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.
The atmosphere, service & food were phenomenal. Great place to get a bottle of wine & yap with the girlies. 🌟 (Not pictured, the charred broccoli was a fan fav at our table! Def give it a try)
Every plate/service were amazing… The Crudo, the salad with bets, the meatballs, the calami, the pizza & the wonderful'onglet' with wild mushrooms (with a delicate smoke flavour). & thank you for an amazingly friendly service. The server was very knowledgeable of his wine list.
Mar 1, 2026
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Cute place with a limited menu focused on pasta & pizza. Unfortunately, the non-alcoholic drink selection was very limited. When I asked for a mocktail, I was offered lemonade or water & reminded that it's a wine bar, which felt a bit dismissive.
Went for a date night with a close friend of mine. I could've swear the waiter was close friend to me too since the service was very personalised & warmful. Offered 3 different wines & took the time to explain every details about them. Perfect food, perfect wine, perfect service. I wish i could've catch the DJ night. Will have to come back!!
Great date night or dinner with friends spot!! Amazing food & ambiance. Great wine selection. I will definitely be back, I need to try everything on the menu. Do yourself a favor & get the broccoli. 10/10
Great food! Everyone loved it. But service was just bad. We had almost finished our plates & still didn't have the waitress at the table to order wine.
Sep 10, 2025
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First things first, we ordered 6 things & all six dishes were amazing. We will definitely be back. I would've given it a 5 star, but we were seated at this tiny little high chair table, the kind where your feet are dangling & it was super uncomfortable. The ambiance of the restaurant is great, music is kinda terrible but it's quiet so you don't notice it, & if I'm being honest, I think my experience still would've been 10/10 if my feet were just touching the ground. It sounds like I'm being a Karen but my boyfriend's a big guy, & we order a lot of food. If you're here for two hours your feet are numb by the second hour. It wasn't the right seating choice for us, but frankly I don't think anyone should have to sit at this kind of table, it was almost enough for us to leave.
With that being said, we were served by Marie, she was so sweet & helpful, she helped us find a delicious bottle of bubbles, & recommended some great dishes. She's half the reason we stayed, the food was the other, & I'm so glad we did. She promised us there would be a note in our file that would promise we'd never sit at those tables again, & she understood why it was uncomfy for us. I'm not usually a complainer I promise !!! Wonderful wine selection, & their cocktails look great, I'll try one next time. Also we ordered a lot, like we were very full, & the portions are big, & our bill only came out to 200$. 6 dishes, & a bottle of bubbles. Wow.
Here's what you need to order, the hamachi, delicious. The broccoli, the reviews are right, it's a must have. The duck confit salad, fresh, delicious crisp duck on top. The meatballs, not my personal favourite but my boyfriend insists they're a must. The secret menu pepperoni pizza, crisp, cheesy & wonderful, ask for their spicy sauce on the side. OH!!! & how can I forget the bananacotta dessert, holy moly!!! Sooooo delicious. Not heavy at all, it's nice & light & tasted exactly like when you lick the spoon after you're done making banana bread. The slightly salty, sweet & crispy biscoff on top was a wonderful touch. You have to order it.
So moral of the story, if you get stuck at that shitty seat because they're very booked, just stay at the shitty table & enjoy the delicious food you're about to eat, & ask to be seated in Marie's section.
The place is very cozy & pretty, somewhat hidden on the street which is nice. The dj that started around 8pm was great, playing relaxed jazzy house. We were placed in a bit of an awkward spot in the restaurant next to a narrow pathway that had many comings & goings. I think if we had been placed in the second room instead of the room where you enter, it would've been a better experience. As for the food, the sauce on the Tomato Pie was truly the best pizza sauce I've had in the city. Good balance of acidity & sweetness. Many wine options to choose from as well. The tables were fairly small & the pizzas were placed on top of large empty cans of tomatoes, which was just weird to me. Felt like they were trying too hard to be original & it didn't make the eating experience comfortable. As for the service, very polite, but just a tad too sure of themselves. The place feels like it needs some humility. They're clearly doing pretty well as a new restaurant & they are a little too proud. It feels more like a bar vibe as of 8pm & I would definitely come for a drink here.
Okay, to begin with just wow. This was not my first time here, I'd gone for cocktails in the past which were always memorable such as their fine martinis which are always a treat. However this was the first time I would order food. Had a fun little self date which absolutely recommend to anyone during the exam period when you need to unwind. The way to go is definitely start with oysters & either a Guiness or a glass of wine to boost those vitamins, then a little app or as I did go for the incredibly delicious chicken parm that killed it on since it kept all the right textures with maybe a little cocktail, then order another little dish if you've got room or move onto dessert. Any dessert would be incredible here but the mousse oh lord the mousse had this seductive velvetyness kind of like Jessica Rabbit. The people there are genuine warm souls & the vibe is beautifully effervescent, plus if the night is still young as you trundle out of there you can always go to any of the bars open late on the same street. Perfect for a cute date night or if you just want a nice little bite to yourself.
Great place for a few drinks & unique ambiance. Appetizers are amazing, you can't go wrong with the broccoli & gnocchi. They have solid pizzas as well but I definitely recommend just ordering all the appetizers. Amazing selection of wine. The decor & layout of the place is definitely unique. Friendly staff.
Go there, it's that simple. Super friendly staff & amazing food with fast service . Great selection of wine & cocktails. Cozy atmosphere with possibility of eating outside. Don't skip on the broccoli dish !!
