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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$$ & $$$
OPEN12 pm - 2:30 pm, 5 pm - 10 pm
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ItalianSeafood/FishGrillPizzaPastaFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesTasting Menu

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
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Review Summary

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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2.5

Manque de respect totale ! Le serveur as voulu nous étourdir de son accent & son enthousiasme pour ensuite nous Arnaquer ... 25% de trop facturé PLUS JAMAIS!!!****

Apr 8, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Vraiment de la fine cuisine italienne avec une belle ambiance! Ont se croirait en Italie!

Apr 5, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

Une autre belle soirée au La Medusa. La bouffe était excellente & le service impeccable.

Apr 5, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

A fantastic Italian restaurant! The staff were friendly & welcoming & the food was sensational - we'll definitely be back next time we're in Montreal!

Apr 4, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

The food was delicious & the service impeccable! Our first time in Montréal & we will come back for sure when we visit the city again! Thank you!

Apr 1, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Tout était parfait. À l'arrivée on bénéficie d'un accueil très chaleureux. Les serveurs sont souriants & connaissent bien leur menu. La nourriture est excellente. J'ai adoré mon expérience. J'y retournerai assurément . Je recommande sans hésiter ce merveilleux restaurant.

Mar 22, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Good quality & service as usual! The brothers & their crew are always on top of things!

Mar 22, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

It was OK. Great service, but the disco lights at 8:30 for some patrons was a little too much.

Mar 17, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours aussi délicieux! Service incroyable.

J'adore ce resto & le recommande à tous!

Mar 12, 2023
2.0

Si vous voulez vous faire arnaquer, aller à ce resto avant un show au centre Bell, le serveur Nino ne te donnera pas le choix de menu il imposera ses entrées & le vin & à la fin vous aurez une facture avec plein d'extra ( on avait 11 repas & on était 10!!) les prix sur le site web ne reflète pas les prix sur la facture ( de 4 à 10$ de plus ) . Ils vous amène la facture 10 minute avant que le show commence donc pas le temps de vérifier ou se plaindre. J'ai tenté de parlé au propriétaire Max & il m'a tout simplement envoyé promener pour rester poli. C'est le pire resto italien en ville . on s'est fait arnaquer de 240$ sur une facture de 1100$ . N'y aller tou simplement pas . & la nourriture est très ordinaire.

Mar 12, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent meal. 5 people we ate salads & pasta. Very reasonable prices. Friendly service. Check was slow so ask if you are ready. I would go again without a doubt

Mar 12, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

Très bien & chaleureux. Par contre, le restaurant n'avait pas notre réservation faites sur libro mais nous a tout de même accommodés.

Mar 9, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service , Excellente nourriture & un Grand Merci a Ninno pour sa joie de vivre & de servir ces clients!!

Mar 8, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

excellent service & bonne nourriture.

Mar 7, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours convivial & chaleureux

Mar 3, 2023
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1 Review
4.0


Toujours agréable de venir mangé au resto Médusa

Feb 27, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

bonne table, excellent vin, service courtois & efficace

Feb 22, 2023
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1 Review
4.0

Restaurant agréable, joli décor, menu bien monté & une carte des vins bien garnie. La nourriture était formidable & sans reproches.
Le seul bémol, parmi toutes les bonnes choses de ce restaurant, est le service. Des hommes plus âgés, pas particulièrement agréables, qui semblent faire leur boulot de façon très mécanique, sans trop d'entrain. Ils semblent avoir perdu depuis bien longtemps "la flamme" pour leur travail. Avec la pénurie de main d'oeuvre sur le marché, faut se compter chanceux, juste de se faire servir dans des délais raisonnables.

Feb 19, 2023
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1 Review
3.5

Even with a reservation they wanted to give me a very small table next to a projector...
I was seated in other place in a similar small table. The food was okay but not enough for the price. Not the great experience I remember from last time I visited.

Feb 15, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent accueil, excellent service, excellente bière italienne & très bonnes bouffes 👍

Feb 15, 2023