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La Marinara

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4.7$$
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La Marinara Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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?

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Reviews for La Marinara

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Reviewers repeatedly praise La Marinara for authentic Italian cooking and fresh ingredients, with pasta highlighted as a standout including fettuccine, gnocchi, ravioli, and bolognese among favorites, served in generous portions in a warm intimate setting, the service described as thoughtful, friendly and professional, with allergy accommodations and reservations recommended when the restaurant is busy; a few notes of critique appear, including occasional slow service, simple decor, and a dish that may be too rich or rely on frozen vegetables, but overall the reviews converge on a trusted place for comforting, well executed pasta and Italian classics in downtown Montreal.
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Marie
3.0

J'ai mangé à la Marinara souvent le midi, pendant des années, & c'était toujours bon. J'ai d'ailleurs toujours dit que le chef savait comment cuire son poisson, ce qui est rare.
Malheureusement hier soir, avec un visiteur de Toronto, j'ai été très déçue de mon plat de poisson, morue avec une sauce poireaux & amandes. Le poisson était trop cuit & la sauce beaucoup trop salée. J'en ai laissé la moitié.
Cela dit, les escargots dans leur sauce à la crème sont toujours aussi bons.

Apr 15, 2026
on Google
Ngoc
5.0

I was very impressed with the restaurant's style, & the food too. The food was very fresh, & the pasta was perfect for me. Very good.

Mar 24, 2026
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Stephanie
5.0

Un pur délice troisième expérience & toujours aussi savoureux. La nourriture, entrée tomates boccocini plat pricipal ravioli & le service impécable malgré une salle pleine pour soir de match de hockey. Prix résonable pour 3 personnes

Mar 15, 2026
on Google
Robert
4.0

Excellente cuisine.
Rapport qualité prix pourrait être meilleur.
Je recommande pour le lunch

Mar 13, 2026
on Google
Krystel
5.0

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!!

Mar 3, 2026
on Google
Anaëlle
5.0

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
on Google
Daniel
4.0

Tres bon & sympathique. Aucune déco & service un peu lent.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google
Angela
5.0

Excellent fettuccini!

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
Jane
5.0

The best Italian restaurant in all of Montreal. Family business. Great staff.

Dec 12, 2025
on Google
Nicolas
5.0

Excellent restaurant. Tout est bien exécuté. Je recommande fortement

Nov 7, 2025
on Google
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5.0

The best pasta of my life !

Nov 6, 2025
on Google
Jay
4.0

Service was very good & professional. Manicotti was very good! Portion was small. We will go back.

Oct 29, 2025
on Google
Carrol
5.0

This was a highlight for us visiting Montreal. Not a huge restaurant, the service was great & loved the food. Homemade & delicious!

Jul 29, 2025
on Google
CSdu
5.0

Spécialités italiennes !!! Excellent & des serveurs d'une gentillesse 😍😍😍

Jul 22, 2025
on Google
Denyse
3.0

Correct mais rien de plus....pâtes primavera servi avec des légumes congelés .......je fais mieux que ça chez moi ......

Jul 9, 2025
on Google
Chantal
5.0

Best pasta I have had since travelling to Italy. Service was great.

Jun 13, 2025
on Google
Leonardo
4.0

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.

May 5, 2025
on Google
Alannah
5.0

Gnocchi was delicious, very fresh & pillowy

Apr 12, 2025
on Google
Michael
5.0

Genuine Italian cuisine with very good food in a quiet & cozy context

Apr 4, 2025
on Google
Diane
5.0

Un des meilleurs plat de veau marsala & la salade César maison était délicieuse.. Grandement satisfait de nos repas!

Apr 3, 2025
on Google