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Da Emma

Old Montreal
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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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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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Elsa
5.0

What an amazing dinner wow. Excellent service. You're started with some bruschetta & then get bread with olive oil & balsamic. The soup of the day was delicious & I'm still thinking about it a day later. We each got a pasta & then shared a main meat dish but must say the meat dish wasn't needed. The pasta is super filling. Loved the blue cheese ravioli - such a rich yet balanced sauce. Highly recommend for a special dinner out.

Oct 11, 2025
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Kim
5.0

The experience at Da Emma is immaculate & definitely a memorable one. Traditional, authentic Italian cuisine prepared with fresh, quality ingredients & admirable dedication. The dishes are presented elegantly in their simplicity & are exceptionally flavourful & delicious. The atmosphere is invitingly warm, the service is stellar & the cuisine is absolutely divine. Compliments to the chef ; I will certainly be back.

Sep 29, 2025
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Ricky
5.0

Ambience, Ambience, AMBIENCE

The setting is so mediterranean that it blows my mind everytime we come.

The servers are excellent, the atmosphere is so scenic & unique, truly a european breath of fresh air & to top it off, the food is of the highest quality.

Sep 24, 2025
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Kelly
4.0

Can't beat the ambience! Our server was great but over-assigned so not as attentive as I like. Very nice & friendly tho. The food though varied was smaller in portions but the suckling pig was to die for! The meatballs were as tasty as I remember though this time a tad dried out. I will go back to try again as the food has been better before & as I said you can't beat the ambience.

Sep 6, 2025
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Hamza
5.0

The best restaurant in town

Sep 6, 2025
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Mattia
5.0

Fantastic experience. Food was fantastic I had the lamb & it was phenomenal, service was excellent our waiter Franco knows what he's doing, making us laugh the whole night & giving excellent service. Would recommend

Sep 6, 2025
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Andre'
5.0

I was recommended by a friend, the server Michael was amazing 🤩 would definitely go back , food on point ,

Aug 26, 2025
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Muriel
2.0

Déception. Nourriture correcte, mais sans grande originalité pour un prix élevé.Très bruyant. Nous avons commandé du vin & le serveur nous en a proposé un autre, supposément meilleur pour le même prix. Au final, le vin était trois fois plus cher. Nous n'aurions pas dû payer, mais c'était une fête & nous avions baissé notre vigilance. Je n'y retournerai plus jamais : (

Aug 11, 2025
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Collyn
5.0

One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a while - great wine, food, & ambience. Be sure to sit downstairs!

Aug 10, 2025
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Dora
4.0

Very noisy to have a conversation with friends. Food is good but not for the price we paid. Maybe my expectation is high , Use to much better before, came many times years ago, now I feel the quality dropped . Anyway, still very appreciated.

Aug 1, 2025
on Google
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