Marci Restaurant draws crowds with a moody, intimate vibe, a warm and attentive staff, and Italian-inspired dishes that many reviews describe as delicious and generously portioned. Many guests highlight the private backroom and other private spaces as a standout feature for groups, while noting that the space can be loud and the share-style format can feel challenging for two. Popular standouts include broccoli, meatballs, gnocchi, pizza, and chicken parmesan, with the tomato pie and other classics praised, though some critics feel certain dishes don’t always match the price. Service is frequently praised for warmth and wine guidance, but a few experiences mention inconsistent pacing or staff interactions, and some guests report slower service during busy times. Overall, Marci Restaurant is seen as a top pick for a lively night out or a romantic dinner, delivering strong food, ambiance, and value, with memorable shared plates and a cozy, candlelit setting.
We had a large group so had the opportunity to try all the pizzas with a couple of different salads & the meatballs. Can't say enough about the amazing crust which surpassed my previous high standard from another establishment. Every bite was a delight & can't wait to go back. Service was exemplary & the decor was tasteful with just the right volume on the sound system. These people are doing it right. Thank you Marci & keep up the great work!!
Fun moody ambiance, friendly waiters, quick service, delicious thin crust pizzas (try Tribeca if you like white sauce, pistachio & garlic $24), decadent salad (try Salade Amère $16), reasonably priced (Classic cocktails at $10), went in around 6:15pm (2 people) on a Saturday without reservation. No problem. Order everything to share!
Nous avons bien aimé notre souper au Marci! Nous avons commandé la salade de choux de Bruxelles sweet & sour (notre coup de coeur!), les meatballs, les shrimps scampi & la pizza GSM. Tout était bien, sauf les shrimps scampi qui manquaient cruellement de sel. Le service était sympathique & attentionné. Comme the devil is in the details, j'ajouterais que les tables sont très petites & que ça devient un peu compliqué à gérer avec les verres, la lampe, la pizza en équilibre sur une conserve de tomates & les assiettes de partage. En plus notre table n'était pas de niveau donc ça ajoutait un petit défi supplémentaire de pas tout faire tomber haha! Mais néanmoins c'est un bel endroit où je retournerais avec plaisir 🍕🍷
Great food! There were three of us. We had the Caesar salad (which was bomb), meatballs (also fantastic), Chicago style pizza (not deep dish. This is thin crust. But really good), the pasta with clams (also really good), & lastly we had the banana panna cotta which was sprinkled with Biscoff crumbs & was phenomenal. The only thing we would not recommend was the brussel sprouts. They were too vinegary. Not very good. The place is decorated very late 60s / early 70s vibe & its cool.
The salad was really good but the pizza is EXTREMELY thin & wayyy overcooked aka burnt (see the pic).When I notified the server about the issue he just said "okay". No apology or explanation that was disappointing
The GSM pizza was really good! Tasty thin crust, high quality ingredients. The salade amère was also to die for. My mom asked for bread & they literally went to get some at the local bakery cuz they didn't have any on hand. Top service, lovely setting & overall vibe. Will be back for more!
Apr 12, 2024
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Amazing pizza , actually everything was great, salad,meatballs,the pasta , the shrimp (we were hungry) Friendly staff , great service !! See you again soon
Awesome food, the sea foods, the salads, the pizzas & pastas, everything was insane ! The dessert, don't even want to talk about the panna cotta.. Service was 5*, thanks a lot to Camille & Julio ! Will come back with pleasure !
- amazing martinis, great wine selectiom - kale salad & shrimp are both bomb - charcuterie plate is a great size for the price - place is cute & service is good despite them being busy - martini pizza is just okay, i don't get the hype & think it's overrated, would not get again (it's not bad at all but it's just nothing to write home about imo) - sausage with brussel sprouts: the brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly but the sausage was a bit dry, i think it'd be better if the sausage was a bit thicker so it wouldn't dry out as much - would love one or two more cocktail options overall love this place, can't wait to come back!
Outstanding experience. The ambiance is fantastic. Stepping in, it feels like a niche New York speakeasy... They then peel back a velvet curtain, which opens into the main restaurant, where we had a table for 12. They had a three page wine list, & the food menu was straightforward, but every dish better than the last. I can't really pick a favourite ! I would definitely be sure to try the bitter salad, The chicken & potatoes, the beef pasta, & the eggplant. At the time of writing this, Marci has been open for about a month but it already knows exactly who it is, which makes for a great dining experience. Service was great as well. You can just feel that this joint has a big future ahead of it. Wait till Terras season! Oh, my God! Very much look forward to going back again & again for years to come.
5 people who shared 3 pizzas (Martini, GSM & another pizza) & 3 plates (the two salads & eggplant parm). The food was delicious & the server was quite nice! Our table was upstairs & the music & vibe was fun. We shared 3 bottles of natural wine, delicious! Highly recommend.
