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La Marinara

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La Marinara Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (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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CSdu
5.0

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

Jul 22, 2025
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Malorie
5.0

Je vais chez La Marinara depuis plusieurs années, & c'est toujours un pur délice. Chaque visite est une valeur sûre : les plats sont savoureux, réconfortants & pleins de caractère. On sent l'amour de la cuisine italienne dans chaque bouchée. L'ambiance est chaleureuse, intime, & le service est attentionné sans être trop formel. & que dire du tiramisu… un dessert décadent, parfaitement équilibré, qui termine le repas en beauté. C'est le genre de restaurant où on revient encore & encore, parce qu'on sait qu'on y mangera toujours bien. Une adresse coup de coeur que je recommande chaudement !

Mar 27, 2025
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1 Review
5.0

Personnel toujours aussi sympathique & bonne bouffe à l'italienne!

Feb 11, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Nous etions 2 parents avec nos 4 ados. Le service etait sympathique & efficace. La nourriture est parfaite! Une vraie bonne bouffe italienne. Tous les plats étaient à notre goût: lasagne, veau, poulet, tartare. Même les pâtes en accompagnement étaient exquises. Les desserts aussi!

Feb 11, 2024
Misha
5.0

Sur les conseils de quelques-uns, nous y sommes passés après avoir admiré le coucher de soleil au Mont Choisy. Bien que l'endroit soit assez petit, la nourriture & l'atmosphère étaient tout simplement géniales ! Le chef était tout à fait extraordinaire & très accueillant. Nous y retournerons sans aucun doute ! 10/10 - Une bonne pizza Italienne.
Merci grandement, Rishi !
Misha & Yaadav.

Sep 3, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

On voulait une option italienne abordable dans ce secteur. Le tout était excellent! Ingrédients de qualité & bonnes portions. On y retournera!

Jul 14, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Convivial, chaleureux, accueillant & excellente bouffe italienne.

Dec 22, 2022
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1 Review
4.5

Accueil chaleureux, tres bon service, cuisine italienne typique & delicieuse

Mar 28, 2022
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1 Review
5.0

Un bijou de Montréal en terme de cuisine italienne

Nov 13, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Nourriture italienne classique. Très bon rapport qualité prix. Excellent choix!

Oct 1, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Ce restaurant est une vraie pépite d'or! Excellente cuisine italienne & service impeccable! À mettre sur votre liste des bons restaurants de Montréal!

Aug 14, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Cuisine Italienne simple mais de très haute qualité.

Jul 18, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Bravo! Nous retrouvons toujours la même constance dans le goût des sauces. Jamais de déception. Les plats sont toujours à la hauteur de nos attentes c'est à dire une cuisine italienne vraie, savoureuse & simple. Ce qui est pour moi l'art d'une bonne cuisine.
Nous y retournons chaque fois que nous sommes à Montréal.

Nov 30, 2019
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1 Review
4.0

Excellente qualité de gastronomie italienne traditionnelle

Oct 18, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Cuisine italienne familiale. On se sent comme à la maison.
Merci M. Philippe & M. Giovanni.

Sep 13, 2019
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