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.
The service is quick & friendly. We ordered calamari, lamb chops & chicken souvlaki.
Calamari was a big portion, delicious & tender! Must get as everyone in the restaurant had a plate on their table. Lamb chops were also very good, moist & flavorful. The chicken souvlaki wasn't that great as I found it to be dry, wish I ordered the rib steak instead. Every table seemed to have gotten basket of bread but we didn't & we didn't realized until halfway through our meal.
Would come back next time we're in Montreal to try the steak & definitely back for the calamari!
Simply amazing!
We had the Chicken Skewers, Pork Skewers, Lamb Chops (so tender & perfectly cooked), & fried Calamari, along with all the classic sides. Everything was full of flavor & cooked just right. Big kudos to the kitchen staff, & a heartfelt thanks to the service team for always making me feel at home whenever I visit.
Mar 27, 2025
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Being in the industry also I was completely impressed. It is a logical challenge having such a small venue,that's so busy. These guys make it look easy. More efficient thank much bigger restaurants that have more resources. More importantly food was amazing. I could go on & on lol. You must try it for yourself.
Nous avons passé un excellent moment dans votre restaurant. Le calmar était particulièrement savoureux & croustillant, un vrai délice ! Les crevettes étaient correctes, mais pourraient être un peu plus travaillées pour rehausser leur saveur. La salade, quant à elle, était délicieuse & bien assaisonnée, apportant une belle fraîcheur au repas.
Cependant, le riz était un peu trop huileux à notre goût, ce qui a légèrement altéré notre expérience culinaire.
Malgré ces petits détails, l'ambiance chaleureuse & le service impeccable ont vraiment fait la différence. Merci pour ce moment agréable & convivial. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir !
