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
Went here with a large group & the restaurant was able to accommodate us with a room in the lower part of the restaurant. The food was spectacular, too much as it was part of a package, the staff were cheerful, helpful, & always there to get what we needed. A very large selection of wines to fit anyone's desire.
Oct 25, 2024
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Very friendly & attentive staff. Extensive wine list. We had the escargot in white wine sauce. Beautiful flavours & extremely tender & tasty escargot. I had the cannelloni, beautiful tomato sauce, the pasta was cooked to perfection & generously stuffed with a tender flavourful filling topped with melted cheese & herbs. My wife had the spaghetti & meatballs. 2 large tender meatballs full of delicate seasoning, the pasta was perfect with a light yet very satisfying tomato herb sauce. The decor is very classic high end Italian, beautifully decorated, the plates are generous without being too much, & the prices very reasonable.
On of my favorite Italian spots in the city. Simple & delicious. Attentive service from old crotchety men that know their stuff. It also has an extensive wine list. Not cheap, but nothing is anymore. I go regularly, & I'm never disappointed.
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!
Our server took care of everything for us. We let him pick the wine & food & we could not had any better. Fantastic service & the food was absolutely superb.
This restaurant dropped the ball so many times & didn't do a thing to course-correct. They didn't have my reservation, which means they didn't get the note that it was my birthday. They took our order & 35 minutes later we had to ASK for bread, while tables next to us that got there later were being served their mains. 10 minutes went by (50 minutes after we walked in the restaurant) & the entre that the waiter upsold us was a mystery. I had to ask them how much longer we were supposed to wait. Minor detail, but during this time the staff could have cared to refill our glasses of wine, offer apologies. Nothing. Food finally arrived after an hour spent there. Pasta was undercooked. One thing is al dente, & another thing is raw crunchy pasta. Carbonara sauce here was scrambled egg whites on pasta water. Then the bill came. We were charged $8 for tap water. We weren't even OFFERED dessert; I guess they knew how badly we wanted to leave. They sat us next to a TV. They played the same Laura Pausini song over 8 times. This restaurant is a nightmare. My partner & I keep fantasizing about Gordon Ramsey recording a Kitchen Nightmares episode in here. The staff was so nice, we tipped accordingly. But the ower of this restaurant needs to do a hefty chunk of self reflection if he doesn't want his restaurant to fail.
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.
Jul 30, 2023
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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!!!
Very bad restaurant! Food was bad, service was cheating & overall ambiance loud!
You ask for a bottle of wine, they don't have it & sell some cheap garbage extremely overpriced!
Do eat here!!
A great location with a very pleasant & welcoming atmosphere. The menu provides a great selection & the food is expertly prepared. There is a comprehensive wine list to help round out your meal. The selection of gelato flavors is excellent, so leave room for dessert! La Medusa will not disappoint!
