We went to Marcella for lunch on a Saturday and the place was hopping. Even without reservations, we were warmly greeted by Michael and were seated quickly. The menu has lots of choices for carnivores and vegetarians. I ordered the cavatelli alla pesto which was steaming hot (as pasta should be) and delicious. The pesto was fresh and aromatic. The dish was topped off with aged Parmesan and toasted pine nuts. My wife had the spaghetti pomodoro which was also well presented, delicious and served steaming hot. Service by Michael was superb, friendly, and good humored. Despite being overwhelmingly busy, he found time to gone by and chat with us. This is definitely a keeper for future visits. read more

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Came to Montreal for the weekend and was looking for a dinner spot near my apartment. Stumbled upon Marcella and absolutely loved it. They take reservations. Unfortunately, everything online was booked, but I gave them a call and they squeezed us in last minute. The ambient and decor inside are absolutely stunning. They have a nice bar area too. We stared off with Chianti wine and Calamari. Both fantastic. I ordered the bolognese pasta without the burrata (dairy free) and my fiancé ordered the cavatelli pasta. Extremely rich in flavor and delicious. They even placed the burrata on the side for my fiancé to have since I was unable to eat it. The service was great. They checked in often and were very polite. Had a wonderful experience and highly recommend them!! read more

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Excellent resto italien, le service est top nutch et la nourriture extra ! J'ai bien aimé mes raviolis au fromage nappés de sauce, et les autres convivives aussi. La pizza hawaienne est aussi excellente ! Petit resto sympatique dans le vieux Montréal ou je vais surement retourner. Small nice restaurant in old Montreal were the serice is top nutch and the food extraordinary. I like much my cheese raviolis with sauce and all my friends too. The hawaiian pizza is also excellent. It's a small estaurant were i'll go back for sure ! read more

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So happy we found Marcella while strolling around old Montréal! We wanted to stop by for a light snack/lunch. And saw this spot with open windows and very welcoming! Ordered the pollo alla Milanese and the eggplant parm. Both were delicious! While I was enjoying my pollo alla Milanese, a group saw and was asking me what it was as it looked so appetizing! Overall delicious Italian spot! read more

Marcella - Eggplant parm - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Went here while on a short visit to Montreal, we were celebrating an special occasion and the restaurant made the experience even more special. The wine suggested by our server was very balanced and the perfect pairing with our food. My favourite was the gnocchi but everything was very fresh and delicious. Italian food sometimes is overly greasy but Marcella's was perfect. As for desserts, the tiramisu was the winner and the cannoli the biggest loser. The other two were okay but not memorable. Loved the decoration and the mood of the place. read more

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Excellent Italian restaurant that was a 5 minute walk from our hotel. Great service and great food. Don't walk pass this one. read more

Marcella - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Marcella is a really pretty and cute restaurant. We ordered the Tagliatelle alla pesto and the Carbonara di spaghettini. My favorite was the carbonara di spaghettini. This was my favorite from all the carbonara pastas that I've tried. The noodles were done perfectly and the carbonara was creamy and so delicious. The pesto pasta was also really good. The restaurant was pretty packed when we went during lunchtime. The servers were very helpful and I enjoyed my experience here! read more

Marcella - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Love the vibe, the lighting, and the general feel of this place. We were fortunate enough to get seated by a beautiful big window so we could people watch outside as well as inside. The menu is fantastic and they offer daily specials as well. Heads up in the specials department- they are don't come cheap. The appy Caesar salad had the best dressing ever and it came with a $20 price tag. My carbona will go down as one of my absolute favorites. The only downside is what you don't see- the mysterious prices of the unlisted specials. The appertif the server told me about filled half of a tiny glass and was $14. And the lobster "special" was $42. We were a little turned off by the end of the meal limoncello that was $14.95 for a tiny cordial glass. Again not a price we saw on the menu. But if you can swallow the prices, you will be amazed by the flavor. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance. Pesto cavatelli and mozzarella sticks were fantastic!

Marcella is a staple for me any time I am in old Montreal. The food is excellent, the cocktails are on point. Truly a great place for business or casual dining. read more

Tried to walk in without a reservation had to wait for a while which was fine. Inside was gorgeous and we loved the ambiance. Place is smaller and was super loud. Pear Pressure and Spritz were great drinks and the pear pressure gets lit on fire when they deliver it to your table which was a fun detail! We started off with the arancini which was AMAZING wow! I think it's one of my favorite appetizers i've ever gotten! We also got focaccia bread which was of course amazing. For the mains we got the agnolotti cacio e pepe which was rich creamy pasta tasted fresh and cooked perfectly, great flavor and was pleased with our choice of dish. We also got the gnocchi was which just so good, the flavor was great and it was creamy. We loved our meal here and would definitely recommend it and we will be returning if we go to Montreal again! Great way to wrap up our trip! read more

Marcella - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Not much flavor and overpriced; but it was raining and we needed to find cover. I would look elsewhere.

Great food! Definitely recommend the eggplant parmigiana! The tiramisu is also a great touch to end your meal! Great service and an amazing space! read more

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Our last night in Montreal we sort of just walked around Old Town and stumbled upon this place. Super beautiful inside, and we were able to get a spot at the bar. The Bartender, who my wife was enamored with, was extremely helpful and steered us towards a sold Orange wine, which was what we were looking for. Prices were on par, and they put our bottle on ice which was a nice treat. We didn't eat but the guy across from us ordered about 65 things and seemed to really enjoy the pasta as he ate it in 5 minutes, no judgement. Excellent people watching and scenery. read more

Marcella - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I'm allergic to few things and I told the waitress. The cook apparently didn't pay any attention and I am having an allergic reaction. I will not recommend that place unless you want to get sick. read more

Marcella - I got sick from this, who knows what the cook put there. - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Newly opened Italian restaurant in the Old Port. (For about 3 weeks) I was so excited to try this place because I love a good Italian restaurant because I'm obsessed with Italian food. Let me tell you that this place did not disappoint. Very nice place, staff was attentive and nice Our waiter Xavier was the absolute best. They were so many good stuff to get on the menu and he helped us decide to narrow it now. We started with 2 glasses of wine. They have a great list of wine and cocktails. We got the burrata as an appetizer, the burrata was very creamy. And I loved that the tomatoes were grille and the pistachios added a very nice touch to it For Mains we got the carbonara and the gnocchetti gorgonzola. It was very light woth the right ingredients The gnocchi was the best, definitely a must to get. Highly recommend if you like blue cheese. To finish of we got an espresso martini and cannolis. Both were really good. I honestly think this is a very good Italian restaurant. The place is comforting and cozy They have a very nice bar/coffee bar area. They have a wall of pictures for celebrities eating pasta which is cool. They also have a gender neutral bathroom. Although this place is not too big, this place is great for small and big group I would definitely come back to try other stuff on the menu, really wanted to try the arrancini but we didn't want to over order. I highly recommend this place, food is good, service is amazing and stuff is very nice. read more

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Great service, yummy food, and a pretty decor. It just feels like fun! Cool black and white photos of people slurping down spaghetti. read more

Great new Italian restaurant in Old Montreal. This place has an intimate vibe and great food and service. The decor is charming and welcoming. I had the ravioli of the day, which was filled with ricotta and had a veal based mushroom sauce and arugula. The ravioli was was tender with just the right amount of filling and the sauce was very flavorful. My husband had the spaghetti carbonara which he really enjoyed for the authenticity and flavor. We ordered focaccia bread to go with our meal and it was light and tender with a quality olive oil and balsamic dipping sauce on the side. Great wine list with reasonable prices. Overall, one of the best meals of our Montreal trip. read more

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I didn't make a reservation early enough but the staff was kind enough to let us know that if we came back within 10-30 minutes we could sit at the bar. It was just myself and one other person and we were seated so fast! The restaurant itself is very cute and well decorated with nice lighting. The drinks were phenomenal - I mean I had to stop and appreciate the taste every time I took a sip - it was that good. Next, the pasta. It was the best pasta dish I've ever eaten in my life! We ordered the carbonara and the bolognese. The carbonara was the ultimate dish. So creamy and flavorful and delicious, I couldn't stop eating until it was all gone. Absolutely would go back and order everything again. read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, great service by Frank and Jay, amazing food. Could not recommend more highly. Visited on my birthday weekend and they made it a special time. read more

Terrible place. Food poorly prepared. Spent 100$ and steak was dreadful, swimming in A weird liquid made of vinegar, dessert was tiramisu, a hey put some weird chocolate drops inside. Terrible is an understatement. Don't waste your money and time. Also no AC. kitchen is run by kids fooling around and dropping plates. read more

A cozy and inviting restaurant in Vieux-Port. I came here with a party of 8, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. The food/entrées were delicious, the gnocchi is to die for! Most of the party loved their dishes including the pêche du jour (sea bass), carbonara and mushroom tagliatelle. The service was excellent and the waiter was able to accommodate all of our requests. Great spot, definitely a highlight for Italian food in Montreal. read more

Some of the best food I've ever had. Margaritas tasted incredible too. 5 out of 5 no question. Also a wonderful atmosphere and friendly wait staff. Perhaps a little expensive but I felt it was worth it read more

Loved those restaurant! The staff from the manager, chef, greeter and waiter were friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and delicious! Would definitely go back! read more

I have been multiple times and I'm never disappointed. The food, ambiance and staff are always in fine form.

It was all great atmosphere, service, food, wine selection. If in town will make sure to visit again.

Okay so heres my take on Marcella. Originally I was headed to a different restaurant just to find out they're full so I was recommended to come here. The food was amazing but... I do not walk into a restaurant expecting good food because if the establishment is open then I know the food will be great. The service was not. Since Im traveling I would say I tip a very generous amount. But as much as I did not want to tip I did. read more

Marcella - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Service was poor and slow. Had to ask for water. Long wait for food with nothing to munch on while waiting. Eggplant parm was served cold. Veal Milanese was burnt and dry. No lemon taste and the pasta was plopped onto to hide the burned meat. Pasta was not bad but never had aioli taste fishy like this one. Worse food I have ever had in Montreal. The cook had to see the meat was burnt but apparently was going to serve it anyway. Will never return. So many other places that are delicious. read more

Came here on a whim with my boyfriend since we were staying in Old Montreal. The interior is warm toned and inviting and the staff could not have been lovelier had they tried. We had the calamari which was some of the lightest I've had and not chewy in the slightest, the fennel salad which was light and refreshing and the pomodoro (classic!) and the sausage rapini penne which was rich and aromatic with truffles. The cocktails were fantastic as well. Honestly, it felt like we were eating in a modern restaurant in Italy. Highly recommend! read more

Came here from a recommendation from front staff of the hotel we were staying in as we wanted somewhere close by that didn't involve as much walking. Excellent choice from them! The restaurant is a little small and cramped but has a nice ambiance and food and drinks were good. I had the catch of the day which was jumbo shrimp with mixed vegetables and it was very good. Will definitely come back if ever in Montreal again! read more

Marcella - Catch of the day Jumbo Shrimp with Mixed vegetables - Italian Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Great ambiance and vibe. The carpaccio and burrata were fantastic but the star of the meal was the gnocchi with Gorgonzola cream sauce. Light and fluffy, melt in your mouth gnocchi in a luxurious cream sauce that was on par with some of the best pastas I've had in Rome. read more

Great energy but very loud. We were seated about 20 minutes after our 9 pm reservation. We ordered one appetizer, which was warmish, not hot, an arancini, which should be hot after taking 30+ minutes to arrive. But the flavor was good. Then two of the three of us had ordered the pasta special. It arrived after a long wait and was sadly, very disappointing. The noodles, like narrow lasagna, were fine but they were simply oily and had no flavor. I barely touched mine and asked for the cheque shortly after as it was late and we were tired. The server noticed I hadn't eaten and asked about it, and I told her I had not liked it. She asked if I wanted to order anything else, but at 10:45 pm, I was no longer hungry or patient enough to wait again for another option and said no. She asked what she could tell the chef and I said it had no flavor. I was still charged $32 for my pasta. Disappointing as we were very excited to dine here and wanted to enjoy the meal. read more

Have never left a Yelp review before but my experience at Marcella was so top notch I had to share! Tired during a day of traveling we stopped in just trying to grab a drink and a snack and absolutely loved it. The caesar salad was delicious - homemade dressing, and the atmosphere was great. Shoutout to our waiter Chirag who spent time with us going over our itinerary and made some top notch dining suggestions- what a fabulous person! A great welcome to Montréal. read more

Tasteless food. We tried the calamari, tagliatelle and the gnocchi. All three lacked flavor. Do not waste your money or limited meals you have while visiting Montreal read more

Very good! Super good service and food. The Caesar salad, gnocchi, and tortellini were amazing. Best Shirley temple I have ever had. The music was super fun and the restaurant is gorgeous. read more

Great new Italian Restaurant in Old Montreal. Just recently opened and the interiors are very quaint. We just lucked into finding this place while out walking and would highly recommend it. From the greeting at the front door (by the owner) to the very nice waiters we had a great experience. Food was delicious - best Pesto pasta ever. Nice Italian wine list and the prices were good - I would say $22 - $35.00 per entre . Has bar seating if you are on your own. Good luck on your new restaurant and thanks for the god experience. Merci !! read more

To die for! Words cannot explain the quality of their food. You will be amazed at every bite.

Food was ok however the service was some of the worst I have ever experienced. Waiter was extremely inattentive. He didn't greet me until 20 minutes after I sat down helping others who were seated after me. It pained him to take my order. He never checked on me after my food was delivered then cleared way my dishes without asking if I wanted anything else-yes actually wine and a dessert. Then he sent the manager over because he knew that o was unhappy. The manager only made it worse by stating that they were busy. Not a great place to dine. But the ambiance is nice. read more

We happened upon this little bit of Italy by chance. It was a great place. Had the carbonara, and taramisu. Nice service, good food - what more could you ask. read more