Drogheria Fine's mission is to provide the food service industry innovative products and ingredients and to contribute to Quebec gastronomic and culinary growth.
Drogheria Fine is a small, cash or debit only takeout counter with no indoor seating that serves gnocchi in a windowed, street-food style setting, often enjoyed with the option of cheese or spicy toppings and a rich tomato sauce; reviews describe the gnocchi as pillowy and comforting and the portions generous for the price, while the sauce can range from deeply flavorful to overly sour or bland depending on the batch, with some gnocchi textures being chewy or overcooked. The experience is quick, casual, and distinctly neighborhood, aided by friendly staff and a bustling takeout line that moves, and the packaging— a simple to-go box with optional jar sauce to take home—adds to the charm. Many praise the affordability and the nostalgia of a place that started as a sauce shop before the gnocchi became iconic, while a few note that the sauce is not always to their taste and some batches feel more like a can than homemade. Overall, it’s considered a must-try for gnocchi lovers seeking a hard-to-beat value and a quintessential Montréal moment, even if every visit doesn’t hit the same high note.
Nice simple dish at a very fair price. Thank you for the meal! If you're looking for some gnocchi in Montreal while walking around the mile end, this is the spot. The shop front looks nice, the staff is nice & the food tastes good.
Straighforward gnocchi place. A classic take-out spot in Mile-End that locals & tourists love. The prices are fairly good ($6 per box) & the sauce & pasta are rich & filling. During the early afternoon, there may be lineups of around 10-15 minutes. Note that there is also no seating, & I don't recommend buying the pasta+sauce in the jar because it doesn't cook nearly as well at home. Despite this, it's my favourite comfort food spot.
they're so affordable (5$ for a regular box, tax included) & make for a delicious snack when you're visiting mile-end!! i get some every time i'm in the area, they're served hot & in arguably big portions for the price. definitely not to miss if you're around!
Yummy food at a reasonable price. The portion in that small-looking takeout makes you full for a while. The sauce & parmesan cheese are reminiscent of my grandma & my mother back in the day. There is no place to dine in & also if you have only a credit card you are going to be in trouble. It all depends on you how much love this food or the nostalgia around it.
Edit: 2 years later & still the same great taste at the same great price $5 for a box of gnocchi you're unlikely to forget Simple & delicious gnocchi, tomato sauce. Just one thing & that one thing done right
Jun 10, 2024
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Nice business Idea with an Excellent quality/price gnocchi, only take out with no seats available but you can eat your gnocchi in any benches & enjoy the weather on a sunny day. Gnocchi are tasty & authentic enough to be called an Italian dish, very hard working & nice people at the business. Great location, after gnocchi you can enjoy a nice espresso at Cafe Olympia located just a few minutes walk from Drogheria Fine.
After reading all of the reviews about the gnocchi I just had to try it. I was disappointed that the sauce had a Chef Boyardee tang to it. The price was low, but not worth the trip to get here.
The only good thing about it was the cheap price - $5. We had the spicy one, & it was honestly pretty bad, putting just chilly flakes, is not enough to make a tasty spicy sauce.
I wanted to love it so much!!!...but the sauce smelled better then it tasted...I mean it's ok but definitely overrated. Food is cheap & it's at a good price but the sauce is too liquid for me. I prefer my sauce thicker. & also, the cheese is super disappointing...I was expecting fresh mozzarella or fresh cheese on top but it was very ordinary parmesan. & not the best kind either... Glad I've tried it but not going back...
Waited in line for almost an hour. But it was worth it because that first bite made me squirt a lil! Great price too! Gnocchi was pillowy & the sauce was flavourful.
Portion is huge & very tasty for the price. The cost cutting measures are very clear though. 5 cents for utensils other than chopsticks, gnocchi is just round balls, etc. No complaints though & the service is good. Would highly recommend spending the extra money on chili flakes.
