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Nora Gray, Montréal, QC
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Nora Gray

CAN$51 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in 2011, Nora Gray is one of those perfect little restaurants that never gets old: cozy, warm with exceptional hospitality. Nora Gray serves traditional Italian fare using exclusively the best locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Fresh handmade pasta, meats grilled over charcoal as well as an award winning wine program have kept Nora Gray one of the top restaurants in Canada for almost 15 years.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Dmetro Sinclair

From the OpenTable editors: Southern Italian cooking and a lively, candle-lit ambiance make for a magical dining experience at Nora Gray. Like the setting, the food feels comforting yet polished, from an always-changing line-up of scratch-made pasta to hearty entrees like Berkshire pork shoulder with rapini. While wine is a classic choice for this soulful fare, the inventive cocktails also stand out.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (514) 419-6672
  • Website
    http://noragray.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1391 Saint-Jacques St, Montréal, QC H3C 1H2
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Lucien L'Allier
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Métro Lucien L'Allier
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Large Party Booking

    Multiple dates available
    For larger groups we exclusively offer a $100/pp sharing menu, served in 4 courses: Antipasti, Primi, Secondi, and Dolci. We can, of course, accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences to the best of our ability. Please note that a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill. Pour les réservations de groupes, nous proposons exclusivement un menu fixe à partager pour $100 par personne, servi en 4 services: Antipasti, Primi, Secondi et Dolci. Nous sommes très flexibles pour accommoder toutes les restrictions alimentaires et préférences alimentaires, il suffit de nous les communiquer. Veuillez noter qu'un pourboire de 20% sera automatiquement ajouté à la facture.
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Menu

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What 33 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Italian

  • Montreal

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nora Gray delights with "amazing service, food and ambiance," offering an intimate setting with cozy wood paneling and "exceptional vibe." The menu, though limited, features dishes that are "utterly delicious," with highlights like spaghetti and striped bass. "Excellent wine pairing" and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

33 Reviews

  1. Langis

    Montreal

    25 reviews

    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been wanting to go to Nora Gray for quite some time now, based on the very positive feedback from critics and other foodies alike. So expectations were high. The meal was fine, the food decent but not wow as I would have expected. The menu is limited - one can understand the economic challenges of modern restaurants - but it doesn't really stand out from other restaurants I've been to recently. So in summary, it's fine, but not wow as I expected. On the positive side; extented wine list- but we miss a lot of details on the wines (regions for instance) - and it is a bit expensive- The service on the other hand and the reception staff are top notch. It helps to set a positive tone for the evening.

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  2. Michael

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The kitchen's understand of flavour and texture is next level. The service staff were charming as they explained the French language menu to the Englais. Wines by the glass were interesting and delicious. Really a top level dining experience. We were in Montreal three nights. It was so good Thursday we went back Saturday.

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  3. Dante

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lexi et Elliot sont incroyables. Ils ont rendu notre expérience si mémorable. Nora Gray reste mon restaurant préféré à Montréal. Il n'y a pas eu un pouce de déception lors de ma visite !

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  4. Catriona

    VIP

    Calgary

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I've been to Nora Gray 5 or 6 times over the years. The food is excellent. I've always sat at the bar, which is my preference. When the service is great, the experience is outstanding. When it's less than great, the experience is less so, despite the food always being very good. The service at our last visit was fine, but not great. The bartender was distracted (rightfully so, as someone had left without paying right before we arrived). However, he remained distracted throughout our dinner. We ordered cocktails and finished them before our main dishes arrived. We sat with our main dishes and empty glasses for quite a few minutes, trying to catch the bartender's eye, without success. Our food (one of which was pasta in brodo - best when hot) sat while we waited...and waited...we watched the bartender unload and polish glassware, take several sips of wine tasters and generally never meet our eyes. It wasn't until another patron, also seated at the bar, told him we needed drinks, that he finally came over to us. The wine he recommended was great. The food was also great. However, the service left a little to be desired. Everyone has off nights, and given the caliber of food and wine, we will go back to Nora Gray, but if we have another less than stellar service experience, we will likely choose to dine elsewhere in the future.

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  5. Brock

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, food and ambiance. Best restaurant I’ve been to in MTL.

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  6. Michèle

    Montreal

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, food magnificent, great atmosphere, the lighting a tiny bit dark, my kind of music ! but softer. I absolutely recommend.

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  7. Pascal

    Montreal

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. The food was good. Loved the ambiance!

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  8. Rivelino

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The place and service are excellent, with a friendly and gentle attendant. It might be beneficial for the waiters to provide more detailed explanations about the menu, including suggestions for wine pairings that harmonize well with the available dishes.

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  9. Isabelle

    VIP

    Montreal

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant service exceptionnel Bravo à toute l’équipe

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  10. Adriana

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good.. nice choices which we can share The service was excellent

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FAQs

Nora Gray is rated 4.7 stars by 33 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nora Gray

1391 Saint-Jacques St, Montréal, QC H3C 1H2

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lucien L'Allier
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Métro Lucien L'Allier
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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