La Spada presents a masterful Italian culinary experience, focusing on authentic pasta dishes and expertly grilled specialties. Patrons can anticipate a selection of house-made pastas, prepared with traditional techniques and the finest ingredients, served with rich, flavorful sauces. The grill section offers prime cuts of meat and fresh seafood, seared to perfection and accompanied by complementary sides. The atmosphere is designed to be inviting, providing a sophisticated yet comfortable setting for enjoying classic Italian fare. Each dish is crafted to deliver a genuine taste of Italy, making La Spada a destination for those seeking quality and authentic flavors.
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La Spada consistently receives high praise for its warm, vibrant atmosphere and authentic Italian cuisine. Many guests highlight the exceptional quality of dishes like the duck ragù, fresh pasta, and house-made focaccia, frequently noting the attentive and professional service provided by the team. While the restaurant is often celebrated as a top-tier destination for special occasions and social gatherings, a few diners have expressed concerns regarding pacing during busy periods, noise levels, or specific seasoning preferences. Overall, the majority of visitors describe their experience as memorable, often highlighting the owner's personal involvement and the restaurant's success in creating a welcoming, high-energy environment that encourages repeat visits.
Another good Italian restaurant. The food is delicious, from flavorful pastas to perfectly cooked chicken.
La Spada delivers an upscale Italian dining experience with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent service from start to finish. We were genuinely taken care of the whole time by our waiter but also by the sommelière. The food was really good, & the overall Italian vibe of the restaurant felt like something out a movie. Perfect spot for birthday dinners, dates, or just a casual night out with friends. Would definitely go back!
Another good Italian restaurant. We were a group of 8. We all enjoyed the appetizers as well as the main course. The only recommendation wld be good if they cld add one or more pasta to the menu ..
They were nice offering a nice dessert with a candle to our graduates …
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This spot serves authentic Italian vibes from the food to the ambiance. Everything we had was excellent but the duck ragu pasta was the highlight. The Cacio e Pepe brussels sprouts were also a hit!
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.
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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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!
Man, I've been looking forward to finally checking out La Spada for a year now. I don't get out to eat nearly as often as I'd like these days, so when we walked in, it hit different right away. Coatcheck, tablecloths, proper dim lighting that actually feels cozy instead of stuffy, attentive service without being over-the-top-hospitality done right. The decor's fun & playful in this relaxed, homey way that's elegant but totally unpretentious. & the playlist? Classic hits with a modern spin-think Boney M flowing into funky'Stayin' Alive' covers. It kept the vibe light & enjoyable the whole night.
We started with the green salad, & honestly, it blew me away. So light & fluffy, way beyond what I expected from a simple salad. They really nailed it. Then the fritto misto-crispy as hell from the first bite to the last, perfectly seasoned. No weak links there.
The homemade charcuterie & focaccia was an absolute highlight for me: the cotechino sausage & coppa (two ways) were spot-on, rich & flavorful without being heavy. We also got the side of mushrooms in garlic cream sauce, which was killer-super creamy & garlicky. Only thing I wished for was some extra focaccia or bread to mop up every last drop of that sauce. Next time, I'm definitely asking.
For mains, it's all about that comforting Italian soul: we went with the braised duck ragù over pappardelle & the pork shoulder with polenta & gremolata. Knowing all the pastas are made in-house just makes it better. The flavors were so balanced-everything married perfectly, no dish felt one-note. Portions are seriously generous too, which makes sharing easy & fun.
Desserts sealed the deal. They've got a pastry chef on site (which is rarer than it should be), & nothing fell short. The tiramisu was huge & classic, there was this playful take on Ferrero Rocher that was indulgent & playful in the best way, & then the cherry mascarpone cake-man, that one was my personal favorite. It left such a good, memorable finish to the whole evening.
The experience was genuinely wonderful from start to finish. A huge thank you to Scott for creating such a special spot, to the chef & the pastry team for the incredible food, & to the entire service staff for making the night feel so welcoming & effortless. If you're in Montréal & craving real, thoughtful Italian without the pretension, La Spada delivers. We left happy, full, & already talking about when we're going back. Highly recommend.
La Spada is a true Montreal classic-warm, welcoming service, great atmosphere, & delicious Italian food made with care. Generous portions, rich flavors, & always a wonderful experience...best in the city!
