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.
So fresh so good so yummy so good service best for hungry family big plate hard to finish it. Will repeat repeat & repeat Calamari Nomber one place as simple as that
Was offered awesome service! I arrived prior to my husband & was allowed to have a seat anywhere. As soon as I took a seat, Jimmy asked me if I'd like a drink , I was super happy as I had no idea alcohol was an option. I was offered a glass of wine, which he quickly served me. I asked if I should order right away as my date ;) was arriving 20 mins later & was told he would place the order as soon as he arrived. As soon as my husband arrived, Jimmy brought his drink & placed the order. The food was brought to the table very quickly & was fantastic! The bottom line was my first visit, & I will 100% be back. The conversation was amazing, & the food was even better!! Thank you, guys. I was floored by the out of this world service!!!
Feb 1, 2024
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My parents used to bring there when i was a kid. Ever since thats my spot for steak cant go wrong! All the servers are hella nice! Highly recommended!!!
Jan 16, 2024
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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.
Prix, nourriture, calmars, staff, tout est excellllllent! Un incontournable restaurant🤤Seul point à ameliorer selon moi c'est l'espace un peu trop restreint.
Long wait to be seated but completely worth it. The souvlaki is cooked to perfection & spiced beautifully (pork & chicken). We saw everyone ordering the calamari starter (which is quite literally a mountain of calamari on a plate) so we ordered as well & found out why (spoiler alert: tasty!). & the tzatziki! It's like ambrosia! I could eat it with anything & everything; it's that good. Finally, the wait staff were timely, attentive, & kind despite the full house.
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Average pork souvlaki, meat was overcooked & dry, rice was just ok, the salad came with no dressing. The calamari was good but overall too expensive for the quality
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.
Is been around for long therefore it is good, BUT the seating is way too crowded & gets very loud ( not able to hold a conversation). Keep in mind: no reservations, & CASH only !
One of the best Greek restaurants in Montreal! Contrary to most of Greek restaurants in Montreal, their price is not high, the portions are really generous, their staff are so attentive & fast, & the quality of food is amazing! I have visited this place multiple times, & each time I really enjoyed my experience!
