Bocca Di Lupo
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Display Allattentive(11) vibe(10) italian(10) fresh(8) recommend(8) highly recommend(7) dishes(6) crudo(5) gnocchi(5) calamari(5) wine(5) perfectly(5)Beautiful new Italian resto in Old Montreal. Amazing vibe, food, & service. Loved it!
From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm, vibrant, & authentically Italian without trying too hard. The service was flawless, attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely passionate about the food & wine.
Every dish was outstanding. The ingredients were clearly top quality, & the execution was spot on: simple, refined, & full of flavour. You can really feel the regional Italian influence in every plate, with a menu that changes often & keeps things exciting.
The pasta was a highlight...perfectly cooked & beautifully balanced. Pair that with an excellent wine list & thoughtful recommendations from the staff, & the whole experience just comes together seamlessly.
It's rare to find a place that delivers at this level across the board-food, service, atmosphere-all top tier. Easily one of the best Italian meals I've had.
Highly recommend, & I'll 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.
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 🍝😁
This cozy restaurant was absolutely fantastic. The owners & staff were incredibly attentive. The atmosphere is convivial. Classic Italian dishes.The dishes were beautifully presented. A good wine list.The Melanzane alla Parmigiana was fresh & perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend it.

This cozy restaurant was absolutely fantastic. The owners & staff were incredibly attentive. The atmosphere is convivial. Classic Italian dishes.The dishes were beautifully presented. A good wine list.The Melanzane alla Parmigiana was fresh & perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend it.
Food is amazing & beautiful interior. Staff are very kind & attentive. 10/10
Beautiful location, lovely staff, & overall amazing Italian food! Make sure to get the beet dish, & the CHEESECAKE!!
Absolutely beautiful restaurant & even better food!!! Perfect location