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.
Bel accueil, service sympathique, personnalisé, parfait. Mets goûteux & savoureux. On s'y sent bien dès notre arrivée. Nous étions quatre & avons apprécié de pouvoir discuter sans avoir à lever le ton comme cela arrive souvent dans plusieurs restaurants trop bruyants. Belle découverte!
Meilleur restaurant italien en ville. Service discret chaleureux attentionné impeccable, Beau menu, Plats servis chauds. Belle qualité de produits. C'est un restaurant que j'ai découvert il y a quelques années & j'y retourne avec bonheur.
Pairing veal a la limone with pasta with a tomato based sauce on the same plate was not exactly appetizing. Everyone else at the table was pleased with their meal.
Premièrement le moyen de réserver en ligne est sans faille. Un suivi est effectué jusqu'à l'arrivée au resto. Un endroit très chaleureux. Le personnel est très attentionné. La nourriture est excellente & surtout le repas principale est servi dans une assiette chaude. Un endroit à retourner.