Bocca Di Lupo

Samantha

5.0

Stumbled into this place on accident & wow it was such a treat. My partner & I had a few cocktails, the beef carpaccio, focaccia, & two incredible pasta dishes. Highly recommend to anyone in the area. Service & vibes were outstanding.

Sam

5.0

Great Italian spot in Old Montreal. All of the staff were very welcoming. The cacio e pepe was cooked perfectly & the chicken parm was delicious! Great cocktail selection & the ambience is really nice inside as well. Cant wait to come back & try some more dishes next time I'm in MTL!

Lucia

5.0

Absolutely amazing experience at Bocca Di Lupo!! The food was incredible, the gnocchi was one of the best dishes I've had. Everything was fresh, flavorful, & perfectly prepared. The service was outstanding, with attentive & friendly staff who made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere was warm, stylish, & welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back & highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Pénélope

5.0

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. 🙌

Danielle

2.0

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.

Franca

5.0

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.

FrancaDi-1922

1 Review

5.0

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.