Dinette Marcella
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Dinette Marcella
An Italian dinette in the heart of Old Montreal
11:30 am - 10 pm
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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.
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recommend(88) pasta(69) italian(63) cocktail(56) drink(50) highly recommend(49) sauce(46) bar(40) vibe(39) cozy(32) decor(32) carbonara(30)Page 4 of 30 - 598 Reviews
Shanna
I had made this reservation five weeks in advance, with some requests that unfortunately were not respected. Still, I came in open-minded & willing to try the place.
When I arrived, my guest were already seated, but the table itself was disappointing. The ventilation was poor that night -it carried an unpleasant smell of'too many humans'-& the acoustics were terrible. The noise level was so high that it would have been impossible to carry on a normal conversation.
Because of this, we chose not to stay. We politely asked the staff to give our table to the next waiting party, which they honored without issue. I do appreciate that they seated us promptly, even ahead of people waiting in the lobby, & that was handled respectfully.
That said, the overall environment was not enjoyable. I would not return on a busy night again. If I were to consider giving it another chance, it would likely be on a quieter weekday (Monday-Wednesday). But realistically, I prefer to spend my money elsewhere.
Fares
Dinette Marcella is a fantastic place to eat. We had the parmigiana & tortellini alla ricotta, & both were absolutely delicious-full of flavor & beautifully made. The service was just as impressive, with friendly & professional staff who made us feel welcome. Highly recommended!
Arlene
We had a dinner of selected appetizers & really enjoyed our meal; everything was good except 1 dish which they removed from our bill.
*The Marcella salad was delicious, it had just the right mix of arugula, greens, dressing, candied pecans, etc.
*My favorite was the bruschetta- they provide 4 long pieces with a perfect topping of tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, it was so good! & not only that, it sits on a bed of arugula which adds the right bit of spicy to the dish. This was just excellent!
*Meatballs were good, sauce & flavors were there.
*Fried calamari was delicious, tasted fresh & seasoned just right.
*Eggplant parmigiana was a disappointment. It was drowning in sauce & when you got to the eggplant it was mushy. It was like there was breading that got mixed into the sauce & the eggplant had no good texture. I have to give kudos to our server who asked if everything was all right & I told her about this. She apologized & returned offering to switch it for something else. We didn't want another appetizer so she just removed it & we got 2 desserts instead.
Had she not asked, I would never had complained but would have left dissatisfied. She was excellent, the restaurant was excellent & overall this is a wonderful place to enjoy a good meal.
Robert
Great food, service & atmosphere. Have been looking for a quaint little Italian restaurant with great tasting pasta...I've now found it...salad was amazing, watermelon & candied walnuts, eggplant was very tasty..& the tortellini was cooked perfectly & busting with flavor...we sat at the bar as it was a full house... now I know why...ill be back for sure...highly recommend.
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Food was amazing! I ordered the Marcella salad, caccio & Pepe ravioli & chicken milanesa & everything was delicious.
Eloïse
Belle découverte. Service attentionné & nourriture savoureuse. Les portions sont petites.
Joe
Solid restaurant, but it was the most expensive meal we had in Montréal & the food was just average. I ordered the Trippolino Fruite De Mar & my wife has the Carbonara Di Spaghetti. Both lacked the flavor i would expect & the calamari in mine was a little chewy. Atmosphere was impacted by road construction outside. We were seated near a window on the side of the restaurant near the construction even though there were many other open tables.
Kathy
Charming atmosphere, delicious pasta & friendly & attentive service. Will return!
Jan
They were very busy, highly recommend that you have reservations. Even with reservations we had to weight. Their customer service more than made up for the weight. They were all about ensuring that you a great experience.
Aphrodite
Nothing special. I've been here 2 times & it's always the same, overpriced mediocre pasta & unimpressive appetizers. The only thing that was good was the fried calamari & the focaccia. I wouldn't come back just to get those 2 things, it's not worth it.
Pierre
Amazing atmosphere! Great spot in old Montréal. Great service & value.
S
Absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was full of flavor, the service was warm & attentive, & the atmosphere was great. Staff is friendly. Perfect spot for anyone who loves Italian food.
Danielle
Wow the pasta was absolutely delicious! We still think about it the next day. The food was fantastic! Highly recommend trying if you're in Montreal.
Nancy
Quelle belle soirée. Tout était parfait. Du repas au service en passant par la playlist qui contribuait à nous garder dans une magnifique atmosphère. La burata est excellente, les arancinis sont à tomber par terre. Que dire des polopettes, juste wow! & le carpaccio de boeuf, frais & les saveurs bien balancées. Y retourner, c'est plus que certain.
Merci à toute l'équipe!
Paulina
Amazing service & fast response. Super cozy atmosphere & perfect for cute pictures! Situated in old port which transforms the night out into an aesthetic experience. Food was also on point, delicious entrees.
Cathy
Les plats sont bons & bien cuisinés
Par contre ils sont un peu chers
Nous n avons pas eu d'eau en carafe proposée ... juste une eau italienne en bouteille San Bernardo à 6.50 CAD qui n avait qu une petite contenance & donc ... très chère
Pas de pain proposé non plus
Notre note tient compte de ces éléments & du rapport qualité prix
Nous avons également regretté qu'il n y ait pas de bières canadiennes
Les bières italienne - Peroni - & hollandaise - Heineken ne sont pas bonnes
& pourtant nous sommes ... de France
Zandercraft
Excellent food! Incredibly tasty & well made. Our server was also very attentive & helpful. My only complaint would be portion sizing. The tortelini was really good. Although incredibly flavourful, the Cesar salad for $21 was disappointingly small.
$5.75 for decaf coffee is definitely on the pricey side.
Cathy
The restaurant was charming with an airy feeling. We started our meal with the eggplant Parmesan which was cooked well & had a delicious sauce. For mains, we ordered the pesto pasta & spaghetti carbonara. Both dishes were excellent. Finished off with pistachio cheesecake which I highly recommend. Good service & great evening