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 impresses diners with its warm, vibrant atmosphere and exceptional Italian cuisine, making it a standout destination for both casual meals and special celebrations. Many guests praise the authentic flavors, highlighting dishes like the duck ragù, fresh pasta, and the decadent panna cotta, while also commending the team for their attentive, knowledgeable, and professional service. The restaurant successfully balances a sophisticated, elegant decor with a welcoming, high-energy vibe that makes every visit feel special. While experiences can vary during peak hours, the management demonstrates a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction, often going above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. With features like convenient valet parking and a thoughtfully curated menu, it is no surprise that many patrons consider it a favorite and look forward to returning frequently.
Came here with some friends for dinner & it was nice! Food was good, I did find there was too much dressing on the ceasar salad, I Would recommend maybe asking the dressing on the side. The focaccia served with the buratta was extremely oily as well, when you ripped a piece apart oil would actually drip off it.
The two pastas were good, tartare was very good (my favourite item of the night), but the bread it was served with was a bit weird.
Overall a nice dinner, but definitely on the pricier side for relatively basic food.
Most of the pastas are around $34 + & not a big portion considering it's just pasta.. same thing for the ceasar, the portion was quite small. They do grate fresh Parmesan & pepper on the pasta which is a nice touch.
It has a nice ambiance inside, service was very good & staff was attentive to come & fill our water glasses & offer more drinks when they were empty. Restaurant was fairly lively & loud inside too! If you want a quiet spot it would not be here.
La Spada checks every box-beautiful, vibrant interiors, a thoughtfully curated menu, & truly exceptional service.
Coming from NYC, it was refreshing to dine at a restaurant that encourages you to enjoy the evening at your own pace. The staff was patient, attentive, & genuinely warm, making us feel welcome from start to finish. The food wasn't rushed & every dish was executed with care. Even the drink recommendations were spot-on & complemented the meal perfectly.
Our favorites were the Supplì, Carciofi, & the pastas-the pork rigatoni, alla vodka, & the zucchini pesto spaghetti were all delicious.
Despite being packed & buzzing on a Friday night, La Spada made the entire experience feel seamless & special. & a bonus: the valet parking is a lifesaver.
This was easily the worst restaurant meal we have ever had. I take no pleasure in leaving bad review, but wow. The cocktails were nothing to brag home about, either (especially not for $20 a drink!). We both had the pasta of the week, which were $38/person for 3 stuffed shells with ricotta. The'sauce' it came with was essentially water with an extreme amount of salt. To top it off, it was served with almost raw, unseasoned radicchio that did not compliment the meal. The portion size was not remotely enough, either. I understand that for some of the plates, the idea is to take a few & share, but we are two small women who left this restaurant almost $150 lighter & still hungry. We overheard the table next to us sending the food back because of the salt level & poor seasoning, so we were clearly not the only disappointed customers. As for service, not once were our water glasses refilled in the 1.5hours we were there. I imagine this restaurant's hype is through social media & bought 5-star reviews.
Jul 22, 2026
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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.
From the moment we walked in, our experience at La Spada was exceptional. Every detail was thoughtfully executed-from the beautiful décor & warm atmosphere to the impeccable service. The staff was incredibly attentive throughout the evening, making sure our table had everything we needed while making us feel genuinely welcomed & appreciated. The owner was present & actively involved in the restaurant, which added such a personal touch & really showed how much they care about the guest experience.
We were a group, so we had the opportunity to try a variety of dishes, & every single one was outstanding. The Caesar salad special was one of the best I've ever had, & the homemade focaccia was absolute perfection. The mushroom pasta was rich & full of flavor, the branzino was cooked beautifully, & everything else we ordered was equally impressive.
As someone with a serious sweet tooth, dessert is always a big deal for me, & La Spada absolutely delivered. The Ferrero Rocher ball-a giant, house-made take on the classic chocolate-was both original & incredibly delicious. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.
La Spada has mastered every aspect of the dining experience. We left already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend!
My husband & I went to La Spada a couple of years ago when it first opened & liked it a lot, but hadnt been back since until this past weekend. It was such a great experience to revisit the restaurant- their food is even better than I remembered. We especially liked the pannacotta with olive oil & honeycomb (sooo good - sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy) & the octopus salad with potatoes (warm, a little smoky, octopus was perfectly cooked!). Their foccacia is also delicious & spongy. We thought that the crudo was a bit underseasoned, & personally I found the pasta to be a bit too fishy. But overall the food was great.
The drinks were also really good: we ordered two spritzes at the start of the meal (I had the Spada spritz & my husband had the more herbaceous one) & we ended the dinner with two amaros, selected by the bartender, which we both enjoyed.
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 …
The espresso martinis & tiramisu were the only outstanding bites/sips of the night unfortunately… The restaurant is beautiful & they have a nice selection of wine but we were quite underwhelmed by the plates even though they came with a beautiful presentation. Nothing really stood out & for the price… we've had a lot better. We had to send back the pasta as the dish itself was hot & the pasta very cold, hard & not saucy. The service was very slow & sometimes a little rude.
La Spada is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the service is warm, attentive, & genuinely welcoming without feeling overdone. The food was excellent across the board.
The carpaccio was beautifully prepared, the Caesar salad was one of the better ones I've had in Montreal, & every pasta dish at the table was outstanding. The wine list is also very well curated.
Wonderful evening spent at La Spada, servers were attentive & owner kind & generous. The food was delicious, from the soft focaccia to the fresh pasta. Our highlight was definitely the panacotta, which was out of this world 🤍
