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Overall, Knuckles Cantine & Vins comes across as a cozy, lively spot that earns praise for its creative, well balanced dishes, strong wine program, and warm, attentive service. Reviewers highlight standout bites like panzerotti, arctic char eclair, spinach gnocchi, and a range of original takes on classics, noting food is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully plated. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as welcoming and stylish, sometimes bustling and a bit loud, with a decor that feels both retro and chic. Value is often cited as good for the quality, including reasonable lunch options, though a few dishes are described as small or overly sauced and some menu items as not perfectly balanced. The staff are described as friendly and knowledgeable, with helpful wine recommendations and efficient service. In sum, this restaurant is regarded as a standout find with an inventive menu, engaging atmosphere, and dependable hospitality, leaving guests eager to return to try more dishes and explore the wine list.
C'était très bon, & il n'y a pas grand chose à rajouter. Les portions sont généreuses les plats, très bien équilibré, les pâtes cuites comme elles se doivent & des desserts originaux & léger. C'est sûr & certain que j'y retournerai. Je recommande vivement.
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
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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
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.
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!!
our server was amazing! Helpful, enthusiastic, friendly & funny. helped us with the tasting menu & gave us free dessert for my girlfriend's birthday :) beautiful spot thank you knuckles!
Delicious food & a warm, aesthetic vibe! The spinach gnocchi (gnocchi verdi) was a standout, YOU MUST ORDER THIS! The gnocchi was so pillowy soft & the sauce was rich with a bit of crunch on top.
The other dishes we got were tasty too (see pics) but did not linger in my mind afterwards as the spinach pasta did. Smores & Cream dessert was good but large in quantity - I'm a lover of dessert but would recommend to share this.
We had the knuckles (a family recipe of the owner), the steak tartare burger-style & the goat cheese tarte as entrées. We loved everything, but we would particularly recommend the goat cheese dish, it was beyond delicious!
For our mains, we had the gnocchi, which were unreal & the pintade. We shared everything & were too full for dessert, although we really wanted to try the mousse au chocolat.
The portions are on the smaller side, so I would recommend ordering multiple dishes, just as the server suggested. The service was lovely & the atmosphere felt so cozy. Seriously, a 10/10 experience!
Quelle soirée mémorable!! Je donnerais plus que 5 étoiles si c'était possible!! Le mélange des goûts, des couleurs & des textures est impeccable. De plus, notre serveur a remarqué que c'était l'anniversaire de mon amie & est venu nous apportez un dessert, compliment de la maison!! Quelle belle attention!! Déjà hâte d'y retourner!!
Très bon restaurant, menu très simple, original, pas de carte à rallonge. Les plats peuvent être partagés & excellents. Très bons desserts. Certaines portions un peu petites. Belle ambiance & très bon service. Je recommande !
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I really enjoyed this place. The $45 Wednesday combo was incredible. The owner's stories about his grandmother were endearing. The mushrooms with blue cheese dip were VERY GOOD. The spinnach gnocci was SUPER good. The desserts were even better! I see myself returning every couple of months.
Super soirée gourmande ! Très joli local & vaisselle, service impeccable, bons vins & cocktails, convivial. Court menu riche & gourmand. Nous avons appréciée les entrées & desserts mais moins nos choix de plats principaux.
Awesome 1st experience at this charming bistro in the "Jarry Village" - all of the dishes were well prepared & original combinations. Very tasty overall. The homemade focaccia that came with the garlic roasted periwinkles (bourgot) was outstanding. Special last night was freshly made spinach gnocchi with grandma's special sauce - yum! We likely the strawberry shortcake so much we had it twice - Groundhog Day dessert - our waited did not seem surprised at all, guess this happens often. Great selection of reasonable prices wines with a focus on bio/organic - let the waiter guide you, they know their wines here. Overall a wonderful dinner experience, followed by a stroll around Jarry park which is a few blocks over to digest. We will be back for sure - very, very recommended.
Local, fresh, creative, & delicious! I had Pleurotes Buffalo (fried mushroom & blue cheese dip) l, fleur de courgette (cold shrimp paté?), & gâteau à la rhubarbe for a dessert. I really liked the textures of them, they were on top. & the gateau à la rhubarbe was REALLY GOOD! The servers curated each menu & it definitely enhanced the experience. The only thing I could point out is that the food was overall pretty salty, personally.
Pour le lunch, j'ai dégusté une guédille aux crevettes nordiques &, en dessert, un délicieux Bombolone choco-camerise. Tout était vraiment savoureux & frais, avec des saveurs simples comme j'aime. L'équipe est super sympa. J'ai déjà hâte de revenir!
C’était ma 2e fois au Knuckles & je leur fais désormais entièrement confiance sur la sélection du vin. Le personnel était bienveillant & le dessert aux pommes était un des meilleurs desserts que j’ai goûté dans un restaurant. Bravo !
