Went to our must stop place while in Montreal for Grand Prix - Little Italy and Jean Talon Market. I had been checking different Italian restaurants and this was one of them when by chance there they were just outside the market! Turns out that entrance is kind of the back with a patio. They were repaying the street so what a mess and noise but heh we were up for trying it. They set up a table for us just being past noon and were very well looked after. I really think they didn't think anyone would be eating that side of the house with all that paving crap.
We had some good white house wine to start and then they brought out the bruschetta and a similar item that has tomato sauce, cheese, and more sauce; both are very good. The homemade breads are fresh
My husband ordered the egg plant appetizer with large tuna salad for the main. I tried both - awesome! I had asked the waiter to suggest my offering because I couldn't pick one. and he chose the Tagliolini alla Gigi L'amoroso and let me just say that it was freaking amazing. It is rich and creamy rose type sauce with mushrooms and a hint of cognac. I could not finish it all and actually too left overs to the hotel :). We talked to the waiter as we were paying up, the pasta is made fresh and cooked to order, which explains the bit of a wait but nothing's no more than I wanted as we enjoyed our time and appetizer(s).
Try this place, it's great, it's simple, and good good Italian food.