Dinette Marcella

The

5.0

Authentic Italian food at its finest!
Service was impeccable,European vibe when you walk in, very friendly staff & helpful, Bartender was top notch! Knows how to make a solid drink that leaves you with a smile!!
The food was out of this world, can't wait to go back there again!
Great Memories!

Océanne

3.0

We reserved there as a group of 8.
We started with drinks & all of them were good. The mocktails were also excellent.
For the appetizer the eggplant was a generous portion & absolutely fantastic!
My negative if the main, the agnolotti were so so so salty, could not even finish half of the plate as it was extremely salty. I could've said something as it seems to be the type of restaurant open to feedback but our server didn't ask how the food was throughout the meal. Otherwise ambiance & decor is great!

Aria

4.0

The first thing that caught my attention was the Pistachio Martini. It sounded like a bold & creative concept, & as someone who appreciates well-crafted cocktails, I was genuinely excited to try it. Unfortunately, it ended up being the biggest disappointment of my visit.
Creating a pistachio-forward martini is an ambitious idea, but from a flavor engineering perspective, the recipe felt underdeveloped. The cocktail lacked a clear identity, & the intended flavor notes failed to express themselves in a cohesive way. Instead of a layered, balanced profile, the drink came across as flat & without a distinct character. There was plenty of potential in the concept, but the execution simply didn't deliver.
On the food side, the calamari was excellent. It was cooked with precision-light, crisp, & perfectly tender without any chewiness. The batter was delicate, allowing the quality of the seafood to shine, & the accompanying flavors were well-balanced. It was easily the highlight of the meal.
The interior design, atmosphere, & overall vibe are exceptional & create one of the most beautiful dining environments in Old Montreal.

Luis

1.0

Extremely Disappointing - Overpriced & Poor Execution

The service at Marcella was disappointing from the moment we walked in. We had to wait 5 minutes just for a server to show up & seat us. While our appetizer salad did arrive quickly after ordering, everything fell apart afterward. We waited 45 minutes for our mains (Carbonara di Spaghettini & Ravioli Cacio e Pepe) while watching every other table around us get served.

When we finally had to flag someone down to ask about our food, the plates were brought out immediately, but the quality was shockingly bad. The $31 Ravioli was totally average, 6-7 pieces, bland nothing out of regular, but the Carbonara was unacceptable. It arrived cold & completely tasteless. Instead of a proper emulsion of egg, guanciale, & pecorino romano, they lazily dropped a raw egg yolk on top to make it look'fancy.' Anyone who knows Italian food knows that is not a real carbonara.

To their credit, when we complained, they offered to change the plate & removed the carbonara from the bill. However, we still ended up paying $92 CAD for just two drinks, one salad, & one mediocre pasta dish. For a well-located restaurant at this price point, the food & kitchen management need to be vastly better. Very disappointed.

Samara

5.0

Amazing service my favourite place to be!! Everyone is such good vibes & food & drinks are always perfect! Michael is the best

Jenna

5.0

food & vibes are so good, michael is great! he suggested such good drinks

Gary

5.0

Wow. What a great meal. We sat at the bar!
Michael was a pleasure! Great conversation, great food & drink.

Malcolm

5.0

Nice ambiance, great food, drinks are also done well. Excellent friendly service from your waitress Sandy. Will be coming back soon!

Summer

5.0

Overall great experience, good energy & even better food ! Perfect for appetizers & yummy drinks.

David

5.0

Excellent drinks, food, portion sizes & service. Go have full blown dinner at 3:00 & miss all of the crowds without a reservation.