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.
Reviews describe Dinette Marcella as a warm, intimate Old Montreal Italian spot with cozy ambiance, charming decor, and attentive staff; many praise fresh, flavorful pasta such as tortellini, gnocchi, and ravioli, along with standout bruschetta and arancini and a strong cocktail and wine list. Several diners note dishes that are creamy and well balanced, including carbonara, burrata, meatballs, and seafood pasta, while a few readers mention occasional misses where dishes were overcooked, underseasoned, or not as hot as expected. The overall experience is often described as worth the price, with consistently good service and a lively vibe, though some nights can be noisy or crowded and a few guests wish for quieter acoustics and smoother pacing between courses. In sum, Dinette Marcella stands out for authentic Italian flavors, a warm atmosphere, and reliable hospitality, inviting repeat visits for date nights, celebrations, and casual meals.
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I've never had food good enough to leave a review. The focaccia & tortellini here are the best things i've ever eaten. It's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for I promise. it's amazing.
Wonderful dining experience. The atmosphere was warm & welcoming, the service attentive & friendly, & the food was delicious. Highly recommend & will definitely return
Marcella is a very charming restaurant in Old Montreal with a warm, inviting atmosphere. We really enjoyed the gnocchi as a main - they were flavorful & well executed.
The cod with polenta, however, was a bit disappointing. I had expected the polenta to be prepared differently, & for such a lovely piece of fish, the sauce felt too heavy & overpowered the dish.
Overall, while the setting is lovely & some dishes shine, the prices felt a little steep for the level of quality we experienced.
A group of six girls who booked over a month in advance. Each spent around 100$ each & when leaving the manager was extremely rude to his staff. The waitress was so great, Isabelle, girk you deserve a better job at a restaurant where the manager isn't going to speak to you like that. In front of a full dining room is mind blowingly unprofessional. We won't be going back. The management is going to rush you so choose a better place to spend your money & enjoy your night.
Very loud, & too packed. I had reserved weeks in advance for 4 people. When we arrived 3 minutes late, we were told by the hostess to wait while she went in & out for a few minutes. We were under the impression that she had given our table away. She then sat us at a table next to the bathroom, such that one person was facing a wall & the entrance to the bathroom, while the other 3 people were facing each other. It was after I complained that she insisted that it was a proper table & that she had not given our table away. She moved the table so that we could at least all 4 of us could kind of face each other, but it was clear that it was not meant to be a table for 4.
Too bad that the experience with the hostess started us off badly. At least our waiter was AMAZING, & the food was excellent.
I accidentally booked the wrong day & the hostess found us a table on busy night. The food was delicious, the staff went above & beyond, & the atmosphere was fun. Highly recommend
