Knuckles Cantine & Vins presents a refined approach to contemporary Italian cuisine by emphasizing bold, creative flavor profiles. The menu showcases artisanal pasta dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients alongside inventive small plates designed for sharing. Each recipe highlights traditional techniques paired with modern culinary experimentation to ensure a distinct gastronomic experience. The dining environment maintains a focus on curated pairings where selected bottles complement the complex profiles of the food. Every component is sourced to emphasize quality, resulting in dishes that balance classic Mediterranean roots with a forward-thinking perspective on technique. Patrons encounter a methodical progression of tastes that challenge conventional expectations of Italian fare while respecting the integrity of the primary ingredients.
Knuckles Cantine & Vins is widely celebrated as an inventive neighborhood gem, praised for its playful and elevated approach to comfort food with Italian influences. Guests frequently highlight the signature homemade panzerotti, the creatively presented Big Mac tartare, and the exceptionally delicate spinach gnocchi as standout dishes that showcase high-quality, seasonal ingredients. The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, lively, and welcoming, perfectly complemented by a professional and enthusiastic service team that goes out of its way to ensure a memorable experience. While some diners have noted that the restaurant can become quite busy and noisy, the overall consensus points to a unique, delicious, and deeply satisfying dining destination that is well worth visiting for both casual outings and special occasions.
Our first visit to Knuckles. Saturday evening, table on outside terrace which was empty around 7pm but quickly filled up. Specialty cocktail menu is out there, some weird combinations, the spicy mezcal with pepperoncini was very good. I stuck with a classic Negroni Mezcal, also good. Starters were phenomenal, the beef tartare (burger) was really tasty but a disaster to eat with the toasted bread being harder than cement, we managed to finish it after much struggling. The tuna crudo was also excellent, extremely fresh with the tomatoes & Leche de Tigre made for an excellent combination. We shared a plate of Marinara pasta which was also delicious along with the spicy panzerotti. Limited wine selection by the glass is my only complaint. Service was excellent & very friendly. Will definitely return & recommend.
Great tapas style restaurant doing elevated comfort food with an Italian lean. Went for my wife's bday as a group of 4. Standout dishes included the'Big Mac' tar tar & carbonara pasta with corn. Loved the texture of the panzarotti's. Eclair was enjoyable as long as you don't expect a dessert eclair. Had a nice light bottle of orange wine. It came room temp, which was a miss, but we asked it to be put on ice. Only real disappointment in the experience was that our mains came >45 mins after our apps & we were one of the first seatings of the night.
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.
I have been to Knuckles a couple of times & the experience has been great.
I am impressed by the wine list which is packed with adventure.
Of course, the folks who work at Knuckles are professional while also knowing how to make you feel like a good friend.
I make a point of stopping in whenever I am in town.
Coup de coeur absolu chez Knuckles ❤?
Arrêt spontané pour l'apéro dans ce resto de quartier… & wow, quelle découverte ! Le panzerotti, le tartaeclair à l'omble & le Fool Me Wine nous ont complètement conquis : textures parfaites, saveurs franches, équilibre remarquable.
& que dire du service ? Rare, humain, patient, chaleureux… d'un professionnalisme incroyable. Knuckles, c'est une adresse qui marque. Merci. On reviendra, c'est certain !
Always the best experience at Knuckles. Amazing food, exceptional service & a fantastic atmosphere. I also enjoy their superb wine selection. A+ all around.