Da Emma is da-licious! This restaurant was recommended to us by a staff member at our hotel, saying it was "A-1" and the best restaurant for Italian that you could find. So, with that in mind, we walked the 10-15 blocks to the Restaurant Da Emma, hoping for a meal we would not forget...trust me, we won't! It is in the basement of a large building, a few blocks away from the action of shops, people, etc. You walk down the flight of stairs, through a couple of what look like warehouse doors, and into the elegant entry area. Walking towards the front counter, we noticed multiple large class frames house many pictures of very famous people (Robert Downey Jr., Dustin Hoffman, the guy from
Slumdog Millionaire, etc.). Walking to the front counter, the woman asked if we had reservations, unfortunately the answer to that was no. She hesitated and was explaining that it was very hard to get in here and you need reservations, but she did end up letting us have a table as long as we were done by 8:30. Fine with us! We were then waited on by a very friendly, funny, yet proper waiter. The menu was incredibly extensive (yes, expensive, but incredible & worth it). we ordered, and a little while later our food was delivered...YUM! It was heavenly! Everyone loved their meal and ate every last bite! Now it's dessert (oh yeah!). We ordered both lemon & orange sorbets to share (best decision of our entire lives)! they are served in whatever fruit flavor you order (example: the orange sorbet was served in the "shell" of an orange). This was a superb presentation and the sorbet was so incredible, I think I might just order that every day of my life (even of they would have to ship it to California)!
Overall, one of the best dining experiences I have EVER had, and definitely the place to go when in or near Montreal!!