Da Emma
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Da Emma
Opens Tuesday at 6 pm
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm - 10 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | Closed Today |
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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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italian(33) pasta(20) authentic(19) dessert(17) sauce(12) dishes(11) italien(10) recommend(9) tiramisu(9)Page 2 of 8 - 142 Reviews
Melanie
Pour un anniversaire, tout le monde a été ravi. L'endroit, la cuisine & le service.View more
Zach
My favorite Italian restaurant on every visit to Montreal. Great menu, exceptional service, very cool underground vibe while staying au to authentic to its homegrown Italian roots.
Can't wait to go back!View more
Renan
I just had a great meal!
The food was AMAZING, the service was IMPECCABLE!
Do yourself a favor & go there to see it with your own eyes.
(P.s. The portions are not big, but are enough for one person)View more
Megan
Délicieux ! Vraiment, nous tous était délicieuse burrata, saumon fumé, cochon de lait, Tiramisu... Les ingrédients sont frais & délicieux & les plats leurs font honneur. Nous y retournerons sans aucun douteView more
Éloïse
Quel belle soirée!
Mon conjoint & moi avons visité Da Emma samedi dernier & nous avons grandement apprécié notre expérience.
Des plats simples mais très bien exécutés! Un saumon qui fond dans la bouche & des pâtes farcies généreuses & parfaitement al dente. Le tiramisu était la finale idéale! L'ambiance feutrée & romantique rappelle une vieille cave à vin.
Mon seul reproche serait les chaises qui pourraient être plus confortables. Sinon, je n'ai rien à dire.
Noua serons certainement de retour chez Da Emma pour un souper en amoureux ou un bon repas en famille.View more
Stu
Really great atmosphere, really great food. Enjoyed our meal hereView more
Eamon
About 30 years ago, an Italian woman named Emma opened this restaurant. She did all the cooking herself, serving up authentic Roman dishes-think roasted lamb, roasted pork, & lots of meat. It's a far cry from the sparse, sun-baked cuisine of southern Italy, where pasta & tomatoes often take center stage. The walls are lined with photos of Hollywood stars, European celebrities, & local personalities posing with Emma, proof of her restaurant's success. She's since retired to Miami, & now her grandson runs the place.View more
Maria
Excellent food , beautiful restaurant & exceptional service from Frank ! Thank youView more
Paul
Lives up the the hype. My only gripe was no one to meet us at entrance. Younger staff seemed preoccupied with each other & phones. Our waiter was great.View more
Gregory
A fantastic meal in a beautiful locale. Terrific service as well.View more
Ted
Great restaurant, excellent service. Great location.View more
Sam
Very cool place for an elegant deal. Great place to take someone special in your life. I have been there 4 times & it never disappoints. Classy professional deliciousView more
Anthony
Best Italian restaurant in downtown...by far! Olga & her team are amazing... Franco, Ahmadi & Luca are always welcoming !View more
Kim
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.View more
Brosky
one of the best italian restaurant in this city would recomand to snyone who lives in mtlView more
Vincent
What an excellent experience it is to eat at Da Emma!View more
Anne-Marie
Nous avons été célébrer un mariage surprise à cet endroit, l'idée à été génial & le personnel a été agréable. Tout c'est très bien déroulé. Belle endroit intime pour célébrer un événement. Osé, essayer & découvrez.View more
Académie
An unforgettable dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm & inviting, setting the tone for a perfect meal. The service was impeccable-attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely passionate about the food. Each dish we tried was a masterpiece: bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, & made with the finest ingredients. The chef, Olga's creativity shines through in every bite. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for a great meal, this restaurant is a must-visit. Can't wait to come back!View more
Diana
Absolutely lovely. The food was delicious, the service was excellent & the ambiance was lovely. The restaurant was old school in table decor but classic & the building itself gave the charm & made up for it. Cannot wait to go again.View more
Sophie
This was the first place I thought about when my guests from Toronto told me that they wanted to visit Old Montreal & they wanted Italian food. The food was delicious, from the entrees to our main dishes & finally dessert. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly & very attentive. The place was a total vibe. Would definitely recommend & would 100% go back.View more