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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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PierreLac-5242
1 Review
1.0
Si vous ne voulez pas tomber malade, n'achetez jamais rien ici. Ce qui est effrayant, c'est qu'il n'était pas encore expiré. Je ne sais pas où ils obtiennent leur produit, mais cela me fait peur. J'ai essayé de le porter à l'attention des propriétaires, car j'habite dans le coin & je sais que les gens viennent ici, & il s'est éloigné de moi. J'espère que cela ne rendra personne malade. Il s'agit d'un danger pour la sécurité publique. If you don't want to get sick, do not ever, ever buy anything here. The scary thing is that it wasn't expired yet. I don't know where they are getting their product, but it scares me. I tried to bring it to the owners attention, since I live in the area & know people come here, & he walked away from me. I hope it does not make anyone else sick. This is a public safety hazard.
Oct 19, 2023
4.0
Amazing experience. !! It feels good to be there especially knowing that that place used to be a prison !! So we feel part of the history . The atmosphere is chic & mistérious , rustic chic. The service is perfect , professional staff not temporary students hahaha. I had a tuna selado & my husband & kids , pasta . I didn't like the food that much , maybe that wasn't my lucky day. Ahhh, & there's a parking lot !! We'll go back , definitely.
Oct 19, 2023
on Google
3.0
Nous avons apporté des amis & le serveur pas de sourire,se pensait drôle pas de service d'eau nous a même pas demander si nous voulions avoir des dessert.
Mon epoux lui a mentionné que nous aurions aimé avoir du dessert
Il était mal à l'aise
Pour la nourriture mon steack grillé était succulent
L'entrée de procuito & bourratta super bonne
Seulement le service nous a super dessus
& les chaise pas confortable
Oct 14, 2023
on Google
5.0
Everything was amazing! Food was spectacular & tasted authentic. The simplicity makes it even better. The waiting time between the courses was on point. The service was great, our server Jean-Luc was super efficient, as well as the tall young man who was the assistant server.
First, you get bread & bruschetta on the house. After, we got the ravioli soup of the day with the tomatoes burrata as appetizers. We then got the peppercorn steak & the veal meatballs. We both chose the side of garlic pasta. The dessert put a beautiful period to the experience. We got the pistachio ice cream & the tiramisu.
This place is incredible & we will definitely come back! We absolutely loved everything!
Oct 13, 2023
on Google
5.0
Excellent meal. The Bistecca Pepe Verde was amazing, the sauce was to die for. Both the Tiramisu & the Tartufo were excellent desserts, I cannot even choose which one was better, they were both delicious. Great service from Jean-Luc.
We will definitely visit again!
Oct 13, 2023
on Google
5.0
Classic Italian restaurant vibe. In the basement & a lot of celebrity pics here. Good vibe, friendly staff, good service & best of all. Amazing food! Came from Calgary on a visit & enjoyed the real authentic Italian flavour. Will visit again
Oct 13, 2023
on Google
3.0
My husband & I wanted to try this place at least once even after reading all the bad reviews. The food was mediocre at best, it was super underwhelming, bland & not worth the price whatsoever.
Sep 30, 2023
on Google
5.0
Visited while on holidays in Montreal great food, staff were helpful & very friendly 😀
Sep 22, 2023
on Google
3.0
It was ok, I was expecting better, I have the fettuccini it was alright.
Sep 17, 2023
on Google
5.0
Excellent restaurant Italien. Tout était succulent mais mention spéciale pour les boulettes de veau, la spécialité du restaurant.
Sep 13, 2023
on Google
5.0
Loved the ambiance. Service was excellent, from the friendly valet, lovely hostess & attentive waiter. The fettuccine with porcini mushrooms was simple yet delicious. One of Montreal's hidden gems!
Sep 8, 2023
on Google
4.0
Per noi Italiani è sempre un problema trovare buoni ristoranti all'estero che tentano di proporre una cucina che assomigli a quella italiana. In questo ristorante devo dire di aver cenato molto bene. Un ringraziamento per la Signora al ricevimento per la gentilezza dimostrata.
Sep 1, 2023
on Google
5.0
I've been to Italy (amazing food) many times & also to the best/hottest restaurants in Los Angeles & NYC. This place fuses the two together perfectly. If you want authentic, delicious Italian food & & a great vibe & atmosphere, Da Emmais the place to be! Emma's meatballs are to die for!
Aug 27, 2023
on Google
5.0
Authentic Italian restaurant everything is delicious & need to try 😋 +++
Aug 26, 2023
on Google