Niché sur une petite rue paisible du centre-ville, La Marinara est élégant jusqu’au bout des doigts. Des couleurs chaudes et une lumière tamisée, des plantes et des bougies, créent une ambiance modeste. La musique ambiante est en sourdine, laissant la place à la conversation. C’est pourquoi Marinera est l’endroit idéal pour un souper en tête à tête ou un repas d’affaires tranquille. Crée pour donner une ambiance de bistro français, La Marinara propose une cuisine composée de plats italiens. Primavera, bolognese, alfredo, carbonara, amatriciana: les classiques de cette gastronomie s’y retrouvent. Les gnocchis, des pâtes faites de pommes de terre, sont d’ailleurs confectionnés sur place.
Si vous aimez le veau, il s’agit d’une des spécialités de la maison. Bien que vous pourriez payer une petite fortune pour les mêmes plats ailleurs, ici, vous vous en tirerez à des prix abordables. Oui, même le veau à la crème. Vous l’aimez plus croustillant? Pourquoi ne pas opter pour le veau pané ou combiner le croquant et la crème avec un délicieux veau parmigiana.
Les critiques louent à plusieurs reprises La Marinara pour une cuisine italienne authentique et des ingrédients frais, avec les pâtes mises en avant comme un atout, notamment fettuccine, gnocchi, ravioli et bolognaise parmi les favoris, servies en portions généreuses dans un cadre chaleureux et intime; le service est décrit comme réfléchi, amical et professionnel, avec des accommodements pour les allergies et des réservations recommandées lorsque le restaurant est occupé; quelques points de critique apparaissent, notamment des périodes de service parfois lentes, une décoration simple et un plat qui peut être trop riche ou reposer sur des légumes surgelés, mais dans l'ensemble les avis convergent sur un endroit sûr où l'on retrouve des plats réconfortants et bien exécutés dans le centre-ville de Montréal.
J'ai mangé à la Marinara souvent le midi, pendant des années, & c'était toujours bon. J'ai d'ailleurs toujours dit que le chef savait comment cuire son poisson, ce qui est rare.
Malheureusement hier soir, avec un visiteur de Toronto, j'ai été très déçue de mon plat de poisson, morue avec une sauce poireaux & amandes. Le poisson était trop cuit & la sauce beaucoup trop salée. J'en ai laissé la moitié.
Cela dit, les escargots dans leur sauce à la crème sont toujours aussi bons.
Let's start with the positives: the service is friendly, & the atmosphere is cozy. The place is small, which can feel inviting if you're looking for a sweet spot in downtown Montreal. However, what really bothers me is paying nearly $20 for poorly cooked zucchini. Judge for yourself from the picture. The sauce was at least tasty. While the ambiance & service are commendable, the overpriced & poorly prepared food left me disappointed. But this is my humble opinion. I hope they improve the quality to match the cozy setting.
22 août 2024
sur Google
🍽️
Sachez où manger à Montréal avant tout le monde.
Découvrez en primeur les ouvertures les plus branchées, des menus secrets et les coups de cœur de RestoMontreal.ca. Rejoignez plus de 50 000 foodies.
My husband & I came here on a Thursday night, as it's just up the street from our hotel. The atmosphere is laid back & chill. Jazz music is just at the right volume, which was very good, as we could still have a conversation. Food was nothing short of exceptional! Here's what we ordered: Apps: Escargot Shrimp in lemon & garlic sauce Mains: Fettuccine Alfredo Beef lasagna Dessert: Tiramisu Everything tasted really delicious! The escargot had the right texture. The shrimp in lemon & garlic sauce came with bread. We used the bread to eat the sauce. 😋 The fettuccine alfredo was very creamy & did not need any protein/meat. The lasagna had the perfect combo of acidic & sweet taste. Portions were perfect too - not too much & not too little. We capped off the night with a slice of their tiramisu. It was super creamy, no artificial flavour. I'd go back there just for the tiramisu! Overall, it was a positive experience & the owner made sure to go to each table to have a chat with the patrons. You definitely get your money's worth. Definitely highly recommended & expect us to drop Oby the next time we're in Montreal.
The service at La Marinara was first rate. It's a small restaurant & we arived when it was packed with pre-hockey game diners so it was quite noisy. But once a few people left, it was more comfortable to talk. We found the food quite good. A couple of points, though: the tomoato & bocconcini appetizer was really tiny. There were only 4 or 5 thin slices of tomato, each topped with a small piece of cheese. This was not what we were expecting for the price. The minestrone soup was good but much too salty. The main courses we ordered: stuffed tortellini & nerone sauce topped fish were very good. The litre of house wine was excellent. It's a very authentic feeling Italian restaurant.
Came here for lunch & ordered the penne a l'Arrabiata. The pasta was perfectly cooked, the sauce was great & the spice level was right on the spot, hot but not too much. Service was quick & efficient. On the minus side, it was a bit too pricey for my budget, & this will limit me to come back here for lunch.
Found a hair baked into my tortellini (was still charged for it because apparently "these things happen"), & before I found the hair, it didn't even taste good (the rosé sauce had some kind of cinnamon or nutmeg in it). My husband's garlic & oil spaghetti was burnt (it was a brown colour & tasted very bitter). The service was super rushed - didn't have time to enjoy my martini before my appetizer was in front of me followed quickly by my main meal. We were in & out in less than an hour. The tables are so close together that you have to turn sideways to fit. We were given a free dessert (for the hair)...a crème caramel that was not good at all (I've had better from Costco) & served in the middle of a plain white plate. Not impressed at all & will not be going back.
Warm, welcoming ambiance. Fantastic service by experienced waiters. Quality of food is very good - pasta & sauce excellent as was the tiramisu. All 6 of us were very pleased with our meals & dining experience.
18 avr. 2022
🍽️
Sachez où manger à Montréal avant tout le monde.
Découvrez en primeur les ouvertures les plus branchées, des menus secrets et les coups de cœur de RestoMontreal.ca. Rejoignez plus de 50 000 foodies.
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.
We visited La Marina last evening & were delighted with the service & food. Ladies (2) enjoyed Rigatoni Arrabriata & Manicotti respectively & the gentlemen both enjoyed Veal Pizzaiola. I wasn't sure about the sauce they were using for the escargot so I asked for garlic butter instead. They were very accommodating & it was delicious.
Word of advice.... don't go on a night when the Canadians are playing hockey at home. The place was mobbed & we waited 20 minutes for our table (with a reservation). Otherwise, very enjoyable even if a little pricey.
Bravo! Nous retrouvons toujours la même constance dans le goût des sauces. Jamais de déception. Les plats sont toujours à la hauteur de nos attentes c'est à dire une cuisine italienne vraie, savoureuse & simple. Ce qui est pour moi l'art d'une bonne cuisine.
Nous y retournons chaque fois que nous sommes à Montréal.
30 nov. 2019
🍽️
Sachez où manger à Montréal avant tout le monde.
Découvrez en primeur les ouvertures les plus branchées, des menus secrets et les coups de cœur de RestoMontreal.ca. Rejoignez plus de 50 000 foodies.
