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

About

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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La Marinara is widely celebrated for serving exceptional homemade pasta and authentic Italian dishes, with many patrons highlighting the quality of the veal, seafood, and tortellini. While the majority of visitors praise the professional and friendly service, even during busy events, opinions on portion sizes and overall value remain mixed. The atmosphere is generally described as welcoming and reminiscent of home, making it a popular choice for both lunch and dinner despite occasional inconsistencies in dish preparation.

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4.0

Ambiance tranquille ,la nourriture bonne mais un peu dispendieux.
Un bon service !

Jun 27, 2019

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4.0

Bel endroit, tres bonne nourriture, service rapide. Il y avait pas mal de bruits a cause des multiples groupes.

Jun 21, 2019

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4.0

Un peu bruillant. Il faudrait essayer de diminuer l'écho. Heureusement on ne s'est pas fier aux mauvais commentaires.

Jun 16, 2019

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5.0

As always, super service with absolutely good food. The 4 of us had appetizer & veal, each different. Would go back.

Jun 15, 2019

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5.0

Service très personnalisé, ambiance chaleureuse & convivial, excellente nourriture & bonne carte de vins!

Jun 14, 2019

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5.0

This was my second time dining at Café Bistro La Marinara before attending a concert at the Bell Centre. This restaurant is so conveniently located, but much more than this, the staff is friendly & accommodating & the food is absolutely delicious! Thank you for yet another pleasant dining experience, we will be back!

May 29, 2019

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3.0

Maureen food was good, service not so much.

May 18, 2019

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4.5

Très bonne cuisine de qualité & prix abordables. Service professionnel.

May 17, 2019

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5.0

Bon service & la nourriture était excellente! Je vais y retourner la prochaine fois que je me rends à Montréal.

May 5, 2019

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5.0

Excellent service & rapide (apprécié quand on a un spectacle Centre Bell) & la nourriture est excellente.

Apr 27, 2019

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