Dinette Marcella se spécialise dans la préparation de plats de pâtes italiennes artisanales qui privilégient les techniques traditionnelles et des ingrédients bruts de haute qualité. Chaque assiette présente des nouilles faites maison accompagnées de sauces classiques et équilibrées qui reflètent un engagement envers l'héritage culinaire régional. La cuisine maintient une concentration sur la constance, garantissant que chaque portion adhère à des profils de saveurs spécifiques ancrés dans les traditions méditerranéennes authentiques. Une salle à manger compacte et fonctionnelle soutient la livraison de ces repas frais et riches en glucides aux clients en quête d'une nourriture substantielle et directe. Le menu repose sur la simplicité du blé dur de premier choix et des accompagnements soigneusement sélectionnés pour définir le caractère de l'établissement. Cette concentration sur les piliers italiens crée une approche directe et efficace axée sur la qualité des produits.
Dinette Marcella est largement reconnue comme une destination incontournable du Vieux-Montréal, saluée pour son atmosphère chaleureuse et intime, sa cuisine italienne authentique et son hospitalité exceptionnelle. De nombreux convives soulignent la grande qualité des pâtes fraîches, la finesse des bruschettas, les arancinis savoureux ainsi que la qualité des cocktails. Le service est fréquemment décrit comme professionnel, attentionné et très accueillant, le personnel mettant un point d'honneur à rendre les occasions spéciales particulièrement mémorables. Bien que l'établissement soit réputé pour son ambiance animée et parfois sonore en raison de sa popularité, le consensus général est que l'alliance de plats délicieux et d'un cadre charmant en fait une adresse à visiter absolument, tant pour les résidents que pour les voyageurs.
This was honestly one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had.
I arrived around 6:00 PM as a walk-in & asked for a table for one. I was told there would be no availability until 8:30 PM, so I left without arguing. However, while I was standing outside looking for another restaurant, I watched several walk-in parties of two & three being seated.
Confused, I went back inside & asked again. The staff said they would'double check,' walked back & forth for a while, & then suddenly seated me. Once I was inside, I immediately noticed there was already an available seat at the bar for one person. I still don't understand why I was originally told to wait for two & a half hours.
Unfortunately, the service only got worse. I ordered a glass of wine, a salad, & a pasta. The wine & salad arrived promptly, but after I had completely finished my salad, my pasta still hadn't arrived. I waited nearly 50 minutes. I was about to cancel the pasta & leave when it finally came out.
By then, I had completely lost my appetite. I only ate a few bites before asking for the bill. The staff asked whether I didn't like the food, & I politely replied that the food was good. They repeatedly insisted that I take the pasta to go. I declined several times but eventually agreed because they kept asking.
When I got back to my hotel & opened the takeout container, I was shocked to find the kitchen order ticket placed directly on top of my pasta. It was literally sitting on the noodles. That is completely unacceptable from a hygiene standpoint & left an awful final impression.
I'm not someone who usually leaves negative reviews, but this experience was incredibly disappointing from beginning to end. I can't help wondering whether I was treated differently, especially considering what happened when I first arrived. Whether that was the case or not, the overall service was unprofessional, disorganized, & disrespectful. I won't be returning.
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.
We went here for lunch with a group of 6. They were able to seat us within 10 minutes.
Overall this place was amazing everything was delicious & our waitress was very nice & helpful. Since we were a big group we were able to try a lot of stuff. We tried the veal tomahok, the clam pasta, the lobster Mac & cheese, the gnocchi, the Cesar salad, & the fish. We also tried the arancini which was excellent & came with a really good cream sauce.
Everything was very good. The flavors were well balanced, the presentation was nice, the texture was perfect. No complaints from us.
If you are going to be in Montreal & like Italian food then you should come here. You won't want to miss this one!
The restaurant is beautiful & has a great atmosphere, although it was quite loud during our visit. The bruschetta & salad were both very good.
Unfortunately, considering the high prices, the pasta portions were surprisingly small. The green pesto-style pasta sauce was overly savor. The Agnolotti Cacio e Pepe portion was especially disappointing-it was only about 7 bites. Unfortunately, I don't have a clear photo of that dish.
Very cozy restaurant with friendly staff & a good variety of mixed drinks.
Unfortunately I'll have to give it 3 star on the food. The appetizers were very good. I can't complain about them.
But I ordered the NY 14oz steak medium rare, & when it came it was more medium then rare. Parts of it tasted burnt. It wasnt very enjoyable.
My wife got the carbonara, that looked like a good portion, but seemed light on pancetta & tasted like al dente pasta mixed with plain egg yolk. Very underwhelming.
We left without trying a dessert, which is rare for us.
Nos encantó este restaurante italiano. Pedimos pasta y la verdad estaba riquísima y muy fresca. Buen producto hecho con amor. Para terminar pedimos un tiramisú que estaba riquísimo 🤤 Muy recomendable!!
This restaurant delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared & full of authentic flavor. The polpette were perfectly seasoned & tender, while the arancino had a crisp exterior with a rich, savory filling. The insalate Cesare was fresh & well-balanced, & the focaccia was warm, airy, & absolutely delicious.
The tortellini alla ricotta stood out as a highlight-delicate pasta filled with creamy ricotta & served in a beautifully crafted sauce. To finish, the tiramisu was the perfect ending: light, indulgent, & not overly sweet. The service was attentive & welcoming, adding to the overall experience.
This is truly a must-visit spot for anyone who appreciates authentic Italian cuisine done right.
A huge shout out to Mike, Asia & the whole staff & cooks.
