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 is widely celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere, stylish decor, and authentic Italian cuisine that keeps guests coming back. Many diners praise the exceptional service, highlighting the professionalism and warmth of the staff, while the handmade pasta, fresh appetizers, and decadent desserts like the panna cotta and tiramisu consistently receive high marks. While the majority of guests have glowing experiences, some feedback notes inconsistencies such as over-salted dishes, pacing issues during busy periods, or occasional lapses in service. Despite mixed reviews regarding pricing and volume levels, the restaurant remains a popular destination for birthdays, dates, and social gatherings in Montreal, often noted for its welcoming energy and high-quality culinary offerings.
Possibly some of the best pasta & lamb chops I've ever had. The duck ragu was amazing & the lamb melts in your mouth. Also got the cacio e peppe brussel sprouts & they were quite good.
The service was a bit scattered as multiple people came to our table asking the same questions (do you want a to-go box, do you want a refill, etc.) without actually following up & the restaurant is quite loud, but the decor remains beautiful & the food is very worth it. Can't wait to come back & try out other things on the menu.
I really wanted to love it but…. How could I? The staff was not properly trained: the guy at the door was borderline arrogant, the girl serving us was nice but couldn't recommend nor explain the menu or suggest « the house bests ». The food was cold, the pasta was tasteless & so « al denté » that it felt uncooked & really overpriced. Like 32$ for what I would have given max 10-15$? The «boulettes de viande » were again tasteless & cold (& I usually crave them)…
I really love Italian food & I was looking forward to a new favorite spot… but it needs some improvements for me to come back again. Special mention to the decor that was nice & on trend.
Apr 7, 2025
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Bon, voyons ... si vous cuisinez un tantinet, mieux vaut rester chez vous & préparer vous mêmes de bons plats Italiens. Tous les plats sont trops salés, baignent dans de l'huile de mauvaise qualité. Les calmars sont de consisence caoutchoux, la panure mouillée dans l'huile. Les pâtes carbonara collantes, salées sans rafinement.
Le service, moyen, incapable de nous renseigner sur les spécialités de la maison: y en a t-il?
Mauvais choix de restau, il y a beaucoup mieux à Montréal & dans la quartier.
'My recent experience here was incredibly disappointing. The food was not only cold but also bland. Nothing really stood out. The service was painfull! It would of been a good start knowing that we had a 2 hour timeline there before forcing us to leave. The manager Mike should get some'people' skills.
Spend your money elsewhere.
The food was so tasty & the pasta was very fresh! The service was also impeccable, one of the best Italian meals I had in my life. 10/10, such a great addition for Saint-Henri food scene. We will definitely be back!
Best service we've had in a while!! Many restaurants in Montreal lack good service not realizing how important it is for people to come back. This said, I will most definitely be coming back to La Spada. Food was beyond our expectations, we had the special porchetta & it was amazing. Pasta was 10/10, & the octopus was super tender.
On top of all this, the restaurant was busy & there was a great vibe. Totally recommend this spot!
As someone who was born & lived in Italy, I can confirm that La Spada is an authentic & exquisite Italian restaurant. From the menu, the condiment, the music (Italian classics), I feel home, but in the style & feel of a classic & trendy Montreal restaurant. The branzino I had last night was one of my top fish experience in a long time, absolute perfection.
Amazing ambience & ever better food! I loved everything at Spada. They have done an amazing job at delivering high quality food & great service.
We loved the Duck Ragu (super deep flavour) & Fritto Misto (fried seafood, I could drink the aioli it came with). Funghi Gnocchi & Brussel sprouts were highlights as well.
The service was very attentive (so attentive that a server offered to take my gum I spat into my wrapper; I did not let them). The bartenders made amazing drinks & servers always made sure things were clean & taken care of.
They managed to pull off an incredibly authentic Italian American ambiance without it seeming tacky or overdone. I felt like I was at a Nonnàs house or in the Sopranos in the best way possible. Bonus points for the large pepper mill & old phone.
I recommend this to anyone looking for Italian food in Montreal, perfect for a date or a group of friends or just a nice dinner out.
Prices were very fair for the quality even though on the higher end.
