Mare Porto Vecchio

Marra

5.0

We went for a romantic valentine's day dinner at Mare in Montreal. Wow, we were blown away how amazing the food was. The service was even better. Our waiter was so patient with us & helped us all through the way with the food & drinks since it was our first time there. We ordered the braised beef cappelletti & the whole brazino. I was a tad disappointed with the brazino hoping it would have a tasty green sauce as I've seen in photos. Instead we had olive oil with capers, lacking flavor. It was still very good. I also would not recommend the tirumisu as it is too large for one person. I was so full after that & did not finish it. This place is highly recommended on my list & we already plan to go back soon. I would love to try everything on their menu.

Thank you Mare for an amazing dinner!

Feb 15, 2026

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A

5.0

Great date night classy spot
Service A+
Bread service A+
Oysters A
Drinks ,A+
Burrsta A+
Octopus A+
Tartare A+
Lobster Pasta B+

Feb 13, 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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Équipe

5.0

Top quality food & drinks. My wife & I had a great time. One of the best meals we had in a looonnnggg time in Montreal.

Jan 13, 2026

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Selena

3.0

I was expecting so much from this restaurant but unfortunately came to the conclusion it is extremely over hyped. The staff at times are very attentive & then some times, we had to wait over 20 minutes for the bill. We didn't order drinks & chose to have water but the waitress mentioned twice if we wanted drinks & she'd leave the menu if we change our mind. We ordered the beef tartare but was stopped due to the waitress' recommendation. She said the fish one would be a better selection because the tartare isn't seasoned as much & you'd have to really know your tartare or you'd think it was plain. We didn't feel like fish that night but I found it strange for her to tell us not to order something & recommend something completely different. Our food came out lukewarm , bread they served was ice cold & the pasta was undercooked. At this point I wanted to just finish our meal & leave. The washrooms are downstairs after taking a narrow staircase & walking through the dim lit hallways. Definitely not for older people or people with mobility issues. We chose to eat here during new years eve , visiting from out town & had to take a 20 minute Uber. I was extremely disappointed after spending over $100. I can understand why people choose to dine here because it's so upscale but I expected more.

Jan 2, 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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