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Da Emma

Old Montreal
4.4$$$
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Da Emma Old Montreal, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of wines
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Da Emma serves traditional Roman cuisine characterized by authentic techniques and bold, simple flavor profiles. The menu focuses on artisanal pasta preparations, wood-fired roasting methods, and the integration of fresh, seasonal Mediterranean produce. Diners encounter a rustic atmosphere defined by exposed brick masonry, wooden structural elements, and vaulted ceilings that reflect a historical architectural aesthetic. Culinary offerings highlight hearty regional staples such as salt cod, artichokes prepared in the Jewish style, and robust meat dishes cooked to precise temperatures. Each selection emphasizes the fundamental qualities of high-quality ingredients sourced to maintain genuine flavor integrity. The establishment maintains a consistent focus on the culinary heritage of central Italy by providing substantial portions prepared according to generational practices. This approach ensures a direct connection to the specific food culture found in the heart of Rome.

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4.4315 ratings
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*as of 2026-07-01
4.4315 ratings
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Da Emma is widely regarded as a standout destination in Old Montreal, celebrated for its authentic Italian cuisine and remarkably atmospheric, cellar-like setting. Many diners praise the high quality of dishes such as the suckling pig, lamb, and various pastas, noting that the food often feels like a genuine home-cooked meal. While the service is frequently described as professional and friendly, opinions on the dining experience are mixed, with some visitors expressing concerns regarding noise levels, pricing, portion sizes, or inconsistency in service quality. Despite these varying perspectives, the restaurant maintains a strong reputation for providing a memorable and traditional Italian dining experience.
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Karina
3.0

Things I enjoyed:
- Complimentary bruschetta
- Complimentary bread with good quality olive oil & vinegar
- The ambiance
- The mozzarella

Things I didn't enjoy:
- Our server was not warm or welcoming in the slightest
- The energy felt elitist
- Only providing one low end option for by-the-glass prosecco on the menu

Dec 1, 2025
on Google
Anita
5.0

If you're looking for good quality home style Italian food, look no further. This restaurant is a classic & the food truly takes like an Italian grandmother made it from scratch at home! Do yourself a favour & come here!

Nov 30, 2025
on Google
Moisanjes
5.0

Site parfait avec de l'histoire. Repas délicieux & en plus un stationnement avec valet! Je recommande!

Nov 29, 2025
on Google
Maxime
5.0

The new owner is such a blessing wow what a great ristorante so authentic

Nov 20, 2025
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Scott
5.0

A must for authentic Italian lovers. Atmosphere, service wine selection & food. Everything was amazing

Nov 16, 2025
on Google
Scott
5.0

The experience is always top notch.

Nov 15, 2025
on Google
Laura
5.0

I love this place! I've been twice & the waiters are always so friendly & food always so good 🥰

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
Ph
5.0

Da Emma is absolute, reliable value, year after year. I was with a foodie for Milan last I was there & he was astonished by the quality & price. He essentially said; this is as good as the best places I know in Italy that serve classic Italian cuisine & it costs half of what I would pay in Milan.
As someone who has grown up in a Roman family I gave to agree. I would love to see more classic Roman trattoria dishes such as Stracciatella, Zuppa di pasta e fagioli, spaghetti cacio e pepe, but I'll anything served at Da Emma without hesitation or regret.

Our group hit one of the godawful tourist trap restaurants in Vieux Montréal the following evening ; it cost twice as much & it was so bad & unsatisfying, we all felt used & abused. I made a point to to leave that place a very bad review.

This experience in retrospect made us feel we had been pampered at Da Emma.

If you see a super expensive restaurant in that area that pretends to serve'rare' Italian dishes, run for cover : You're about to get robbed & you'll be treated unpolitely by staff who clearly see you as the loser their business was designed to abuse.

None of this at Da Emma. You'll be treated with genuine attention & respect. I'd go there everyday if I lived by, but wonderful places are best kept for when you deserve them.

Oct 25, 2025
on Google
Bernard
3.0

Nice place. Decent food
Service was not so good

Oct 24, 2025
on Google
Amy
5.0

Went today with my girl, had been a while I hadn't been to Da Emma. We chose the bar, we got served amazingly by the bartender tonight. Great experience & will come back just for this. The food was great & the drinks too.

Oct 23, 2025
on Google
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