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.
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!
The food is delicious really delicious & the portions are huge, we had calamari 😋as entire & steak the flavour was amazing & chicken gyros so tasty ,& the staff were so friendly & our waiter Peter was so kind & sweetheart, will come back for sure ♥️♥️ If you love Greek food I highly recommend it 👍👍
