Restaurant

La Marinara

Downtown

CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 11:30 am

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday	11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday	5 pm - 9:30 pm
Sunday	Closed Today

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1218 Rue Stanley, Montreal, H3B 2S7

Downtown

(514) 509-4090

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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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Delivery Family / Kid-friendly Good For Groups Online Ordering Parking Available Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

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Reviewers repeatedly praise La Marinara for authentic Italian cooking and fresh ingredients, with pasta highlighted as a standout including fettuccine, gnocchi, ravioli, and bolognese among favorites, served in generous portions in a warm intimate setting, the service described as thoughtful, friendly and professional, with allergy accommodations and reservations recommended when the restaurant is busy; a few notes of critique appear, including occasional slow service, simple decor, and a dish that may be too rich or rely on frozen vegetables, but overall the reviews converge on a trusted place for comforting, well executed pasta and Italian classics in downtown Montreal.

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5.0

Excellent service & menu varié & délicieux!

Jan 27, 2019

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5.0

Toujours bon, frais ,excellent service!
Un incontournable.
N'oubliez pas de réserver.

Jan 26, 2019

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5.0

La soupe minestrone & le veau parmigiana étaient succulents.

Jan 18, 2019

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4.0

Bouffe excellente & savoureuse. Service attentionne. Tres bon & sans facon. Retournerons certainement.

Jan 12, 2019

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4.0

Good food, selection, prices & service at lunch. Tables are close & a bit crowded & noise level increases as the place fills up but at least you don't have to put up with loud music as in most restaurants today. Very authentic Italian cuisine.

Jan 9, 2019

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4.0

Food was delicious as usual. Service was great. Always enjoy our dinners there.

Jan 8, 2019

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4.0

Have visited several times, never disappointed, food served hot, will visit again when the occasion arises.
Maby a little pricey, but worth it !!

Dec 18, 2018

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4.5

La morue marinara était excellente. Menu pas compliqué mais très bon

Dec 18, 2018

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5.0

Great place to eat before a hockey game. Excellent food fast services & convenient to the Bell Centre

Dec 14, 2018

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5.0

Excellent service & delicious food. Great location in Montreal.

Dec 4, 2018

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