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!
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.
Came for a with family friends- we were 6 (3 couples) & were obliged to take the fixed menu.. Mind you we werent 12! 55$/ person for food we didnt pick out & tiny portion. Also did not take into consideration our dietary restrictions Service was terrible. We were without drinks or water for most of the service. When we asked to order a bottle wine to pour ourselves, the waiter said he was overwhelmed & couldnt take our drink order because he wouldnt remember it. No water, limited drinks & bird food that wasnt that great.
We had a group menu since we were 5 & we loved it. The knuckles are realllyyy good. The wine menu is decent. Service was very good. I was promised chocolate filled Knuckles for October , going back there soon!
Delicious meal in a charming neighbourhood in Montreal. We loved the vibe & ambiance of the restaurant. We sat at the bar & our server was very friendly & talked us through the menu & dishes. We ordered a number of dishes including: the Memphis barbecorn, carbonara, pizza pockets, fried fish with Big Mac hollandaise, tomato & mozzarella salad, fish eclair, & chocolate mousse. We loved how fun & flavourful all the dishes, with a refined spin on some classics like the filet-o-fish. The fish dish & pizza pockets were definitely the highlights of our meal. The Memphis barbecorn was super flavourful as well; we loved all the corn components but found the pork belly a bit too fatty (even for pork belly). The pasta in the carbonara was cooked perfectly al dente & the flavour was excellent. The unique wines were also a highly & I loved the red wine our serve had recommended. Overall a great dining experience!
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.
Everything was so good! I highly recommend the fried pleurotes, it comes with an absolutely insane blue cheese sauce. The carbonara was excellent. The knuckles are a must order, it is absolutely delicious. The wines were delicious. Our waiter was attentive & friendly. The only comment I have is that the scallop dish was SO tiny. We were expecting two scallops at least for the price, but it was one, cute in small slices...
Casual atmosphere & friendly, knowledgeable wait staff. A great place for people who appreciate natural wines that are somewhat out of the ordinary. Every dish was excellent. I will go back next time I'm back in Montrèal.
Knuckles is my favourite restaurant in Montreal. It is hands down the best food, most unpretentious vibes, & most passionate team who truly care about where they source their food & ingredients from. Time & time again, I tell everyone to eat here & they LOVE it. If you love eating from many dishes, sharing, & trying amazing wines, go to knuckles!
Their strengths lie in the entrée menu & expansive wine selection! The dense freshness of the kale & complimentary sweet vinaigrette, the sharp tanginess of the buffalo oyster mushrooms with the creamy blue cheese! A real treat with shareable portions. & cozy cute, intimate atmosphere. Only one star off a perfect mark for the overcooked gnocchi & the classic cocktail executions that require an unconventional palette. Otherwise, I'll be sure to bring guests again for the next seasonal menu change!
This was one of the most incredible restaurants I've ever been to. Wine? Incredible. Food? Incredible. Vibes? Incredible. Everything is so delicious & fresh & yummy. Their signature knuckles calzones were phenomenal. Then we got the kale salad which was the freshest thing I've ever had. We finished it off with carbonara (with pasta made fresh from directly across the street) & Wagyu beef stuffed onions. Just all around incredible & I'll never stop raving about this restaurant. Can't wait to come back to Montreal for this & try other times on the menu.
My favorite restaurant in Montréal! We went here for our wedding registration with a large party to celebrate & they were so hospitable & kind! The food was delicious & the wine selection was awesome. Thank you!
