Taking over the space once held by Paloma, the Italian restaurant Bona Fide opened in late October 2024 with all the makings of a place that romances Montreal: Dim lights, the smell of garlic and wine, and a team putting their heart into every plate and pour.
The restaurant’s a brainchild of two Liverpool House alums—Renaud Bussières and chef David Alfred—who had a meeting of the minds with partners Camille Laura Briand and Luigi Minerva during their collective time at Antonietta.
They sport a substantial collective CV, together earning stripes at places like Mal Nécessaire, Cloakroom, Nora Gray, Pamplemousse, Moleskine, and Atwater Cocktail Club over their careers.
The name Bona Fide—“in good faith”—sets the tone for what they've collectively created.
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