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.
Don't let the long line deter you! The line actually moves very quickly. The portions are great for the price. One order is enough to share if you want to try other foods around the neighborhood. My husband & I came here several years ago & we knew we had to come back when visiting Montreal again. Definitely a nicer experience when the weather is good. Overall a great value & nice quick warm treat.
It is a mile end classic. The famous gnocchi shack to try in Montréal. Don't expect an brilliant gnocchi but it is good. Go for spicy add cheese. Sometimes the line is long but it is worth it as the street is lovely & makes the whole mile end experience worth it.
May 25, 2025
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Why the hype? People by the droves picking up a quick box of gnocchi with tomato sauce… cheap ($5) but quite disappointing, mainly because of the sauce. The gnocchi itself is good, not too large & plentiful, but it's destroyed by the sauce which is most definitely from a can; an industrial-sized one. Had I known, I would have asked them to hold the sauce & just do Parmesan & chili flakes. Oh well. The price is right.
If your looking for great gnocchi this is the spot, they only do gnocchi & are good at it. Recommendation for adding spice & cheese but the regular is very good.
A most visited spot in Montreal, the food is pasta in the end nothing crazy but the vibe is good especially when u see all people waiting in a long line to get their boxes & eat it somewhere on the sidewalk
May 6, 2025
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Die Drogheria Fine ist definitiv ein guter Spot in Montreal - die Gnocchi schmecken frisch und hausgemacht, aber es war ehrlich gesagt nicht das Beste, was ich je gegessen habe. Die Portionen sind eher klein, der Preis dafür aber noch in Ordnung. Ein kleines Extra wie etwas Brot dazu würde das Ganze abrunden. Insgesamt gut, aber kein absolutes Muss - eher etwas für zwischendurch, wenn man gerade in der Nähe ist.
Efficient service, super affordable ($5) & tasty gnocchi. I would definitely go back for a quick local bit to go. The gnocchi were very soft & fresh & the sauce was pretty good, I had the cheese gnocchi.
Bon, je dois avouer que j'avais hâte de les essayer, après tout j'en avais tellement entendu parler. De plus la longue file qu'on peut apercevoir devant l'établissement me donnais envie d'essayer.
Personnellement, je n'ai pas aimé, pas du tout même. Si vous avez déjà manger des vrais gnocchis, je vous suggère de vous abstenir.
On goûte très peu les patates & la sauce…de provenance incertaine.
C'est mangeable, sans plus.
(Pasta Express sur Fleury est encore un des restaurants qui se rapproche le plus du vrai goût des gnocchis traditionnel)
The hardest store name to remember but also the easiest to find because when you search up'delicious 5$ gnocchi' Drogheria Fine is the first place that pops up. All year long no matter the weather, when I'm in a rush for a quick meal this place is my first thought. The gnocchis are chewy, plump & everything you can wish for in a comfort meal. The portions are seriously generous + the tomato sauce is always so rich & with little extra cheese it becomes perfection. If you want to feel like you're on cloud nine from the flavours come here. I love this place (& it's vegetarian).
Stopped in yesterday & despite a long line, it moved rather quickly.
Menu is definitely very limited (gnocchi with cheese with option to add spicy or gnocchi with extra cheese & spicy).
The gnocchi was pillowy & filled to the brim of the takeout container for $6. Sauce tasted good but would've paid more for them to use real parm cheese than the typical store bought parm.
Chopsticks come with the gnocchi but charged extra for forks which is a bit annoying as chopsticks were not ideal for it.
For a quick, cheap snack we would definitely go back.
Apr 20, 2025
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The price is great, that's about the only positive thing about the gnocchi. They're a bit too chewy, like they were overcooked. The sauce is basically chef Boyardee's, its oily, acidic & tastes like basic tomato sauce. The parmesan is not fresh so it smells. Also dislike the chopstick gimmick.
Portions généreuses & ambiance conviviale à la Drogueria Fine. On sent le souci d'offrir une cuisine maison réconfortante. Les gnocchis, bien que satisfaisants, manquaient un peu de complexité - simples, avec une texture correcte mais sans véritable éclat en bouche. Une formule à plat unique qui a son charme, mais qui pourrait gagner à être un peu plus audacieuse. Cela reste une belle adresse de quartier pour un repas sans prétention.
Une perle cachée. Un petit comptoir sans prétention, mais incroyable & pour 5$ seulement. J'en ai pris 2, parceque je suis un peu gourmand mais les portions sont quand même généreuse & bien chaude, nappée d'une sauce maison à tomber . Texture parfaite, moelleuse & sans être pâteuse. Les gnocchis sont bien dorés là où il faut. Du pur bonheur dans une petite boite.
