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.
'Disappointing experience tonight at Marven's. The food was great, but the service was awful. Our 17-year-old server had a major attitude & was disrespectful, bigotry towards, my 80-year-old mom. We were refused a table because we were waiting for one more person, despite arriving early & the restaurant not being busy. This lack of empathy & class was unsettling.
As a loyal customer, I expect better service, especially from a family-owned establishment. The usual staff member was absent, & the difference was noticeable. Unfortunately, due to this experience, we'll reconsider returning & take our business elsewhere. Poor service & disrespectful treatment, particularly towards seniors, are unacceptable.'
A must try restaurant in Montreal. Fried Calamari is amazing with their signature sauce, Greek salad, fries, or rice plus toasted bread. Generous size & probably will feed two people. Prices are still fair. We live in Ottawa, & every time we go to Montreal, it's our first stop.
Jan 31, 2025
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The food was really good! I enjoyed it & even though there was so many people in line, they still tried to ensure the clients didn't need anything & passed around to serve us whenever needed. They don't use cards so if you come, bring cash (or they have an atm downstairs). The meat was a bit more fatty than I remember & the bread they gave us were cold when they came to the table but it's all still good.
Jan 8, 2025
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Excellent home style meals. My daughter said the gyro sandwich wasvery close to the ones she had in Greece. Portions are enormous. Steak & calamari were the stand-outs.
It was my first time eating Greek food, & it was a pleasant surprise. Their food is delicious, all the dishes were very tasty & well served. In fact, we could only eat the salad & the fried calamari, one of the dishes we took home, as we didn't have any room in our stomachs. The service is fast, efficient, & very good. Payment must be made in cash, so keep that in mind if you go there. They have an ATM available on site, in case you need it. It was a great experience & I will definitely go back there & recommend the place.
JE CAPOTE LITTÉRALEMENT!!!!! J'y vais depuis 30 ans!!!! & je vais pas pour l'ambiance, j'attends en rêvant à mes calmars & côtelettes ♥️♥️♥️bonne bière, après je me lève & laisse la place aux chanceux(es) qui apprécies ce moment!!!!
