When Marci hit Plaza Saint-Hubert, everything changed.
Maybe not in an earth-shattering way, but its arrival nonetheless marked a shift for Montreal.
Call it another notch in the neighbourhood’s belt, call it another node in a growing ecosystem, but this Italian-American-meets-Montreal address of wines, vinyl, and hybrid-style pizzas quickly became a haunt in short order.
More than an Italian restaurant, it's a place more inspired by the Italian-American side of things than anything. "That distinction is significant," says co-owner David Schmidt.
“It’s about celebrating the cuisine’s rich, nostalgic, and unique history, not replicating European Italian dishes. We aim to offer something memorable and distinct from what’s already out there.”
"It hit me—this was something Montreal didn’t have. It aligned perfectly with Alex’s food style. Everything here—the wood wainscoting, Tiffany lamps, cork accents, and rattan-bottomed chairs—became an homage..."
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