FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caMontreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.ca
RestaurantsGuides & ArticlesEvents

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

RestaurantsReviewsGuides & ArticlesEventsNewsletterContact UsDiscover
La Medusa Cover Image
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
La Medusa RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Top Pick

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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
ItalianSeafood/FishGrillPizzaPastaFine Dining / UpscaleGreat selection of winesTasting Menu
MenuReserveOrder

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
4.61448 ratings
5★
73%
4★
17%
3★
4%
2★
5%
1★
1%

Mentioned in:

La Medusa was featured in the article(s) below.

PressView More

Events NearbyMore

Related Links

Restaurants in Downtown

Italian Restaurants in Downtown

Seafood/Fish Restaurants in Downtown

Grill Restaurants in Downtown

Pizza Restaurants in Downtown

Pasta Restaurants in Downtown

Cozy Atmosphere Restaurants in Downtown

Delivery Restaurants in Downtown

Family / Kid-friendly Restaurants in Downtown

Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants in Downtown

Good For Groups Restaurants in Downtown

Great selection of wines Restaurants in Downtown

Online Ordering Restaurants in Downtown

Private Rooms Restaurants in Downtown

Reception Services / Private Events Restaurants in Downtown

Sports on TV Restaurants in Downtown

Takeout Available Restaurants in Downtown

Tasting Menu Restaurants in Downtown

Terrace Restaurants in Downtown

Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Italian Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Seafood/Fish Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Grill Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Pizza Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Pasta Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Cozy Atmosphere Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Delivery Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Family / Kid-friendly Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Good For Groups Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Great selection of wines Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Online Ordering Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Private Rooms Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Reception Services / Private Events Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Sports on TV Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Takeout Available Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Tasting Menu Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Terrace Restaurants in Golden Square Mile

Restaurants in Montreal

Italian Restaurants in Montreal

Seafood/Fish Restaurants in Montreal

Grill Restaurants in Montreal

Pizza Restaurants in Montreal

Pasta Restaurants in Montreal

Cozy Atmosphere Restaurants in Montreal

Delivery Restaurants in Montreal

Family / Kid-friendly Restaurants in Montreal

Fine Dining / Upscale Restaurants in Montreal

Good For Groups Restaurants in Montreal

Great selection of wines Restaurants in Montreal

Online Ordering Restaurants in Montreal

Private Rooms Restaurants in Montreal

Reception Services / Private Events Restaurants in Montreal

Sports on TV Restaurants in Montreal

Takeout Available Restaurants in Montreal

Tasting Menu Restaurants in Montreal

Terrace Restaurants in Montreal

Reviews for La Medusa

Food
Service
on Google4 (600+)
*as of 2026-04-11
4.61448 ratings
5★
73%
4★
17%
3★
4%
2★
5%
1★
1%
Write your review

Reviews often mention

pizza(66) recommend(50) italian(41) wine(29) italien(28) vin(27) highly recommend(26) pasta(25) family(24) italienne(16) qualite(16) pates(15)

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.
Page 15 of 35 - 698 Reviews
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Fantastic food & wonderful service!

Feb 15, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent restaurant & les serveurs-proprio sont hyper gentils & très connaissant de la nourriture italienne, en plus ils sont drôle. Vous passerez un excellent moment. Très belle trouvaille ❤️

Feb 8, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent service! Merci au proprio pour le choix de table ;-)

Feb 1, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Great food, great service. Friendly staff & atmosphere. Best place for a pregame meal before Les Habs !

Feb 1, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Très belle expérience avec mon petit-fils

Jan 25, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Great restaurant...Best Italian food in Montreal...Best service!!!
Must make a reservation

Jan 23, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent service
Les serveurs sont vraiment gentils
Mais 8$ pour de l'eau plate me semble que c'est du n'importe quoi.
Ils ont oublié de nous demander pour un café & dessert. Malheureusement on en voulait.

Jan 22, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent service, la nourriture est excellente.

Jan 20, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Traditional Italian done well. Food is generally impeccable & menu has a nice variety. Pizza is top notch as well. This is a quality restaurant.

Jan 20, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.0

Très bien, très bon, mets italiens originaux, surpris ajout de 8$ pour de l'eau sur la facture.

Jan 19, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Ambiance agréable, service impeccable mais avant tout nourriture excellente!!! Un must quand on se retrouve au centre ville!

Jan 18, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Excellent plats, ambiance agréable ce fût une soirée très agréable.

Jan 17, 2023
via Other
1 Review
4.5

service impeccable, belle ambiance ! Merci a toute l'équipe !!

Jan 13, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

My favorite place to go before the game!

Jan 13, 2023
via Other
1 Review
3.0

Nous avions réservé une table pour 2 & nous avons eu 2 places au bar........:-(

Jan 6, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Nourriture : tout est délicieux sur le menu. Ambiance chaleureuse & amicale, c'était la fête de mon amie & ils ont pris soins que nous ne manquons de tien & que nous avions du plaisir.Le patron & les employés sont très gentils, attentionnés & prennent soins à ce que les clients soit satisfait & passe un bon moment .
J'y retourne assurément & Je recommande fortement la Médusa & sans hésitation! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Dec 24, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Another amazing night at Medusa, amazing food & service, always greeted like family.

Dec 22, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Amazone qui nous a été suggéré était tout simplement fabuleux le services as été exceptionnel & que dire de la bouffe parfait je remercie notre amie de nous avoir suggéré ce restaurant merci & je le commande à tous mes amis avant un math du Canadien allez à la Méduse

Dec 21, 2022
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Really nice, feel like a family kitchen & the owner Max tried to please us as he could!
Thank you

Dec 21, 2022
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Restaurant vraiment typique italien, service comme en vois rarement ! Bouffe à la hauteur! J'y retourne assurément

Dec 16, 2022