Da Emma
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Restaurant Da Emma, located in what was formerly Montreal's first prison for women, won prizes for its design in 1999. Da Emma serves traditional Italian cuisine with Roman specialities. As for the food: seafood antipasto (squid, mussels, shrimp, and octopus drizzled with olive oil), fettuccine with porcini mushrooms, and suckling pig roasted with garlic and rosemary are among the highlights.
Terrace available accommodating up to 70 people.
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5.0
Very cool place for an elegant deal. Great place to take someone special in your life. I have been there 4 times & it never disappoints. Classy professional delicious
Jan 28, 2025
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5.0
Best Italian restaurant in downtown...by far! Olga & her team are amazing... Franco, Ahmadi & Luca are always welcoming !
Jan 27, 2025
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5.0
one of the best italian restaurant in this city would recomand to snyone who lives in mtl
Jan 23, 2025
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5.0
Nous avons été célébrer un mariage surprise à cet endroit, l'idée à été génial & le personnel a été agréable. Tout c'est très bien déroulé. Belle endroit intime pour célébrer un événement. Osé, essayer & découvrez.
Jan 1, 2025
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5.0
An unforgettable dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm & inviting, setting the tone for a perfect meal. The service was impeccable-attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely passionate about the food. Each dish we tried was a masterpiece: bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, & made with the finest ingredients. The chef, Olga's creativity shines through in every bite. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a great meal, this restaurant is a must-visit. Can't wait to come back!
Dec 27, 2024
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5.0
Absolutely lovely. The food was delicious, the service was excellent & the ambiance was lovely. The restaurant was old school in table decor but classic & the building itself gave the charm & made up for it. Cannot wait to go again.
Dec 23, 2024
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5.0
This was the first place I thought about when my guests from Toronto told me that they wanted to visit Old Montreal & they wanted Italian food. The food was delicious, from the entrees to our main dishes & finally dessert. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly & very attentive. The place was a total vibe. Would definitely recommend & would 100% go back.
Dec 7, 2024
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5.0
Tout était excellent! Les portions sont généreuses! Le service était impeccable!
Nov 23, 2024
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3.0
Underwhelming, forgettable experience for the price. I knew to adjust my expectations when they brought out the packaged butter. I tried the agnolotti al ragù, which tasted fine. Overall, I probably won't come back anytime soon, though I can see how some people may like this place more.
Nov 12, 2024
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5.0
Beautiful restaurant, food was authentic & delicious. Can't wait to come back again
Nov 9, 2024
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5.0
Great dinner for a birthday! Our server was amazing & the food was top. Nice wine selection. Around 600$ for 4 people
Oct 31, 2024
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5.0
We had a wonderful experience for dinner with amazing food & wine. Highly recommend.
Oct 15, 2024
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5.0
My family had one of our best dining experiences at Da Emma this weekend. The food & atmosphere are great but the real star was Franco. He gave us absolutely amazing service while making us laugh the entire meal. He took his time to explain the menu, told us highlights to see while in town, the history of those highlights & even wrote them down with directions. My youngest daughter was trying to learn more French & Franco could not have been more patient. When she asked him questions about himself, he mentioned he had coins from countries all over the world. She told him we have some Hungarian heritage. The next day Franco dropped off Hungarian coins at our hotel for her!! Absolutely phenomenal & we will be back just to visit him! Thank you Franco for such a memorable experience.
Oct 14, 2024
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5.0
J'ai réservé une table pour l'anniversaire de mon conjoint, dès notre arrivé l'accueil a été super, notre valet gentil, le monsieur a l'accueil très gentil aussi. & nous avons eu la chance d'avoir Jean Luc comme serveur qui nous a vraiment donné un super mais super service jusqu'à la fin, on a adoré notre expérience & la nourriture était juste génial! ❤️💓
Oct 4, 2024
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5.0
Bit on expensive side. Located in a old women's jail from what I was told. Food was great, service was awesome & atmosphere was superb.
Sep 28, 2024
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5.0
If you like an authentic, traditional, well-served yet super chic restaurant, this is the place. Their Pastas & wine selection are amazing, various choice of antipasti, that are fresh & delicious. The service is on point, you will feel cared at all time.
Sep 27, 2024
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5.0
Another incredible dinner in Montreal. Loved the atmosphere. Top notch service & food. I will definitely be back.
Sep 26, 2024
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