Reviews consistently describe Mare Porto Vecchio as a stylish, elegant spot with top notch food and service in the Old Port, where cocktails and seafood shine and pasta dishes like cappelletti and tagliolini are loved for being creamy yet balanced. The dining experience is praised for attentive, professional service and a warm, refined atmosphere, though a small number of guests note issues with price, portion size, or occasional inconsistencies in timing or flavor. Overall, visitors leave impressed by the quality, presentation, and hospitality and many say they would return to explore more of the menu, even as a few describe moments where the energy or pacing could vary.
What an amazing night out! The food & cocktails were outstanding! I loved my caffe Milano cocktail so much! All my friends loved their cocktails too! The young Italian waiter his name was Bruno I think was just amazing! Really great service. The tonno crudo to die for! Highly recommend
Last night I had the opportunity to try this new restaurant at the old port.
The value for money is absolutely incredible: only 28 dollars per lobster burrata!!!!
I ate two appetizers (burrata & crostino with tuna), a first course (gnocchi with peas & red shrimp) & an incredible dessert( creme caramel)
The service was detailed & curated.
Exceptional food.
The bill is absolutely proportionate.
I will definitely come back
Highly recommended
May 27, 2026
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Truly excellent experience! Beautifully crafted dishes, refined flavors, & top-quality ingredients. Impeccable service: attentive & professional. A special thanks to Bruno for his recommendations on both the dishes & wine pairings, which made the dinner even more memorable. Highly recommended!
Very romantic restaurant. Perfect for a date night. Highly recommend the octopus as a starter its a creative & delicious small plate. We also love to share a branzino & the caviar pasta. We have been there many times (at least 5 times) & it was always a very nice experience for the ambiance, the food & the service.
Une expérience exceptionnelle du début à la fin.
Ce restaurant haut de gamme se distingue par une cuisine absolument délicieuse, raffinée & parfaitement exécutée. Chaque plat est un vrai plaisir pour les sens.
Le décor est tout simplement incroyable : élégant, chic & soigneusement pensé, il crée une ambiance à la fois chaleureuse & sophistiquée.
Le service est impeccable, attentif sans être intrusif, avec un souci du détail qui fait toute la différence.
Je recommande cet endroit à 100 % pour une expérience gastronomique mémorable. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner !
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.
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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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.
Very beautiful evening. The service was, hands down, phenomenal. He was professional & kind the whole night; his recommendations were spot on.
We got the'Plateau Royal per 2' & the fresh fish was remarkable. I live on Vancouver Island, & this was better than any seafood I had had out there. The red wine we got was amazing too!
Would recommend to anyone who is considering it! Becuase its a newer place, it doesn't get enough praise
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.
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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Excellent food, very tasty, flavourful. Still thinking about it the next day. Fantastic service. I am really pleased with this restaurant. Highly recommend
Aug 29, 2025
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I went to the restaurant with my girlfriend, & we decided to try a tasting menu, which we really enjoy doing. It allows the chefs to showcase their skills, & we were able to fully enjoy the experience at the seafood bar. We were welcomed by Kenneth, who did an exceptional job: professional, talented, & attentive. The salads & dishes he served us were perfectly balanced & incredibly fresh. I highly recommend this place!
Mare is a beautiful new spot with a great atmosphere, excellent service, & delicious food. It's definitely on the pricier side, but worth it for the overall experience. I'd recommend it.
