Mare Porto Vecchio

Nicolas

5.0

We visited this beautiful restaurant in Old Port, Montreal on Saturday, March 28. We were welcomed by a kind & friendly young Italian who served us excellent cocktails. The food & service were both of a very high standard.

The only downside was the vibe, which felt a bit dull - the music lacked a clear identity, shifting from 70s Italian tracks to rather unengaging songs.

I hope to return & find a different atmosphere next time.

Mar 29, 2026

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Michèle

2.0

Avons mangé à cet établissement le 21 février.
Bel endroit avec beau décor.
Le jeune homme italien qui prépare cocktails, 🍸 ne parle pas français.
Service très lent & désorganisé.
Huîtres 🦪 Rockfeller servies tièdes & sans saveur.
Crevettes 🍤 servies tièdes avec un goût d'ammoniaque.
Daurade est bonne.
Devons nous servir nous-mêmes le vin.
On nous fait une courtoisie en nous apportant une facture salée: on nous offre deux cocktails & deux cafés.
Avions mangé la veille chez Dorsia où tout était impeccable. Décor, service, plats, clientèle. Dignes d'une étoile Michelin.

Feb 22, 2026

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Clarisse

5.0

Les cocktails sont excellents ! Merci à Idriss pour l'excellent service.

Feb 14, 2026

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Riddle_me_this

5.0

We came back after a few months & the service was noticeably better. The two Italian guys who welcomed us were professional & very attentive.
The food was great, but the real highlight was the cocktail list, truly exceptional drinks!
At the end of the dinner, Bruno prepared a tableside Sgroppino for us, which was a wonderful touch. Special thanks to him.

Highly recommended.

The music selection was amazing, such a great vibe!

Feb 10, 2026

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Sam

5.0

Amazing place. Idriss was our bar tender & made some of the best cocktails I have ever had. The service was so good that me taking a girl there convinced her to date me. It follows that I would highly recommend.

Feb 8, 2026

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Alison

5.0

We walked into Mare after realizing earlier in the day that it was a new spot that had just opened beside our hotel. With no reservation on New Year's Eve, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away by the bar.

The atmosphere was beautiful, lively, & paired with great music. The servers were interactive, welcoming, & genuinely friendly, which immediately set the tone. We stopped in just for cocktails after having dinner at a very unfriendly restaurant, & Mare completely turned our night around.

The cocktails were excellent, & the staff made us feel comfortable & welcome right before the New Year's Eve ball drop. What started as a disappointing evening ended on a high note thanks to this place.

We visit Montreal quite often, & Mare will definitely be a spot we return to. Highly recommend for great drinks, atmosphere, & outstanding service.

We will try the food on our next visit. It did smell amazing while we were there.

Jan 1, 2026

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Elise

5.0

From being greeted by lovely Georgia at the door to being served the most delicious meal by wonderful waiting staff, I LOVED this restaurant. The ambiance, the cocktail, the amuse bouche, the foccacia, the pasta - everything was fantastic! If I lived in Montreal I'd dine there on a regular basis! A+ ! Merci beaucoup!

Sep 4, 2025

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Gen

3.0

L'endroit est magnifique & le service parfait !!! Bons cocktails & belle carte des vins. Cependant la nourriture, plus particulièrement le poisson entier, était décevant. La fraîcheur & manière de cuire laissait à désirer. C'était caoutchouteux & sans gout. A ce prix, il faut que ce soit irréprochable. Surtout que les poissons frais sont mis de l'avant. La gérance a compenser ce que nous avons grandement apprécié. Une fois mieux rodé (le resto est nouveau), ça devrait faire une différence. On y retournerait probablement mais pas tout de suite.

Aug 23, 2025

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