La Spada, a love letter to Roman cuisine, offers a warm and vibrant dining experience. Located in the heart of Notre Dame Ouest, La Spada features classic Roman dishes made with the finest ingredients. Enjoy classic traditional recipes that celebrate the rich flavours of Rome in a lively atmosphere.
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La Spada is described as a stylish, warm Italian spot that feels like a little piece of Rome in Montreal, with a cozy yet upscale atmosphere, a welcoming bar area, and a menu built for sharing that shines with house made bread and focaccia, burrata and arancini, and a strong selection of pastas made in house alongside standout mains like duck ragù over pappardelle and fresh seafood; the wine list and cocktails are frequently praised, and several reviews note the service as attentive and friendly, though a few visits cite slower pacing, miscommunications, or dishes that were overly salty or overpriced, along with occasional reservation mishaps; still, La Spada is viewed as a top Italian dining destination in the city, beloved for vibrant flavors, thoughtful preparation, and a lively yet welcoming vibe, with many guests planning returns to explore more of the menu and celebrate occasions.
If your lucky enough to meet Frank, you'll have a fantastic time, great food, he recommended the best choices, thanks Frank & cheers to La Spada team, you are on our short list for best Italian in Montreal.
We had the most amazing meal & experience at La Spada yesterday! The service (shoutout to Chloé & Lio) was 5 stars & the food was divine. Great atmosphere, easily in my top 3 restaurants in Montreal!
It was my first time trying this restaurant after hearing so much hype, & overall I really enjoyed the food. The only downside for me was that the pappardelle with duck ragu was a bit saltier than I would've liked, but everything else I tried was delicious.
From start to finish my experience for the first time at La Spada was top tier.
The ambiance was exactly what you want in a restaurant. It was trendy, high energy, welcoming, buzzing but not uncomfortably loud.
Great location with valet parking on a corner.
The service was impeccable
Highly knowledgeable wait staff. Friendly, attractive, smiling, & full of recommendations on what to drink & eat.
Now the food…
AMAZING!!!
I started with the Caesar, which if you judge a restaurant based on this salad like me, then you'd heavily approve
Then the carbonara which was delicious, creamy & rich in all the right ways
& shared a delicious med rare lobsters that was truly Devine!
Will I come back?
I want to live in the janitors closet & do the dishes everyday for free meals! 🤣
Definitely one of my favourite Italian restaurants
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Mar 11, 2026
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À essayé! Nous étions au bar & un gros merci à Chanel car nous avons passée une excellente soirée & nous avons été traité comme des amis! Par contre, nous ne sommes pas certains que nous aurions eu le même service assis à une table car les autres serveurs avaient l'air un peu plus froid & hautain.
Les pâtes sont un must! Nous avons adoré nos cocktails également. Bonne sélection de vin. Nous y retournerons pour essayer le menu d'été. Superbe ambiance!
Tonight's meal at La Spada was a 100/10 experience! We attended the Snowdon Deli x La Spada collab dinner, & weren't disappointed. Between the delicious food, the delectable pickle martini, the perfect wine pairings, the beautiful decor, the kind staff (thanks for not judging us for accidentally breaking a glass!), & the impeccable service, I know we'll be back again soon 🤤
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The good: the focaccia & rigatoni alla vodka were very good. They also have a coat check, & the atmosphere was inviting.
The bad: it took close to 10 minutes for my friend's main dish to come out. We had to send 3 reminders to staff about the missing food before somebody went to the kitchen to check. As a result, our dishes were no longer hot. A complimentary dessert to share would have been lovely & eased our disappointment, but instead we got a half-hearted apology.
This restaurant is next level. Food, service & vibe is top notch. Best Italian in the city, hands down!!! Friends, family or date night - can't go wrong!
I have been eating here for quite a while, since the opening & haven't been disappointed. Love the fact that everything can be shared family style. Free pouring of wine at the table, cold refreshing cocktails. The owner Scott pops into tables to see how everyone is doing. The music isn't too loud & the servers are smiling. Love starting off with some house made bread, moving to a Caesar salad, & then a couple of mains. I've done the specials before & they are indeed special. Hot & full of flavour. Love the valet parking on the weekend. Thanks for bringing some life & love to Notre Dame! Always love going back.
The atmosphere is approachable but high end without the ridiculous prices. Our server Lucia & bartender Chanelle made our night, they even introduced us to the owner, Scott. The food was amazing, & the service matched it.
