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.
Malo was an exceptional waiter. The noise level was a little too high for our pleasure. The food was great- spaghetti carbonara was great. Drinks- wine selection was just ok.
the vibes of the restaurant were very lovely the atmosphere was very cozy & warm, the service that absolutely amazing super friendly & pleasant went above & beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. the food was so amazing very dish we order was absolutely delicious there was nothing we order that we didn't like.
Which came first, the Costoletta Milanese or the Wiener schnitzel?! It's like asking which came first, the chicken or the egg? In this restaurant, the chicken Milanese is pounded into thin slices & then deep-fried until crispy. The method is simple, but it is not easy to make the chicken cutlet good, it needs to be thin enough & not hard, juicy when eaten. & theirs pasta is uncommon too !
The place is really cute, beautiful aesthetic & atmosphere. My niece & I had mocktails which were not very good, but drinkable (very sour). The seafood pasta was supposed to be in a lobster bisque sauce, but it was only a tomato sauce that only tasted like tomatoes. The pasta carbona was salty & tasteless.
Absolutely fantastic service, our server Megane was absolutely wonderful! Myself & my family had a wonderful evening with delicious meals & drinks, I would recommend that anyone in the Montreal area or visiting come & dine here!!
The chef put his/her signature on the flavours in the sauces...unique & really delightful pasta dishes. Excellent service; the general manager is a fun guy, added to the experience. We'll be back.
I had the best cavatelli al pesto ever. The cavatelli were al dente & the pesto sauce excellent. The tiramisu also is excellent. Generous portions without exaggeration.i wish I took pictures but it smelled to good to wait. So my plate was empty before I realized I did not !
Absolutely INCREDIBLE. Visited for an early lunch at 11:30. It was pretty empty at that time so we were able to get a great seat. The restaurant ended up filling up around 12:30. The Antonelli Martini is one of the best cocktails I have ever had. I am absolutely blown away by how wonderful the food was. They're gnocchi is very heavy so I recommend sharing, but it is incredible. The service was wonderful & the restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. This is perfect for a date night.
Jul 12, 2024
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It was a great place to sit & have some Italian food. Our appetizers had a bit of a delay hut the staff was very apologetic & comped us some foccacia bread for the table. The entrees were flavourful & the pear pressure cocktail was great! We'll be back!
Really pretty place to eat & it literally feels like you are in Europe. We had the focaccia bread & the pesto pasta with pine nuts was AMAZING & staff here are super kind.
