I've gone to Da Lillo a handful of times over the past decade. Have to say, don't know why I don't frequent this place more than I do. The food quality, quantity, ambiance and value for money are all OUTSTANDING.
This restaurant is owned by 2 fellows. One Italian (Sicilian), one Portuguese, hence the menu is a combo of both cuisines. I started with the fried zucchini. Excellent! Thin, lightly battered, crispy strips of zucchini. Then had the Lamb chops platter. Excellently cooked (Medium - just like I asked). 4 good-sized chops (T-bone cut). Came with excellent thin, crispy tasty fries and a fresh green salad.
Service was very professional and attentive. Owner always around walking the floor and in the kitchen ensuring everything is running smoothly and customers are happy.
Only a couple of negatives here to note. Firstly, the accoustics in the dining room are terrible. Extremely loud. Difficult to have a conversation without yelling. However, they do have an outdoor patio facing Jarry St. Also, all the front sliding window-doors were shut, so in better weather, when opened, would help bring down the noise level I suspect. Secondly, no Pasteis de Nata on their dessert menu :( So ended up having a cannolo which they correctly only fill when served, however, found the filling to be a little on the heavy side. Ricotta filling in Sicily is much lighter.
Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely one of the best Italian or Portuguese restaurants in North-end Montreal.