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Knuckles Cantine & Vins
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Knuckles Cantine & Vins

Ahuntsic-Cartierville
4.7$$ & $$$
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Knuckles Cantine & Vins Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
ItalianCreativeGreat selection of wines
Starting January 24th, our guests will be able to pick their desired formula between a tasting or a fix menu. Please head on our website to book your next visit and select your preferred experience. See you so soon!

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Reviews for Knuckles Cantine & Vins

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Review Summary

Knuckles Cantine & Vins earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for inventive, well balanced dishes that reinterpret classics with texture and flair, a warm intimate setting, and attentive friendly service. Diners praise the menu variety and the sense that ingredients are fresh and cooked with care, with standout items including panzerotti, gnocchi dishes, tartares that range from classic to playful, pleurottes buffalo, and the pizza pochette. Many describe the cocktails and wine list as adventurous and well suited to the food, with some noting particularly memorable drinks and a strong wine program. The experience is often described as welcoming and convivial, with staff who explain dishes clearly and make guests feel at home. Some comments mention that portions can be on the smaller side and a few dishes can feel overly salty or uneven in certain visits, and a couple of visits note that the space can be crowded or loud. A number of reviews highlight exceptional desserts and the chef style that blends authenticity and originality, with desserts like chocolate mousse or other decadent treats getting praise. Lunch and group tasting options are appreciated for value and variety, though occasional menu updates can disappoint if items are unavailable. Overall, Knuckles Cantine & Vins is seen as a local gem worth returning to for a memorable, high quality dining experience and exploration of its creative, flavor forward menu.
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Another excellent meal at Knuckles. Top notch service & interesting wine suggestions. Arctic char éclair a standout.

Feb 11, 2026
on Google
5.0

Came here a few days ago with my girlfriend, & we ordered the Hawaiian knuckle that was essentially a panzerotti. It was really good & we were able to split it between the two of us.

We also got a nice selection of bottled wine, which was really nice, it was the first time I've ever got an entire bottle of wine at a restaurant before so it was a treat.

We ended up getting the salad that had everything bagel seeds on top with some awesome mixture salad dressing that was just a complete home run

We also got the steak fries with a side of french fries that tasted amazing

The atmosphere was really cool. The staff was extremely friendly & absolutely helpful when we had questions.

The restaurant was clean & with the winter snowy night it just made everything even better. It was like the scene out of a movie, I really enjoyed myself here & will definitely come back again. Definitely recommended that you bring your friends & family out.

Also, the prices are very formidable no complaints & they are good portions for the price you pay.

Feb 10, 2026
on Google

Première expérience dans ce petit resto de quartier tout chou. Le service était rapide, la bouffe malade, les pâtes étaient fantastiques, les panzerottis étaient croustillantes à souhait & le dessert simplement wow. Le menu table d'hôte nous a remplie de bonheur. Belle découverte culinaire je le recommande fortement

Feb 7, 2026
on Google

nous sommes allés pour la promo caccio&pepe à volonté mardi soir pour 20$/personne c'était délicieux :) le dessert mousse au chocolat était délicieux & notre serveur était super efficace

Feb 4, 2026
on Google

Merveilleux petit resto. Excellente découverte en tout point. Super service & nourriture trop délicieuse.Rapport qualité prix très apprécié 🫶🏼

Jan 31, 2026
on Google
2.0

This place is beautiful, the staff is fine, & the cocktails are nice. Although the cocktail I had filled only half the glass, meanwhile the ice was a mountain & kept hitting me in the nose every time I took a sip. The food is an absolute joke. I cannot for the life of me understand these reviews.

Jan 29, 2026
on Google

Très bon service, l'ambiance du restaurant est bien aussi. Pour ce qui est des plats, j'ai bien aimé le tartare big mac. Les panzerotti étaient quand même gros mais j'aurais préféré qu'ils soient un peu plus petits parce qu'il n'y avait pas assez de garniture à l'intérieur… le ratio pâte/garniture n'était pas bon. Le plat de pâtes était vraiment petit pour partager (nous avons pris les 5 plats à partager). J'ai bien aimé le dessert.

Jan 26, 2026
on Google
5.0

the unique dishes are quite insanely good (spinach gnocchi with no potatoes)…. buffalo oyster mushrooms?

steak frites were great, but nothing too special

great wine, ambience is tight & cozy - service is also very pleasant

overall - good one to add to ur to try list

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

Les 5 plats à partager étaient délicieux. Mets originaux. J'aurais donné 5 étoiles. Cependant, les pâtes auraient pu être cuites un peu plus. Mais experience très agréable. J'y retournerai.

Jan 23, 2026
on Google

On passe toujours de beaux moments au Knuckles ! Délicieux & bon service !

Jan 16, 2026
on Google
1.0

Knuckles restaurant used to be small & cozy. It used to be unpretentious & loving…It's not the same anymore…I hate when that happens!

Jan 15, 2026
on Google

The food was okay/good, & although the service was a bit slow for us (there was a malfunction with the system), it was still professional & friendly. The menu items were very original, which was probably the best part of the experience. Overall, I had a good time, but I probably wouldn't go back.

Jan 14, 2026
on Google
2.0

Came for the bottomless cacio e pepe special & felt there was indeed a bottom. After our third round our waitress said'you're STILL hungry?' & when we said we were done she said'yeah I think that's plenty'. The cacio e pepe was great but why do you have a bottomless pasta special if you're going to be mad when someone eats a lot of pasta?

Jan 14, 2026
on Google

Very charming place with a creative menu. For appetisers we had the eclair with arctic char (my personal fav), beef tartare (big mac flavour), panzerotti (smoke meat). The eclair was light & paired nicely with the goat cheese & fish. The beef tartare was unique & something I never had before, but I'd still rather go for a classic tartare. & the panzerotti was overall quite underwhelming because of the lack of filling, & the sides were folded too thick & so some parts of the dough were a bit raw. We also had the spinach gnocchi which was nice & light & the cornbonara which was fun but personally not to my palette. Overall, dishes were executed as described & service was good.

Jan 13, 2026
on Google
5.0

Delicious cocktails & menu with excellent service- would definitely go back

Jan 11, 2026
on Google

Tout était parfait, l'accueil, le service, les plats étaient succulents & le propriétaire était très sympathique. On y retournera c'est certain !!

Dec 15, 2025
on Google
5.0

Wow! This was one of the best restaurants I've been to in my life. It is an intimate place with limited seating, but we made a reservation ahead of time & they were able to seat us right away. The drinks are creative & different but still tasted amazing. The food was almost like, classic American food reinvented. We had the steak tartare which was made to mimic a Big Mac - amazing. The pizza pockets were great. The fish was out of this world & the sauce was to die for. For dessert we had the chocolate mouse which was a good portion & paired well with the berry & kettle corn. We are already thinking about a trip back to Montreal just to go to this restaurant again. Do not miss out!!

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Great Service, great food, great hospitality. The Panzerotti was delicious & the Gnocchi was even better. Can't wait the go badk!

Dec 13, 2025
on Google

Food & service were excellent. Lively place.

Dec 13, 2025
on Google
5.0

My partner & I visited Montreal/Quebec City for a week & this was by far our favorite meal! I think the kimchi-rita was the best cocktail I've ever had. The server was super nice & made us feel welcome; & they happily helped us in English! We dined on Wednesday so we got their special, where we could try 5 dishes for $40 each. Would definitely recommend the buffalo mushrooms & the spinach gnocchi. The classic panzerotti was also amazing. Everything tasted like it was fresh & made with love :)

Dec 13, 2025
on Google