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.
Notre serveur n'était pas du tout agréable. La nourriture était acceptable, mais le prix toujours trop cher (comme partout au centre-ville par contre). Bonne option rapide avant un spectacle au Centre Bell par exemple... sauf si le serveur prend 35 min à vous faire payer.
Excellente nourriture, plats italien, servis rapidement, belle carte des vins. Service très professionnel & rapide. Ambiance très agréable & relaxe. Excellent établissement ! À essayer absolument, une perle cachée à Montréal.
Feb 2, 2024
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C'était notre deuxième visite & nous sommes du Saguenay. Encore un excellent repas en table d'hôte & un service rapide pour le match de hockey. Personnel sympatique & courtois, c'est un prochain rendez-vous, merci !
Feb 26, 2023
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Ce restaurant fait partie de mon top 3! Excellente nourriture, service courtois & rapide & personnel aimable & souriant! Mais réservez, car le resto se remplit rapidement! :-)
Simple mais bon ! les escalopes de veau sont super tendres. tout est parfait. L'ambiance est un peu bruyant. Par contre; le service est rapide & efficace. Nous y retournerons c'est certain
le service pour prendre la commande était rapide , mais le service pour apportez la nourriture était très lent, ils ont due avoir des problème avec leur équipements ou autre