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Da Emma, Montréal, QC

Da Emma

4.5
4.5
21 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Italian
Da Emma is a hidden Italian gem located right in downtown Montreal. Since the restaurant itself is located below street level, many people pass by this little trattoria every day without realizing it. The only sign for it is painted on a nearby brick wall in black and white and consists entirely of a downward pointing arrow and the word "Emma". It is because it is a little hard to find that diners feel like they are in on a secret not everyone knows about.Inside, Da Emma goes with a sleek and modern style complete with dark wood tones and white tablecloths. The menu consists of both classic and modern Italian plates. Some of the intricate plates that the kitchen puts out include fettucini with porcini mushroom and truffle, veal breast in rosemary sauce, four cheese tortellini in alfredo sauce and house made meatballs in marinara.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 23 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Steak

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (514) 392-1568

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Great for fine wines

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Romantic

  • Montreal / Quebec

    Good for special occasions

  • Montreal

    Great for fine wines

  • Montreal

    Romantic

  • Montreal

    Good for special occasions

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  1. JeffreyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A first class experience! The wait staff is terrific. From the start you feel like you’re in a private supper club. Even though it was busy, the tables are spaced well apart and the background noise could barely be perceived. The pace of the meal was perfect. No rushing at all. The wait staff were older and highly professional. The food, from the apps to the desert (and the wine) were scrumptious. The interesting part is finding the restaurant. There is a small sign on a basement stairway. When you go down the stairs, you’re still not sure you’re in the right place. Open an unmarked industrial door and you enter an elegant space ready to make your evening. Enjoy yourself as this establishment will not disappoint. (A great place to take a date or someone very special). Five stars!!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    I wanted to go back because I hadn’t been since before the pandemic. This is a montreal institution where if you wanted high quality ingredients with impeccable execution in the kitchen you would always be satisfied. Unfortunately, my last experience has been mediocre. The food was average, the presentation was poor. I will let a few weeks pass and I will try it again to see if it was just bad luck. All my past experiences had been great , just not this one.
  3. Johnny

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Le cochonnet était pas mal trop salé à mon goût Pour le reste, tout était parfait. Merci
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food - hands down the pasta lasagna I’ve ever had!!!
  5. MichelL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Very comfortable environment to be. Service amazing and attentive without being bothersome. Very much recommended for the experience, quality and taste of the food.
  6. Kelly

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an awesome place! You are essentially dining in a former dungeon, which adds to the cozy, subterranean ambiance. The food is outstanding and the service was excellent. I highly recommend a visit while in Old Montreal!
  7. BrunoV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall best Italian restaurant in MTL, great service throughout the evening. Food was fantastic. I recommend Da Emma to everyone who would like a real typical italian meal in a beautiful ambiance.
  8. sylviel

    Montreal

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Nous n'avons pas apprécié notre repas. Nourriture plus qu'ordinaire pour le prix. Aucun raffinement. Mes pâtes très dures. Agneau dans une assiette avec 4 petits morceaux de patates dans une autre assiette. Prosciutto sur melon sans fantaisie. Aucune belle présentation. Quand même pour le prix on s'attend à plussssss.
  9. LiseP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bonne bouffe, bon service! Un beau moment à passer!
  10. Suzie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed the tempo between each service. The timing was perfect. Great evening !
  11. madfgadgadfg

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    thanks, this was a wonderful experience. Anyone visiting Montreal needs to stop here
  12. TravelFoodie

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Pretty good overall. The restaurant was not very busy, but we still had to wait and ask for our waiter multiple times (to order, to get the bill, etc). We enjoyed the burrata and meatballs. The pork had a generous portion but looked better than it tasted. We noted that it was a special occasion, but there was no mention of it. Would not come back given that the food and service was lacking
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food was fresh and so delicious waiter was helpful to choose the menu
  14. OliviaS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went during the week to celebrate a friends birthday, the food and service were amazing, highly recommend
  15. BrianMc

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful old space, great service, veal ravioli and fettuccine were perfect, Spanish coffees and desert to top it all off - definitely worth a return visit.
  16. DaveH

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Traditional Italian food that is well prepared. I felt found was good and what we expected. Service was attentive and excellent. Not inexpensive but overall a good evening and we’d return.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good experience A little noisy at times Great ambiance Good Food
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our entire party was enthralled by the food.
  19. RichardM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Ambience and service are first rate. The quality of the food never waivers and is a cut above other downtown restaurants.
  20. Bobjazz

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Très bon restaurant avec une nourriture incroyable et que dire du service 5 étoiles! Best in town
  21. Brady

    Montreal

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Reviewed on May 5, 2019

    overall5foodserviceambience
    My favorite restaurant in Montreal!!! Incredibly delicious and fabulous food made with love and joy!!!

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Da Emma is rated 4.5 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Da Emma

777 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H3C 1Y1

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood

    Old Montreal

  • Hours of Operation

    Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Seafood, Steak

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Private Lot

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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