Café Presto

The best downtown deal for a very inexpensive and very satisfying casual/cozy Italian fare (main courses are all $5.95. Calculate approximately $20 if you add a glass of wine and an espresso). Very busy during lunchtime on weekdays. Arrive before noon or after 13:30 to avoid the longest lines. Cash only (no credit or debit cards, but there are a few ATMs on the same block).

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Address

1244 rue Stanley

Getting there

between rue Sainte-Catherine and rue Cypress; metro Peel or Bonaventure

Hours

Mon-Sat 11:30-14:30 and 16:30-21:00