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La Spada
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La Spada
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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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5.0
Our staff has had multiple dinners at this fine establishment. This restaurant is constantly reviewing & perfecting their dishes. They have excellent cocktails as well. Highly recommend
Jan 18, 2026
on Google
5.0
Really enjoyed our time at La Spada!
Great food & excellent service!
Would highly recommend!
Big thank you to Kevin our waiter who was fantastic!
Jan 1, 2026
on Google
5.0
La Spada offers a truly enjoyable dining experience We started with the burrata & the eggplant parmigiana both were full of flavor, & well balanced. The pasta with duck was rich & perfectly cooked, pairing wonderfully with our wine selection. We also enjoyed two martinis, which were expertly made & complemented the meal nicely.
What really elevated the experience was the service. Our waiter was extremely friendly, attentive, & genuinely welcoming, which made the evening even more pleasant. The atmosphere is cozy & inviting, with a great energy throughout the restaurant. You can feel that the whole team enjoys what they do.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for excellent Italian food, warm hospitality, & a relaxed yet refined ambiance in Montreal.
Dec 27, 2025
on Google
4.0
Update to my previous review
Shortly after posting my initial feedback, Scott, the owner, reached out directly. He was genuinely concerned about the experience we had. It is rare to see that level of care. He invited us back for a meal so we could experience La Spada as it was intended.
We returned on November 13, & this visit was a completely different story.
The service was exceptional. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, & took the time to walk us through the specials & the origins of the dishes.
We ordered the Foccacia, Polpette, Casarecce alla Funghi, & the Agnolotti di Zucca e Ricotta.
The meal was outstanding. La Spada truly is the hidden gem people talk about.
The Funghi pasta was one of the best I have ever had. The balance between the sauce & the pasta was perfect. You could taste the depth of the mushrooms in every bite. Many restaurants serve Funghi pasta, but often the flavor disappears into the cream or the seasoning. Here, the mushroom remains the hero of the dish from start to finish.
The Agnolotti was another standout. Creamy, rich, & perfectly al dente. The subtle crunch of hazelnut added a layer of texture & flavor that tied the dish together beautifully.
The Polpette was the star of the night. Juicy, tender, & served in a generous amount of sauce. Simple ingredients, elevated execution. It was incredible.
The Foccacia was very good, although overshadowed slightly by how exceptional the other dishes were.
Thank you to Scott for inviting us back & showing us what La Spada represents. An elevated Italian culinary experience tucked away in Saint Henri.
We will definitely be returning to try more of the pasta lineup.
Visited on Wednesday, October 29. I had high expectations after hearing incredible things & seeing glowing reviews online.
The evening started strong. The hostess was warm & welcoming, & we were seated quickly. The space itself is breathtaking. Elegant, sophisticated, & thoughtfully designed, La Spada feels like a hidden gem the moment you walk in.
Unfortunately, the service & food did not live up to the setting.
We ordered the Pappardelle Ragù d'Anatra, Carbonara Special, & the Arancini Specials. Our friends chose the Caesar Salad & Radiatori alla Vodka.
The servers were kind, but the execution needs refinement. One of our appetizers was missed, & when it finally arrived, the plate was dropped onto the table, splattering cheese onto my pants. They apologized & cleaned up quickly, but the experience set the tone for the rest of the meal.
When our mains arrived, the same server accidentally dropped half a block of grated Parmesan into my pasta. Thankfully, I like cheese, but it added to an already shaky service experience.
As for the food:
The Carbonara Special was nearly inedible, overwhelmingly salty to the point where even water would not have helped balance it.
The Arancini were excellent, crisp, flavorful, & well-seasoned.
The Pappardelle Ragù d'Anatra was also very good. Tender duck & rich flavor brought that dish together beautifully.
The Radiatori alla Vodka & Caesar Salad were fine, but unremarkable.
Overall, La Spada delivers a gorgeous ambiance but fails where it truly counts, which is consistency, flavor, & service. At this price point, expectations are naturally higher, & unfortunately, the experience did not meet them.
It is a shame, because the space & potential are there. But after this visit, I highly recommend everyone to avoid. You can easily find better Italian food with better service elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2025
on Google
5.0
Absolutely loved my experience at La Spada! The food was authentic & full of flavour - every dish tasted freshly made with high-quality ingredients. The ambiance is warm, inviting, & perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion. The highlight of the evening was definitely the tiramisu - hands down the best I've ever had! Light, creamy, & perfectly balanced. Highly recommend La Spada for anyone looking for genuine Italian cuisine & a relaxing atmosphere.
Nov 4, 2025
on Google
5.0
Franchement, super resto ! Service excellent, le staff est tellement gentil & attentionné. La bouffe est trop bonne & super fraîche. Ambiance hyper chaleureuse, on s'y sent bien direct. Je recommande à 100 %!!
Oct 26, 2025
on Google
5.0
I absolutely loved La Spada. I had an amazing dining experience at this charming Italian restaurant. The service was top-notch, the ambiance was warm & inviting, & the food was spectacular. The scallop crudo was incredible, & the ravioli was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend
Oct 26, 2025
on Google
4.0
Food & service were amazing!
I was recommended this place by a friend & it did not disappoint. The only thing I'd like to point out that the beef tartare was a bit sour to my liking but other than that the pastas we ordered was spot on, the garlic potatoes was good & the Caesar salad was great.
Oct 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
La spada hosted my Babyshower & DELIVERED! It was everything I wanted & more. Food & staff were fantastic, planning was pretty seamless, & they super flexible with their solutions/our demands. Highly recommend. 10/10.
Oct 7, 2025
on Google
5.0
Great family dinner at La Spada. They were able to accommodate 9 of us on Friday night of a long weekend at a nice round table. The food was excellent as was the service. The lobster arancini balls were wonderful! Highly recommended!
Aug 11, 2025
on Google
5.0
I loved everything about it , the food & service was amazing , very good place to go if you are looking for quality & a good ambiance !! I recommend
Aug 5, 2025
on Google
5.0
Really nice food & great selection of Italian wine, service is great !
It is a little noisy but part of the vibrant atmosphere
Top of my spotlist in Montreal I recommend
Jul 12, 2025
on Google
5.0
Amazing experience at La Spada. I absolutely loved the atmosphere there, it felt like we were in Italy! The food was amazing & fresh, & we were lucky to be served by Luca, who gave us great recommendations & made sure our needs were met throughout the evening. Highly recommended!
Jul 11, 2025
on Google
5.0
From the moment we walked in, we loved this place. The atmosphere feels very warm & welcoming.
We had the pleasure of being served by Luca, the manager of the restaurant. He is very knowledgeable about the various dishes they serve & he guided us on what to order based on our wine choice. The food was incredible, everything we ate was flavourful & well portioned. Highly recommend.
Jul 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
Amazing experience at La Spada! Beautifully decorated like a restaurant in the heart of Rome we got sharing platters for a table of 7 & they accommodated us at every step. Starting with a salty warm foccacia that went so well with the traditional tortellini soup. We had the arancini, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, vodka pasta, ragu pasta, 20oz steak & lamb chops. Everything was absolutely delectable, all served by a warm & knowledgeable Luca. Amazing culinary experience overall, highly recommend!!
Jul 8, 2025
on Google
5.0
This place deserves all the stars it can get. The food was incredible, very flavourful & well cooked, & the drinks are original & super tasty. The ambiance was energetic, & I loved the Italian music & vibe. The service was 10/10/10, from the moment we walked in until the end. The manager Luca was very accommodating to our big group, even though they were booked, he found us a cozy spot in the restaurant & insured we enjoyed our time.
100% recommended if you're looking for good food & good times
Jul 6, 2025
on Google
4.0
It was my friend's birthday so we decided to go full baller. I heard great things about this place & it didn't disappoint.
Cool family style Italian restaurant decor, but definitely with bougie accents. The crowd fit the decor perfectly.
The menu is classic Italian. We chose the focaccia, arancini - they change every week - & the burrata.
We skipped the pasta & went for a big ol' cowboy steak we split between us, with roasted potatoes & brocolini. Everything was fantastic, the bread had a salty crust which was delicious, the arancini perfect & the best steak I've had in quite a while. The sauce was unnecessary, but too good to not use.
Big kudos on the wine list too, lots of variety & natural options.
The only minor criticism was that when we were asked to vacate our table & finish our digestivo at the bar to let other patrons get seated, I would have expected a token gesture on their part - a shot or dessert to split. But I guess this is 2025 & the rules of dining out have changed.
Either way, we had a fabulous meal, the staff was nice, very professional.
Definitely not a cheap night out, but the quality & value were there, so I recommend this spot.
Jun 26, 2025
on Google
5.0
I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. The food, the atmosphere, the service, the choice of music, the quality & taste of every single dish. For sure one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal after one visit. Will be back multiple times.
Jun 12, 2025
on Google
5.0
We had a team dinner here on Friday & had such a fantastic experience! There was a small mix-up with our guest numbers when we arrived, but the staff were so kind & quick to sort everything out-they really went above & beyond. The food was absolutely incredible (special shoutout to the carbonara-it was next level!), & the atmosphere made for a really fun night. We had such a great time & would 100% recommend this spot. We'll definitely be back!
May 12, 2025
on Google