La Squadra - Restaurant Cuisine Italienne
114 Rue Montcalm, Gatineau, QC J8X 0B8, Canada
Phone: (819) 525-4505
Website: http://lasquadra.ca/
La Squadra - Restaurant Cuisine Italienne in Gatineau is a 4.1-star Italian restaurant with 670 Google reviews, known for Trio de tartare and Carpaccio.
Why we love it
- Italian cuisine with classic dishes
- Elegant ambiance, attentive service, romantic setting
- Table service with sommelier recommendations
- Italian cuisine with classic dishes
- Located nearby
- Elegant ambiance, attentive service, romantic setting
- Table service with sommelier recommendations
What to Order
Trio de tartare
A trio of tartare, offering a variety of fresh, finely prepared meats or fish.
"J'ai pris l'assiette Trio de tartare et mon mari a pris un risotto aux fruits de mer. C'était excellent et très bon service."
Nancy Demers
Carpaccio
Thinly sliced raw meat, typically beef, dressed with olive oil, capers, and Parmesan cheese.
"Le carpaccio était délicieux, le canard avec sa sauce reduction mûres était délicieux par contre le risotto du plat principal manquait de cuisson ce que nous avons partagé avec la direction."
Pascal Boraschi
Escargots
Classic French appetizer of snails typically served in garlic herb butter.
"Started with the snail dish which was so yummy and can’t wait to have it again."
Nancy Ladouceur-Beaudry
Wild Boar
A rich and flavorful main course featuring tender wild boar meat, often prepared with a savory sauce.
"I had the wild boar and it was excellent! the meat was cooked perfectly, it was so tender it melted in your mouth (compliments to the chef and her crew)."
Serge Beaudry
Linguine Louisana
A pasta dish featuring linguine, likely with a creamy or spicy sauce and seafood, reflecting a Louisiana influence.
"The other persons in the party had the Linguine Louisana, Wild boar and another pasta dish and they all loved their meals."
Serge Beaudry
Poulet parmigiana
Breaded chicken cutlet topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, then baked until golden and bubbly.
"Côté nourriture, tout était wow du début à la fin : - Salade César - Tagliatelle Funghi - Pâtes Louisiane - Poulet parmigiana"
Romy Lteif
Inside Scoop
- Be aware that the restaurant may struggle with large groups or during special events like Valentine's Day, leading to service issues and pre-prepared food.
- Some pasta dishes, particularly risotto, have been noted as undercooked by multiple diners.
- Portion sizes for some dishes, like ravioli and spaghetti, can be surprisingly small for the price.
- The credit card machine may calculate tips on the total amount including taxes, which is not compliant with Quebec law.
- Management has been described as unresponsive or dismissive when issues are raised.