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recommend(54) pasta(52) italian(48) vibe(44) dishes(31) highly recommend(30) dessert(26) attentive(25) wine(22) decor(22) drink(17) quality(16)Great atmosphere, the fish was a garlic lemon buttery soft melt in your mouth experience.. great price.. hats off to the chef & the team. Obsessed with great food.. We'll b back soon.
Loved the ambiance & service. We were a party of roughly 20 & did the 6 course meal press all the way. Got to taste some incredible Mozzarela. Would definitely recommed if you want some authentic italian.
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.
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.
The service was good & the staff were friendly, but unfortunately the food was very disappointing!
The focaccia was cold & tough rather than soft. The meatballs weren't anything special; they lacked spices, leaving only the taste of plain meat & tomato sauce. The calamari was far too oily, & the mushroom balls were tasteless (especially if you try them without the truffle cream). Lastly, the mozzarella pesto pasta (the pasta of the day) was very chewy, despite being told it was fresh
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.
The atmosphere is nice but the food is okay for the price. The Polpette meat was not good with a sticky texture
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La Spada is an absolute gem.
We had the most incredible experience from start to finish, thanks especially to Chanelle - truly one of the best bartenders & servers we've ever had. Her energy, attention, & creativity made the night unforgettable. The drinks she crafted were mind?blowing.
& the food… wow. The homemade pappardelle was on another level - rich, fresh, & easily one of the best pasta dishes I've had anywhere. Every bite felt like a little trip to Italy.
If you're looking for amazing Italian food, exceptional service, & a warm, welcoming atmosphere, La Spada is a must. We can't wait to go back.
L'ambiance est très chaleureuse. Le service est avenant & flexible pour s'adapter aux demandes des clients. On nous offre facilement d'adapter légèrement le menu pour répondre aux demandes de notre groupe. La nourriture est excellente & préparée avec soin tout en étant sans prétention. Restaurant propice à des visites romantiques en couple ou entre amis. Seul bémol toutefois, la facture monte vite pour des pâtes…
An absolute gem! The service is incredible, our waiter frank was super sweet, attentive & the front of house is so on top of their game, always filling your drinks, cleaning up, getting you what you need. The food was incredible & the decor & holiday touches felt so homey. Will absolutely be back!
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.
We were there last night for my husband's birthday celebration. The restaurant has cosy atmosphere & great service. We ordered the calamari mix fried appetizer dish; it was very salty, seafood pieces had too much batter & they were overcooked, calamari wasn't tender & the dish was overpriced. I ordered the duckragú pappardelle, it was delicious but very salty. My husband ordered the day's special square spaghetti with beef but it was very very salty. We switched the plates halfway so we both could have less salty & better dish. I still could rate 4 stars, but unfortunately they even forgot to put a little candle on my husband's dessert although I kindly asked them in a message on opentable a couple of hours earlier & they replied me as'no problem'. When his dessert arrived on table with no candle, I was disappointed. Anyway we had a great night. I wish the dishes weren't so salty:(
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.
Service & nourriture sublime
Belle équipe merci François pour l'excellent service sept étoiles
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.
La Spada is a fantastic new addition to the dining scene. From the moment you walk in, the vibrant atmosphere & welcoming staff make you feel right at home. The owner Scott & waiters (especially Liam) are attentive & quick, ensuring a seamless dining experience.
The food is simply exceptional. As someone who usually skips salads, I was surprised to find myself finishing the caesar salad, which was fresh & flavorful. The veal was the juiciest I've ever tasted - cooked to perfection. The pasta with mussels (forgot the French name) was also a standout, offering a perfect mix of quality ingredients & mouth watering flavours.
La Spada is a must visit for anyone looking for an authentic & enjoyable Italian dining experience. I can't wait to return next time I'm in Montreal.
Honestly, my experience was outstanding. The food was excellent , the duck pasta is absolutely incredible. The service was warm yet professional, & Louana, our waitress, was amazing from start to finish. The manager even came by to share a great story about the Pizzaiolo steak, which made the experience feel even more personal. Overall, a fantastic night .I'll definitely be back very soon.