L'usine de Spaghetti Parisienne is located in Old Montreal in an old building. Menu à la carte includes several specials mainly consisting of pasta dishes
Overall, L'usine de Spaghetti in the Old Port comes across as a bustling, family friendly Italian spot with a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, a generous salad bar and free bread that many diners praise, and a menu focused on comforting pastas and hearty mains that deliver big portions for good value. Reviewers consistently highlight the variety of pasta sauces and dishes, from lobster pasta and fettuccine to meatballs and braised beef ravioli, with several noting standout flavors and pasta cooked to al dente. The open bar concept and wine selection add to the welcoming vibe, and service is often described as attentive and efficient, though a few visits mention slower rounds or dishes that lack seasoning. Lines can form on busy nights, but wait times are often short when arriving early, and guests frequently mention returning for the atmosphere as much as the food. While some entries warn that portions can feel uneven and a few dishes miss the mark, the consensus is that the restaurant offers a memorable pasta focused experience with charm and value.
place was definitely pretty & nice. food was really good. we got jean talon pasta (cream base, no.20) & chicken parm pasta (tomato base, no.18). please try! also, they dont accept amex. beware if you're sharing the meals, you're not entitled to the salad bar, its an additional $15. we were 3 pax sharing two meals so it would be an additional $15 to cover 3 of us at the salad bar.
Sono andata per cena con i miei amici, avevo visto tutte le reviews positive perciò pensavo fosse un ristorante decente per la pasta. Invece i piatti sono carissimi, non trovo sia normale pagare $25 per un piatto di pasta. Che poi i piatti non sono per niente buoni, pasta caccio e pepe tutta acquosa, senza gusto, anche gli spaghetti sono balordi. I miei amici hanno preso la pasta al pomodoro, non è neanche stata mischiata, la salsa è solo messa lì sopra, una vergogna per un prezzo così alto. Sicuramente certi americani pensano sia buono, però da italiani da evitare assolutamente.
Waited 45 minutes to get a table & was disappointed in the end. The Pernod in the lobster pasta was overwhelming, & the only ingredient I could taste. There are much better options in Old Montreal.
This was a nice dining experience if you're craving Italian food in the old montreal area! Not only are their pasta dishes massive, but they have an ayce salad bar & complimentary bread & butter! This definitely made the experience more enjoyable. The staff were super friendly & the food was delicious! Definitely coming back here when I visit montreal!
Aug 27, 2024
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This is a good place to stop by. I ordered spaghetti with meatballs & pesto pasta with salmon. The dishes weren't amazing but were tasty. You can also enjoy the complimentary salad bar, which adds value. If you're looking for high-end Italian food, this may not be for you, but if you're a hungry tourist wanting a nice meal while sightseeing in the Old Montreal area, this is a valuable option.
Delicious spaghetti with pesto & salmon! The pasta was perfectly al dente, & the pesto had a fresh, creamy flavor that paired so well with the juicy salmon pieces. A squeeze of lemon added a nice touch of freshness, & overall, it was a super tasty dish. I really loved the place & the decoration. & the service was excellent!
Overall an under average dining experience. They did not have a dedicated hostess working, they just had the wait staff seat people when they had a free moment, so we had to wait a while to even get an estimate of how long it would be. They advertised a free salad bar with your entree which sounded good but was ultimately disappointing. It was really just bowls of pasta salad & potato salad you could serve yourself from. There was one bowl of actual salad but it was basically just a pile of greens with a splash of dressing. I decided to get the spaghetti & meatballs, their signature dish. The sauce wasn't very flavorful for being a meat sauce & the meatballs weren't tender at all. The pasta was fine, but it's hard to mess up pasta. It wasn't bad overall, but you might as well buy a box of pasta & a jar of sauce from the store & save yourself the money.
BEST PASTA! We ordered the house classic spaghetti (forgot to get a pic) & prosciutto blue cheese linguini. Uber delicious & filling. Food loses 1 star because the included AYCE salad bar is mid. Makes the price of the pasta less justifiable. Cozy atmosphere, great for a date. Nice staff & reasonably fast service. Overall would definitely reccommend!!!
My wife & I love this spot! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is so much fun & the staff is always so friendly. We had the bruschetta, the meat ball spaghetti & the braised beef pasta! Great place to stop by if you're in the Old Port.
Service, atmosphere & salad bar good but food is not very good! Complementary bread was dry & tasted like frozen bread. Overall, I think the price for what we got was good considering it was in the middle of old montreal. It felt like it was a place for tourists! The main dishes were too salty & felt like I could have made them at home. Mushroom risotto: not a lot of mushrooms, oily & lacked flavour. Lobster pasta: nothing amazing The sauce lacked character. Lamb chops & pesto pasta: nice lamb chops & pasta was pretty good. Would recommend out of all the dishes. Salad bar: fresh salad & side dishes!
Jun 30, 2024
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This family run restaurant in Old Montreal has been a favorite of mine for years! I hadn't been there since before Covid & was thrilled to know it survived! It was absolutely wonderful. The salad bar was still there & the pasta dishes were as delicious as always. The prices are great. The restaurant is in a beautiful old building. Don't miss this place!!!
Pasta boníssima, vam agrair molt el bufet d'amanides i el pa de ceba amb la mantega d'herbes que ens van portar! Amb un preu molt raonable. Molt recomanable, no us amoïneu pel fet de ser cèntric!
Options for Vegetarians are more than I could have found in some Italian place in Toronto. I went down with an option that included seasonal veggies pasta, & oh boy I did not expect a variety of veggies sauted with a nice sauce seasoned well, where most of the times I order this somewhere else tasted blend, this was a surprise & exceptionally well in flavors & spices.
