Looking for some Italian comfort food worthy of a nonna’s home cooking? Marcella is a charming new Italian diner in Old Montreal at the corner of Saint Francois Xavier and Saint Paul streets. Open every day for lunch and dinner, locals and tourists can enjoy Italian-style pasta, such as the classic carbonara dish, in a cozy atmosphere.
Dinette Marcella is described as a charming intimate Italian spot in Old Montreal with a warm cozy atmosphere and a touch of old world charm that makes it suitable for date nights or casual dinners. Reviews praise fresh, flavorful pasta, gnocchi and tortellini, bruschetta and arancini, burrata and focaccia, along with a strong wine list and craft cocktails, with many calling the food excellent and among the best Italian in the area, though a few dishes are noted as too salty, not hot enough, or lacking seasoning and some visits feel rushed or louder than desired due to crowds. The service is frequently described as attentive friendly and knowledgeable, making guests feel welcome, but pace can vary on busy nights and timing can be inconsistent. Reservations are advised because the space is compact and the ambiance can be loud, especially at peak hours, yet the overall sentiment remains highly positive with many expressing plans to return. All in all, Dinette Marcella is regarded as one of the top Italian spots in Montreal by many reviewers.
Une première au Marcella! L' ambiance, le service, la qualité des plats, les excellents cocktails & les recommandations d'une bonne bouteille de vin d'importation privée. Juste Wow ! tout est parfait! Je le recommande sans hésiter.
We loved our visit to Marcella. The initial vibe was odd in that we were left standing in front of the hostess who was playing about with another staff member but once we were acknowledged & seated, our waiter was awesome & the food overall great. We have to give the burrata salad an 11/10. It was to die for. We were split about the bolognaise - my partner's was quite watery but mine was great! Super ambience!
Best restaurant experience I've ever had in Montreal. 5/5 food, 5/5 ambiance, 6/5 service. Sandy & Frederick (& the rest of the staff) took great care of us & great joy in what they do. The food was ON POINT. Eggplant & burrata starters crushed it (especially when combined). The pastas were tremendous . Try the beignets for dessert. & if you like cocktails, be sure to ask sandy to make make you a Last Word. My favorite part about dinette marcella: it's all totally genuine. Don't miss out on this gem in old Montreal
Juste WOW!!! Nous avons adoré notre repas & notre soirée. C'était tout simplement délicieux! Je recommande X1000 & quand je reviendrai à MTL c'est certain que j'y retourne.
Merci!!!
Mar 29, 2025
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The food was very good until the desserts came in... both the tiramisu & the cannoli were defiled with chocolate pépites, both desserts were a disappointment. When we told the server, she said she would tell the kitchen, but her body language said'I could not care less'. Good experience overall, but would not return.
We had Maxime R. As our server, went with partner & family. My family was somewhat demanding & Maxime was nothing short than a godsend. Really appreciated him being accommodating & professional. He took excellent care of us. Marcella is 💯 one of the best places in the old port
Had a really nice late lunch with my wife this past sunday at Marcella. The service was great & the food excellent. You must try their beignet on your nwxt visit, an absolute treat!
Ambiance & service incroyable. Jolis Cocktails. Polpettes & bruschetta en entrée délicieuses, par contre un regret, ne pas avoir pris un plat principal sur le menu. Nous avons opté pour les pâtes du jour (ravioli farci au boeuf braisé sauce porcini) qui n'étaient pas à la hauteur de nos attentes... Si nous retournons nous opterons pour des valeurs sûres.
Wow ! Super soirée assise au bar avec mon amoureux. Le service était excellent, merci Michael. & la nourriture, un pur délice. Meilleur restaurant italien au Québec.
Superbe restaurant ! La nourriture est excellente ainsi que le service. Je vous le recommande sans aucune hésitation. J'ai mangé les meilleurs bâtonnets de fromage de toute ma vie !!
Ambiance & service au top !
La nourriture est assez fade, ce qui est décevant pour un restaurant italien. :/
Je ne recommande pas les calamars : trop gras, sans saveur & pas du tout croustillants.
