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La Marinara

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La Marinara Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (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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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.
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5.0

Excellent restaurant je recommande, bon service, bonne bouffe & prix raisonnable. Merci de l'accueil chaleureux.

Jun 27, 2021
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5.0

Très bon.
Recommande

Jun 27, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours excellent & très bon service, comme d'habitude!

Jun 25, 2021
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5.0

Déçue 🤔... nous avions réservé à l'avance la table pour 4 personnes devant la fenêtre. Lorsque nous sommes arrivés, à l'heure convenu, il semble que le gérant l' avait été attribué à 2 personnes ( une mère & un jeune ado) Nous venions de l'extérieur Val Morin & Tremblant pour une première sortie au resto & avions réservé à votre resto que nous aimons tant.
Nourriture toujours aussi bonne

Jun 23, 2021
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1 Review
5.0

Ambiance conviviale & pennes Romanof exquises.
Je le recommande pour un bon petit souper.

Jun 21, 2021
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5.0

Wow ! C'était notre première fois que nous essayions ce restaurant! Nous avons été agréable surpris de la qualité du service ( personnels habitués du service client ) & surtout de la qualité de la nourriture 🤩. C'est un des bons restaurants italiens que nous avons fait . Je recommande vraiment d'essayer ce restaurant très chaleureux.

Jun 21, 2021
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5.0

Le service impeccable, la nourriture très bonne. Première visite & je vais y retourner 👍

Jun 20, 2021
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5.0

Un vrais régale! Des plats délicieux, une ambiance calm & familial. N'hésitez pas , ça vaut vraiment la peine.

Jun 20, 2021
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5.0

La tèlévision n'ajoute pas à l'ambiance

Jun 20, 2021
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5.0

Restaurant super sympathique, le service est impeccable, la nourriture toujours égale, bon restaurant italien, j'y vais régulièrement & ce, depuis des années.

Jun 18, 2021
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5.0

Un service d'une très grande gentillesse & la nourriture est exquise!!

Jun 14, 2021
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5.0

Nous avons été ravi de notre soirée au Café Bistro La Marinara. L'accueil était excellent comme d'habitude. Le service toujours aussi agréable.
La nourriture était délicieuse & en quantité suffisante. L'ambiance était calme & plaisante.
On est très heureux de retrouver notre restaurant italien préféré tel qu'il était dans notre souvenir,un vrai réconfort en ce temps de pandémie.
Réjean

Sep 5, 2020
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1 Review
5.0

Resto absolument parfait, bonne nourriture, service impeccable - ai bien hâte d'y retourner.

Sep 3, 2020
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5.0

Excellent! Comme toujours !

Aug 9, 2020
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5.0

Service courtois & bonne bouffe.

Jul 31, 2020
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1 Review
5.0

Tellement agréable de retrouver les merveilleuses saveur de La Marinara après tant de semaines.

Jun 26, 2020
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1 Review
4.0

Excellent restaurant, avec un service agréable & courtois.

Toujours un plaisir de visiter cette établissement.

Mar 10, 2020
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1 Review
5.0

Un service impeccable, une nourriture excellente comme d'habitude - c'est notre resto italien no. 1

Mar 6, 2020
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5.0

Très bon restaurant. Personnel extrêmement sympathique & toujours aux petits soins.

Mar 6, 2020
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5.0

Très bon service, très attentionné. L'escalope de veau est excellente!

Mar 1, 2020