Dinette Marcella
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Dinette Marcella
An Italian dinette in the heart of Old Montreal
Opens Tomorrow at 11:30 am
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
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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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Display Allrecommend(65) pasta(65) italian(59) cocktail(49) drink(45) sauce(40) bar(39) highly recommend(33) vibe(31)Page 1 of 2 - 40 Reviews
Vahid
Dinette Marcella is without a doubt our favorite spot in Montreal. The food is delicious, the drinks are excellent, & the elegant decor creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. My wife & I shared the tortellini & the New York steak, & we couldn't have been happier with our choices. If you're lucky enough to see veal steak on the menu, order it! It's a real treat. Our server Sandy was friendly, attentive, & professional, making our meal even more enjoyable. We always leave already planning our next visit!View more
Mélodie
Nous sommes allés manger chez Dinette Marcella pour mon anniversaire & c'était vraiment super.
La nourriture était excellente, le restaurant à l'intérieur est vraiment cute & il y avait une belle ambiance.
La seule chose que nous avons moins aimé est la vitesse à laquelle nous avons reçu nos assiettes. Nous avons commandé & littéralement 5min plus tard nous avions nos assiettes. C'est vraiment trop rapide. Quand nous allons au resto, nous apprécions prendre le temps de discuter un peu avant de manger, prendre un verre & profiter de l'ambiance en général. Là, c'était un peu précipité & ça nous a surpris de manger aussi tôt en arrivant. Prochaine fois, nous demanderons au moins un 20min avant d'avoir les assiettes.
Ça a coûté environ 110$ pour deux assiettes & deux drinks. Nous n'avons pas pris d'entrées.
Nous allons certainement y retourner!View more
April
Great food, great drinks, great service. Please do not second guess, make a reservation now! Marcella's was absolutely amazing in every category!
Very pleasant & welcoming hostess, lively environment, & the food... Just absolutely delicious! I saw someone else talk about how good the Caesar salad was... They did not exaggerate. It was fantastic. The rice balls were great. Different from what I'm accustomed to, but so much better. I got the seafood pasta & my husband got the tortellini. Both were delicious. The tortellini was so fresh & easy to eat. The drinks were just as exceptional.
The martini was so different but so good! Excellently crafted! We're trying our best to not go back because we want to try other restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed everything! I MUST recognize the exceptional service of Megane. One of the best servers I've ever experienced. She was on top of everything.View more
Andrea
It was my first time, & I can tell you , by far the best Italian restaurant I've tried. I had the passion fruit spritz drink, Amazing. The Polpetta, it just melted in my mouth & the tomato sauce was made to perfection. Gnocchi DI Marcella was orgasmic for me. Honestly its a must do.View more
Romain
If you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, Marcella is the place to be! Whether you're in the mood for a classic pasta or something a little more adventurous, there's something on the menu for everyone.
A special shoutout to Olivier, the bartender! His cocktails are top-notch & he always knows how to craft the perfect drink based on your preferences. He's friendly, knowledgeable, & really elevates the experience.
Highly recommend Marcella for a night out with friends, family, or even a romantic dinner. Can't wait to return!View more
Greg
Best meal in Old Montreal. Food & drink were excellent. Service amazing!View more
Aram
Such an incredible place, the food was AMAZING!!!!!!!! The drinks were so good, i had a great experience thereView more
Kayla
Super service de Malo! Bonne nourriture & bonne atmosphere! Bons drinks aussi🥳 must go!View more
Meaghan
The food & drinks were amazing & super flavourful, you could tell they use quality ingredients! The service was fine, just a little monotone wich was understandable for how busy they were, but the atmosphere was beautiful & overall had a great experience!View more
Jenna
We loved this place! We only got our table 20 mins after our reservation time but the staff made sure we were taken care of & offered us drinks on the house to make up for it. Food was 10/10!View more
Badger
Repas excellants & drinks tout aussi merveilleux !!! Le staff a l écoute !!!View more
Ale
We recently celebrated my spouse Dom's 41st birthday at Marcella, & it was an unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, Fred, the manager, & our wonderful waitress Steph made us feel completely at home. Fred went above & beyond by playing Blues music for us & even gifting Dom a glass of his favorite scotch. He checked on us multiple times, ensuring we were enjoying every moment. The ambience at Marcella is always vibrant, with the restaurant full of great vibes that make you feel right at home. Their cocktail & wine list is impressive, adding the perfect touch to an already fantastic dining experience. The food was phenomenal! We highly recommend the Caesar salad, burrata, calamari, bruschetta for appetizers. Cavatelli alla pesto, Agnolotti cacio e pepe, pasta carbonara, lobster raviolis. & for dessert - you truly can't go wrong with any choice; they were all delicious. If you're looking for a warm, welcoming place with incredible food, drinks, & service that feels like family, Marcella is it. We'll definitely be back!View more
Samantha
An amazing experience ! The food was great & the pear pressure was one of the best drinks in Montreal.View more
Matt
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.View more
A
Everything was great Food is fantastic The drinks are great Great staff Good location also .View more
Breanne
Booked a reservation for the bar top & ended up literally right infront of the bar mat & bartender. It was a bit awkward as the bartender on duty was training & kept receiving constructive feedback regarding his drink preparation. With a Birds Eye view of our drinks being made, unfortunately I saw short pours happening. The manager was there in the background supporting & serving behind the bar (Andrew I think) & he was lovely. He made amazing cocktails so we asked him to make ours & saw he never short poured. He provided great hospitality, made amazing cocktails & knew what he was doing. The spot right in front of the bar is NOT where you want to sit. It ruined the experience due to over hearing all the chatter from the servers & bartenders. Although we were directly in front of them, our glasses remained empty for 10+ mins & were not offered another drink, so, that was a bit disappointing as we would have ordered more. The food was quick & delicious. The Caesar salad was one of the best, pastas were cooked perfectly & great portions & the tiramisu was lovely . Food 5/5 Overall great experience but would have had a different result at a table or a different spot at the bar.View more
Rupi
Dinette Marcella was as great as I remembered it the first time I went. It's a beautiful, calm atmosphere with great service, drinks & food. The mozzarella sticks are top tier. Everything about this place is great. The menu is a bit small but everything is delicious.View more
Virginie
Nous avons eu une très belle expérience pour un souper en famille. Michael (notre serveur) a été fantastique. Enthousiaste, attentionné, il a même apporté un petit gâteau à ma fille de 14 ans dont on soulignait l'anniversaire. Les drinks sont exquis, la nourriture délicieuse, dans une ambiance festive. Nous y retournerons c'est certain!View more
Mike
Great ambiance, food & service all around! Seafood spaghetti & gnocchi with cream sauce & great drinks to start...in the heart of old MontrealView more
Sierra
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.View more
Vivek
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.View more
Carol
Malo was an exceptional waiter. The noise level was a little too high for our pleasure. The food was great- spaghetti carbonara was great. Drinks- wine selection was just ok.View more
Arianna
Absolutely fantastic service, our server Megane was absolutely wonderful! Myself & my family had a wonderful evening with delicious meals & drinks, I would recommend that anyone in the Montreal area or visiting come & dine here!!View more
Forrest
Great food, drinks & service. Window seats provide dining entertainment.View more
Tiffany
This is my all-time favorite Italian restaurant as of yesterday. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the best carbonara I've ever had in my life. It was generous with pancetta, perfectly balanced, creamy & salty & topped with an egg yolk. Just divine. We also ordered the cacio e pepe which was also insanely good. The sauce was really good & the pasta was pillowy & stuffed with cheese. They offer a great selection of mocktails which I enjoy (I got the strawberry one, can't remember name) & my husband got a drink they light on fire. We didn't have to wait but we got there late on a weekday. The service is so fast. The restaurant is very romantic & charming, great for a date night!View more
Dana
Our drinks, meal & the overall experience was great! We enjoyed itView more
R
Lovely place, food was good. Drinks & appetizers (Arancino) were really good, but pasta 4/5View more
Stephanie
Very good vibe. Amazing food & drinks. Friendly staff. Our server/bartender, Jay, even gave us some great tips for cool bars in the area. We liked it so much we went twice during our 4 day trip!View more