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Marven's

Parc-Extension
4.6$
OPEN11 am - 9 pm
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Marven's Parc-Extension, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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About

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 (4300+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
78%
4★
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Review Summary

Marven's is widely celebrated as a legendary Montreal staple, known for serving generous portions of authentic Greek cuisine in a warm, cozy, and family-oriented atmosphere. The menu, highlighted by their famous crispy calamari, succulent lamb chops, and expertly grilled steaks, consistently earns high praise for quality and flavor. While the restaurant experiences frequent lineups due to its immense popularity, guests generally find the efficient service and overall value well worth the wait. Although the establishment operates on a cash-only basis and can become quite busy and loud, the welcoming staff and classic neighborhood feel keep local patrons and visitors coming back for years.
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4.0

J'ai adoré. La cuisine est excellente, cuit à point. Essayé la bière. Ambiance décontractée. Service impeccable (surtout de la part de Dimitri). Argent comptant seulement. ATM sur place

Sep 12, 2024
on Google

A must try - very authentic greek food. Anything you order is delicious! Best best calamari & best best lambchops.

Aug 28, 2024
on Google

I think this restaurant has gone downhill. I also prefer the pre Reno woodpanel 60s vibe. Music was too loud, but that could be a personal preference. one of the waiters (not ours) was talking about personal things with other waiters using vulgar language which was pretty low class (I wouldn't mind that if it was some sort of hole in the wall greasy spoon but I'm spending a hundred bucks on dinner I want a little bit of professionalism ). The Caesar salad was pretty pathetic (maybe a 2 on 10) & they gave us the main meal a minute or two after serving the salad (which would have been an issue if we had wanted to finish the salad but in this case it wasn't). I would not recommend the loose gyro plate, i found the cut to be too thick but that can be a personal preference. The lamb chops looked good but passed on that when tzatziki was an $8 add-on. In retrospect I probably should have splurged for the lamb chops & maybe this would have given a better experience.

Aug 12, 2024
on Google

Great Calamari & Lamb Chops. Some of best I've had.

Aug 6, 2024
on Google

The best calamari ever! Lamb chops are excellent. They only accept cash.

Jul 30, 2024
on Google

There's no better restaurant... Been going here for the past 30 years +! Ambiance is fantastic, staff is phenomenal & the food gets you coming back for more EVERY SINGLE TIME! Definitely a must-try if you haven't already!

Jul 16, 2024
on Google

A bit too warm inside on a warm day. Amazing large tasty calamari, great pork skewer, lamb chops very well done. Fries were good.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google
4.0

Lamb & Calamary amazing

Jun 15, 2024
on Google

"Une expérience culinaire exceptionnelle au Marven's Restaurant ! Les portions généreuses de souvlaki, accompagnées de riz, frites & salade grecque, étaient délicieuses & parfaitement assaisonnées. J'ai été impressionné par la qualité & la fraîcheur des ingrédients utilisés. De plus, le gâteau au fromage était un pur délice, une fin parfaite pour un repas mémorable. Le service était impeccable & l'ambiance chaleureuse. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant à tous les amateurs de cuisine grecque!"

May 13, 2024
on Google

Best lamb ever.

May 11, 2024
on Google