Mare Porto Vecchio offers a distinctive Italian and seafood experience, focusing on expertly prepared pasta dishes and the freshest catches from the sea. The kitchen showcases a commitment to authentic flavors, utilizing quality ingredients to craft memorable meals that reflect the essence of Mediterranean coastal cuisine. Diners can anticipate a vibrant atmosphere where classic Italian culinary traditions are celebrated through a menu designed to satisfy discerning palates seeking both familiar favorites and refined seafood preparations. The restaurant's dedication to excellence is evident in every plate, promising a culinary journey inspired by the rich tastes of Italy's shores.
Mare offers a sophisticated dining experience in the Old Port, frequently praised for its elegant ambiance, high-quality ingredients, and refined Italian cuisine. Many guests highlight the exceptional service, noting that staff are often attentive, professional, and welcoming, with specific mentions of delicious pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and well-crafted cocktails. While the restaurant receives glowing reviews for its romantic atmosphere and overall consistency, some diners have noted occasional inconsistencies in food preparation, varying noise levels, or service lapses during busier shifts. Despite these mixed reports, a majority of patrons regard it as a top-tier destination for special occasions and fine dining, expressing a strong intention to return.
How can you not love a place with a table side Martini cart! What a special evening shared with good friends. Chic. Great crowd. Sophisticated. Fabulous food.
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.
Apr 18, 2026
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Servizio professionale e molto attento ai dettagli. Il personale è cortese e sempre disponibile, rendendo l'esperienza davvero piacevole. Il cibo è eccellente, con una qualità delle materie prime altissima e piatti curati in ogni minimo particolare. L'atmosfera è elegante e raffinata, e il locale si presenta impeccabile e molto pulito. Consigliatissimo!
An exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Matteo, our server, delivered impeccable service, attentive, thoughtful, & genuinely warm throughout the evening. The cuisine was outstanding, each dish beautifully prepared & full of flavor. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between chic & intimate, offering a serene setting where conversation flows effortlessly. A truly elegant experience.
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.
Great raw bar, fresh fresh seafoods.
My fav pastas are the tagliolini & the cappeletti. The tagliolini looks like it would be very creamy maybe even too much... but no. It is perfectly creamy & cheesy. The plate was licked clean it was not too heavy whatsoever, very amazing that they pulled this off the way they did. Cappeletti sauce also maybe sound heav, but it is not. It is bursting with flavour & is addicting. Plate was also licked clean.
The servers offered some chili oil, which was an epic pairing with the cappeletti!! The chili oil is very delicious. Somehow a bit sweet & spicy, realllly loved it so much.
The squid ink ravioli toppings are sooo good but found the texture of that pasta to be a miss for me.
Another killer is the vanilla ice cream, its not on the menu, but ask for it because (coming from a person whos fav food is ice cream & has it everywhere i find it) it is some of the best i have ever had, creamy & icy, luscious & addicting vanilla flavour. Perfectly sweetened. I will miss it forever when i leave Montreal
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 !
