Da Emma

4.7

279 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(514) 392-1568
Website
https://daemma.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
777 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H3C 1Y1
Neighborhood
Old Montreal
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Montreal / Quebec
Great for fine wines
Montreal / Quebec
Romantic
Montreal / Quebec
Italian
Montreal
Great for fine wines
Montreal
Romantic
Montreal
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Da Emma offers a "fantastic" dining experience with "great food" and "impeccable service." Guests highlight the restaurant's "amazing" ambiance, reminiscent of Italy, and recommend it as a must-visit in Montreal. The historic setting and attentive staff, especially Franco, contribute to a memorable experience. Highly recommended for Italian cuisine lovers.

279 Reviews

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Bessy
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner with friends. Waiter was amazing and food was good. Thank you!
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sylvain
Campania
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Belle endroit pour un souper en famille, Très bon service. Nourriture ok.
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Den
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service is top notch. A special place in Montreal.
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Trevor
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, service, cool place! All fantastic, it does not disappoint! Don’t miss this gem!
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Danielle
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tout était parfait! C'est une des meilleurs tables à Montréal
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Patricia
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I remember the first time we ate at Da Emma 20yrs ago, the food was wonderful. I still remember how delicious everything was so I decided to make reservations for my husband’s birthday. It was disappointing, I even cancelled dessert. We shared the meatballs as an entree and it was tough, didn’t fall apart like we remembered. My husband had the oven roasted lamb and it was also tough, it didn’t fall off the bone at all. Very disappointing considering how expensive our meal was. We don’t mind paying if it’s worth it but sadly, it wasn’t.
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Lorne
Toronto
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It has an old-fashioned feel, good food ambiance and service .. Simple yet refined... Very enjoyable resturant and great food.. Not frou frou and great value
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Chay
Montreal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food at da emma is exquisite and the service is amazing
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Fermin
Montreal
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good ambience. Food was delish...great service overall. We had an early dinner and soon the place was getting more clients. That did not change the ambience
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Nathalie
Montreal
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointing experience. Food was lackluster. Bruschetta and the veal were so salty they were almost inedible. Service was good, but nothing special. I very much wanted to love it based on the great reviews, but will not be going back.
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Da Emma is rated 4.7 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old Montreal
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
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

Website
https://daemma.com/
Phone number
(514) 392-1568

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