Bocca di Lupo est un nouveau restaurant italien à Montréal offrant une cuisine inspirée des différentes régions d’Italie. Dans une ambiance élégante et conviviale, on y propose des plats faits maison, des pâtes fraîches et une carte qui met en valeur des ingrédients de qualité et des saveurs authentiques.
Les avis convergent pour présenter Bocca Di Lupo comme une adresse idéale pour des plats italiens savoureux et un service chaleureux et attentif. Le mezze rigatoni et la betterave avec ricotta fouettée sont souvent cités comme des plats phares, tout comme le crudo et le cheesecake qui reçoivent de fortes eloges. Le cadre est décrit comme magnifique avec une ambiance accueillante, le bar est mis en valeur, et l'emplacement dans le Vieux Port est considéré comme parfait pour un repas mémorable avec de bons cocktails et une cuisine de qualité générale.
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.
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.
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.
19 avr. 2026
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How they have the nerve to call this place Italian is beyond me. Nothing about it reflects Italian cuisine or hospitality.
The service is abysmal. The staff act like they're doing you a favor just by acknowledging you, with an attitude that borders on contempt. It feels more like a curated'scene' than a restaurant that actually cares about its guests.
The food is simply inexcusable. Not just disappointing-genuinely unpleasant. I ordered seafood that smelled off & ended up feeling sick afterward. That's not bad dining, that's unacceptable.
The atmosphere doesn't help either. It feels staged & artificial, like the room is filled with insiders rather than real customers. There's no authenticity, no warmth-just a forced, hollow vibe.
& those 5-star reviews? Hard to take them seriously. It honestly feels like they're coming from employees or people tied to the place, not genuine customers.
Save your money. There are far better options that actually respect both the cuisine & the people they serve.
Response to the owner: Calling a negative review'non-genuine' instead of addressing it is easier, I guess. This was a real visit, & the issues I mentioned stand. If your first instinct is to deny rather than reflect, that explains the experience perfectly.
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.
