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.
These ricotta-loaded pork & beef meatballs are soaking up marinara & Pecorino like it's Sunday at Nonna's.
& the Rufia Clarete? A chill rebel from Dao, bursting with cherry, peach, blossoms & a hint of paprika spice-low alcohol, high charm.
This duo? Juicy chaos in the best possible way. 😊
Pizza & Caesar salad were good. Beyond awful cocktail- like worst martini I ever tasted & no other regular bar rail drink options available. Service was meh (they stuck us as the upstairs bar which was low key abandoned). Broccoli was also underwhelming. Don't feel the need to return here unless I'm in the neighborhood & really craving pizza.
Super soirée au Marci, la nourriture y est de très bonne qualité & le choix des boissons est riche. & les serveurs ne rechignent pas à vous faire un cocktail qui n'est pas à la carte.
Gros point fort sur la déco aussi qui vaut le détour.
En bref, je recommande.
Words cannot describe how good this was from appetizers to the main meal to the dessert it was simply sublime awesome team over there awesome waiters & awesome ambience
I wanted to love this place. But… we found hairs (plural) in the meatballs. We were served the wrong salad (no biggie but still annoying). & the general attitude of the staff was pretty unwelcoming. We felt like we were imposing by letting them know of the mishaps.
Sad. I wish it had been as great!
Apr 24, 2025
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The ambiance is my favourite part of this place! Cozy wood panelling & lots of candles. The pizza was delicious-the menu had some interesting options, & the crust had a nice crisp to it.
Stars are only docked because the service was painfully slow, even though it was not busy. Took foreverrrrr between each step of ordering drinks/ordering food/receiving food/getting the bill/paying.
Excellente atmosphère avec une décoration très belle qui mélange plusieurs styles qui sortent de l'ordinaire. Le serveur était très sympathique & la nourriture , particulièrement les gnocchis were to die for.
Pizza is incredible ! Best pizza I've had in Montreal hands down !
Service was great as well as the waitress advised us to get less pizzas first since the pizzas were big & she was right !
Lastly, it was so cozy, with different areas in the restaurant which made it feel almost like we had a VIP section
100% recommend 🙌🏼
Mar 30, 2025
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La nourriture est bonne, mais le service est vraiment à revoir. Notre serveur était antipathique & snob, ce qui gâche un peu l'ambiance. C'est dommage, car l'endroit a un beau potentiel.
What an experience, very cute restaurant not too far away from downtown Montreal. First & foremost the fried broccoli appetizer was one of the most delicious dishes I've ever eaten & an absolute MUST. The pizza was delicious too, the chicken parm pretty good, & the desserts amazing. The broccoli & desserts stand out to me as parts of the meal I'd want single handily go back to the restaurant for they were that good.
Also they had the coolest candles ever, check the photos out I really liked them personally.
Wow! The broccoli was the star of the show. Never thought I'd say that sentence but it's true. Crunchy & delicious batter on the outside with a soft inside. Definitely the best broccoli I have ever had & I love broccoli. The pizza was amazing. Chicken parm was okay loved the sauce was great but the actual chicken wasn't to my liking. The banana dessert is also great. Service is good, you feel very well attended to at all points in the meal. One thing to note is that it is a small place which adds to the ambiance but you will get seated at any spot in the restaurant, including the bar which we ended up at. Can't wait to be back
