L'usine de Spaghetti specializes in a robust variety of pasta dishes prepared with traditional culinary techniques. The menu centers on rich tomato-based sauces, creamy alfredo preparations, and meat-infused ragus served over perfectly al dente noodles. Diners encounter a focused selection of classic Italian-inspired staples that prioritize hearty portions and familiar flavor profiles. The interior aesthetic reflects a functional approach to casual service, utilizing communal seating arrangements and simple decor to maintain an efficient flow for patrons. Every plate emphasizes fresh ingredients combined in precise, tested ratios to ensure consistent taste across the entire menu. This establishment delivers an accessible approach to bistro-style pasta consumption by balancing standardized cooking methods with a commitment to high-volume preparation and immediate, direct service for individuals seeking substantial carbohydrate-focused meals in a no-frills setting.
L'usine de Spaghetti is highly regarded for its delicious, fresh pasta and generous portions, making it a favorite for both locals and tourists in Old Montreal. Many guests praise the inclusive salad bar and fresh bread as excellent, value-added touches to their meals. While the restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis, often resulting in lines, diners generally find the experience well worth the wait. The staff is consistently described as friendly, attentive, and professional, contributing to a warm and nostalgic atmosphere that is well-suited for families and groups. Although experiences with the salad bar and wait times can vary, the majority of visitors leave with high praise for the overall quality, ambiance, and memorable dining experience provided.
Highly recommend L'Usine de Spaghetti! Excellent service, homemade food, the highlight for me was the desserts.
The shrimp in the fettuccine were extremely large. The portions are enough for 2 meals. The bread & salad bar are a nice touch. Excellent value at this restaurant.
So far we have visited twice.
4 x Dishes down & we can't believe how amazing the dishes have been.
To include bread & a lovely little salad bar in what you pay is unbelieveable.
So worth the very very short walk from the Square.
Welcome & service from staff,the same waitress served us twice & was outstanding.
This has to be the best food we have had in Montreal without doubt.
Wines,Spirit options & amazing on taps beers for all tastes can't be faulted.
Michelin star restaurants elsewhere have not in our opinion been as good.
PUT THIS ON YOUR MUST VISIT LIST!!
Apr 27, 2026
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This is such a cute restaurant & the decor is absolutely amazing. I got the smoked meat pasta & it was AMAZING like genuinely I would eat that everyday for the rest of my life. I also got an apple martini & it was delicious we were a little disappointed by the salad bar because we thought it would be build your own salad but it's just premade salads but they're still really good. The garlic butter for the bread is also amazing. It's cold so it doesn't spread well & the bread is nothing special but the taste of the butter makes it all worth it.
I thought I'd get into a tourist trap for going to a restaurant in the Old Port, but was pleasantly surprised. Went there with a couple of friends visiting from another province & really enjoyed. There was a line, it was busy, but it went by quickly. Service was good, all-you-can-eat bread & good portions of the main courses!
Atmosphere is nice but I feel compelled to WARN people about the food. The meatball tasted like they put a big chunk of meat into a ball with ABSOLUTELY NO SEASONING. So dry & awful. & the meat sauce, equally as awful & again, no seasoning.
My son got the fettuccine alfredo & since that sauce only has 3 ingredients, they SHOULD be nailing it. BUT they didn't put enough parmigiana so it wasn't salty enough. AGAIN, ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOUR.
The bread basket was dry, day old bread that crumbled apart because it was so dry. & the accompanying butter wasn't soft so it was hard to put the two together.
Now to the most BIZARRE salad bar EVER. Huge chunks of kale, the most challenging'lettuce' to chew while raw. & that's it, no normal lettuce. Why not some Romano? Then there's the coleslaw with WAY TOO MUCH MAYO? At an Italian restaurant? The ONE edible thing was the potato salad, but again, at an Italian restaurant? This salad bar needs a serious re-think.
Hubby got the chicken parmesan & it was SO DRY, NO SEASONING & caked on mozzarella, which was the only good part. But I can get a cheap slice of pizza if I want a slab of cooked mozzarella.
Not sure HOW this restaurant is getting decent reviews. It seems impossible to me! Literally the WORST Italian restaurant I've EVER experienced. & we had to pay a steep price for REALLY bad food. I'm sad because we work so hard for our money.
It has absolutely stunning ambience in the back of the store with historical artifacts on the wall & even the old store sign from when it was one. The food on top of that is even better. I had the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. Their home made sauce is definitely one of the best. We also had the gratinated garlic bread, it was seriously delicious. For dessert I had the strawberry cheesecake which had an absolutely amazing presentation & incredible texture.
Bottom line, if you're looking for an Italian place to go to while in Montreal. Go here.
Love the menu concept that was named after places in Montreal. Came here twice so we've got to try several dishes here & we love them all. Free salad bar & bread as appetizers both for lunch & dinner. The staffs were also amazing. Lovely space to visit if you come to Old Port (small note that it's first come first serve, they don't take reservations)
Wonderful pasta place.
Excellent meat dishes. Very courteous staff.
All-you-can-eat bread, garlic butter & salads with any main dish.
Wait time is about 15 minutes around 8PM.
We stopped into this darling little Italian place for lunch while on a visit from California. We were absolutely delighted with our whole experience - the cheerful service, the lovely ambience, & the delicious food! We enjoyed the salad bar (definitely have the potato salad, it was very good) & bread. The onion roll was our favorite. My husband had the spaghetti & meatballs & absolutely LOVED it. The meatballs were fantastic!! I thoroughly enjoyed the tortellini with rosé sauce. The tortellini was very light, the filling was creamy, & the beautifully balanced sauce was the perfect blend of red & white. Honestly, we ate here on the second to last day of our 6 day trip & our only disappointment was that we didn't find it on day 1 or 2 so we could have gone back for more! Next time we are in Montreal you will definitely be on our list!
