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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 (4400+)
*as of 2026-09-01
5★
78%
4★
13%
3★
4%
2★
4%
1★
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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5.0

My family's go-to to celebrate our birthdays! Since last year we've been going go Marven's to celebrate all our birthdays. We usually get the lamb chops, calamari, & the steak plate. I've been going for years (more than a decade) & the quality remains the same & the service is great! The staff are super friendly.

Jan 7, 2024
on Google

Holy, this place was very fast! The service was great, food came out quick. It's been a few years since I last came here -- the atmosphere is nice with the new updates. We ordered the calamari plate, the baby back ribs & the steak. The salad to start with was very filling we had the greek salad each. The steak with medium rare was cooked to perfection & the ribs were pretty good. In my opinion the rice was a bit bland & they give a lot of fries. Very filling & worth if you're looking for quantity & quality food.

Dec 19, 2023
on Google

Très bonne cuisine grecque. Viande & fruits de mer à tomber. Bon restaurant de quartier avec une bonne ambiance. Je vous conseille les calamars frits, le steak d'entrecôte & lenopopulet & crevettes... Un régal!

Sep 20, 2023
on Google

Bon rib steak,bon service.

Sep 3, 2023
on Google

excellent service, delicious food. we had the steak, lamb chops, & chicken & shrimps plate with the calamari entree

Aug 31, 2023
on Google
RenRen-145
2 Reviews
5.0

I never get disappointed eating here even its often packed. The food is simple but delicious, esp the squid & steak.

Jul 25, 2020
5.0

The best Calamaris in town.
One of the best Greek restaurant, the food in very good, the service is fast.
Must look before ordering Lamb Chops. Sometimes they are nice & big, sometimes very small & not worth to order.
The steak is very good, nice, big & juicy. the only thing I do not like about this plate is the mushrooms. Mushrooms are ''sautés'', not fried & that is the way they cook the mushroom, deep fried. You just don't do that.
But I still recommend this place.

Jan 11, 2015
Foodie
8 Reviews
4.0

2 visites, 2 fois clients plus que satisfaits! Le resto en tant que tel est dur à repérer. C'est un resto de quartier qui semble modeste mais qui a en fait beaucoup de calibre.

C'est mon amie qui m'y a d'abord amenée pour que je goûte aux calmars (MIAM!) & au steak: je recommande fortement, au diable les dépenses, sérieusement!!!

Deuxième visite, c'est moi qui l'ai fait découvrir à un ami - & j'en ai parlé à ô combien d'autres. Cette fois, j'ai pris les calmars & l'agneau : toujours aussi bon.

À ma 3e visite, ce sera encore les calmars & le steak: désolée cher portefeuille, mais c'est vraiment le duo gagnant!

P.S. On n'y va pas pour le service, on y va pour les calmars ;)

Mar 25, 2013