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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

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on Google4.5 (4300+)
*as of 2026-08-01
5★
78%
4★
12%
3★
4%
2★
5%
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2%

Review Summary

Marven's is widely celebrated as a staple of the Montreal dining scene, particularly favored for its authentic Greek cuisine and welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Guests frequently highlight the fried calamari and lamb chops as standout dishes, often noting the generous portion sizes and consistent quality that justify the frequent lineups. While the restaurant operates on a cash-only basis and can become quite busy, the efficient service and warm hospitality contribute to its reputation as a reliable and cherished neighborhood destination.
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3.0

Do not order their greek style whole chicken. Tasted boiled then bbq lightly. Barely seasoned. It was awful. We left 4 pieces & did not take the rest home. Yes that's how bad it was. Tzatziki is so so. Salad was pitiful, with soft feta. What remains good is their marvens sauce & good service. But that's not enough to beat competition which is not far from them, see my other review. Wish it was like before years back but it's lost its touch.

Jul 28, 2024
on Google

Personnelle très aimable & agréable Leurs nourriture 💯 Leurs sauce à salade THE BEST Pour payer cash only

Jun 1, 2024
on Google

Le meilleur restaurant grec à Montréal. Je suis même prêt à dire "dans la grande région de Montréal". La nourriture est délicieuse & le service est familial & chaleureux. N'oubliez pas de demander la sauce maison, elle va avec tout! Je recommande.

May 27, 2024
on Google

Always an amazing experience & a.l.w.a.y.s good food. Pork souvlaki is a must, fried calamari is a must. That vinegar red sauce is just wow. Love that place, went back this week after 5 years & its still as good as i remember. Tzatziki is amazing too! Service is nice, atmosphere is okay but that is not why you come there, & to be honest, its one of this restaurant trait - come here, eat good, drink good, nice people. Thats what they do & thats what they deliver. Making a good job since the first time i went there while i was in highschool. Good job to the whole team! Oh & its really affordable making it a must👌

May 21, 2024
on Google

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
on Google
5.0

Marven's is hands down the best Greek restaurant I've been to! Been coming from Ottawa especially to eat here for the past 30 years very consistent, staff treats us like family. Service is fast, staff very courteous & food is AMAZING! Rib steak, calamari & lamb chops are the best I've had, their house sauce is great, authentic food amazing flavours.

Mar 31, 2024
on Google

Nourriture excellente, c'est un incontournable Grecque à Montréal. LA SAUCE WAOW. mais ambiance moins conviviale. On mange & on part, mais on mange bien !

Mar 30, 2024
on Google

Growing up, Marven's was my go to restaurant. Going back was amazing. There were renovations done yet they kept the charm that I remember back in the day. The food was so delicious & the sauce is still the bomb!

Mar 24, 2024
on Google

Delicious food, large portions, super iflling. I had the calmari & pork souvlaki plate. Their vinegary red sauce is like crack.

Mar 21, 2024
on Google

Casual diner with really good food. The calamari was tender & crisp & I liked the little kick on their dipping sauce. Parking is a little tough to find, but worth the effort even for pickup

Mar 17, 2024
on Google