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.
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!
Excellent restaurant - la nourriture est authentique & de très bonne qualité. Le service & l'ambiance excellents.
Une des meilleurs salade Caesar que j'ai pu manger. J'ai pris le poisson complet & il était très bien apprêté (grillé) - mes collègues ont pris les pâtes au canard & ont beaucoup apprécié. Les entrées sont faites pour être partagées
Les serveurs / serveuses sont très compétents avec bon sens de l'humour - je recommande fortement
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.
Jun 8, 2026
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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.
The best branzino I've ever had in my life. Tuna crudo was also excellent. Kale cesar salad was surprisingly 10/10. Trust me & get the fried artichokes. Service impeccable ! My new favourite spot
Expérience assez décevante à la Spada. Une adresse qui se veut être l'un des meilleurs restaurants italiens de la ville… mais permettez-moi d'en douter.
Les mocktails étaient bons. La salade au poulpe, bonne. Le service, correct. La musique & l'ambiance générale, sympas.
La focaccia était bonne, mais manquait d'huile d'olive à mon goût & était froide !
Malheureusement, la pièce maîtresse de mon dîner fut catastrophique. J'ai commandé les pâtes funghi aux pleurotes, champignons & mascarpone. Quelle ne fut pas ma surprise lorsque j'ai reçu mon assiette… qui ressemblait vachement aux pâtes que je me fais les yeux à moitié fermés quand j'ai une petite faim à 2 h du matin. C'était sec comme le désert du Sahara. Où était le mascarpone ? Sans goût, sans épices… J'ai dû demander du poivre histoire de relever le tout, mais en vain. C'étaient les pâtes les plus fades que j'ai mangées de ma vie, & je pèse mes mots !
L'assiette était blanche, sans signe de vie. Je regrette de ne pas avoir pris de photo pour appuyer mes propos. Je suis encore sous le choc. Concernant les champignons & les pleurotes, c'était une réelle partie de cache-cache dans mon assiette. Je tiens à souligner que le marché Atwater n'est qu'à quelques pas du restaurant & offre une grande variété de champignons…
Je m'attendais à savourer une bonne assiette de pâtes… Quel dommage. Peut-être que le menu actuel devrait être revu, voire retiré !
Les desserts étaient bons, mais rien d'exceptionnel. Passez votre chemin si vous voulez manger un bon repas italien.
Je regrette amèrement cette expérience. Insatisfaite & mécontente, je n'y retournerai pas.
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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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.
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.
