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    L'Usine de Spaghetti

    4.0 (223 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Gianna Y.

    Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing ambience. 4.4 Google rating. Over 3K reviews. Can't be wrong. Highly highly recommend. I chose this walking into old Montreal. So I had no set plans. And googled what was around and saw L'Usine and just decide to go in. Only when I was inside I saw the reviews so I was happy I chose this. Also all you can eat salad bar and bread. I asked if they made their pasta in-house but they said their kitchen is too small but they do buy fresh pasta locally. Need I say more.

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    Dianna C.

    Lots of options for pasta lovers! Good portion sizes, especially combined with the salad bar and bread! The service was accommodating especially for a larger group. It's a nice place to relax in Old Montreal!

    Spaghetti!!
    Jason W.

    My in-laws are a bit difficult to please but they lived this restaurant! Every dish was delicious and came with bread buns and free salad bar. You know what else, given it's in the heart of Old Montreal, it was very affordable. We made a good choice coming here.

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    Mike M.

    Great choice for Italian food in Old Montreal. The pasta choices are numerous. The server was nice and told us about the restaurant, its history and the complimentary salad bar. The space has the exposed old and modern brick and lots of wood accents to make you feel like you are in a space that was occupied by the likes of Charles Dickens.

    11. Les 100 Clochers
    Marni M.

    We got seated right away around 6 pm on a Saturday night immediately before a line of people had to wait around 30 minutes for a new table. Hostess kindly gave us the option between the front or back room in which we chose the front. Tables were unique with corks and plaques encased in a thick glaze. Drinks were exactly what we wanted which was Sangria verre (2X) and extra dirty martini. The cosmopolitan however, did have too much cranberry juice but that's up to personal preference. Complementary bread was served cold with garlic and herb butter. I loved the salad bar which offered tomatoes, chickpeas, beets, pasta salad, potato salad, and some rough/bitter kale. Entrees all sounded delicious but we decided on 19. Le Grand Prix, Lasagna, and 11. Les 100 Clochers. My friend loved the lamb chops over the bed of pesto pasta. The lasagna itself was good but the tomato sauce was a simply seasoned. I really enjoyed my flavorful and tender lamb shank but would have preferred more sauce to coat the linguini on the side. Overall, we had a wonderful time with the food, and phenomenal service. The all you can eat bread and salad when ordering an entrees left us leaving hearty and happy. I would love love to come again to this cozy and comfortable restaurant. Highly recommend!

    Carbonara without cream sauce. Try something else.
    Warren D.

    Date of visit: June 12, 2023 The ability to use OpenTable or the like at a restaurant is huge for me, especially when I am traveling--I don't want to waste time waiting for a table when I could be out exploring the city. L'Usine de Spaghetti is on OpenTable and we had a great time. The staff handles both languages well and the menus also serve as placemats while you dine. There were a variety of items to choose from and the meal started with warm bread--what could be better than that? I had the carbonara special, the menu board did advise that it was without cream, and I should have taken that to heart and went with something else. Not that it was bad, but it didn't have the same flavor that I have come to expect from a good carbonara and that disappointed me a bit. Everyone else loved their dishes, and the service was fantastic. Meals came with a visit to the salad bar, which was not great, if I am being honest. The macaroni salad did not have much flavor and the green salad options were not my idea of a good time. Overall though, a great meal here!

    Wilmer A.

    Este lugar esta ubicado en pleno viejo puerto el cual ofrece una variedad de pastas increíbles, para todos los gustos, el ambiente es muy cálido y acogedor, la atención fue estupenda y la comida deliciosa!!! Este lugar no acepta reservaciones. Tengo que volver a visitarlo!!

    Braise beef
    Sandy L.

    This place was such a great find! Food, service and ambiance were fabulous. After a long tourist day, we needed this comfort food. The escargot and bruschetta is a must order! In fact- get two bruschetta. The staff were friendly and made good recommendations.

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    Bonnie R.

    I had a wonderful experience at lunch on a Saturday. I was seated immediately and chose a spot beside the wine cellar but looking onto Rue St -Paul E. The waiter was friendly and spoke English and French fluently. I initially noticed the unique style of the restaurant: old world but elegant. The salad bar didn't offer much, but it was complimentary with the meal. My pasta was a bit dull on flavor, but the portions are quite large. Service and the overall experience was good.

    The entrees,desert and salad bar
    Paul B.

    Absolutely a hidden gem near the market ,food ,service decor and ambiance all top notch. Salad bar fresh and delicious

    Doug H.

    We stumbled on this restaurant while we were in the Old Port district and we are ever pleased we did. From the moment we entered the restaurant the staff was friendly and polite. The food was amazing. Both my wife and son had the Filet Mignon and I had the Brazed Lamb Shank delicious. We were celebrating my son's 19 birthday and what a treat! I recommend very much. Sophie made our night one to remember! She is polite and a pleasure to deal with! Merci Beaucoup!

    Pasta with prosciutto
    Cassady H.

    I had an excellent dinner here. The staff were great and quick, and the place is clean with a nice ambiance. The dim dining area gives you the feeling that your in a fancier establishment, it would be great for a date. I had pasta with a cream sauce, prosciutto, and endive. It was delicious without being too heavy. For dessert I had a caramel and chocolate cake that could not have been better. This area feels tourist-y but they definitely don't phone it in here, it was a lovely experience. If your looking for some great pasta and service I'd definitely recommend this spot!

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    We found this place using Yelp. Food, service, location, and atmosphere were great. I love their spaghetti and salad bar.

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    Really good food, and very quick service. No complaints about my visit. Everything was great and I would definitely go back

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    3.4(27 reviews)
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