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La Medusa

Fine Italian cuisine & an extensive wine list served in a cosy space with wood beams & a terrace.
Downtown
4.6$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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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

More details

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
4.61446 ratings
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Reviews for La Medusa

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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

We where seated at the bar, & we're really pleased with our waitress Meghan she is really attuned to the clients need☺️ we can't wait to got back, the food was amazing ❤️

Nov 2, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Si j'étais un des patrons, je m'habillerait au moins aussi bien que les serveurs...

Oct 30, 2023
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5.0

Nous nous excusons. Nous avons raté notre réservation ainsi que le match des Canadiens à cause de la maladie de ma femme. Nous espérons revenir bientôt à La Medusa. Merci@

Oct 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Service , nourriture & vin excellent !!

Oct 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Our go to place when we are in Montreal

Oct 29, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

One of my favourite places to eat!

Oct 29, 2023
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1 Review
2.5

Notre réservation a été perdue. Ils nous ont mis 8sur une table le de 6.
Le service super long & les assiettes pas servis en même temps mais à 15 minutes d'intervalle. N'allez pas à la Médusa un jour de spectacle au centre Bell

Oct 28, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

A recommander excellent près du centre Bell

Oct 28, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

La Medusa est mon resto préféré!

Oct 28, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Exceptional service, the staff & the owners truly care about their customers. The food is absolutely amazing. I highly recommend.

Oct 26, 2023
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1 Review
2.5

Notre réservation n'a pas été considérée. Nous du attendre 40 minutes pour notre table. Pire encore, une célébrité du canadien de Montréal est arrivée après nous sans réservation (j'ai entendu), ont été assis avant & servi avant. Réservation à 1800, repas servi 1940. Erreur sur les commandes. On vous demande si vous allez à la partie de hockey : DITES OUI!. & en conclusion, ils refusent de faire des factures par client. Une facture pour tous. Nourriture délicieuse, service exécrable.

Oct 25, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

waiter was excellent & super friendly, food was excellent, overall a great experience,

Oct 22, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours une soirée des plus agréable tout est toujours parfait c'est extrêmement bon le personnel est tout simplement génial merci à bientôt c'est certain

Oct 22, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Superbe découverte!!! Services À+

Oct 22, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

They could not find my online reservation in their book, but I had received a confirmation on my phone. I had also called to modify the number of people & they confirmed on the phone.

Oct 21, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent repas & excellent service !

Oct 21, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent, comme d'habitude

Oct 20, 2023
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1 Review
3.0

Made a reservation for our wedding anniversary & was told to sit at the bar. IL got the feeling they could not get rid of us quick enough. Food was serve lukewarm. Basically this is a place where if they know you its great, if not you take your chances.

Oct 17, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

etre entouré de groupe de 10 personnes & en plus on été servi avant nous meme si nous étions arriver avant eux

Oct 16, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

C'est officiel! On a découvert notre nouveau restaurant italien préféré! Ambiance, service, nourriture & un vin d'importation privée excellent!

Oct 15, 2023