Marven's propose une exploration directe des traditions culinaires grecques authentiques à travers un menu défini par des préparations classiques. Les viandes grillées fraîchement assaisonnées d'herbes méditerranéennes constituent la base, accompagnées d'accompagnements traditionnels tels que le tzatziki crémeux et des salades de légumes croquants. L'environnement privilégie une approche fonctionnelle axée sur les ingrédients plutôt que sur une ornementation excessive. Les spécialités incluent des brochettes de souvlaki succulentes et des assiettes copieuses conçues pour mettre en valeur les profils de saveurs fondamentaux. La clientèle rencontre une approche cohérente de la préparation qui souligne des techniques simples et un approvisionnement fiable. Cet établissement priorise l'exécution de plats standards, garantissant que les composants de base comme le pain pita tendre et le fromage feta salé demeurent centraux dans chaque assiette. Le résultat est une représentation pragmatique de la cuisine régionale qui repose sur la compatibilité naturelle des produits de qualité.
Marven's est largement reconnu comme une institution à Montréal pour sa cuisine grecque authentique, louée de manière constante pour ses portions généreuses et la qualité de ses plats. De nombreux clients soulignent que les calmars frits, les côtelettes d'agneau et la côte de bœuf sont des incontournables qui les incitent à revenir depuis des années. Bien que le restaurant soit souvent achalandé et nécessite parfois de faire la file, les convives notent fréquemment que l'ambiance chaleureuse et sans prétention ainsi que le service efficace rendent l'expérience gratifiante. Malgré le fait qu'il s'agisse d'un établissement acceptant uniquement l'argent comptant dans un environnement animé, le consensus général célèbre ce restaurant comme une destination fiable et abordable pour un repas classique et satisfaisant.
Very crowded eventhough we came around 3-4pm, their wait time was 10mins or so. But every dishes came out has savory, scrumptious & perfect taste. Especially the calamari & the beef steak. The salad & garlic bread is delicious too. Satisfied with our meal!
Overall not too bad, calamari are good. The fact that you find out it's cash only at the end - well, that's very disappointing. ATM is downstairs, you pay commission to withdraw, then pay-up your bill. Server will remind you that it's about 20-25% tip on top that's not included 😉
Kids menu is non-existent, variety of drinks & dessert is poor. Overall - nothing really special
23 août 2026
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Overall, the food tasted good. The calamari was crispy on the outside but a little dry on the inside. The souvlaki was a little dry. The Greek salad was delicious. The staff was friendly. The atmosphere is simple & not very inviting.
Hands down some of the best Lamb Chops I've had in Montreal in a long time, I selfishly want to keep this little slice of Heaven to myself but had to share & the Calamari so good Dimitri & the Boys must have put their whole foot in it, you can't go wrong with Marven's
Unfortunately, this was a very disappointing experience.
I called to order what I believed were five chicken souvlaki sandwiches & one order of calamari. Instead, I received five chicken skewers with a small salad-no pita or sandwich. When I called the restaurant, I was told that I should have specifically asked for'pita.' In my opinion, if there is any ambiguity, the person taking the order should clarify it with the customer rather than making assumptions.
To make matters worse, I drove 30 minutes from Laval to pick up my order because the restaurant was about to close, & then another 30 minutes back home. I spent an hour just picking up the food, only to discover when I got home that the order was not what I had intended to order.
The calamari was also cold & did not taste good.
I paid about $85 for this meal, & when I called to explain the problem, I didn't receive an apology or any attempt to resolve the situation. I was simply told that the mistake was mine.
Good customer service means not only taking an order, but also confirming unclear requests & making a reasonable effort to resolve problems when they occur. Unfortunately, neither the food quality nor the customer service met my expectations, & I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.
Never disappoints. Fantastic calamari, the Pikilia plate was delish. Tzatziki was the best. Our server was a hoot (Cosmo …. AKA'Walk Away') recommended a refreshing Chateau Faucet with ice. Just the best ice ever, nobody does frozen H2O like Cosmo. You'll never leave Marvin's hungry, still as great as ever, don't miss it.
We had a pleasant overall experience, but there were a few things that left us a bit disappointed. The restaurant is on the expensive side, & the portion sizes are smaller compared to many similar restaurants. That said, the fried calamari appetizer & the salmon were both delicious, & the salad was fresh & enjoyable. Unfortunately, the fries & all of the meat dishes we tried were quite dry.
The atmosphere was definitely a highlight-the décor is beautiful, & the restaurant has a warm, cozy feel. Our waiter wasn't overly friendly, but he was attentive & made sure we had what we needed throughout the meal.
The biggest disappointment came when we noticed that the portions being served to customers who arrived later were noticeably larger than the ones we received when the restaurant was still quiet. It may not have been intentional, but the difference was quite noticeable & left us feeling a little overlooked.
One thing to keep in mind is that the restaurant is cash only. They do mention there's an ATM nearby, but nowadays it would be much more convenient if they accepted debit & credit cards as well. It would definitely make the experience easier for many customers.
Overall, there are some really good dishes here & the atmosphere is lovely. With a bit more consistency in portion sizes & the addition of card payments, this could be an even better dining experience.
