La Spada

• Line CookFull-time · Tips included

Being at La Spada is like being at Nonna’s house – if Nonna lived in a lively, chaotic room hung with nostalgic photos and art everywhere. The St-Henri restaurant is known for its superbly personal service, white tablecloths, velvet banquettes, servers in bowties and a menu that leans into Italian classics without overthinking them: homemade pastas, focaccia, crudo, polpette and such deeply comforting plates as our pappardelle ragu – all backed by a diverse and exciting wine list and cocktail program. It’s a special place where the energy is on par with the food. Part theatre, part homage to Italy, 100-per-cent Montreal.