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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2.0
Restaurant italien de niveau correct. Les plats n'étaient malheureusement pas assez copieux à notre goût, & manquaient quelque peu d'assaisonnement.
Feb 8, 2024
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5.0
Authentic Italien in the Best old Montreal environment Lights a little bright but the food is great
Feb 4, 2024
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5.0
A Must Do. What a beautiful historical Space! Service is important to make an experience memorable. Serge our server was attentive. As soon as we were seated, a delicious bruschetta was served. Affordable wine selection is always a bonus, u der 100$. Menu selection is varied & perfect for every palate , also at a great prices. We each had an entree & each a main course & shared a dessert, we were stuffed! Cant wait to go back!
Feb 3, 2024
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5.0
Dined at Da Emma for the 2nd time in 2 weeks, & it's undoubtedly Montreal's best Italian restaurant. The impeccable quality, reasonable prices, & cozy ambiance make it a standout. The service led by Luca & his staff is truly exceptional-creating a welcoming & comfortable experience. Highly recommended!
Jan 27, 2024
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2.0
Très déçu. Le repas etait bon mais la portion du petit porc etait une vraie farce. 3 bouchées. Aucun effort pour rectifier la situation. Never again.
Jan 6, 2024
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5.0
Great food, drinks & amazing service! Also love how it's downstairs, a hidden treasure in the Old Port!
Dec 15, 2023
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4.0
I had astronomically high expectations following recommendations from friends. Da Emma did meet many of those expectations however the price:quantity ratio left a somewhat bitter aftertaste. Service was good if a tad slow despite it being a relatively quieter weekday evening. We found ourselves having to catch the attention of the waiter in order to get some service (bread basket was empty, etc) so it did lack some attention given that it was a 5* establishment. Food quality was good. The suckling pig was definitely the highlight of our evening. The meat was tender & well marinated & totally impeccable & out of this world. The veal ravioli was also exceptionally tasty with a classic simple but delicious red sauce. The lamb, however, was dry & tough & certainly not the melt in the mouth, pull it apart with a fork experience that we had anticipated. What was terribly disappointing were the appetizers. Dont get me wrong. The smoked salmon & prosciutto were fresh & tasty but I would suggest you think twice before ordering $25-$30 (each) appetizers that had nothing more than 3 slices of prosciutto or salmon or one burrata. Those steep prices would have easily warranted far heartier quantities. In Italy, this would have created a riot in the streets! :p All in all, a good night was shared by all but I certainly wouldn't go all out to dine at Da Emma's since there are other Italian places that offer a far better bang for your buck. Unless seeing & being seen is your utmost priority, both your tummy & wallet could be happier elsewhere.
Dec 8, 2023
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5.0
Wow. Doesn't even look like a restaurant from the outside. More of a speakeasy vibe, but with awesome food that is not crazy-priced.
Dec 6, 2023
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5.0
Great place to eat. Nice people & warm atmosphere. Loved the meatballs & tiramisu.
Dec 6, 2023
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4.0
Interesting ambient. Okay food & a not very happy waiter. The photos on the wall are worth to visit once.
Dec 6, 2023
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5.0
Wonderful experience. Our server Franco took great care of us. He was very personable, jovial, & we had a great time. The food
Nov 22, 2023
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5.0
I wanted a good pasta on a weeknight so I walked to Da Emma & sat at the bar. I got a mocktail suggested by my bartender. By the way, the service was very good, my bartender was friendly, kind & basically really good at his job. I enjoyed my experience so much that this is something I will repeat. Cuisine was steady & just as good as every time.
Nov 8, 2023
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5.0
Mon restaurant préféré à Montréal ! Merci pour l'excellence du service !
Nov 8, 2023
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4.0
Food was top top top notch. Service started out great then became slow due to a large group. Tried to order dessert but waiter never came.
Oct 25, 2023
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3.0
The food was ok but it needs a little bit more attention. For example the plates were cold for the ordered pasta so the main dishes got cold very fast. The service is very good but the atmosphere was 3 out of 5 since it was very cold inside when we arrived. The restaurant is in a basement.
Oct 24, 2023
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