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.
Wow! What a gem. Food was outstanding & enjoyed every bite. Staff was kind & worked hard. Beautiful decor & atmosphere, a definite must & a definite return!
Wow, what a great restaurant ! Excellent food, full of flavour, great decor, & all coupled with'old-school' customer service. Thank you Dinette Marcella, you made our trip that much more special. Keith & Maria
Nice little Italian restaurant, good atmosphere, great staff & location. The food is good but not great & the portions are small considering the high prices. Overall the experience was good at this restaurant. I would have given 5 stars instead of 4 if the food was a bit better & either bigger portions or lower prices. In the end we did enjoy our visit here.
Loved the taste, ambience & service. We went there twice during our trip - once for lunch & once for dinner. Glad that we had reservation for dinner. Our lunch hostess was extremely great & made food according to our food accommodations request.
We had a wonderful family gathering. Everyone found a dish they thoroughly enjoyed & the staff & ambiance were standout. Thank you for helping create memories!!
We enjoyed this restaurant so much that we had 2 meals here in our vacation. A late lunch on Friday, eating Carbonara & caccio e Pepe. Both Amazing! For lunch we sat at the bar & marveled at the liquor selections, especially Monkey 47gin ( almost impossible to find in a restaurant) We shared a tiramisu for dessert, VERY sweet, but very good! We returned on Saturday evening for dinner. We sat at a table in an open window ( so romantic) we enjoyed an appetizer of fried calamari... lite & fresh!! I ordered something I've NEVER ordered in a restaurant as I make "the best" I had spaghetti pompadour & a side polpetta ( meatballs) I thought I'd died & gone to spaghetti heaven! My husband, who fancies himself a pesto expert had the cavetelli all a pesto. He said delicious! In the middle of dinner we decided we needed some bread to soak up some sauce & added an order of the cheese garlic bread it was the only MINOR disappointment. Too much mozzarella, not enough garlic, & a bit softer than expected. Other than that, our server, the runners, & the overall staff were attentive & not over bearing! Wonderful experience!
J'avais lu les commentaires & j'avais l'impression que c'était vraiment très bien. En fait, c'est correct, mais sans plus. L'endroit est beau & chaleureux. Cependant les tables sont très collées, on s'y sent un peu à l'étroit. Le service est excellent. Les plats sont trop chers pour la qualité & la quantité, mais quand même bons.
Jun 14, 2024
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Absolutely delicious food, attentive friendly staff, great atmosphere - we are here for a week, & we will be making another visit to Marcellas before we leave - thank you for a perfect start to our vacation.
Bon petit resto italien dans le vieux Montréal a pris très raisonnable pour le secteur. Nous étions un grand groupe de 15 & les plats ont été servis rapidement & encore chauds, la serveuse nous a également bien conseillé pour les entrées à partager & nous avons pu réarranger les tables pour que tout le groupe puisse se voir pendant le souper. À essayer si vous avez besoin d'un resto dans le vieux avec très bon rapport qualité prix!
