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Knuckles Cantine & Vins

Ahuntsic-Cartierville
4.7$$ & $$$
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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.

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4.7506 ratings
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Knuckles Cantine & Vins is widely celebrated as an inventive neighborhood gem in Montreal, offering a menu that artfully bridges the gap between elevated comfort food and creative fine dining. Guests frequently praise the lively, cozy atmosphere and the impeccable, enthusiastic service, often highlighting specific favorites like the spinach gnocchi, the Big Wac tartare, and the signature deep fried panzerotti. While the vast majority of visitors rave about the balanced, flavorful dishes and the adventurous wine list, a few patrons have noted that the restaurant can become quite loud when busy, and experiences regarding portion sizes or specific menu policies occasionally vary. Overall, it is regarded as a must-visit destination for those seeking a playful, well-executed, and memorable dining experience in a warm, welcoming setting.
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Jake
4.0

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.

Jul 12, 2026
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Haroune
1.0

Bel endroit mais mauvais service & plat n'avait pas l'air frais.

Jul 10, 2026
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Martin
5.0

Mon deuxième passage au Knuckles s'est avéré être encore plus agréable que le premier, ce qui n'est pas peu dire. Ambiance au top, service chaleureux, plats délectables, sans prétention, un sans faute, encore une fois.

Jul 8, 2026
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Alexandre
5.0

J'adore le Knuckles ! Ça fait plusieurs fois que j'y vais & je peux dire que c'est l'un de mes restaurants préférés dans Villeray/ Rosemont.

Le steak, le tartare & le crudo ont été mes coups de coeur.

Jul 6, 2026
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Wes
4.0

Incredibly creative fare! The Éclaire is a delightful visual surprise (though it shouldn't be given its name) & unbelievably delicious. Buffalo Shrooms delivered incredible flavour far beyond what we expected. The Gnocchi were as delicate as it gets - wonderful soft texture & the sauce was perfect. Unlike so many others, we found the Panzerotti less impressive & a bit too salty. All of this on the Wednesday prix fixe $40 was a great value. We will be back (reservation already made).

Jul 2, 2026
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Stephen
5.0

Quelle belle découverte sur la rue Jarry. Nous avons passé un moment formidable dans ce restaurant à l'ambiance chaleureuse & décontractée.

La qualité de la nourriture est tout simplement exceptionnelle. J'ai particulièrement adoré le soin apporté à la présentation, avec ces petits cornichons & piments montés sur des cure-dents qui ajoutent une touche vraiment originale aux plats. C'est le genre d'endroit où l'on a envie de tout goûter.

Nous avons quitté la table avec le sourire & une seule hâte : revenir très bientôt pour essayer le reste de la carte. Merci pour cet excellent service.

Jun 30, 2026
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Geneviève
5.0

Endroit hyper chaleureux, service impeccable & excellent menu!! Très belle découverte!

Jun 21, 2026
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Alex
5.0

Tout était génial! Le service impeccable, les excellent choix de vins & la nourriture savoureuse.

Jun 21, 2026
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Kim
5.0

Toujours aussi délicieux avec un service impeccable! Merci Knuckles!

Jun 8, 2026
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Emmanuel
5.0

Very great cuisine, ambiance, & selections of drinks.

Jun 6, 2026
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