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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La Spada is described as a stylish, warm Italian spot that feels like a little piece of Rome in Montreal, with a cozy yet upscale atmosphere, a welcoming bar area, and a menu built for sharing that shines with house made bread and focaccia, burrata and arancini, and a strong selection of pastas made in house alongside standout mains like duck ragù over pappardelle and fresh seafood; the wine list and cocktails are frequently praised, and several reviews note the service as attentive and friendly, though a few visits cite slower pacing, miscommunications, or dishes that were overly salty or overpriced, along with occasional reservation mishaps; still, La Spada is viewed as a top Italian dining destination in the city, beloved for vibrant flavors, thoughtful preparation, and a lively yet welcoming vibe, with many guests planning returns to explore more of the menu and celebrate occasions.
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.
Mar 29, 2025
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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.
My friend & I were there last night. We sat at the bar. The service was beyond our expectations. Hamza made for us delicious drinks & gave us great service. Thank you!
Always an amazing experience. The staff & owners are super attentive & helpful. The vibe & food make it a rememberable experience. The ossobuco is to die for!
Mar 21, 2025
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Un restaurant italien authentique au top ! Les pâtes maison sont délicieuses, surement les meilleures que j'ai mangé au Canada & peut-être même worldwide. Pas étonnant que cet endroit soit aussi populaire. Le service est irréprochable : le personnel est attentif, souriant & toujours de bons conseils. L'ambiance est unique, chaleureuse & si vous avez la chance de rencontrer Scotty, he runs it! Une adresse à ne pas manquer que ce soit pour un bon diner ou boire un verre.
What an incredible meal that was. I felt compelled to write a review for this beautiful, beautiful restaurant as the service was impeccable. My husband & I were celebrating an important event, & brought our 2 year-old son. We were met with a high-chair already in place, & the kindest waiter who brought him a small new hot wheel car to play with. I cannot remember our waiter's name, but I am sure if he reads this he will remember us. He, & all of his colleagues, were so sweet towards our son & their level of professionalism was remarkable. In some places, you can be met with a cold shoulder if you bring your toddler to a fancy place, but instead, he was treated like a little prince! Trust, this makes a parent's whole day. The restaurant itself is stunning, & our meal from start to finish was *chef's kiss*. We could not get enough. From the deliciously grilled octopus, to the exquisite branzino + carbonara, all the way to i zepole & espressos -- we did not want to leave (or stop eating).
Thank you La Spada for a beautiful experience. We will definitely be back with out-of-town guests & biggest congratulations on your fabulous restaurant. Tanti auguri!
Pasta dishes are delicious & their focaccia bread is very good, one of the best I've tasted in the city. Tiramisu could've been better in terms of richness & creaminess.
Mar 9, 2025
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Nice restaurant & ambiance, great service! Good menu with lots of options. Octopus was good, not the best, but pleasant dish to share, good portion. Tortellini in brodo was ok. Broccolini was burned, tasted like camping cooking. Filet mignon was too expensive for what it was. Also came already cut in slices. Ragu pappardelle had a very good taste, portion was generous, unfortunately the pasta were way overcooked. Dessert was amazing!
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time &, last night, I finally got the opportunity. It did not disappoint. Everything was on point from our greeting by our hostess to dessert.
Our server was very attentive & made a good wine recommendation. The dishes were delicious, plentiful & arrived at our table quickly.
The decor was casual chic & classic Italian songs played in the background.
Feb 21, 2025
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Incredible food & service. The vitello saltimbocca is to die for! & the meatballs are insane! All in all & incredible experience . Hussein - our server for the night was an absolute gem & I'd definitely revisit. Their contorni are also incredible - we had the sprouts & the potatoes. I honestly want to try the entire menu
We ordered 3 appetizers (Cesar salad, suppli, meatballs) with carbonara & duck tagliatelle. Everything was just ok, this place did not add up to the social media hype. It was average at best.
Beautiful restaurant but the waitress wasn't attentive to what we were saying & kept cutting us. We will not go back.
Overall nice ambiance & decor but the waiter was very pushy & we felt rushed. Rushed to order, rushed to eat, & rushed to pay & leave. Examples include coming to take the order within minutes of arrival & coming back quickly after we told him we hadn't looked at the menu. Another example is when he took unfinished appetizer plates while still eating. He then forgot to bring an appetizer which he later brought. After done eating mains he offered desserts & when we declined he said "well it's time for bills then". Minutes after ordering a 2nd bottle of wine, he explained we needed to leave within 30 minutes because they had another group coming. Food was decent. The green salad, suppli & calamari were great. The orecchiette alla stracciatella & the carbonara were cold. I know these plates aren't supposed be scorching because of the fresh cheese & egg yolks but it was too cold. The carbonara felt they added too much pasta water, thereby lacking creaminess & taste. Quality of the pasta was very good.
What an incredible restaurant ! You walk into a beautifully decorated space that is equally cozy. The service was impeccable & friendly ! Now the absolute best part is the food ! I had the ossobuco & he tuna tartare that were both delish!!! All the options were so good we all ended up sharing amongst us ! Seriously I would give 10 stars if I could !
