We went as a large work group and overall it was quite nice but nothing incredible for Italian cuisine. Kind of basic apart from the main course of suckling pig.
The main course which they recommended was the suckling pig, it was very good, though the sauce was severely salty and note that the cut of suckling pig you will get is random, I got the ribs, my colleague had a leg and my other colleague had an unknown part with bones and cartilage. I have to say the ribs tasted great once you got around all the cartilage but the rib bones were very thin and so while expected due to the size of the pig, are not great for the satisfying meaty ribs.
The sides to the main dish were kind of an afterthought, potatoes (1 cut into quarters) or pasta with a tomato sauce, really bare basics.
To summarize, it was nice but really basic for an Italian restaurant nothing to rave about apart from the beautiful setting and stone cave like style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Collyn Sheaffer
One of the best restaurant experiences Iâve had in a while - great wine, food, and ambience. Be sure to sit downstairs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dora Cat man
Very noisy to have a conversation with friends. Food is good but not for the price we paid. Maybe my expectation is high , Use to much better before, came many times years ago, now I feel the quality dropped . Anyway, still very appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Never Cancel Music
Visited Da Emma recently with my girlfriend. While the food itself was solid, the overall experience left a lot to be desired.
Right off the bat, we felt like we werenât taken seriously, maybe because weâre young, but thatâs no excuse for dismissive service. I asked the waiter to surprise me with a drink since Iâm open to anything, and instead of a recommendation or even a suggestion, I got a flat, âI donât know, itâs your choice.â Not the end of the world, but itâs not exactly rocket science to pitch your signature cocktail or something youâre proud of.
What really took the cake though, cash only. In 2025. With zero heads up until the bill arrived. I donât carry $500 in cash around, and being told to walk to the dep up the street to grab cash? Completely unprofessional.
There are plenty of great places in the city where hospitality is actually part of the service. Iâll be supporting Beatrice instead, where weâre treated with respect, not judged by age.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lina-Marie Aquino
Will be telling everyone who goes to MTL to try this restaurant!! First glance at the menu doesnât give enough credit to how delicious this restaurant is. The roasted lamb was so yummy, is very large easily shareable. We also got the Gorgonzola pasta which looks small but is very filling.
The soup of the day was a pastina and reminds me of home, might have been the best part of the meal. The artichokes were marinated in oil and were also very delicious
Overall would come back and would recommend
Emmanuelle Dubreuil
Nice outdoor setting, relax atmosphere, italian music.
Great cocktails and amazing wine list. Bruschetta was tasty, a very nice touch to start the meal.
Food was ok. Aragula salad seasoning was good, mushrooms pasta was cooked to perfection (but the portion was so small), tiramisu was delicious. No bread was offered to us, we had to ask for pepper and cheese. I had to refill my glass of wine myself, the staff was busy chatting with each other.
Service was not attentive, it could have been better. A little detail, the hostess at the entrance was dress sloppy ( baggy jeans, large hoodie and flip flop!), very odd for a refined italian restaurant. Restroom was dirty with no toilet paper, had to chase a server for it...
Maybe it was just on off night and i was not lucky but i dont think that i will be back...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
Rodrigo F
A beautiful Italian restaurant in Old Montreal that truly feels like stepping back in time. The atmosphere and aesthetic are stunning â elegant, warm, and full of charm. They also have an impressive selection of wines to perfectly pair with your meal. I had the eggplant parmigiana and it was absolutely delicious â rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended for a special night out or anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fernando Graham
We went in for an anniversary dinner and everything was perfect. The food was good and the wine selection was also great. The atmosphere of the restaurant was well maintained and the service was also top-notch. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen
The food was delicious! My husband said, best lamb chops he's ever had. I loved the ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli. The overall dining experience was excellent as we were able to sit and be relaxed without feeling rushed at all.
Best Italian! Simple and delicious, High quality ingredients, it makes all the difference We truly love this restaurant!
Nikhil Kembhavi
A long standing restaurant serving great Italian food. Had the swordfish which was quite average but the pasta dishes were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Chad S
No cap, this place is one of the worth the money experiences. I've always wanted to try authentic italian food without being in Italy. If this is the taste, Italy here i come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
othello tuason
Excellent experience. Top level service, good wine list with variety in regi9nal selllections and price. Food was exceptional (coming from guy who married into an Italain family)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
alexandra
One of my favorite meals in Montreal, would 100% go back. Make a reservation and take your time to enjoy every bite!
I was recommended by a friend, the server Michael was amazing đ€© would definitely go back , food on point ,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went as a large work group and overall it was quite nice but nothing incredible for Italian cuisine. Kind of basic apart from the main course of suckling pig.
The entrés are pretty standard, burratta, prosciutto, tomatoes, melon, some bread, olive oil and vinegar, again though nothing incredible and fairly basic.
The main course which they recommended was the suckling pig, it was very good, though the sauce was severely salty and note that the cut of suckling pig you will get is random, I got the ribs, my colleague had a leg and my other colleague had an unknown part with bones and cartilage. I have to say the ribs tasted great once you got around all the cartilage but the rib bones were very thin and so while expected due to the size of the pig, are not great for the satisfying meaty ribs.
The sides to the main dish were kind of an afterthought, potatoes (1 cut into quarters) or pasta with a tomato sauce, really bare basics.
To summarize, it was nice but really basic for an Italian restaurant nothing to rave about apart from the beautiful setting and stone cave like style.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
One of the best restaurant experiences Iâve had in a while - great wine, food, and ambience. Be sure to sit downstairs!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very noisy to have a conversation with friends. Food is good but not for the price we paid. Maybe my expectation is high , Use to much better before, came many times years ago, now I feel the quality dropped . Anyway, still very appreciated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Visited Da Emma recently with my girlfriend. While the food itself was solid, the overall experience left a lot to be desired.
Right off the bat, we felt like we werenât taken seriously, maybe because weâre young, but thatâs no excuse for dismissive service. I asked the waiter to surprise me with a drink since Iâm open to anything, and instead of a recommendation or even a suggestion, I got a flat, âI donât know, itâs your choice.â Not the end of the world, but itâs not exactly rocket science to pitch your signature cocktail or something youâre proud of.
What really took the cake though, cash only. In 2025. With zero heads up until the bill arrived. I donât carry $500 in cash around, and being told to walk to the dep up the street to grab cash? Completely unprofessional.
There are plenty of great places in the city where hospitality is actually part of the service. Iâll be supporting Beatrice instead, where weâre treated with respect, not judged by age.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Will be telling everyone who goes to MTL to try this restaurant!! First glance at the menu doesnât give enough credit to how delicious this restaurant is. The roasted lamb was so yummy, is very large easily shareable. We also got the Gorgonzola pasta which looks small but is very filling.
The soup of the day was a pastina and reminds me of home, might have been the best part of the meal. The artichokes were marinated in oil and were also very delicious
Overall would come back and would recommend
Nice outdoor setting, relax atmosphere, italian music.
Great cocktails and amazing wine list. Bruschetta was tasty, a very nice touch to start the meal.
Food was ok. Aragula salad seasoning was good, mushrooms pasta was cooked to perfection (but the portion was so small), tiramisu was delicious. No bread was offered to us, we had to ask for pepper and cheese. I had to refill my glass of wine myself, the staff was busy chatting with each other.
Service was not attentive, it could have been better. A little detail, the hostess at the entrance was dress sloppy ( baggy jeans, large hoodie and flip flop!), very odd for a refined italian restaurant. Restroom was dirty with no toilet paper, had to chase a server for it...
Maybe it was just on off night and i was not lucky but i dont think that i will be back...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 2
A beautiful Italian restaurant in Old Montreal that truly feels like stepping back in time. The atmosphere and aesthetic are stunning â elegant, warm, and full of charm. They also have an impressive selection of wines to perfectly pair with your meal. I had the eggplant parmigiana and it was absolutely delicious â rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended for a special night out or anyone looking for an authentic Italian experience in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We went in for an anniversary dinner and everything was perfect. The food was good and the wine selection was also great. The atmosphere of the restaurant was well maintained and the service was also top-notch. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious! My husband said, best lamb chops he's ever had. I loved the ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli. The overall dining experience was excellent as we were able to sit and be relaxed without feeling rushed at all.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Italian! Simple and delicious, High quality ingredients, it makes all the difference We truly love this restaurant!
A long standing restaurant serving great Italian food. Had the swordfish which was quite average but the pasta dishes were great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
No cap, this place is one of the worth the money experiences. I've always wanted to try authentic italian food without being in Italy. If this is the taste, Italy here i come.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent experience. Top level service, good wine list with variety in regi9nal selllections and price. Food was exceptional (coming from guy who married into an Italain family)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite meals in Montreal, would 100% go back. Make a reservation and take your time to enjoy every bite!
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