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.
This is my favorite Italian Gnocchi place. I'm a big fan. Bring your own fork/spoon. They charge $0.30 for a fork, however they offer free chopsticks. Either pay with cash or Canadian Debit. Something to note is Canadian Debit means any card with an Interac logo on it. CREDIT CARDS are NOT Accepted.American debit cards or prepaid cash cards are often AMEX, Visa or Mastercard ONLY & are not acceptable here. There is an ATM available right nextdoors or a quick 5min walk to the nearest Scotia Bank Branch. I always get extra cheese with extra extra extra spice
Oct 24, 2024
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Cool concept. For the price point, it's good value with generous portion & quick, friendly service. That said, there's not much selection & I'm not sure it's worth the hype - it's good, but not amazing. The spicy is quite spicy, go no spice or low spice if you don't want a kick. Note, they only accept Canadian debit cards & cash. Only has a to-go window, no seating.
The food is really good considering the price. I chose the option with cheese & flakes & it was indeed spicy but delicious. The line was long but moved fairly quickly.
Fantastic little joint! The gnocchi were on point & the service was warm, charming & welcoming :) Great spot to pick up a quick snack that hits the spot & tastes great!
Drogheria Fine's gnocchi are soft, flavorful, & covered in a tasty Calabrese tomato sauce with parmesan on top. The mix of spice & cheesy makes every bite amazing. Simple, quick, & delicious - perfect street food! Special mention to the chopsticks that helped me very well
Quick & delicious! When a place does only one thing, they better do it well. Drogheria's gnocchi is petite & with just the right amount of sauce. I recommend getting it with extra cheese & spice. (It's a generous spice. Since it's red pepper flakes added on top, you can ask them to hold back a little bit.) Chopsticks are free. Forks are available for a slight cost. Find a nearby bench & enjoy!
Stopped by on a food tour. Didn't know street gnocchi was a thing & now I'm sad it's not a thing near where I live. The lines were long but moved quickly. Would absolutely stop by when I'm in town & I'd bring solid Tupperware to make the trip home with!
Stopped in on a food tour of Montreal. The sauce was tasty. The gnocchi was a bit heavy but paired with the sauce. If you are in the need of a quick hearty lunch it's a good option.
I was a little disappointed when my mom & I got out of our Uber to learn that this was just a take away window. Boy, that disappointment disappeared quick! It's no wonder there was a line down the block for this place. Mom had never had gnocchi before & I dont think she'll ever forget trying it for the first time. DELICIOUS!!! We ate from our take-out containers & window shopped in this eclectic part of town. I've had all kinds of gnocchi before & this was by far the best!! My mouth is watering as I write this. Seriously. Sauce comes in regular marinara or spicy, & is topped with delicious cheese. I cant wait to visit Montreal again & will definitely be coming back here!!
The best value & experience for $5 in Montreal! Take out gnocchi in a tomato sauce! Great experience & taste!appreciated the chat with the owner who was very proud to be able to still offer this price to his clients when food costs as everybody knows have gone up in this day & age!
He could certainly charge $8 & still have a line up but his commitment to keeping it at $5 certainly has my support & it will always
be my list of places to visit in Montreal!
Authentic Italian take out experience!
The line moves quickly & all part of the experience!
