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.
Excellent food great atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal Marcella has great views from every seat & in summer the windows are open to the street. Service is timely but never pushy. We were completely at our leisure to enjoy the great wine & amazing food.
Came here on a whim & the hostess was kind enough to accommodate the walk in. Food is delicious, especially the tortellini. Supper pillowy & creamy nuggets of pasta & ricotta. The seafood pasta was delicious as well but just wish there were some more prawns or shrimp for the price. The meatball was great as well is the house salad. Would definitely come again!
Jul 6, 2024
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Excellent. The atmosphere & location in Old Montreal is perfection. The food. Delicious! Everything homemade. Don't pass this place up. You won't be disappointed. Exceptional service.
Came by at Marcella's & they did not disappoint. The place was super relaxing, toilets were clean, & you'd really get the European/Italian vibe. The team was very kind & friendly, particularly Stephanie, awesome service from everyone, delicious dishes & good plating. Great place to go to in Montreal.
This is my all-time favorite Italian restaurant as of yesterday. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the best carbonara I've ever had in my life. It was generous with pancetta, perfectly balanced, creamy & salty & topped with an egg yolk. Just divine. We also ordered the cacio e pepe which was also insanely good. The sauce was really good & the pasta was pillowy & stuffed with cheese. They offer a great selection of mocktails which I enjoy (I got the strawberry one, can't remember name) & my husband got a drink they light on fire. We didn't have to wait but we got there late on a weekday. The service is so fast. The restaurant is very romantic & charming, great for a date night!
We were a large group who ate a few apps & had cocktails at the bar on Saturday for lunch, bartender was professional & knew her cocktails, spirits & mixers. The two of us ended up going back for dinner at the bar on Sunday & had the same great service. The food was exceptional as was the service. Definitely one of our new favorite spots when visiting Montreal!
The food was excellent, the decor was very cozy & refined, & our waitress Adele made sure we felt at home throughout our meal. Highly recommend & will definitely be coming back!
Jun 29, 2024
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Bustling Friday night Italian dinner... the restaurant was booked but we went in at 6:20 to inquire, & the kindest hostess was Able to accommodate us by reserving 7:30 bar seats for of three of us. Even if a table was preferable, the atmosphere, friendly bartenders, & flavourful food made the experience beautifully worth it. The lighting inside, interactions at our barstools, & tasty meals, show that Dinette Marcella is a five star experience :). Thank you to the helpful & kind workers for this wonderful night out.
This place was 2 min away from where we were staying. Good Italian place. Ordered the Spaghettini with meatball on top & it was delicious. The portion wasn't too small or too big. Highly recommend.
The food was amazing, & our server was so awesome. She took such good care of us for our anniversary dinner! Definitely ***** & will be coming back again soon
