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.
Comme toujours, la qualité de l'accueil, de la nourriture & du service était à son maximum . Il est quand même déplorable que peu de clients soient présents pour profiter d'un repas aussi gastronomique par cette période de Covid-19. Je souhaite bonne chance à tout l'équipe de La Marinara. En espérant qu'elle puisse continuer à offrir ses bon services encore longtemps.
J'ai rarement mangé de la nourriture aussi savoureuse dans un restaurant; souvent c'est très bon mais comme à La Marinara, c'est indescriptible. Tout est frais & les recettes du chef sont à couper le souffle. Vous pensez peut-être que j'exagère, mais essayez-le par vous-même & vous m'en donnerez des nouvelles. &, que dire de l'accueil du propriétaire Philippe & du service de Juan. Impeccables! C'est un endroit à recommander.
Aug 27, 2021
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Dinner at Cafe Bistro La Marinara is way more than 5 Star!!! The food is delicious, the service is outstanding, the venue is excellent, & the experience is one I would recommend to anyone. Their Escargot is original & unique, & the Fettuccini is probably the best pasta I have ever had. & that includes any of the many restaurants I've eaten at in Italy. La Marinara checks all the boxes for food, service, surroundings, value & hospitality. You feel like you are having dinner in someone's home rather than in a downtown restaurant. Thanks & Merci to the entire team at La Marinara for hosting a truly wonderful evening for my wife & I at your restaurant. It was special & we will be back. David & Nancy, Toronto.
Tout est excellent, soirée parfaite, employés sympathiques, service impeccable, ambiance chaleureuse & c'est le meilleur repas italien que nous avons mangé ... ça mérite plus que 5 étoiles
Toujours aussi bon de l'accueil au service sans oublié l'excellente nourriture. C'est notre restaurant italien préféré. Ce qu'on aime le plus de ce resto c'est que d'une fois à l'autre c'est toujours la même saveur, la même qualité & le même bon goût que l'on retrouve.
