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.
Dinette Marcella se présente comme une adresse italienne chaleureuse et intime au cœur du vieux Montréal, où une ambiance cosy, un décor élégant et un service attentif soutiennent des plats riches en saveurs et en fraîcheur. La cuisine est globalement saluée pour son authenticité et ses textures soignées, avec des gnocchi, tortellini et ravioli souvent loués pour leur cuisson, et des antipasti comme bruschetta et arancini qui reviennent comme des incontournables; burrata et tiramisu ou cannoli reçoivent aussi des eloges, même si certains plats manquent parfois d'assaisonnement ou paraissent un peu chers. Le cadre est prisé pour des repas romantiques, entre amis ou des occasions festives, mais le volume sonore peut être élevé lors des soirs bondés et quelques plats peuvent arriver tièdes ou trop salés. Le service est décrit comme chaleureux et efficace, avec une attention constante même en salle comble, tandis que la carte des vins et les cocktails font souvent leurs preuves et les desserts renforcent l impression positive. Réservations recommandées; globalement, c est une expérience italienne qui se distingue à Montréal, malgré quelques bémols sur l acoustique, le chauffage et le rapport qualité prix.
I love this place. It is cozy & the staff is great. Food is so tasty, you can tell everything is made from scratch. It somehow feels perfect for both a romantic date or a group dinner.
I frequently visit this restaurant, but this time I had a very disappointing experience with the hostess. I had booked a table for two, but she insisted on seating us at the bar. She refused to check the reservation system, claiming there were no available tables, even though I showed her my confirmed reservation. Eventually, the manager realized the mistake & seated us at a nice table. However, the hostess later approached our table & informed us that we only had two hours for dining. Her behavior was very rude & disrespectful, which is unacceptable for someone in her position. Despite this unpleasant encounter, I still appreciate the nice atmosphere, food, & the other staff members.
Comme nous habitons dans le Vieux-Montréal, c'est notre restaurant de prédilection. Fred (le gérant) a toujours une place pour nous. Mike le gérant du bar, fait les meilleurs cocktails! La nourriture est géniale! Lorsque vous êtes dans le coin, n'hésitez pas à les essayer!
My husband & I visited Marcella on 11/3/24 to celebrate our wedding anniversary! The food was amazing! The owner ( I think) went above & beyond checking in to make sure every thing was ok. He even gave us a round of amereto & toasted with us! We will definitely be back!
Trop bruyant on n'a qu'une envie manger vite & quitter l établissement Dommage car le cadre est mignon La cuisine italienne avec une sauce rouge moins acide ça serait bien mieux
The restaurant is adorable. The atmosphere very cozy. Best ceasar salad I ever had best veal chop I ever. Best lemon cello dessert with pistachio, whip cream I ever had. This place has fantastic food. Great, friendly service . Can't wait to come back to Montreal to go there again. If I could give it six stars I would.
19 oct. 2024
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Our meal was delicious, our drinks were excellent, & the service was outstanding. As with most good restaurants in Montreal's old district, Dinette Marcella can get very busy & noisy. For the best experience, make reservations for an early seating.
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This Italian bistro not to be missed! Wide selection of lunch & dinner choices.High energy at night. Staff is really fun . Chef Max stopped by our table. He made us feel so welcome, joking with guests & wait staff. Marcella was a highlight of our visit.
Amazing service, made my husband a cocktail that wasn't even on the menu & it was perfect! We had the tortellini & it was truly incredible. We were just visiting Montreal, but we WILL be back, for that tortellini alone ;)
Atmosphere is beautiful & cozy, food was really good, i ordered the tortellini, the flavor was great but the portion was a bit small for the price, & the I ordered the limonata mocktail, it was good but not worth 13$
