Dinette Marcella specializes in the preparation of artisanal Italian pasta dishes that prioritize traditional techniques and high-quality raw ingredients. Each plate features house-made noodles paired with balanced, classic sauces that reflect a commitment to regional culinary heritage. The kitchen maintains a focus on consistency, ensuring that each portion adheres to specific flavor profiles rooted in authentic Mediterranean traditions. A compact, functional dining area supports the delivery of these fresh, starch-forward meals to patrons seeking substantial and direct nourishment. The menu relies on the simplicity of high-grade durum wheat and carefully sourced accompaniments to define the character of the establishment. This focus on fundamental Italian staples creates a direct, no-nonsense approach to service that emphasizes the quality of the primary ingredients in every prepared dish.
Dinette Marcella is a widely celebrated Italian destination in Old Montreal, consistently praised for its warm, cozy atmosphere, authentic decor, and high-quality cuisine. Many visitors highlight the exceptional pasta dishes, standout arancini, and fresh salads as menu highlights, often pairing them with expertly crafted cocktails. While the service is frequently described as attentive, professional, and welcoming, contributing to a memorable dining experience for many, some guests have noted occasional inconsistencies regarding portion sizes, noise levels, and pacing during peak hours. Despite these varied experiences, the majority of patrons highly recommend this restaurant for its unique energy and professional hospitality, making it a frequently revisited favorite for special occasions and casual dining alike.
We've ordered steak & carbonara pasta. The steak was too salty & hard, pasta was good. Please be aware that the waiter will put 18% of the tips into the cheque automatically - we love to support customer service, but that gesture changed the impression from the restaurant in a bad way. The place itself is pretty, but too noisy.
wow! My wife & I just came back from Italy & coming here was like going back over there. Food was absolutely amazing! you can teast the freshness & quality of their ingredients in every bite.
The restaurant itself it's beautiful & the service was great. Do not come here on a hurry, you need to sit & enjoy.
Tout était parfait sauf... le choix musical!!
Du gros blues, rock, un jeudi midi, ça gâchait tout. De la musique italienne? Accordéon ou folk à la limite. Ou rien du tout.
Nous étions 3 pour le lunch & aucun de nous n'a apprécié cette musique forte, limite agressante.
Dommage, c'est la seule fausse note🥺
Dinette Marcella is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Montreal! The food, the vibes, the service, everything is a 10/10. Our server Isabella especially made the experience memorable, she was very attentive & friendly. The food came out relatively quickly, fresh & very tasty.
Restaurant has a nice atmosphere & a wonderful vibe.
All the food items we ordered were pretty tasty, except the steak. Ordered the steak because it was on specials, but it was very over-cooked when ordered medium: very chewy & just not a good cut of meat at all. When something is on special, we would expect a better piece & cooked as asked. But like I said, every other dish was delicious.
My main issue, however, was one of the bus boys. While our server was very friendly & she handled us well, the bus boy was spilling everything from soup to grease while collecting our plates after every dish, & it was obviously deliberate. He was aggressive as if he was disgusted to work, with no care at all & absolutely deliberate in the spills.
I don't want grease & soup spilling all over my suit. The server lady was nice & apologizing & cleaning after the bus boy's mess every time. But I don't understand how he still has a job if he cannot do the basic function he is supposed to do, when the customers are nothing but pleasant & generous.
Went for a friend's birthday dinner. & with such a good vibe, food (other than the steak), & friendly staff in general, the experience was completely messed up by one disgruntled employee.
Sat at bar. Excellent food & service. Noise level a bit above what we would have preferred, but cannot complain about being surrounded by diners enjoying themselves!
