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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Overall, diners describe La Spada as a warm, stylish Italian spot with attentive, knowledgeable service and a lively but welcoming atmosphere, where the food is praised for freshness and house-made pastas, with standout dishes across duck ragù, seafood and other classic Roman options, and portions are generous for sharing; desserts like tiramisu receive high marks, and many note that the experience can be excellent for special occasions or a night out. A few visits mention slower pacing, occasional missteps in timing or seasoning, and prices that some feel are high for the value, but the consensus is that La Spada is among the top Italian dining options in Montreal and invites returning to explore more of the menu.
If you're in Montreal at any point, don't even THINK of missing a dinner at La Spada. One of the best spots I've visited for dinner & cocktails. The food is impeccable, the cocktails are insanely good, the vibes are perfect, & the dessert....order the Panna cotta - best dessert I've ever had!
What a vibe! Just left La Spada & had to share. The place was full, great music, buzzing atmosphere. The service was super professional yet unassuming. & the food…. Wow!
Pictures don't do it justice. The pasta is absolute perfection, excellent variety of sides, & the branzino was impeccable. Not to mention - they make an incredible tiramisu in house.
Bravo!
Apr 23, 2026
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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!
I had such a great experience at La Spada. The food was honestly amazing, everything we tried was super flavorful & really well done. The portions were also decent, enough to leave you satisfied without feeling over the top.
What really made the night stand out though was the service. Our server, Frank, was incredible. He was funny, kind, & really knowledgeable about the menu. He made great recommendations & just had a super easygoing, relatable vibe that made the whole experience even better.
Overall, amazing food & even better service. I'd definitely go back.
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.
Feb 19, 2026
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I had been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened & I finally got the opportunity to do so recently. It was definitely worth the wait. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable & the atmosphere had a very friendly, welcoming vibe. Our appetizers & main dishes were perfection. There are many interesting items on the menu that I would still like to try. I can't wait to go back. 10/10
This is my third time eating at La Spada & the experience is still amazing. Everything is tasty & flavorful. Outstanding service & great vibes. Too bad we were too full. I have missed their yummy tiramisu. Next time.
Had the most amazing meal last night at La Spada. Sat at the bar & everything from the service to the vibe was absolutely spot on. Warm, welcoming, & effortlessly cool. Can't wait to go back again soon.
I had dinner last night at this spot.
Where to start!! It was beyond my expectations.
The food was excellent, the décor was fancy & elegant, & the waiters were dressed in a Gatsby vibe (nothing vulgar).
The service was excellent. It was my friend's birthday - they offered a dessert, & they even took the time to prepare a special cocktail & offered it to us!
I met the manager; very nice & friendly.
I didn't feel the urge to consume more food or drinks, unlike other places in Montreal.
Definitely a restaurant to go back to again & again.
Nov 22, 2025
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Good vibe & food but more importantly excellent service!! Our waiter Frank was amazing he curated a menu for the four of us everyone was full by the end of the night & we got to try most of the items on the menu for a reasonable price. This guy reallyyy needs a raise!!! I would go back just to be served by him
The food was good, the vibe was fun. However the pacing of the meal was unfortunate - we waited a while for our order to be taken & for our drinks to come, then as soon as we ordered they brought the appetizer & the meal at the same time. Luckily the food was yummy. The place is very loud & the music is a bit cliché but the overall vibe is lovely & fun.
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
LOVED it! From the service to the vibe to the amazing food & wine, you can't go wrong at La Spada. Our waiter was amazing, & super helpful, as was the rest of the staff. The red wine from Montepulciano made me temporarily forget about the gloomy weather outside & everything from the appetizers (burrata on micro greens & eggplants as well as arancini stuffed with truffle rizzoto) to the dessert (Ferrero Rocher cake) was absolutely delicious.
