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Marven's

Marven's defines the gold standard for authentic Greek chicken in the heart of Montréal.

Parc-Extension
4.6$
OPEN11 am - 9 pm
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Marven's offers a straightforward exploration of authentic Greek culinary traditions through a menu defined by classic preparations. Freshly grilled meats seasoned with Mediterranean herbs serve as the foundation, accompanied by traditional sides like creamy tzatziki and crisp vegetable salads. The environment maintains a functional focus on the ingredients themselves rather than excessive ornamentation. Signature offerings include succulent souvlaki skewers and hearty platters designed to showcase fundamental flavor profiles. Guests encounter a consistent approach to preparation that emphasizes simple techniques and reliable product sourcing. This establishment prioritizes the execution of standard dishes, ensuring that core components like tender pita bread and salty feta cheese remain central to every plate served. The result is a pragmatic representation of regional cooking that relies on the natural compatibility of high quality staples.
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Reviews for Marven's

Food
Service
on Google4.5 (4400+)
*as of 2026-08-15
5★
78%
4★
13%
3★
4%
2★
4%
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2%

Review Summary

Marven's is widely regarded as a staple in Montreal for authentic Greek cuisine, consistently praised for its generous portions and high-quality dishes. Many patrons highlight the fried calamari, lamb chops, and rib steak as standout menu items that keep them returning for years. While the restaurant is often busy and requires waiting in line, guests frequently note that the warm, unpretentious atmosphere and efficient service make the experience worthwhile. Despite being a cash-only establishment with a lively, sometimes noisy environment, the overall consensus celebrates the restaurant as a reliable and affordable destination for a satisfying, classic meal.
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*edit: unfortunately like many other good restaurants the food has changed here. Not sure if it's new chefs but the food doesn't even taste like Greek food anymore. Feels salty & tastes like heavily doused in Montreal steak spice & other strange flavors. The pitas aren't even wrapped properly, like someone who never made a pita before. It's sad because the service staff is so nice & it's a staple in the community. Hopefully it will get better again like to used to be.

Always the the best chicken/porc souvlaki & calamari. When most restaurants are giving smaller portions, lesser quality, Marvens doesn't change their portions, freshness & flavors! The service is always great at takeout . Keep it up!

Very tasty food. Even with the higher prices it's still ok because you're getting real food!

They need to wrap their pitas with wax paper or something. It's a wet mess! One layer of wrapping is not enough for takeout. But still yummy!

Been eating here for years...Porc souvlaki pita or stick is great! Big portion, good flavour & lean but soft. Calamari is great when it's hot & crispy & the oil doesn't taste fishy... same goes for the fries. Chicken gyro is very good too. The lamb gyro needs improvement...they need to slice it a lot thinner & it should be leaner. Overall would definitely recommend.

Jun 28, 2025
on Google

You can't go wrong with the food at Marven's! The portion of the food is huge! The service is fast & efficient! Highly recommend the lamb

****make sure you bring cash****

Jun 11, 2025
on Google

Always a good time when you come to Marven's. Family from the states came for a visit & i had no choice to bring them to Marven's! Always good food & ambience

May 28, 2025
on Google

Fantastic food, lively atmosphere without being too noisy, amazing service. We had the lamb chops, calamari, & a small Greek salad. I'm already looking forward to our next visit!

May 21, 2025
on Google
3.0

Les calmars excellents, le service amical. L'ambiance trop bruyant.

May 11, 2025
on Google
4.0

The service is quick & friendly. We ordered calamari, lamb chops & chicken souvlaki.
Calamari was a big portion, delicious & tender! Must get as everyone in the restaurant had a plate on their table. Lamb chops were also very good, moist & flavorful. The chicken souvlaki wasn't that great as I found it to be dry, wish I ordered the rib steak instead. Every table seemed to have gotten basket of bread but we didn't & we didn't realized until halfway through our meal.

Would come back next time we're in Montreal to try the steak & definitely back for the calamari!

Mar 27, 2025
on Google

Simply amazing!
We had the Chicken Skewers, Pork Skewers, Lamb Chops (so tender & perfectly cooked), & fried Calamari, along with all the classic sides. Everything was full of flavor & cooked just right. Big kudos to the kitchen staff, & a heartfelt thanks to the service team for always making me feel at home whenever I visit.

Mar 27, 2025
on Google

Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans votre restaurant. Le calmar était particulièrement savoureux & croustillant, un vrai délice ! Les crevettes étaient correctes, mais pourraient être un peu plus travaillées pour rehausser leur saveur. La salade, quant à elle, était délicieuse & bien assaisonnée, apportant une belle fraîcheur au repas.

Cependant, le riz était un peu trop huileux à notre goût, ce qui a légèrement altéré notre expérience culinaire.

Malgré ces petits détails, l'ambiance chaleureuse & le service impeccable ont vraiment fait la différence. Merci pour ce moment agréable & convivial. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !

Feb 20, 2025
on Google

Crazy good calamari. Love the Greek salad & lamb racks as well. A hidden gem.

Feb 8, 2025
on Google

Calamari is good, lamb is okay

Jan 4, 2025
on Google