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 montréalaise légendaire, célèbre pour servir de généreuses portions de cuisine grecque authentique dans une ambiance chaleureuse, conviviale et familiale. Le menu, mis en valeur par ses fameux calmars croustillants, ses savoureuses côtelettes d'agneau et ses steaks grillés à la perfection, reçoit régulièrement des éloges pour sa qualité et sa saveur. Bien que le restaurant connaisse fréquemment des files d'attente en raison de sa grande popularité, les clients trouvent généralement que le service efficace et le rapport qualité-prix valent largement l'attente. Bien que l'établissement n'accepte que l'argent comptant et puisse être très fréquenté et bruyant, le personnel accueillant et l'atmosphère de quartier classique incitent les habitués et les visiteurs à y revenir depuis des années.
Used to come quite often & loved the food. Very disappointed. Have not been there for a while & wow did the food quality go down. The chicken was tasteless . The gyro was missing so many ingredients. Too bad , definetely not going back again . When i think i was always recommending the place.
Stopped by Marvin's in Parc-Ex after years away, chasing a bit of Montreal nostalgia-& it did not disappoint. The chicken pita & plates were excellent: generous, tasty, & totally satisfying. This iconic spot still delivers. If you haven't been in a while, it's definitely time to come back.
STILL ONE OF THE BEST!
I've already given Marven's a 5-star review before, but I feel the need to update it because every time I come back with my family, the experience remains just as excellent. The service is consistently great, the staff is super friendly, & even though the place gets pretty crowded at times, the atmosphere stays warm & enjoyable. Plus, parking is never a hassle you can always find a spot around the block.
Now, let's talk about the food. We had the Lamb Chops, Salmon, Steak, Chicken, & of course their signature dish the Calamari with their famous Secret Sauce. Absolutely delicious! As always, the meal starts with some bread, followed by a salad of your choice, & then your main course.
The flavors never disappoint. My family & I enjoy every visit, & it has become one of our go-to spots for a satisfying meal.
If you haven't tried Marven's yet, I highly recommend it, you won't regret it!
7 juil. 2025
sur Google
🍽️
Sachez où manger à Montréal avant tout le monde.
Découvrez en primeur les ouvertures les plus branchées, des menus secrets et les coups de cœur de RestoMontreal.ca. Rejoignez plus de 50 000 foodies.
*edit: unfortunately like many other good restaurants the food has changed here. Not sure if it's new chefs but the food doesn't even taste like Greek food anymore. Feels salty & tastes like heavily doused in Montreal steak spice & other strange flavors. The pitas aren't even wrapped properly, like someone who never made a pita before. It's sad because the service staff is so nice & it's a staple in the community. Hopefully it will get better again like to used to be.
Always the the best chicken/porc souvlaki & calamari. When most restaurants are giving smaller portions, lesser quality, Marvens doesn't change their portions, freshness & flavors! The service is always great at takeout . Keep it up!
Very tasty food. Even with the higher prices it's still ok because you're getting real food!
They need to wrap their pitas with wax paper or something. It's a wet mess! One layer of wrapping is not enough for takeout. But still yummy!
Been eating here for years...Porc souvlaki pita or stick is great! Big portion, good flavour & lean but soft. Calamari is great when it's hot & crispy & the oil doesn't taste fishy... same goes for the fries. Chicken gyro is very good too. The lamb gyro needs improvement...they need to slice it a lot thinner & it should be leaner. Overall would definitely recommend.
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.
Came here for an early lunch while in Montreal. This place has quite the reputation so we needed to try it out - & happy we did ! We had heard they are famous for their calamari but we didn't order that dish. I had the chicken souvlaki with a Caesar salad. Chicken was cooked perfectly! The open gyro plate was a hit as well - contained both chicken & beef. Both also cooked perfectly.
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
Do not order their greek style whole chicken. Tasted boiled then bbq lightly. Barely seasoned. It was awful. We left 4 pieces & did not take the rest home. Yes that's how bad it was. Tzatziki is so so. Salad was pitiful, with soft feta. What remains good is their marvens sauce & good service. But that's not enough to beat competition which is not far from them, see my other review. Wish it was like before years back but it's lost its touch.
