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Montrio Bistro

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4.5 of 5 stars 32 ratings
32 ratings
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#12 of 167 restaurants in Monterey
  • Cuisines: American, French, Italian, Central European, Californian
  • Average price*: $ 45
  • Neighborhood: Downtown
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Reviews of Montrio Bistro

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1 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Aug 3, 2008

First, don't get the pork chop! We ordered it and I think it might have been bad. I took one bite and it was so bad it had me running to the bathroom. I was nauseated for the rest of the night. Yuck. We also had their tomato and mozzarella "salad", which was actually good, but consisted of exactly two... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ashland Or
Jul 30, 2008

I was there on what seemed a fairly busy Sunday (I asked our server, and he did concur that it was busier than usual) We had a quaint little table with a great view of the restaurant. The food was soooo good. I have never really seen their "little bites" offered on a menu before. Pretty much like appetizers, but... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Jul 4, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Overall experience at this restaurant was good, especially for kids. However, the menu posted on the Montrio website was out of date with regard to the prices. The actual prices for most entrees were in the mid-twenties's where the prices on the website are in the high teens. The appetizers vs. small bites were a bit confusing. The entrees were... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 24, 2008

this was not opened for lunch during the work week. good dinner and dessert. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 15, 2008

Excellent Food!! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 18, 2008

What can I say? I am a sucker for their "small bites" and great desserts. It can get a tad loud, but I can deal with that. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 14, 2008

fun, city feel. fresh, creative cuisine. great coctails. i'm always in the mood for montrio. more

Jan 2, 2008

We hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner at Montrio in July 2007. We reserved the Parker Room which worked out great. The room has a private full bar and a large seating area for the meal. Prior to dinner, appetizers were passed as our guest were mingling and enjoying drinks. There was a good amount of room to move around and... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 14, 2007

The only place on the peninsula that makes crab cakes that come close to being as good as my moms. Good food, warm environment. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 28, 2007

Favorite place ever!!! Perfect everything! :) more

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Montrio Bistro Address

414 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
Tel: (831) 648-8880
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.