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La Marinara

Authentic Italian bistro classics meet the heart of Montreal in every bowl of handmade pasta.

Downtown
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 11:30 am
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La Marinara offers a focused menu centered on traditional Italian bistro staples prepared with consistent technical precision. Diners encounter a selection of handmade pasta dishes tossed in rich, herb-infused tomato sauces alongside artisanal pizzas featuring thin, blistered crusts baked in high-temperature ovens. The environment prioritizes an understated aesthetic where polished tables and efficient service facilitate a straightforward culinary experience. Menu items emphasize the integrity of imported ingredients, showcasing cured meats, creamy mozzarella, and seasonal vegetables sourced for their vibrant flavor profiles. The kitchen maintains strict adherence to Mediterranean cooking techniques, ensuring every plate delivers authentic textures and balanced seasoning. Each course reflects a commitment to functional simplicity, favoring robust, satisfying compositions that prioritize the foundational elements of regional Italian cooking over complex or experimental culinary presentations.

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We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
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La Marinara is widely celebrated for its authentic, delicious, and homemade Italian cuisine, with many patrons highlighting the exceptional pasta dishes, fresh ingredients, and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is consistently described as professional and kind, ensuring a pleasant dining experience even during busy times. While the establishment is often praised as a top choice in the city for its classic recipes and comforting feel, it remains a popular destination for both lunch and dinner, frequently recommended for its high-quality food and inviting environment.
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5.0

Very good food & service;

Nov 8, 2023
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5.0

excellent friendly service & the food was outstanding.

Nov 5, 2023
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5.0

What more do you need, save & despite the afore given 5 stars on all 4 questions. I must admit your prices border on exorbitant for main dishes of basically pasta. Kind of discouraging for becoming an habituer of once or twice per every week... Otherwise most enjoyable, as it was always for the many years I frequented your Marinara!

Nov 4, 2023
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5.0

Toujours aussi délicieux & agréable de prendre un repas à ce restaurant. A la prochaine.

Nov 4, 2023
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5.0

C'est un de nos restaurants favoris & on y retourne régulièrement. Les repas, le service, l'ambiance de ce trésor un peu caché est à découvrir....

Nov 4, 2023
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4.5

Service parfait, serveurs affables & plein d'humour! Excellente nourriture & ambiance agréable bien que le restaurant soit étroit & qu'il y a beaucoup de mouvement autour des tables. Je recommande, pour une belle soirée animée & au goût de Italie!

Nov 3, 2023
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5.0

une première fois pour nous mais surement pas la dernière! Bravo!

Nov 3, 2023
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Did you find a pink silk scarf on November 1st..party of 8. Under chai

Nov 2, 2023
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5.0

We had a pre game dinner here at 530 & was out by 630. The table d'hôte was perfect, loved the eggplant parmigiana & the veal with mushrooms & shrimp. Wine selection was so so but service was fast & friendly.

Oct 30, 2023
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4.5

Je suis allée chez vous le 27 octobre. Le total de ma facture était de 161,27$ avec service 190,30$. Je n'ai pas eu le détail de la facture, juste le relevé. J'ai besoin de ceci pour compte de dépenses. Pouvez-vous m'envoyer le détail par courriel au : f.godard@gifb.ca Merci :))

Oct 30, 2023
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