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Dinette Marcella

An Italian dinette in the heart of Old Montreal
Old Montreal
4.6$$$
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Dinette Marcella Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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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Reviews for Dinette Marcella

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on Google4.6 (1800+)
*as of 2026-05-15
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Review Summary

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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This is a delicious restaurant. The food is excellent, & unfortunately, so is the racist attitude. It took an extremely long time just to place our order, & afterward, the service & overall care we received felt discriminatory because we were Korean.

May 14, 2026
on Google

Belle ambiance. J'ai aimé leur burrata. Les pâtes un peu moins mais la burrata était délicieuse.

May 12, 2026
on Google

Délicieux & excellent service

May 12, 2026
on Google

A bit loud but excellent food & service

May 11, 2026
on Google

Amazing meal we are regulars & will be back!!

May 10, 2026
on Google

Excellent repas avec un service attentionné & efficace. Notre serveuse nous a accueilli avec le sourire & elle était très chaleureuse. Merci pour une excellente soirée!

May 10, 2026
on Google

Wonderful evening of great food & atmosphere! The carbonara was outstanding!

May 9, 2026
on Google

A lovely experience in La Vielle Ville. Beautiful venue, great service, wines & BRUSCETTA !!!

May 6, 2026
on Google

Une expérience absolument remarquable.
Dès l'arrivée, l'accueil est chaleureux & d'un grand professionnalisme. Le service est attentif, discret & parfaitement maîtrisé, ce qui rend le moment particulièrement agréable.

L'atmosphère est élégante & apaisante, avec une décoration soignée qui invite à la détente. Chaque détail semble pensé avec goût, créant une véritable expérience immersive.

La cuisine est d'une grande finesse, avec des saveurs équilibrées & une présentation irréprochable. On sent le souci du détail & la recherche de l'excellence à chaque instant.

Un lieu idéal pour une occasion spéciale ou simplement pour s'offrir un moment d'exception. Je recommande sans hésitation.Une expérience absolument remarquable.
Dès l'arrivée, l'accueil est chaleureux & d'un grand professionnalisme. Le service est attentif, discret & parfaitement maîtrisé, ce qui rend le moment particulièrement agréable.

L'atmosphère est élégante & apaisante, avec une décoration soignée qui invite à la détente. Chaque détail semble pensé avec goût, créant une véritable expérience immersive.

La cuisine est d'une grande finesse, avec des saveurs équilibrées & une présentation irréprochable. On sent le souci du détail & la recherche de l'excellence à chaque instant.

Un lieu idéal pour une occasion spéciale ou simplement pour s'offrir un moment d'exception. Je recommande sans hésitation.

May 5, 2026
on Google

Must on your visit to Montreal.

May 5, 2026
on Google

Un vendredi soir à l'improviste
Le décor & l'ambiance sont vraiment chaleureux. La sélection de vins est excellente & la nourriture est de très bonne qualité.
Le personnel est extrêmement dévoué, proactif & toujours présent pour offrir un service impeccable

L'attente pour le repas était un peu longue mais le resto était plein.
Belle expérience

May 5, 2026
on Google

On a adoré la burrata en entrée & le plat de pâtes au boeuf braisé en repas principal. Par contre, le carbonara était composé seulement des jaunes d'oeufs complètement cru & de pancetta. Pas de parmesan ni d'eau de cuisson pour faire la belle sauce traditionnelle carbonara, donc on a été malade :(

May 4, 2026
on Google

We had different meals. Not bad, not great & expensive for just ok when the meals came to a single strong flavor which was disappointing. This isn't to say the food tasted bad. I can understand others enjoying their experience here but it's surface level for our taste.

If one pays for a high cost meal, the expectation to be satisfied can't be ignored, especially with so many happy reviews, consistent pictures of the food.

May 3, 2026
on Google

My lunch was absolutely amazing!!! Fast service very welcoming. Even though i had no reservation & the restaurant was full they still managed to accommodate us & gave us all the time wee needed! Fred made me one of the best martinis ive had in a while!!!

May 1, 2026
on Google

Very disappointing experience. The service was poor, & the server was quite rude. Despite several other tables being available, we were seated right near the door, which felt inconsiderate.

The menu had very limited vegetarian options & no vegan choices at all. On top of that, the dishes were overpriced, & the food quality did not justify the cost.

May 1, 2026
on Google

Very charming restaurant with great decor. Service was good. I had the carbonara & my wife had one of the specials which was a cacio e pepe dish. Unfortunately, the cacio e pepe was inedible as it was extremely salty. The Carbonara looked beautiful, but ended up being a bit underwhelming on taste.
Another note is to balance out the portion sizes. My carbonara was more than enough, but the cacio e pepe was way too little.
Overall, I believe this is a great spot, but the dishes weren't to our likeing.

Apr 30, 2026
on Google

The food was amazing but the portions were too small. Didn't love the service as I felt they were rushing us to leave.

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

Great food, cozy place & amazing hospitality

Apr 29, 2026
on Google

C'est notre restaurant préférée pour touyes les occasions à célébrer 😍
Nous avons pris comme entrée la burrata & tomates en plat la carbonara & en dessert le tiramisu à partager !
On s'est régalé !

Apr 28, 2026
on Google
4.0

Une belle expérience culinaire du groupe Carma Hospitality. Le seul bémol l'absence de choix de bière en fut ou en bouteille, malgré une belle carte des vins. Remplacer les Heineken's par la Birra Messina Cristalli di Sale ou encore La Castello Premium Birra Forst 1857. 8,5/10

Apr 28, 2026
on Google