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..."

Their own piece of the pie

Led by a team of industry veterans with interconnections to restaurants and clubs like Fleurs et Cadeaux, Sans Soleil, Osmo x Marusan, and Le Système, rounding them off feels like making introductions on a Guy Ritchie classic:

You’ve got sommelier Julien Patenaude, who oversees front-of-house operations, trains staff, and curates the wine list. Schmidt’s on general operations alongside the nuts and bolts of admin, maintenance, and development.

Kris Guilty, a DJ and owner of La Rama Records, designed the logo and illustrations alongside contributions to the interior; restaurateur and DJ Hideyuki Imaizumi joins Kris in handling cultural elements like sound engineering and booking DJs. Then there’s jack-of-all-trades Marc-André Patry who does hosting, DJing, and helping maintain the upbeat vibe of the space.

Finally, there’s Alex Geoffrion who goes by the name Tron, the kind of chef who’ll drive 12 hours to eat at a historically significant spot—whether it’s the first place to make a burger or an Italian-American pizza joint—and bring back something meaningful.

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..."

Their own piece of the pie

Led by a team of industry veterans with interconnections to restaurants and clubs like Fleurs et Cadeaux, Sans Soleil, Osmo x Marusan, and Le Système, rounding them off feels like making introductions on a Guy Ritchie classic:

You’ve got sommelier Julien Patenaude, who oversees front-of-house operations, trains staff, and curates the wine list. Schmidt’s on general operations alongside the nuts and bolts of admin, maintenance, and development.

Kris Guilty, a DJ and owner of La Rama Records, designed the logo and illustrations alongside contributions to the interior; restaurateur and DJ Hideyuki Imaizumi joins Kris in handling cultural elements like sound engineering and booking DJs. Then there’s jack-of-all-trades Marc-André Patry who does hosting, DJing, and helping maintain the upbeat vibe of the space.

Finally, there’s Alex Geoffrion who goes by the name Tron, the kind of chef who’ll drive 12 hours to eat at a historically significant spot—whether it’s the first place to make a burger or an Italian-American pizza joint—and bring back something meaningful.

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..."

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..."