Marven's in Parc Extension is a Greek restaurant of good quality, generous portions and affordable prices. The restaurant is popular for it's fresh, tender souvlakis and calamari.
Marven's is widely praised as a Park Extension staple with a warm, family atmosphere, where generous portions and consistently bold Greek flavors like fried calamari, lamb chops, souvlaki and rib steak have made it a go to for locals and visitors alike. Reviewers emphasize fast, attentive service and a lively, welcoming vibe, even when the house is busy, with a wood burning grill adding a distinctive char to many dishes and a signature sauce that patrons love to smother on their plates. The menu is described as reliable and affordable for the size of the portions, though crowds can mean long lines on weekends, cash only payments and occasional notes of strong noise or a rare hiccup in quality. While most experiences are glowing and nostalgic, a few visits are mentioned as less than perfect including a bad batch of calamari, a day with dry gyro or missing ingredients, and concerns about upkeep and cleanliness in some parts of the venue. Taken together the reviews portray Marven's as a Montreal icon that delivers hearty, authentic Greek food, large portions, and consistently friendly service, with the caveat that patience and cash are useful when dining there.
A deliciousy fresh meal & a great amount of food for the price. Make sure to have cash because it is cash only. The money spent gets a lot of food. Pictured is the two gyro plate with fries & rice which comes with a big Greek salad (with the best feta I've had in Montréal) & three pieces of garlic bread. I also ordered their platter of the calamari. Other reviews raved about the calamari & I see why: it is lightly fried & it is the largest portion of calamari I've ever seen. This meal for $52 could have fed two people & there still would have been leftovers.
Excellent food, great staff! Come earlier to make sure there's room as there are no reservation. Cash payment only but there is ATM onsite. My Papou used to go there often & it's worth it, very good... 😊🩷🇬🇷
Aug 11, 2024
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Fried calamari were decent but lacked tenderness. The meat was very salty & not very tender. Caesar salad: average . Greek salad: good. The service was perfect. It's a loud place so hearing my friends wasn't easy. The only beer is Greek & there is no alcohol free beer. Cash only.
Marven's was a fantastic experience. From the quick service to the vibe it was amazing. The server was nice & the food was perfect.The only thing to note is that they only take cash & there is an ATM machine downstairs.
Big portions, everything tasted great. Only downside is that it's cash only, so either think ahead & bring cash or you risk paying ATM fees (one in the basement)
It's stuck in time that place. Don't get me wrong....good food but you have to go with the times. Kinda sketch when u don't accept any sort of credit or payment method other then cash. In the old days...sure cash was the way to go but in 2024...mmm. Overall it's good food.
We were for lunch but after the lunch rush! Totally recommended for the time & the food. Attn: CASH only. Food: flavors are on point, family meal flavors done right. Yes, price is high but portions are huge. We have to take some leftovers to-go. Calamari is a must but also huge so sharing among 2 or 3 friends is better. Steaks are also humongous, prepare your stomach well in advance. Sauce: traditional sweet & tomato-ey sauce on the table (see pics) are a must with calamari. Drink: Fix beer is a nice larger that would cut the greasiness from food. Vibe: small, cozy, wooden cottage vibe. Very familial & local. Super attentive waiters. Dine there & walk to parc Jarry for digestion on a nice sunny day will complete your afternoon with relaxation.
Apr 15, 2024
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Impossibly crowded restaurant which, unfortunately , doesn't create a good first impression when you are waiting in the doorway for your table. Staff does a remarkable job trying to accommodate every arrival. The food is good, your basic chicken, pork, or lamb on a pita or in a platter, but I have to ask myself is it worth the wait? Cash only & no reservations makes little sense & seems to accommodate the owner more than the customers. Don't think I will be back for awhile.
Is been around for long therefore it is good, BUT the seating is way too crowded & gets very loud ( not able to hold a conversation). Keep in mind: no reservations, & CASH only !
Dec 18, 2023
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I guess I have been living under a rock if I've never heard of Marven's! A hidden gem because the value is unbeatable. Huge portions & tasty. You have to try the calamari, crispy on the outside & tender in the inside. Every employee was so courteous & the one waiter was very hospitable. I am definitely coming back & telling everyone I know about this place. ***Only downside is that it's a cash only establishment.***
Best Greek restaurant in the Montreal area for sure! Everything is tasty & fresh. The portions are very big! They only take cash so you should think of withdrawing some before, but there's an ATM in the basement of the restaurant. Also it's a first come first sit kind of place, so during the busy times you're gonna have to wait, but the wait is worth! 5 stars to this place for the quality of the food & the great service!
Ordered here in the past for take out & the food is pretty good. Came in for lunch & the menu doesn't say what's included. The server didn't say anything but we asked & there was a choice of salad, rice or fries or both. I would maybe understand if it was busy but it was not. Also they only accepted cash during our visit.
Quality of food has gone down extremely; especially their pita plates. They are willing to serve cold, overcooked meat stuffed into a pita that's mostly empty ... hardly any tomatoes, onions or tzatziki to help make the pita less dry. The Caesar salad was made with old wilted lettuce, the fries were limp & cold, as well as the rice. Used to be one of the best places to eat souvlaki, is now on my list to avoid. Service was mediocre, bus boy was the best out of everyone there. As well, the cash only policy needs to go; who carries cash nowadays, & why do they only want cash?
