Mare Porto Vecchio

THE MOST TRUSTED (10 reviews)

17 Feb 2026

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5.0

Absolutely loved our experience at Mare in Old Montreal. The food was incredible, every dish beautifully presented and full of flavor. You can truly taste the quality and attention to detail in every bite. The service was top notch! Everything from the atmosphere to the cuisine and hospitality was amazing. A must-visit in Old Montreal ✨

Taaha Al-Idrisi (49 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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5.0

I had the most incredible dining experience for Valentine’s Day at Mare in Old Port. From the moment we stepped in, the coastal Italian charm was undeniable. They began by serving us bread—focaccia and sourdough—accompanied by a mascarpone and cod spread, which was exquisite. We also had two amazing mocktails—proof that even their non-alcoholic options are outstanding. We started with oysters—plump, meaty, bursting with fresh flavor, straight from PEI. For the appetizers, I had a vibrant beef tartare with an amazing chew, while my girlfriend savored the octopus, paired with crispy potato and escarole—every bite was fresh and balanced. For the mains, we shared two pasta delights: I had the cappelletti, filled with braised beef slow-cooked for hours, bathed in a rich sugo d’arrosto, and my girlfriend had the tagliolini, a silky pasta with Parmigiano, cultured butter, and caviar—pure bliss. We finished with a tiramisu that was divine and another dessert, the cioccolata pralinata—light, elevated, with a perfect crunch and subtle sweetness, the ideal end to a grand meal. And to top it off, I had an excellent double espresso. I must say, as good as the food was, the service was flawless—every staff member was so attentive, warm, and made us feel truly special. Mare is a must-visit—go treat yourself!

Marra (Marra15)

15 Feb 2026

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5.0

We went for a romantic valentine's day dinner at Mare in Montreal. Wow, we were blown away how amazing the food was. The service was even better. Our waiter was so patient with us and helped us all through the way with the food and drinks since it was our first time there. We ordered the braised beef cappelletti and the whole brazino. I was a tad disappointed with the brazino hoping it would have a tasty green sauce as I've seen in photos. Instead we had olive oil with capers, lacking flavor. It was still very good. I also would not recommend the tirumisu as it is too large for one person. I was so full after that and did not finish it. This place is highly recommended on my list and we already plan to go back soon. I would love to try everything on their menu. Thank you Mare for an amazing dinner!

seif azzouz (3 reviews)

15 Feb 2026

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5.0

Absolutely amazing, great food and even better service, they were packet on valentines day and we still received exceptional service.

Talissa Musumeci (2 reviews)

14 Feb 2026

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5.0

Great service !!

A P (316 reviews)

13 Feb 2026

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5.0

Great date night classy spot Service A+ Bread service A+ Oysters A Drinks ,A+ Burrsta A+ Octopus A+ Tartare A+ Lobster Pasta B+

Riddle_me_this (1 review)

10 Feb 2026

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5.0

We came back after a few months and the service was noticeably better. The two Italian guys who welcomed us were professional and very attentive. The food was great, but the real highlight was the cocktail list, truly exceptional drinks! At the end of the dinner, Bruno prepared a tableside Sgroppino for us, which was a wonderful touch. Special thanks to him. Highly recommended. The music selection was amazing, such a great vibe!

Geoff van den Boorn (5 reviews)

31 Jan 2026

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4.7

Very beautiful evening. The service was, hands down, phenomenal. He was professional and kind the whole night; his recommendations were spot on. We got the "Plateau Royal per 2" and the fresh fish was remarkable. I live on Vancouver Island, and this was better than any seafood I had had out there. The red wine we got was amazing too! Would recommend to anyone who is considering it! Becuase its a newer place, it doesn't get enough praise

Équipe Goldstein & Chartrand (9 reviews)

13 Jan 2026

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5.0

Top quality food and drinks. My wife and I had a great time. One of the best meals we had in a looonnnggg time in Montreal.

vutid (3 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

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2.3

simply not worth it, save your time and money for something better

Selena B (344 reviews)

2 Jan 2026

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3.3

I was expecting so much from this restaurant but unfortunately came to the conclusion it is extremely over hyped. The staff at times are very attentive and then some times, we had to wait over 20 minutes for the bill. We didn't order drinks and chose to have water but the waitress mentioned twice if we wanted drinks and she'd leave the menu if we change our mind. We ordered the beef tartare but was stopped due to the waitress' recommendation. She said the fish one would be a better selection because the tartare isn't seasoned as much and you'd have to really know your tartare or you'd think it was plain. We didn't feel like fish that night but I found it strange for her to tell us not to order something and recommend something completely different. Our food came out lukewarm , bread they served was ice cold and the pasta was undercooked. At this point I wanted to just finish our meal and leave. The washrooms are downstairs after taking a narrow staircase and walking through the dim lit hallways. Definitely not for older people or people with mobility issues. We chose to eat here during new years eve , visiting from out town and had to take a 20 minute Uber. I was extremely disappointed after spending over $100. I can understand why people choose to dine here because it's so upscale but I expected more.

Alison Lashes4U (6 reviews)

1 Jan 2026

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5.0

We walked into Mare after realizing earlier in the day that it was a new spot that had just opened beside our hotel. With no reservation on New Year’s Eve, we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away by the bar. The atmosphere was beautiful, lively, and paired with great music. The servers were interactive, welcoming, and genuinely friendly, which immediately set the tone. We stopped in just for cocktails after having dinner at a very unfriendly restaurant, and Mare completely turned our night around. The cocktails were excellent, and the staff made us feel comfortable and welcome right before the New Year’s Eve ball drop. What started as a disappointing evening ended on a high note thanks to this place. We visit Montreal quite often, and Mare will definitely be a spot we return to. Highly recommend for great drinks, atmosphere, and outstanding service. We will try the food on our next visit. It did smell amazing while we were there.

Grace (2 reviews)

31 Dec 2025

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1.0

The service was absolutely terrible. Travelled around the world and tried different restaurants but have never encountered one with service this bad. I had a reservation at 10, not only did they make us wait for 30 minutes, but failed to give us 2 SIMPLE GLASSES OF WATER when we asked for them in the time frame of 30 minutes when they offered them to the table behind us that came after. When we came in they said it was going to be quick and that some tables are just paying their checks. 30 minutes later, they told us they have a table eating dessert and just waiting for their checks. SO WHATS ACTUALLY THE TRUTH? Genuinely ridiculous service for a restaurant like this. I understand the business and the wait, however the service is insanely terrible. Wouldn’t get this kind of service at any other restaurant in Montreal.