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| - This restaurant is the cat's meow when it comes to Italian dining in Montreal.
First, the venue. Da Emma's is in the bottom of a building that long, long ago, was once a women's prison. But don't expect to be seated in an institutional-type setting (fear not, you won't be dining in a mess hall), as this restaurant instead has more ambiance, charm, character and history than I can remember eating at. It is almost like you are dining in an old wine cellar, with wood beams and brick/granite - columns/walls. Actually, it is very romantic and my wife agreed.
Second, the food. Choices are as diverse as they are delicious. Great selection of appetizers, pastas, seafood, and meats. Probably the best veal ravioli I ever ate and the Tiramisu was to die for. Pleasantly surprised to see that the prices were VERY reasonable for a fine dining establishment.
Third, the service. Attentive while not over-bearing. Never wanted, nor needed, nor had to ask for anything, and this was on a crowded Saturday night.
Fourth, if you don't want to take my word for how good Da Emma's is, perhaps the numerous celebrities who dined here will serve as a testament to this restaurant's reputation; too many to list or remember, but their photos adorn the wall into the dining area.
I cannot find a single, solitary (no pun intended!) fault about our experience at Da Emma's.
Reservations are an absolute must.
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