Da Emma propose une cuisine romaine traditionnelle caractérisée par des techniques authentiques et des profils de saveurs simples et audacieux. Le menu se concentre sur les préparations de pâtes artisanales, les méthodes de cuisson au feu de bois et l'intégration de produits méditerranéens frais et saisonniers. Les convives découvrent une atmosphère rustique définie par la maçonnerie en briques apparentes, les éléments structurels en bois et les plafonds voûtés qui reflètent une esthétique architecturale historique. Les offres culinaires mettent en avant des plats régionaux copieux tels que la morue, les artichauts préparés à la juive et des plats de viande robustes cuits à des températures précises. Chaque sélection souligne les qualités fondamentales d'ingrédients de haute qualité sourcés pour maintenir une intégrité gustative authentique. L'établissement maintient un accent constant sur l'héritage culinaire de l'Italie centrale en offrant des portions généreuses préparées selon des pratiques générationnelles.
Da Emma est largement reconnu comme une destination italienne authentique à Montréal, appréciée pour son atmosphère rustique chaleureuse et son cadre de cave historique qui transporte les convives en Europe. De nombreux clients louent la grande qualité de la cuisine, soulignant des plats remarquables comme l'agneau rôti lentement, le porcelet, les pâtes savoureuses et le délicieux tiramisu. Le service est fréquemment décrit comme professionnel, amical et attentionné, contribuant à une expérience culinaire mémorable qui semble à la fois personnelle et traditionnelle. Avec une solide sélection de vins et une ambiance charmante et romantique, le restaurant est souvent recommandé comme un choix de premier ordre pour les occasions spéciales et pour ceux qui recherchent un goût authentique de l'Italie.
If not the best, then one of the best Italian restaurants in Montreal. Food quality, taste & ingredients as good as you can find anywhere but more expensive than elsewhere & very noisy after 8:30 or so (low ceilings). Great service & wine selection in a comfortable setting with dishes rarely found in Montreal like the very slow roasted delicious melt in your mouth suckling pig or young lamb. A place to enjoy delicious food that does not taste good just because it is loaded with salt & fat once in a while as the menu is relatively small & does not change much.
Comida italiana, muy rica. Los ravioles de gorgonzola estaban en su punto. Probé un pescado al aceite de oliva, uff qué delicia, sabor suave y bien condimentado.
Cucina veramente Italiana al TOP, cucinata dalla Chef romana gentilissima oltre a cucinare benissimo , cibo vero italiano, ottimo. Personale molto gentile, vini ottimi, super pulito ottima location.
Lo consiglio da buon italiana.💯
Da Emma does not disappoint. Housed in a beautiful historic building, it sets the tone for an elevated dining experience from the moment you arrive. A wall of photos showcasing the many celebrities who've dined here underscores the legacy of this Montréal institution. Quite possibly the city's finest Italian restaurant, no small claim given the competition, it offers flawless dishes (don't miss the meatballs), attentive staff, & the bonus of complimentary valet parking. Whether you're planning a date night or celebrating a special occasion in Old Montréal, make a reservation, put on a nice outfit, & savour one of the city's must try meals.
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!
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.
