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Montreal - Restaurants - Little Italy
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Club Libanais

Lebanese treasure

40 Jean-Talon Street East
(Near St-Laurent)
Montreal, QC H2R 1S3
Canada

Literally a private club for most of its 50 years, tucked into a nondescript building near Montreal's Jean-Talon Market, this Lebanese treasure was recently opened to the public and caters mostly to regulars. The feel of the place is comfortable and rather "broken in," with décor to match. The hearty Lebanese fare includes the Kebe Saniyeh, a rectangle of ground beef with bulgur wheat and mixed spices. Service is both attentive and cheerful, offering enthusiastic explanations for newbies.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Deux Fours Restaurant

French name, Italian food 2379 rue Bélanger (near Iberville)
Montreal, QC H2G 1E4
Canada
+1 514 729 0222 / +1 514 729 2122 This little no-fuss joint is owned by a Peruvian family, has a French name, and serves Italian food—peculiar, but the combo seems to work! It is famous for its wood oven pizzas, and the roast chicken platter, Pollo al a Brassa, is a big hit with patrons too. The ambience is not at all trendy, but the spacious, airy interior strikes the right chord—Peruvian statues and bare brick walls add a touch of warmth to the place. Best of all, you can bring your own wine along for a minimal corkage fee.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Il Mulino

Reserve now 236 St. Zotique East
Montreal, QC H3G 1Z2
Canada
+1 514 273 5776 Plan to book well in advance at this always-crowded little restaurant on the edge of Little Italy. Efficient and friendly service and exceptional food make up for the nondescript décor and the crowds. Dishes include an array of vegetarian antipasto, such as Steamed Asparagus Spears and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with melted cheese. Mains include Roast Veal and various gnocchi dishes.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Irazu

Costa Rican cuisine 1028 St-Zotique Street East
(At Christophe-Colombe)
Montreal, QC H2S 1N2
Canada
+1 514 279 0027 It is a little off the beaten track, but worth the journey for a taste of home-style Costa Rican cuisine. Choose from a selection of dinner platters for under CAD10: try the deep-fried empanadas stuffed with mozzarella cheese or the tamales stuffed with chicken, potato and beans. For the main event, try the pork cutlet smothered in fried onions or shrimp with garlic (CAD12.95). The carne casado is a carnivore's delight centred around a steak marinated in a house recipe. There is also a daily seafood dish.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Marven's Rotisserie

Wopa! 880 Ball Avenue
(corner of Wiseman)
Montreal, QC H3N 1J7
Canada
+1 514 277 4689 It seems as if Marven's has been around forever - it is part of the neighbourhood landscape. This restaurant serves authentic Greek food, and any day of the week you will find it filled with members of the local Greek community - their presence testifies to its authenticity. So go ahead and eat your heart out - wopa!

Review © 2007, Wcities

Quelli Della Notte

Worth the cab ride 6834 St Laurent Boulevard
(Near Dante)
Montreal, QC H2S 3C7
Canada
+1 514 271 3929 This lavishly decorated restaurant combines Italian cuisine and sushi in a trendy setting. After dinner, step into the sophisticated cigar bar and lounge for a digestif and a smoke. Dishes include starters such as marinated grilled vegetables or fried cheese salad, followed by mains like White Wine Risotto with seafood, homemade pasta stuffed with chickpeas, and catch of the day. Or, if you fancy sushi, try a combination platter or the house special Tempura Maki.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Ristorante Lucca

Italy brought home 12 rue Dante
Across Saint Laurent Street, Little Italy
Montreal, QC H2S 1J5
Canada
+1 514 278 6502 Don't bother asking for a menu, as there isn't one on paper, but it's posted on the wall everyday, thus ensuring variety. Take a seat at the terrace tables and watch the handsome, charming waiter serve up some Rucola e Parmigiano to whet your appetite. The entrees are mellow - a change from the harsh flavors one gets accustomed to. The Magret de Canard is a particular favorite among patrons, so let your tongue get used to the subtle tastes at leisure. A dish that will guarantee a second look from the neighboring table is the Insalata di Polipo – Octopus chunks! Pasta and other Italian staples abound. Dessert recommendations would be Chocolate Soufflé and Crême Brulée. The wines are gentler than the usual Italian poison, and the overall experience is satisfying, though a tad expensive.

Review © 2007, Wcities

Tre Marie

Working class 6934 Clark Street
(At Mozart)
Montreal, QC H2S 3G2
Canada
+1 514 277 9859 Like most restaurants in Little Italy, this spot appears from the outside to be a simple café in a humble brick building. Simple and humble, yes but the sparsely decorated dining room is home to spectacular traditional cooking. Appetizers offer nothing more innovative than prosciutto with melon and minnestrone soup, main courses are lowly pastas, with a choice of four sauces and various rotating offerings, homemade tiramisu. The devil, of course, is in the details and in a wine list.

Review © 2007, Wcities