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What guests say about Marven's Restaurant

Marven's Restaurant stands out as a much-loved Greek classic in Montreal, with lots of positive comments about the fried calamari, lamb chops, skewers, and generous portions. The service is often described as fast, friendly, and attentive, but a few customers have had more uneven visits with overcooked or dry dishes. A few things to know before going: the restaurant only accepts cash, does not take reservations, and there may be a wait, especially during busy hours.

Summary based on 91 reviews.

Reviews / Ratings for Marven's Restaurant

Photo of Serena Capplette
11 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delicious authentic Greek Food!! Impeccable service!! Andre is an absolute better waiter than Jimmy!!

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Photo of Abdul Gaffar
7 Jun 2026
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4.0

Rice need cook well.

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Photo of Ady M.
6 Jun 2026
Source: Google
4.0

Prices have gone up, 4 ppl ~200$ is on the steep side. No alcohol, but we did get the 2x lamb chops. The waiter was in a hurry and not very nice. The food is still amazing so yeah its worth to go there maybe 1once a year in my case.

Photo of Melissa simon
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Have been coming to this restaurant for so long and over the last little while there has been a waiter who stood out tremendously! Costa is the BEST!! He reminds me of my own son 😀 keep up the amazing work and awesome personality!!! Mom #1

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Photo of Arlene Goldberg
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Have loved this place forever but the highlight is always our server Costa. As long as he’s here we’ll keep coming back! AKA Mom number 3!

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Photo of Leanne Bertrand
5 Jun 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Best Greek food in the city! And Costa is the best server! He is an absolute doll! So sweet, charming and attentive! Mom #2 can’t wait to come back!!

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Photo of G G (“GiulesSH”)
3 Jun 2026
Source: Google
3.0

Quite an expensive restaurant, portion are small compared to competitors. Fried Calamari entree and salmon were wonderful, however, the fries and all their meat selection were extremely dry. Good salad. Our waiter wasn't extremely cordial but was present enough to make up for it, decor was very nice and it felt warm and cozy. We were extremely disappointed towards the end of our meal: when we came, and there was barely anybody, we were given small portions of food compared to when the restaurant got busier, and we noticed a very noticeable difference on the portions given to us compared to other customers. CASH ONLY accepted, which is a big negative flag if you don't carry cash around; they mention an atm close by, but at this time with technology, there should be no excuse to have their terminal off.

Photo of Guy Fontaine
30 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Have been going to Marven's for many years but this week was very disappointed....Calamari were rubbery brought it home for garbage

Photo of Kevin P
29 May 2026
Source: Google
4.3

This space is highly recommended because it has so many varied options for the community. Every person can easily discover an option that meets their personal needs. The entire vibe is very polite, peaceful, and warm. The staff responds quickly and provides good help. I will certainly return to this spot to explore further options.

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Photo of Faith H
28 May 2026
Source: Google
4.3

absolutely incredible greek food that hits the spot every single time. the calamari is perfectly crispy and the souvlaki plates are massive, so you definitely get your moneys worth here. the staff is super fast and welcoming, making the whole experience feel like classic neighborhood staple

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Photo of Naz demir
27 May 2026
Source: Google
1.0

Why does a restaurant accept cyclists on Uber!!! My food arrived in 1 hour, it was cold. It’s unacceptable!

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Photo of Mz. Voluptuous
27 May 2026
Source: Google
2.3

Went for lunch. I assumed they used tzatziki sauce in the souvlaki pita but it was their home sauce. Not a fan. Their salad, not fresh and brown. Very disappointed of overall experience for the prices charged.

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Photo of Wissam Fakih
22 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

The best 👌

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Photo of P. H.
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Food and service is amazing here

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Photo of Derek Selinger
19 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Why didn’t I take pictures. Why?!?! My friend brought me here. He grew up in the neighborhood and had been going to this spot for most of his life. Legit. Calamari. Lamb chops. Greek salad. Loved every bite and would highly recommend.

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Photo of Jacques Beauchamp
18 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Delucious, affordable and the best staff

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Photo of Franco Borsellino
16 May 2026
Source: Google
2.0

There calamari is super chewy i was completely unable to eat it cost 29$ plus tax what a waste of money!! The fries were stale the chicken was overcooked back in the day their food used to be good and now I don't know what happened been like this the last couple of times I ordered and I had enough now I'm giving my honest review.

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Photo of Mani H
15 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very pleasant experience all around. Ordering didn’t take much time, the staff interacted with us kindly, and the food tasted excellent. The atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable too. I’d definitely recommend this place for a nice casual meal.

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Photo of Pierre R.
12 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Very tasty food

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Photo of Manuel O
6 May 2026
Source: Google
5.0

This spot surpassed all hopes. The cozy vibe felt welcoming immediately. Their menu is vast, featuring top-tier ingredients. I adored the crispy salmon and rich risotto. Service was sharp but subtle. That molten lava cake? Pure bliss. A stellar evening I’ll be telling everyone about!

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Photo of Duc Thien Thu Tran
30 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Great food! Calamari is a must! Lamb chop is awesome!

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Photo of Erika Manzanares
29 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Just one word: WOW! Great service, freat food, best greek restaurant in Montreal.

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Photo of Jonathan Metcalfe
28 Apr 2026
Source: Google
5.0

Hype is real. Came in on a whim to place an order to go. The famous calamari is legitimately the best I’ve ever had. Literally writing this from my parking spot while stuffing my face on calamari and some insane house sauce, like crack. They said to eat hot and they weren’t wrong. Can’t wait to come back for a seated meal.

Photo of namit sharma
27 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

Best Greek food ever

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Photo of Ibrahim Mashraky
22 Apr 2026
Source: Google
4.7

The best dishes is the calamari and shrimp .

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Opening hours

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  • Sunday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Monday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Friday 11:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday 11:00 - 21:00

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