Bocca Di Lupo

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.

Claudia

5.0

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.

Delizioso!!

Dan

1.0

Bad food, bad people, bad vibe. Save your money, go somewhere else in the area. Hope it fails

P.S. I was invited by one of your Flyjin employees) pre opening) since you don't have real customers

JF

1.0

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.

Pauline

5.0

Delicious Italian food in a cozy, chic ambiance. I went there with my fiancé & we loved it! Really great service - highly recommend!

Mary

5.0

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 🍝😁

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.

Audrey

5.0

J'ai découvert ce nouveau restaurant & honnêtement… wow. J'ai pris le branzino, & les saveurs étaient complètement hors du commun,facilement un 12/10. Chaque bouchée était parfaitement équilibrée.
Mention spéciale pour notre serveur Maurice, l'attention aux détails autant dans la présentation que dans le service. L'endroit est élégant, avec une ambiance qui rend l'expérience encore plus agréable.

Jessica

5.0

Super belle découverte à Montréal !

Du début à la fin, tout était délicieux. Les entrées étaient fraîches & pleines de goût, les plats principaux très bien exécutés & savoureux.

Gros coup de coeur pour le cheesecake, vraiment excellent !

Bref, une adresse que je recommande sans hésiter. J'y retournerai assurément!