Bocca di Lupo is a new Italian restaurant in Montréal offering cuisine inspired by different regions of Italy. In a stylish yet welcoming setting, it serves homemade dishes, fresh pasta, and a menu focused on quality ingredients and authentic flavors.
Overall, guests praise Bocca Di Lupo for delicious food and friendly, attentive service. Mezze rigatoni and the beet with whipped ricotta are frequently called standout items, and the crudo and cheesecake get strong praise as well. The setting is described as beautiful with a welcoming vibe, the bar area is highlighted, and the Old Port location is noted as a great spot for a memorable meal with good drinks and overall high quality.
One of Montreal's must-try new spots. Outstanding food, an incredibly attentive & polished team, & a vibe that just hits right. Easily one of the city's standout openings.
May 2, 2026
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New addition to Old Montreal for modern Italian.
Every dish was stellar, from the delicate beef carpaccio, to my favourite dish of the night, the citrusy/salty branzino crudo. The calamari was light & perfectly crisp, & the gnocchi was rich, pillows of comfort food… The steak for two was cooked to a perfect temp with great flavor throughout.
***The mixed berry cheese cake is very necessary***
Prices were good, quality was extraordinary.
Service by Naïza (I asked specifically for the spelling so she got a shoutout, not a friend or acquaintance review) was impeccable, attentive & warm.
All in all a brilliant meal! Will definitely make my way back there again.
I absolutely loved my experience at Bocca! All the staff were so attentive, & the food was amazing! The branzino crudo: amazing. I have to come back to try the rest of the menu!
J'ai adoré le restaurant ! Un must à Montréal
Nous avons reçu un excellent service du début à la fin.
Les plats étaient préparés minutieusement & nous avons adoré les vins proposés.
Amazing new gem in the old port!
Food was perfect, keeping it simple & very tasty.
Service was super attentive, kind & friendly.
Atmosphere was exactly what we wanted for a night out with friends.
Can't wait to be back 🥰
One of my new favorite restaurant in Mtl ! Everything was great from the vibes, to the service, to all the dishes we ordered (caesar salad & the cacio e pepe are a must !!!).
We will definitely be back. 🙌
Ambiance:
A beautiful exterior of a corner heritage building with an impressive entry. Sat at the bar which was comfortable & cosy.
Main room seemed lively, with a bright bar area at the front & tables proceeding down the room, flanked by an open kitchen. The two bar seats we had were comfortable & not too cramped, with solid stools but no under counter hangers for bags. Service:
Initially was very friendly with a warm welcome & a laid back approach to get things started. Unfortunately it detiorated from there.
Drinks:
A small selection of specialty cocktails plus an even smaller offering of wines by the glass. I had a 5oz glass of an Italian Chardonnay which cost $19 (bottle retail is under $30). Small wine list - chose an Antinori Chianti Reserve which incurred an acceptable 200% markup.
Food:
Starters were a beef carpaccio, which was small for $28 but exceptional quality & taste.
Beet salad with blood orange & ricotta sounded better than it tasted. The ricotta was piped around the salad & tasted more like a Kraft cream cheese.
Also ordered was home made focaccia which was exceptional with a high quality EVOO liberally poured over top.
Mains:
Not so good. Dishes ordered:
Cappelli with rapini & sausage:
Pasta very al-dente with no spiciness from the sausage. Very bland & stodgy.
Chicken Saltamboca: Chicken was way too thick & tasted like a fried chicken breast wrapped in tasteless prosciutto. The sauce was equally bland with a few sprigs of tasteless sage.
Potatoes: acceptable but boring
Dessert: Not taken
Overall experience:
Started well but deteriorated over the evening with it becoming a really clique atmosphere developing between owners (?) & their friends, which created a non-inclusive environment for the minority at the bar.
Admittedly it's a new venture & will take a lot more staff training, but there needs to be a more overall professional approach to be taken. Less of the'buddy' atmosphere & more attention to creating solid regulars who you'll need to become your bread & butter later on.
Good luck guys - unfortunately we won't be coming back.
Apr 25, 2026
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The photos already speak for themselves, but the food definitely delivers. Loved the vibe in this chic, but still relaxed trattoria. Everything felt thoughtful & well executed.
The response is honestly laughable to bad reviews. Instead of addressing the issues, you dismiss negative feedback & report it.
That says everything. When criticism gets shut down instead of taken seriously, it's clear the focus is on protecting an image, not improving the experience.
Maybe spend less time trying to silence reviews & more time fixing what customers are actually complaining about.
Memorable evening & can't wait to return! Very authentic, hand-made fresh pasta (worth the cheat meal), beautifully decorated & very affordable! Looking forward to my next visit 🍝😁
