Tucked away on one of downtown’s quieter streets, La Marinara has subtlety down to an art. Warm colours and soft light, potted plants and flickering candles create a soothing, unassuming atmosphere. Music plays low and ambient, setting the tone but never intruding on the conversation. For this reason, La Marinara is best suited for romantic dinners or quiet business lunches. Designed in the style of the French bistro, it specializes in Italian pasta dishes. Primavera, bolognese, alfredo, carbonara, amatriciana: the usual suspects are present in all sorts of savoury permutations.
If you’re looking for veal, there may be no restaurant in the city better suited to your needs. Why not try the breaded veal, or bring crispy and cream together in sonorous harmony with the veal parmigiana. Did we mention the veal with lemon?
La Marinara earns widespread praise for authentic Italian cooking, homemade pasta that many describe as among the best, and a warm, intimate, unpretentious dining room. Reviews highlight friendly, attentive service from a family-run team and a cozy atmosphere that feels welcoming rather than formal. Dishes like gnocchi, fettuccine and veal marsala are repeatedly praised, with tiramisu and Caesar salad noted as standout desserts, while some nights offer generous portions and others feature smaller servings for certain items. Occasional drawbacks include a very salty soup, a carbonara with too much cream cheese, and high wine prices, but these are not universal. Overall, La Marinara is seen as a dependable downtown option that delivers comforting, well-executed Italian flavors and a consistently positive experience that keeps locals and visitors returning.
Restaurant de pâte préférer!! 🤩 les pâtes Alfredo sont un délice . Bon service également , je recommande de réserver car il sont situé près du centre Bell. C'est certain que je vais revenir!!
La meilleure pizzeria du Nord de Maurice !
2 amis aux fourneaux, bonne ambiance garantie ! Ambiance à la bonne franquette, on s'y sent comme à la maison !
Feb 8, 2026
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We had the spaghetti carbonara & the bolognese. The portions were generous.
The carbonara didn't sit well with me, unfortunately. Personally I think it had too much cream cheese.
Un délice !!!!
Nous avions pas de réservation par contre petite table trouvé !!!!
Comme à l'habitude tout est WOW …..
Gens de l'Outaouais ☺?
Le propriétaire est très professionnel & courtois.
