I had been wanting to try this restaurant for some time based on the many positive reviews, sadly, my experience did not reflect the experiences of so many others. First let me start with the service, it was extremely busy that evening, so there was some slack to be cut for that reason. The next table of five commanded the attention of the waitress and the owner as he sat there for quite some time as service languished in the surrounding tables. Finally when the order was placed there was and additional wait, again that can be excused because of the demands placed on the kitchen that evening. I ordered Trio Vitello, veal three ways with the chef"s choice of sauces, unfortunately, I was totally underwhelmed as it lacked flavor and in no way mirrored my dining experiences over the years in other Montreal Italian restaurants. At the conclusion of the meal, I was asked about dessert but passed as I did not want to prolong and already unsatisfactory and unpleasant experience. I would in the future return to that area but would dine across the street at Eduardo's where I had a positively wonderful experience, for now Lombardi's is off the list.