A journey into the imagination to forget oneself and rediscover oneself in space and time. Where guests are actors in an orchestrated performance... To celebrate the miracle of life.
Overall, Café Miracolo earns abundant praise for its warm, eclectic atmosphere and stunning decor that feels festive for both dates and groups. The kitchen draws frequent acclaim for a creative, flavorful menu ranging from fresh oysters and carpaccio to house made pastas, mortadella, burrata and other small plates, with tasting menus and sharing options highlighted as great ways to sample the menu. Cocktails are described as inventive and well balanced, and service is often noted as attentive and friendly, even when the room is busy. While portions are praised as generous by many, some reviews call them small for the price and a few experiences note slower pace during peak times or occasional lapses in wine knowledge. Nonetheless, Café Miracolo is presented as a memorable Italian dining spot with excellent food, a remarkable atmosphere, and a staff that tends to elevate the evening, leaving many eager to return.
Très bel endroit avec ambiance garantie.
Par contre on m'a servi un spritz dans un verre à vin de format degustation rempli de glaçons. 5 oz maximum de liquide! De quoi faire pleurer une italienne.
Également vin au verre servi dans des verres assez petits, probablement moins que 8-10 oz de vin par verre, pour un prix 18-20$
Par ailleurs bouffe respectable. Sauces pour pâtes trop salées ce soir là! Pieuvre délicieuse.
Nous allons y retourner. Un vrai coup de coeur. Boule aranchini un vrai délice. Burrata, Carpacio de boeuf gouteux.Les raviolis au maïs & sauce au maïs sublime, wow. Les pâtes sont tous fait maison. Raviolis al dente, un vrai exploit. Le maïs est cuit en épi le matin même ,épluché & coupé de l'épi par le chef pour toute sa préparation. On recommande La tarte au citron fini comme le croustillant de la crème brûlée & un tiramisu bien crémeux. Merci au chef Justin pour cette belle soirée gastronomique!!!!
Aug 9, 2025
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Each item was a delight to the taste buds. Definitely enjoy each bite. I ordered the octopus. Unfortunately, the initial arrival was burnt. I immediately had server return. The eggplant is a sauce & not whole eggplant. The second round
was absolutely delicious. I totally enjoyed the starter, main, red wine & a lemon pie. Enjoy.
Au milieu d'une rue très touristique, cette pépite nichée est une pépite italienne au décor sobre & élégant.
On vous accueille d'une façon très aimable & sans plus attendre, nous avons dégusté des huîtres très fraîches accompagnées de sauces maison
Spécialisé dans les pâtes, les plats sont copieux & très savoureux avec un assaisonnement maîtrisé.
Quant aux desserts, nous avons partagé un tiramisu. Ce dernier était très bon mais un peu spongieux on ne sentait pas trop le café.
Au delà de cela, nous avons mangé au bar & l'ambiance était parfaite ! Mention spéciale pour Jonah qui nous a fournit un service d'exception.
I went for a date with my boyfriend we loved the ambiance & the decor, the service was great & the food tasted good but we though it was pricey for the quantities served. We were disappointed in the polpettes (barely any sauce & dry) & the pasta plate was small for 31$.
Aloof service. Mediocre food. Appetizers: The pizza crust was burnt & the fries were overcooked. Main course: Our server advertised the carbonara as being authentic, made with egg yolk & pecorino, but it was served in a bland cream sauce; but the caesar was great. Service: Despite the place being mostly empty when we arrived, we were seated at a poor table, & our request for better one one was denied. & we had to wait quite a while for the bill. Takeaways: For what dinner here will cost you (~$150 for two people), you would be better off spending your money elsewhere at one of the neighbourhood's many restaurants.
Émotions mixtes Je commencerai par le positif, l'explication du 3 étoiles sera en deuxième partie. ------// partie 1 //----// le plus Les vins au verre étaient bons & certains à prix très raisonnables. Les 3 drinks essayé étaient très bien fait. Ce qu'on a mangé était relativement bien réussis: Huitres, frites ( la sauce contenant probablement une petite quantité de fromage bleu est ok mais gagerais à être améliorée. ) La pieuvre était bonne, mais l'accompagnement de polenta manquait un peu de gout. Les pétoncles étaient succulents. Notre serveur était sympathique. & il a compensé une erreur de service en nous offrant une consommation à la fin du repas. ------// partie 2 //----// le moins On avait réservé sur les tables hautes pour 2 personnes. Les tables étaient tellement collées que ma conjointe à due se lever plusieurs pendant le repas pour laisser passer les serveurs ou nos voisins de tables ( ce n'est pas acceptable dans un restaurant de ce niveau ) Le restaurant est grand par rapport aux Magentic & au Darling ( même propriétaire) donc on dirait que le trop grand nombre de clients diminue la quantité du service. ( & je ne crois pas que ce soit la faute de notre serveur. Par contre Plus tard il a oublié une partie de notre commande ( on a attendu notre 3e plat & 2 verres presque une heure ) . & je crois que c'est due au trop grand nombre de tables qu'ils ont a couvrir. ( comme mentionné plus haut notre serveur s'est repris par la suite ) Vous voulez améliorer la qualité restaurant enlevez quelques tables ( trop collées ) peut êtres aussi ajouter des serveurs. Les 3 étoiles du service & de l'ambiance sont pour les raisons mentionnées ci dessus.
Jan 4, 2025
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Super belle expérience au Miracolo vendredi dernier. L'ambiance est génial, l'endroit était à plein capacité, & tout le monde avaient l'air d'avoir du plaisir à déguster ces bons petits plats italiens. Nous avons pris des arancinis que nous avons trouvé un peu sec/pâteux. Une petite sauce tomate aurait été parfaite mais malheureusement il n'y en avait pas. Ensuite, burratina, salade César, osso buco & lasagne. Pour dessert la tarte à la lime qui est la meilleure que j'ai mangé de ma vie. C'est un mélange entre une tarte au citron & une crème brulé. J'y retournerais tout les jours juste pour en manger. Les drinks étaient bons. Le service aussi. Rien à redire. Ce n'est pas la meilleur nourriture de Montréal (appart pour la tarte à la lime) mais c'est tout de même bon. Je reviendrai certainement très bientôt. Au plaisir.
C'est quand même limite de refuser d'offrir un dessert à mon amie qui fêtait son anniversaire alors que notre table avait probablement dépensé 600 ou 700$... on a clairement demandé & on nous avait dit que le restaurant n'offrirait pas. pourtant on avait pris des bouteilles & 2 plats pour la plupart. De plus, si certains plats étaient très bons, d'autres étaient très moyens (sauce mauvaise ou manque d'accompagnement), & les quantités très timides. autrement, service agréable, bons conseils de la part de notre serveuse, bruyant mais ambiance visuelle sympathique
Having walked by Miracolo countless times, drawn by its charm, we finally decided to stop in for a birthday supper. The restaurant's interior design is quirky & densely decorated in a way that feels intentional yet unique-a style that might not suit everyone but worked well for me. We were greeted warmly & given a choice of seating, which was a nice touch. Opting for a cozy table by the windows, we enjoyed a view of the lively street outside. It quickly became apparent that Miracolo's atmosphere draws as much attention from passersby as it does from patrons inside; people often stopped to peer in, some even taking photos, which only added to the restaurant's sense of allure. The service was friendly, though it seemed the staff might be fairly new, as our server needed to consult the kitchen several times when we had questions about the menu. I do appreciate their honesty & willingness to find answers instead of improvising-a small thing that shows a commitment to quality service. We arrived at around 5 p.m., when the dining room was still quiet, but it quickly filled up as the evening progressed. Thankfully, even with a full house, the noise level was manageable, allowing for comfortable conversation without feeling like we had to raise our voices-a definite plus in my book. Our dining experience began with the "mortadella, salsa verde, provolone, & pistachio" starter, which we ordered with a mindset of sharing. Expecting a charcuterie-style presentation, we were surprised to receive a rolled dish with all the ingredients combined into a single structure. This was a bit of a misstep for us, as the rolled format prevented my vegetarian partner from enjoying it, & I ended up eating it solo. In retrospect, we should have asked more about the presentation to avoid any surprises. For the mains, I ordered the lasagna bolognese with béchamel & pesto alla genovese, along with a side of scarpetta & focaccia. The lasagna arrived as a generously sized yet quite thin slice, baked to perfection with a great balance of textures & flavors. The focaccia was beautifully soft & fresh, but unfortunately, the sauce served alongside it was so salty that it was virtually inedible. The heavy-handed seasoning left the sauce untouched for the rest of the meal. My partner ordered the eggplant with salsa pugliese, labneh, & pangrattato, but sadly, it suffered from the same issue: the seasoning was overpowering, with salt dominating every bite. It's unfortunate when the richness of a dish's flavors is drowned out by excessive salt, especially with ingredients as promising as these. Thankfully, dessert saved the day. We opted for the tiramisu, & while its presentation was modest-almost humble-it was wonderfully executed, with a smooth, creamy texture & balanced sweetness. It was a true standout & showed that Miracolo has the potential to deliver quality when everything aligns. Our experience with the drinks was mixed as well. An espresso martini that was delightful, bold yet smooth, & a cider that was crisp & refreshing. However, the long island iced teas left much to be desired. Mine tasted unexpectedly of ginger, while my partner's tasted oddly reminiscent of cough syrup. Neither tasted remotely like a classic long island iced tea, which was a bit disappointing given how well they did with the other drinks. I should mention that I don't think this drink is on the menu, but they fulfilled our request for them - a greatly appreciated touch. At around $160, including tip, the price point felt completely reasonable had the food consistently met expectations. However, with the number of hits & misses, it was hard to walk away feeling completely satisfied. Miracolo has an undeniable charm & an ambiance that's both unique & inviting, but when it comes down to it, we visit a restaurant primarily for the food. While I enjoyed parts of the experience, the meal didn't quite hit the high note I'd hoped for on a special occasion like a birthday.
I am giving the lovely lady that waited on me & the ambiance 5 stars. The food however was a 2. The goat cheese salad was not really a salad, it was melted cheese sauce with some beets & a few pecans. The spaghetti with clams & garlic sauce was not good at all. The pasta was chewy, even after re making it. The thin sliced clams, maybe 4 were most likely from a can, were inedible & like rubber. I've been traveling & looking forward to a nice meal, the reviews were quite misleading sadly. Very disappointed.
Oct 31, 2024
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Theres potential, but it need much work. The decor is very unique, our waiter was very down to Earth & friendly & was able to slide into our conversations with ease. He told us the food concept was to share, but when asked if it meant larger portions, he said, it's the contrary. So smaller portions, more expensive pricing. Big red flag. I shared a focaccia & mortadella as entrees & scallops & tuna as main. The focaccia isn't authentic italian , it's shaped more like bread, a bastoncini, more québécois, very light, paired with a sour olive oil dip, mortadella on the other hand is on a skewer, with a sweet olive oil sauce. The tiny amount of tuna & the scallops for the main were all put on a variation of a sour vinaigrette sauce, drenched in olive oil. I know olive oil is expensive but the amount that was used feels like it was there to make the plate look fuller instead of elevating the taste of the meat. Speaking of taste, there was none. Everything tasted bland at best, the only taste you get is olive oil & either balsamic vinaigrette or the sweeter version. I didn't taste the freshness of the tuna, I didn't taste the butteriness of the scallops, focaccia was flavorless & mortadella is processed meat. They all tasted the same, mid. On the press release, it was written that miracolo was made for "people paying 700$ for rent & those owning 2.5 million condos" From my first hand experience, this place is more for the latter, at over 20$ average per dish with the portion size that can't even satisfy a child, this place isn't for everyone. Add flavor, add uniqueness to the dishes, stop drowning everything in olive oil to call it "Italian" & there might be hope. But for now, at over 60$ spent, i was still craving for Schwartz when i walked out.
A lot of 3 stars reviews here are bang on. The food is average at best, I often feel like I have to justify saying this but there's so many amazing places around & in this case, owned by the same people, with much better food. It's pricey & not particularly well executed. To give specifics, the Ceasar salad is blend, the bavette was served with an overpowering acidic sauce & the fries were just fine. The whole time I felt like the server was bothered, he barely came over. I had to ask for water refills & was never offered a new drink. All in all a below average spot that costs too much.
New delicious spot on St. Laurent. The taste of all food & drinks we ordered exceeded expectations. Especially their non-alcohol amaretto sour & rotolo pasta. This pasta was probably one of the best I've ever had. The taste is very delicate, not heavy & the combination of creamy sauce & cheese was unique. Always busy & lively, though it doesn't impede food & service quality. Certainly recommend for dinners or drinks & sharing small plates with friends.
