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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.
Accueil & service excellents.
Plats délicieux. Excellent rapport qualité-prix.
Magnifique restaurant, mais un peu bruyant lors de notre visite.
Ce n'est pas la première fois que nous allons souper là & nous prévoyons y retourner :)
Je recommande +++
Mar 5, 2026
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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.
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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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 $40 each. Would definitely recommend the buffalo mushrooms & the spinach gnocchi. The classic panzerotti was also amazing. Everything tasted like it was fresh & made with love :)
Petit resto/bistro très sympathique. Decor kitsch avec des luminaires des années 60. Service vraiment impeccable avec une équipe prête a s'adapter en fonction de vos goûts. & que dire de la cuisine. Malgré un menu en apparence plutôt quelconque, nous avons été charmé par l'originalité de la présentation & des mélanges de saveurs & de textures. N'oubliez pas de demander un (ou deux) Knuckles en amuse bouche. Une carte des vins très variée & originale.
La seule déception est d'avoir été chargé 6$ pour 4 petits morceaux de pains, malgré que nous avons dépensé plus de 500$ a notre table.
Si vous voulez flâner, je vous recommande le service de 20h30 pour éviter d'être bousculés.
Les repas étaient excellents!!! Le boeuf à la truffe & au foie gras .. OH MY GOD. Le staff est super friendly & on a même eu la chance de se faire servir par le chef lui-même à deux reprises! & les plats sont abordables pour la qualité. Je recommande fortement l'expérience Knuckles & c'est sûr que j'y retourne, même si c'est à presqu'1h de chez moi!
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.
This place was recommended by many Montrealers, however I think it was over hyped. The food was decent but not enough to recommend it to others as top places in Montreal. The service was very good, no complaints here. Did the unlimited cacio e pepe, it was ok. Did not really enjoy the gravlax or the poireaux cesar. Maybe the place is just not for me. It was expensive for two people who did not enjoy(175$+)
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!
Jul 11, 2025
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Excellent restaurant & service impeccable! On s'y sent comme à la maison grâce à un décor chaleureux & accueillant. 😊 Chaque plat nous a été expliqué avec attention, & tout était délicieux. Une vraie belle découverte - mes amies & moi on recommande!
