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La Medusa

Name: La Medusa
Address: 1218 Rue Drummond, Montreal, QC, H3G 1V7, CA
Telephone: +1-5148784499
Price range: $$ & $$$
Rating: 4.6

Fine Italian cuisine & an extensive wine list served in a cosy space with wood beams & a terrace.

Downtown

$$ & $$$

OPEN12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm

Monday	12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Tuesday	12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday	12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Thursday	12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Friday	12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday	5 pm - 10 pm
Sunday	Closed

Italian Seafood/Fish Grill Pizza Pasta Fine Dining / Upscale Great selection of wines Tasting Menu

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1218 Rue Drummond, Montreal, H3G 1V7

Downtown, Golden Square Mile

(514) 878-4499

(514) 868-1666

lamedusarestaurant.ca

About us

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.

Our Specialties

Pasta, Meat, Risotto, Antipasto, Fish and Seafood

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 110 We accept: Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

Cozy Atmosphere Delivery Family / Kid-friendly Fine Dining / Upscale Good For Groups Great selection of wines Online Ordering Parking Available Private Room Reception Services / Private Events Sports on TV Takeout Available Tasting Menu Terrace

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Paying parking accross the street.

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.

1 big screen TV available (100 inches)

Capacity for 30 people

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4.6 1446 ratings

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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.

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5.0

Très bon rapport qualité/prix, les portions sont parfaite: pas trop petite, pas trop grosse 😊

Jan 21, 2024

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5.0

Excellent repas & qualité des produits ! Bravo à l'équipe !

Dec 17, 2023

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4.5

Tout était excellent, y compris notre serveur qui était très sympathique. La raison pour laquelle je mets 4* pour la qualité de la nourriture est parce qu'il y avait vraiment beaucoup d'arêtes dans le poisson (bar), ce qui fait qu'il était difficile à manger. Merci & à bientôt!

Nov 7, 2023

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5.0

Excellent resto, la qualité de la nourriture y est, service convivial. J'ai adoré!!!

Nov 4, 2023

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4.5

Comme première visite & expérience chez La Médusa, j'ai apprécié l'endroit, la propreté des lieux incluant salle de toilette ! Eh oui! car je me suis toujours dit que l'entretien des salles de toilette est le reflet de la qualité de la cuisine & des lieux.
J'ai aimé mon choix de vin 🍷 ainsi que la pizza 🍕& salade....

C'est certain que je vais y revenir.
Merci

Sep 26, 2023

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5.0

Excellant service & bonne qualité de nourriture!

Nov 10, 2022

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5.0

Toujours un excellent service & une nourriture de très bonne qualité!

Nov 9, 2022

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5.0

Service impeccable, très accommodant, qualité des aliments ains que de la préparation remarquable, ce restaurant se démarque en tout point!

Oct 4, 2022

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1 Review

5.0

Accueil, service & plats d une qualité exceptionnelle. Très très bonne adresse.

Mar 22, 2022

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5.0

Meilleur restaurant Italien en ville. Qualité de tout les repas & un service exceptionnel personnalisé. Un incontournable. Simplement un voyage culinaire dans une ambiance familliale.

Feb 13, 2022

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5.0

Toujours excellent - service & qualité de leur menu!

Jan 27, 2020

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3.5

Très bon restaurant mais qualité du service à revoir : serveurs pas à l'écoute & pas aimable du tout.

May 25, 2019

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4.5

Bon rapport qualité prix. Le resto n'était pas trop bruyant ce qui facilitait la conversation.

Jun 9, 2018

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5.0

Accueil chaleureux , service courtois, nourriture de qualité supérieure. C'est incontournable lorsque nous passons à Mtl . & que dire de la sélection de vin...... WOW!

Apr 21, 2017

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5.0

Service, qualité, goût & le prix: 5 étoiles

Oct 7, 2016

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4.0

C'etait une soirée & un repas vraiment agréable comme à chaque fois d'ailleurs que nous visitons le restaurant La Médusa. Ce restaurant offre tout ce que nous aimons d'un bon restaurant italien. Tout y est, l'ambiance, le service courtois & attentionné, la qualité & la saveur des plats qui y sont offerts. Ce restaurant est un petit trésor que je conseille à tous les amateurs d'excellente cuisine italienne.

Jun 5, 2016