers, tomato salsa and balsamic glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cozze - $19: P.E.I. mussels sautéed with white wine spicy tomato broth served with grilled crostini. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Gamberi alla Griglia - $18: Grilled shrimp, Italian bomba, citrus dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Zuppa di Pesce - $24: Shrimps, P.E.I. mussels, grilled salmon, scallops, calamari, steamed in a light tomato marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
Salads
- Cesare - $17: Romaine hearts, crispy prosciutto, herbed croutons, shaved parmigiano, homemade Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Cavolo Nero - $17: Kale, green apple, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, champagne vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- Burrata - $22: Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, Clean-Eating
- Rucola - $17: Arugula, wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, shaved pecorino and honey balsamic vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
Pasta
- Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe - $20: Homemade tonnarelli, white truffle paste, black pepper, butter sauce, pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rigatoni alla Norma - $20: Rigatoni, San Marzano tomato sauce, eggplants, basil, salted ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Gnocchi al Pomodoro - $20: Homemade potato gnocchi, San Marzano tomato sauce, ricotta cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Mafalde ai Funghi - $24: Mafalde pasta, wild mushrooms, truffle cream sauce, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tagliatelle al Cinghiale - $26: Homemade tagliatelle with braised wild boar, oyster mushrooms, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tagliatelle all’Agnello - $24: Homemade tagliatelle, lamb ragu, pecorino cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Casarecce al Pollo - $24: Casarecce pasta, grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, pesto cream sauce with pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Sugar-Free
- Tonnarelli del Tirreno - $30: Homemade tonnarelli, P.E.I. mussels, tiger shrimps, scallops, calamari, light white wine tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Rigatoni ai Gamberi - $26: Rigatoni, tiger shrimps, mascarpone cheese, cognac rose sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tagliatelle al Salmone - $24: Homemade tagliatelle, smoked salmon, snap peas, vodka cream sauce, fresh dill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mafalde all’Aragosta - $32: Mafalde pasta, lobster, oyster mushrooms, mascarpone cheese, white wine rose sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Risotti
- Funghi Risotto - $26: Carnaroli rice, wild mushrooms, white wine, shaved parmigiano, white truffle oil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Frutti di Mare Risotto - $32: Carnaroli rice, calamari, scallops, P.E.I. mussels, tiger shrimps, light white wine tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Pollo Risotto - $26: Carnaroli rice, grilled chicken, red peppers, spinach, white wine, shaved parmigiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Chicken Parm - $28: Breaded chicken breast served with spaghetti and San Marzano tomato sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lasagne di Carne - $28: Lasagne layered with meat ragu (beef-pork) served with béchamel sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Costata di Agnello - $42: Grilled rack of lamb, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Galletto - $28: Pan-seared chicken supreme served with garlic smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and creamy mushroom sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Scaloppine al Marsala - $30: Pan-seared veal scaloppine cooked in a marsala wine, served with wild mushrooms, fingerling potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmone - $30: Pan-seared salmon fillet served with fingerling potatoes, seasonal vegetables and lemon garlic butter sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Mayo-Clinic
- Bistecca - $40: 10oz striploin steak, served with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine demi-glaze. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Red Pizzas
- Margherita D.O.P. - $19: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Marinara - $17: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, oregano, fresh basil, olive oil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Quattro Formaggi - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fontina cheese, parmigiano cheese, pecorino cheese, fresh herbs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pepperoni - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, pepperoni, fior di latte, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Napoletana - $19: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, oregano, anchovies, capers, kalamata olives, garlic, preserved chillies, fresh basil. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Monte - $26: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, homemade sausage, pepperoni, nduja sausage, garlic, oregano, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vesuvio - $22: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, deep fried eggplant, fior di latte, garlic, fresh basil, oregano, salted ricotta. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Paisano - $23: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, fior di latte, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Diavola - $23: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, spicy soppressata, fior di latte, black olives, preserved chilies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Agnello - $25: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, grilled lamb, rapini, fior di latte, garlic, oregano, preserved chillies, fresh basil. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Verdure - $21: Crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, wild mushrooms, spinach, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, grilled red onions. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
White Pizzas
- Funghi - $22: Fior di latte, wild mushrooms, black truffle, roasted garlic. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bufalina - $23: Buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, cherry tomatoes, arugula, shaved parmigiano. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Pesto - $24: Fior di latte, grilled chicken, basil pesto, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, goat cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Anatra - $23: Fior di latte, duck confit, red wine poached pears, walnuts. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Fichi - $22: Fior di latte, mascarpone, figs, speck, crushed pistachios, drizzled with honey.
- Salmone - $24: Fior di latte, smoked salmon, fried capers, grilled red onions, dill. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- La Carne - $24: Fior di latte, spicy soppressata, homemade sausages, snap peas, caramelized onions, and preserved chilies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Add-ons
- Add Prosciutto Di Parma - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Arugula - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Fior Di Latte - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Chicken - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Buffalo Mozzarella - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Shrimp - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Grilled Salmon (3oz) - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Sautéed Rapini - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Tiramisu - $12: Espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone, cocoa. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $12: Sicilian pastry filled with ricotta, crushed pistachios, candied orange peel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Panna Cotta - $12: Panna cotta served with fruit combo, crusted pistachio. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Gelato - $10: Ask your server for the flavours. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cheesecake - $12: Ask your server for the flavours. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian