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.
We loved dining at Marcella! Our waitress was so nice & provided excellent drink recommendations. We had to wait awhile for our focaccia due to a mix up & they offered us a complimentary drink which was amazing. We had the truffle gnocchi & the tortellini & both were great.
Absolutely fabulous restaurant. The food is to die for - best Caesar salad dressing ever - pastas were delicious. Lambrusco was great. Service from Malo was top notch, the manager was lovely as well. Cherry on top was the playlist. Very impressed & will certainly return! Thank you team!
Visited it recently. Ambience is good, though we were there in July on a hot day & there was no AC so by the end of the meal we were sweating:(. Drinks/cocktails were really good. We had three apps & four pasta dishes, they were good but nothing exceptional & rather small portions size for the price. What I did not like, that for an Italian restaurant, we had to pay separately for bread! Server was enthusiastic, but overall service could be better - we did not get our drinks till we were half way through our appetizers. Overall bill was slightly on the high side including the "tourist trap" premium.
Repas délicieux & service impeccable. Avons pris apéritif ,entrées à partager, plats & desserts, vin, cafés.Mégane est très professionnelle & sympathique
I came here for a late dinner reservation at 9pm & we waited about 5 mins to be seated. The waitress was very enthusiastic & offered to answer questions about the menu & chef's special. We ordered the calamari, pesto, & cacio e pepe. The calamari came out first & it was delicious! The sauce went great with it & I definitely recommend. However, our mains took more than 30 mins to come out. The restaurant was busy with several large tables so it's understandable, but we had watched other people who seated after than us get their food sooner. We asked a different waitress for an update & watched her walk in & out of the kitchen, but she did not come back to give us a time estimate or anything. When the food came out, the waiter sprinkled black pepper & freshly grated cheese on our dishes which was a nice experience. The cacio e pepe was a bit bland in my opinion (even with the grated cheese), but the pesto was great! Other than the long wait times & lack of communication, the environment was cozy & the food was fresh & yummy. This is a great spot near old port if you're in need of a good vibes dinner spot.
Beautiful restaurant & great atmosphere with an urban-chic Italian feel. However, we felt rushed by the manager who kept on coming over every couple of minutes for our food order, when we had just been there a couple of minutes. It was a Tuesday night, not extremely busy but we felt that he was on a mission to turn around the table, when there was no one in queue & when we left, the restaurant was half full. But will come back! Hopefully will not feel rushed again! :)
Made a very last minute reservation & so very glad we did! What a lovely restaurant! The food was beautifully presented & equally delicious! Service was very friendly & extremely efficient. The decor is very nice! Terrific cocktail menu. The'Pear Pressure' was my cocktail of choice & it was a good one! Thoroughly enjoyed the cavatelli pesto main course!! We will be back!