La Medusa, located just steps away from the Bell Centre, has been a renowned institution for over 20 years, serving pure and authentic Italian cuisine. As a family-run restaurant, La Medusa stays true to classic recipes and traditional culinary methods, using only fresh and quality ingredients. From homemade pasta to pizza, gelato, and desserts, everything is made in-house. The menu offers a delightful selection of veal dishes, marinated meats, perfectly grilled fish, antipasti, fresh pasta, and pizza. The warm and inviting atmosphere adds to the restaurant's appeal, and it also provides a private room for group functions.
Up to 50 seats available. Equipped with a 100 inch screen with microphone for presentations and PowerPoint. The room is also available for sporting events (All sports).
Up to 50 seats available. Great for all occasions like marriages, babtisims, stag parties, communions, engagements, birthday parties... etc.
La Medusa comes across as a warmly welcoming Italian spot in downtown Montreal, offering fresh, well prepared dishes that cover pasta, seafood, pizza and antipasti, plus a strong wine list. Reviews consistently note friendly, attentive service and a lively, family friendly ambiance that suits pre or post game outings near Centre Bell. The food is described as authentic Italian and often excellent, with many praising the pizza crust, the pasta textures and flavorful sauces, though a few mentions call out a risotto that is too salty or prices that can be high. Some moments of slower service or busy nights are acknowledged, but the overall tone points to a reliable favorite worth returning to, including interest in private dining spaces for celebrations. Overall the place is regarded as one of the top Italian options in the area, delivering consistent flavors, helpful staff, and an atmosphere that makes diners feel at home in the city.
I ate at this restaurant with my family & I rate it at a perfect 10. The food, the service, the atmosphere was absolutely out of this world. We all ordered different dishes & all the meal was delicious. The wine list was plenty of good choices to choose from. Thanks to the great staff for our evening an enjoyable one. I highly recommend this restaurant to everyone
We were a table of 8 plus a baby. Brought my family whom was from out of town to come eat to celebrate my stepson's admission into the army. The owner/waiters were so attentive & caring & gave us extra attention by conversating with us as well as showing how they are family oriented. It was exceptional service that we have never gotten in any other restaurant i have been to in Montreal or even anywhere. The food was excellent with not a long wait between courses. The whole meal ended with a little extra thought by the waiter whom brings a little glass filled with candy. The finishing touch that makes the clientele want to come back. Thank you for the lovely evening. It was the perfect memorable soirée :-)
i couldnt ask for a better place for a family reunion after years of not seeing each other, food was fantastic, staff/owner are on the spot, service was aswome, even with little details such as wine decanter, pot of candies etc. i recommand this place, well established restaurent loved it verry much!
i couldnt ask for a better place for a family reunion after years of not seeing each other, food was fantastic, staff/owner are on the spot, service was aswome, even with little details such as wine decanter, pot of candies etc. i recommand this place, well established restaurent loved it verry much!
I don't speak French but believe I have given you the highest ratings! We had a great time at La Medusa & will definitely keep this in mind for future trips. This was our first trip with the full family of four, last year our son & myself at there both nights that we were in town & had great meals.
Jan 16, 2024
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A fantastic experience. This family owned & operated restaurant hits a home run. From the ambiance to the dessert, everything works. Staff (mostly family) are all friendly & knowledgeable. The wine suggestion was perfect. The food was to die for. From one foodie to another this is definitely worth a visit. Don't pay attention to OLD REVIEWS that had issues, they have all been addressed.
Our favorite restaurant in Montreal! We were so happy to be able to go back after 3+ years of Covid. Food is amazing as always, but the staff is incredible too. Sadly, Joe was enjoying some time away, & we missed him, but once again, the staff took great care of us & our family that we brought along.
If you want an authentic Italian experience I highly recommend going to La Medusa. The food, the staff, the service, & the atmosphere make it one of the best restaurants in Montreal if not Eastern Canada. I am from Vancouver & make sure I reserve a night here for dinner with clients when I come to town. They carry an excellent wine list at all price levels. Homemade pastas are old family recipes. The homemade desserts - cannolis & tiramisu - are worth saving some room for. The veal & steak dishes melt in your mouth. My biggest challenge is trying to decide what to eat - it is all so so good!!!
10/10 excellent for hospitality & service & food & staff is very friendly & efficient excellent food makes you feel like a part of the medusa family #1
Very disappointed & surprised in owners answer when I asked why our food was taking over 30 minutes to be served; (Hey buddy, Take it easy, I have 100 people here to serve).
Obviously this gentleman has become disconnected in how to answer politely to his clients. I have worked in the service business for over 10 years in my younger days & never have ever been rude & impolite to a client.
To make a long story short; I will never go back to this restaurant or recommend it, being told out loud to TAKE IT EASY in front of my friends & family was disrespectful & degrading, goodbye La Medusa..!
