Buonanotte was well known before pastagate but, since the OQLF decided to try and tell the owners that the word Pasta was not a French word and could not be used on the menu at the Italian eatery it has become more famous, in fact on an international scale.
The owners of the restaurant never dreamed that one word wold bring massive attention to them. Yet it has thanks to the over zealous inspector who told the owners of buonanotte that Pasta was not a French word. For the record it is true the French for Pasta is Pâtes. But, really are you going to tell an Italian restaurant that they can't use an internationally known word like Pasta, even in Quebec it is an accepted word. But, enough of the language of the menu lets talk about what the restaurant is truly known for, it's food.
Buonanotte is well known for it's food. The staff at the restaurant serve a variety of foods to tease the palate. They include Cacio e Pepe, Francobili, and Calamarata on the lunch menu. You can fish dishes Antipasti and Pizza. The dinner menu has the same fare with a few extras added to it. They have a weekend menu, fixed menus from 40 to 60 dollars, a selection of winces to choose from for your meal and of course desert. The folks at buonanotte also will bring they're eats to you as they do cater.
On the web at http://buonanotte.com in the city of Montreal at 3518 St. Lauraent. Hmm I may have to check them out myself.
Oh yes and you can get a cool Tee to show your support and love for Pasta and buonanotte just like the one pictured above.
Cliff T.
