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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 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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73%
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17%
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Reviews for La Medusa

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*as of 2026-04-03
4.61446 ratings
5★
73%
4★
17%
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4%
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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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Frank
5.0

GReat restaurant & very friendly!!

Jan 19, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Pino & Vino étaient super sympathiques.

Jan 19, 2024
via Other
1 Review
4.5

Très belle soirée & que dire de l'ambiance. Merci 🤩

Jan 19, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

J'ai initié mon adjointe à La Medusa, & elle a adoré. Merci!

Jan 19, 2024
Chantal
5.0

Super restaurant , toutes les assiettes étaient généreuses & tout était très bon!

Jan 18, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Choix du vin fait par notre serveur
Excellent choix 10 sur 10

Jan 17, 2024
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1 Review
3.0

Bonjour, tout d'abord, le restaurant n'avait pas notre réservation malgré le fait que nous avions la confirmation par courriel avec votre système.

Une fois notre repas terminé (18h15), nous avons voulu prendre un café & un dessert & ils nous ont refusé. Ils nous ont demandé cavalièrement de nous en aller car il y avait d'autres personnes qui attendaient.
Je n'irai plus jamais à ce restaurant.

Jan 17, 2024
Phoenix
5.0

Loved the food, probably the best I ever had & the service was amazing. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone

Jan 16, 2024
on Google
Geoffrey
5.0

Unforgettable cuisine & outstanding, attentive service. The menu is enormous which is often a red flag but you really can't go wrong here. The filet mignon risotto is to die for as is the lobster tagliatelle. I always recommend this place whenever someone is looking for Italian downtown.

Jan 16, 2024
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via Other
1 Review
4.5

Très belle ambiance & super service
Merci

Jan 16, 2024
via Other
1 Review
5.0

I don't speak French but believe I have given you the highest ratings! We had a great time at La Medusa & will definitely keep this in mind for future trips. This was our first trip with the full family of four, last year our son & myself at there both nights that we were in town & had great meals.

Jan 16, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Très belle soirée!

Merci!

Jan 16, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Nous y retournerons c'est certain

Jan 15, 2024
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1 Review
3.5

Nous avons été déçues de l'attitude du serveur à la fin du service. Aucun autre verre n'a été offert une fois le repas terminé, aucun dessert ou café non plus. Celui-ci a tassé les billets d'argent afin de voir le montant laissé en pourboire...

Jan 14, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Je vais retourner vous voir certainement!!

Jan 12, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Order the Osebuco!! Everything I go to yur Rest. yu never have it. Tks

Jan 9, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Bon souper tres accueillant & chaleureux

Jan 7, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food & service. Always a pleasure going to have diner there

Jan 7, 2024
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent food & great service

Dec 24, 2023
MicLife
5.0

La nourriture est tout simplement délicieuse ❤️ Le service excellent comme si c'est la famille 💯 L'ambiance super sweet & confo 🔥 Fan du canadien ? Je vous le conseille 👍🏼

Dec 21, 2023
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