DNA

DNA
Restaurant Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
355 Marguerite D'Youville
Montreal , QC H2Y 2C4
#112
of 2022 restaurants in Montreal
TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
15% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Inspired by the finest Canadian products, DNA’s cuisine is part rustic, part sophisticated, always inventive; paired with an impressive selection of private imports and Canadian wines. Homemade charcuterie and meat from respected purveyors honour the restaurant’s table, expertly conceived by Chef Derek Dammann. A warm ambiance and innovative contemporary décor ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
DNA Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.0 / 10 Overall
15% Recommend
8.5Overall8.5Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • wow, what a great place!
  • My experience at DNA was incredible.
  • Although my recent experience was sub-par, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting one of the premier culinary experiences in Montreal.
  • the asparagus ravioli were exactly as they would have been in a good restaurant in Northern Italy -
  • Wonderfully unique experience.
  • Everything we ate was exceptional.
  • DNA is always a good experience.
  • This is my favorite place in Montreal .
  • overall, we had a very nice experience!
  • I loved this place....Otherwise I love this place.
  • I would definitely recommend this restaurant to friends and I will go back again
  • what a nice experience.
  • It is so refreshing to find a "hip" place offering such great service, as well as an exquisite dining experience.
Food
  • The food was outstanding and thoughtfully prepared.
  • Loud, club vibe at the place but with a menu that is extremely focused on very heavy meat dishes -
  • Amazing decor, great food with innovative flavours, all in a good location with great service.
  • The pasta appetizer was terrific .
  • Truly a superb wine list with some very hard to find bottles (especially in the US) The whole staff was pleasant and extremely knowledgeable.
  • The food is very good.
  • Excellent personalized wine information.
  • The mushroom pasta was heavenly.
  • Friendly and high class service along with excellent food.
  • Otherwise, food was perfect -
  • enjoyable bar music.
  • My waitress recommended the piglet ravioli which was also divine...We will most definitely be back again, DNA is a true hidden neighborhood gem.
  • This was done without sacrificing great food and great service -
  • Service was outstanding, fine wine, tasty food, and an overall experience which has been hard to find anywhere else in Montreal.
  • Great selection of Canadian wine.
  • The food and service were excellent.
  • Very interesting food selection.
  • The wine list is great.
  • Fantastic food and excellent service.
  • although we like the food, we were reluctant in going back given the desperately slow service.
  • Long service and lack of specials treats -like in the past.
  • The food was very good .
  • The food was excellent, the service wonderful.
  • The menu is delicious and adventurous.
  • Service was great, setting was wonderful, and food was very good -
  • We only have compliments for the quality of food, service from the waiters and decor.
  • Food was excellent and loved the Canadian-focused wines and produce.
  • cutting edge cuisine that dosent strip the ingredients of their dignity.
  • The food is very imaginative.
  • The bone marrow gets the prize for most exotic food presentation in Quebec.
  • Really an A+ spot for dinner, and a great bar
  • The food possessed the herbal harmony and boldness one would expect from a chef who was associated with Jamie Oliver....The selection of first class Canadian wines was another unexpected highlight
  • Very interesting meal.
  • nice knowledge of the wine.
  • loved the service, loved the food, definitely going back again!
  • Service was great and the little brownie in a box they give you to go for an afternoon snack is really a cute idea.
  • It is so refreshing to find a "hip" place offering such great service, as well as an exquisite dining experience.
  • Amazing food -
  • The food was creative, fresh, and delicious.
  • Excellent food for adventurous eaters.
  • Great food....Small portions.
  • The food was acceptable but not inspired
  • The food was amazing, the service was just as good.
Service
  • Amazing decor, great food with innovative flavours, all in a good location with great service.
  • Truly a superb wine list with some very hard to find bottles (especially in the US) The whole staff was pleasant and extremely knowledgeable.
  • Very good personal service.
  • Incredible experience Best service in town between 5 and 7 wine list is at 50% off
  • Friendly and high class service along with excellent food.
  • Attentive service, creative restaurant design...
  • My waitress recommended the piglet ravioli which was also divine
  • The service was attentive and personal -
  • Service was outstanding, fine wine, tasty food, and an overall experience which has been hard to find anywhere else in Montreal.
  • The food and service were excellent.
  • Knowledgeable staff.
  • Fantastic food and excellent service.
  • although we like the food, we were reluctant in going back given the desperately slow service.
  • The service is always perfect , attentive and charming while very professional.
  • Alex and his crew are head and shoulders above every other restaurant in therms of hospitality and outstanding service.
  • The food was excellent, the service wonderful.
  • We only have compliments for the quality of food, service from the waiters and decor.
  • Service was great, setting was wonderful, and food was very good -
  • Food was OK (except a dish or two) but the service ruined it all.
  • the service was expert, attentive without hovering.
  • The staff were very friendly and knowlegible
  • With the full moon shining through the panaromic windows in Old Montreal,the general affability of the professional staff added to the magic.
  • I loved the ambiance and I thought the service was excellent.
  • loved the service, loved the food, definitely going back again!
  • Service was great and the little brownie in a box they give you to go for an afternoon snack is really a cute idea.
  • It is so refreshing to find a "hip" place offering such great service, as well as an exquisite dining experience.
  • Service was great
  • Good service.
  • Service is impeccable, view is amazing.
Ambience
  • Loud, club vibe at the place but with a menu that is extremely focused on very heavy meat dishes -
  • Amazing decor, great food with innovative flavours, all in a good location with great service.
  • Beautiful lighting and modern fixtures.
  • the ambiance is always perfect.
  • Everyone at the table was very happy
  • enjoyable bar music.
  • The pigeon was served whole, beautiful presentation, delicous
  • then were seated at a nice table, overlooking the water.
  • an absolutely fantastically appointed room.
  • The bone marrow gets the prize for most exotic food presentation in Quebec.
  • the unique decor and Great food make this a must, weather your a local
  • I loved the ambiance and I thought the service was excellent.
  • the lounge as well as the restaurant offer a modern and very original decor.
  • Service is impeccable, view is amazing.
Value
  • a great value for $69.00/person.

Top Rated Restaurants in Montreal

See all restaurants
Europea Europea Montreal, Quebec H3G 1Z2
8.5 Overall
Restaurant Toque! Restaurant Toque! Montreal, Quebec H2Z 2B2
8 Overall
Fairmount Bagel Fairmount Bagel Montreal, Quebec H2T2M2
8 Overall

Top Rated Hotels in Montreal

See all hotels
Atmosphere Atmosphere Montreal, Quebec H2L 3A1, Canada
9.5 Overall
Absolument Montreal B&B Absolument Montreal B&B Montreal, Quebec H2L 3L6, Canada
9 Overall
Gingerbread Manor Bed & Breakfast Gingerbread Manor Bed & Breakfast Montreal, Quebec H2X 3C7, Canada
9 Overall