Marven's est perçu comme une institution montréalaise de cuisine grecque, un restaurant familial de Parc Extension où les portions généreuses et la valeur des plats restent constantes, l'ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale et le service rapide et attentif sont souvent cités en point fort. Les calamars frits et les côtelettes d'agneau, le souvlaki et les plats de steak grillé, accompagnés de pita et de salade grecque avec tzatziki maison, reviennent fréquemment comme des classiques du menu, tout comme la sauce secrète qui ajoute une touche appréciée. Bien que l'enthousiasme soit majoritaire, la fréquentation peut générer des files d'attente, surtout le week-end, et l'établissement fonctionne en grande partie en espèces avec un distributeur sur place; ce n'est pas idéal pour tous, et quelques critiques signalent des améliorations possibles au niveau de l'organisation en période d'affluence ou du confort. Dans l'ensemble, l'expérience reste chaleureuse et rassurante, caractérisée par des portions généreuses et des plats bien travaillés qui en font une destination régulière pour ceux qui recherchent de la nourriture grecque authentique et abordable dans une ambiance familiale.
Pros: Very delicious fried calamari (one of the best!). The food is tasty & the portions are generous-I often see people asking for boxes to take their leftovers. Great prices!
Cons: Cash only, but there's an ATM downstairs if I remember correctly. There was a long lineup every time we went. Sometimes it smells a bit, & when it's your turn to eat, the people waiting in line tend to watch you eat, which can be a bit unpleasant. They might even stare & drool while you're eating, so you end up enjoying your food even more right in front of a very hungry audience.
13 mars 2026
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Food was good & portions are very generous. However, they don't take reservations & you have to wait in line. While waiting, there's an unpleasant urine smell coming from the men urinals downstairs. Parking is also difficult, especially on snow removal days. They take cash only. For those reasons, it wouldn't be my usual go-to Greek restaurant.
I love the food, test is really good.
I order Calamari, Beef, Lamp chop & come with Greek Salad & Cesar Salad for 3 pax, we are not finish the plate.
The Calami is really good, big portion. appetizer that you will never miss it if you go there.
Great Customer service, he is very friendly.
First come first serve, so a bit of long wait time.
No credit card, Cash only( they have ATM machine In the basement)
Grew up in parc extension , still go to the area often. Really respect what this place represents. One of the first real restaurants I have ever been to; first time back in 2013 & most recently in 2025. Hope this place continues to stand the test of time.
Wait time is never long for food or otherwise.
Clean. Very very clean & so is staff
Polite & professional
Traditional food & generous portions
Prices are extremely reasonable
(I respect the cash only aspect $$$)
Great experience at Marven's. Best calamari in town, generous portions, & a nice variety of food on the menu. Loved the service as well - friendly & efficient. Just make sure to bring cash, as they don't accept cards. Definitely worth a visit.
The best calamari I've eaten in my life by far. The sauce that goes with it is exquisite. They only take cash but there is an atm machine in the basement. I suggest to have a reservation. The price is reasonnable for the quantity of food.
Best calamari in town!!! The chicken souvlaki on pita is also good but not to the same level as the calamari. Parking in the street can be difficult & best to arrive early if going for dinner because on the weekends their is a lineup outside. Also you can only pay by cash so make sure you bring cash.
7 sept. 2025
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Best Greek grill in Montreal, since 1973 ! We've been coming for years & never disappoints.
The rib steak is truly amazing, tender & expertly grilled. It's served with sautéed mushrooms, chunky home fries, & a huge Greek salad.
Don't forget their calamari & tender lamb chops.
Special thanks to Jimmy & Peter, for the exceptional service.
This is a landmark in Montreal, & truly worth a trip to Park Extension. There may be lineups, but it's worth it.
Love the place for its steak & calamari. It's the best place in terms of quantity, quality, service & prices, which makes it a pearl nowadays! It feels cozy, almost like at a family dinner atmosphere, with everyone sitting close, speaking loudly, it's unpretentious, but food is served quickly & is excellent, waiters are very friendly. Expect a lineup if you go on the weekends in the evening (but totally worth the wait) & bring cash as they don't take any cards. There is an ATM machine however.
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.
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.
Best Greek shrimp salad ever! Friendly, welcoming & nicely seated. Very nice atmosphere. Nice presentation & normal portions of food being served. Adequate quality vs price. Just carry cash, no credit cards. Thank you so much. Absolutely coming back.
Not what it was 30 years ago. Waiter can be rough at times (pause). & cash only is a dead giveaway to whatever what ever it is one would be suspicious of. Used to live two buildings over on Ball on the same block. But you notice that about a lot of great restaurants in Montreal & that were peeking in the 90s to early 2000s. On top of that, with Uber/Skip/etc, cooks all over the place are given more work for the same wage. Not surprising, just a shame. Miss the days where you had to actually go to a place to get great food & delivery was (generally) for quick fast food like pizza or fried chicken. OK BYE
