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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 Tomorrow at 12 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
4.61450 ratings
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Reviews for La Medusa

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4.61450 ratings
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La Medusa comes across as an inviting Italian spot with warm, attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Reviews praise homemade pasta, delicious pizza, seafood, and a well-curated wine list, with hospitality that makes groups feel at home. The location near downtown and event venues is convenient for concerts or games, and the staff are helpful and accommodating, though a few comments mention value for money and occasional slower service.
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1 Review
5.0

Absolutely great Italian food, Great Ambiance ... Warm welcoming employees!!! Service is great !!! It is my number one home made Italian food restaurant in Downton Montreal to go too!!!!

Apr 14, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent! The best pizza!

Apr 3, 2019
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4.0

Paul TO. Great food. Joe the owner is first rate. I highly recommend the Osso Buco. Just one word, WOW.

Mar 23, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Excellente nourriture & service impeccable...! Bravo à toute l'équipe...!

Mar 13, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Delicious & fantastic service!

Mar 11, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

GREAT FOOD & AMBIANCE. FRIENDLY STAFF. THANK YOUI FOR A WONDERFUL EVENING.

Feb 11, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Toujours un plaisirs de manger a la Medusa, bonne nourriture, bonne portion & un bon choix de vin. Joe est toujours au poste pour vous recevoir & vous faire sentir comme chez vous.
A chacune de nos visites a Montreal, c'est un incontournable, un vrai resto italien traditionnel dans un décor contemporain.

Feb 10, 2019
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1 Review
4.0

Good lunch, good service. Had the lamb shank, a little small, but very good.

Feb 7, 2019
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1 Review
2.0

Service passable. C'est comme si les beaux-frères aide le proprio. Ils ne connaissent pas le menu & sont pas très rapide. & la bouffe était passable. 4 assietes de thon & pas une cuit pareille (de cru à trop cuit). & il n'y avait pas les autres poissons qu'ils nous avaient annonce à notre arrivé. Ça n'a pas impressionné mes clients & moi je trouve ça trop cher pour la valeur reçu. N'y retournera pas.

Feb 6, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Tout a été parfait! Nous avons adoré notre soirée!

Feb 4, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Great place, food was amazimg

Jan 27, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

excellent service, delicious fish & pizza

Jan 25, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Great service, excellent food

Jan 22, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Accueil & service impeccable
Cuisine & ambiance excellente
Je recommande fortement

Jan 13, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Très bonne bouffe & service

Jan 13, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

super ambiance intime & super bouffe!! bravo a toute l'équipe!!

Jan 9, 2019
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1 Review
4.0

Warm comfortable dining, food very good with attentive service.

Jan 9, 2019
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1 Review
4.0

J'y retournerais. Bonne ambiance italienne avec les serveurs bien sympatiques.

Jan 8, 2019
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent restaurant with great food & amazing service. Would recommend highly.

Dec 19, 2018
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1 Review
5.0

Even though it's on the expensive side, every dish was worth it. The seafood risotto was incredible. All the staff was friendly & kept up a nice & fun atmosphere.

Dec 9, 2018