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.
Pleurotes au buffalo: frieds oyster mushrooms that had a mildly crispy & chewy texture, the buffalo powder was generous & had a pretty intense & salty flavor. The bluecheese dip was not stinky at all & was almost able to balance out the buffalo. Tartaréclaire: the eclair itself was soft, not chewy or soggy from the toppings. the raw fish used was very tender & not stinky at all, it was delicious. Each element of the dish enhanced the unit as a whole. The caviar provided a smokey & salty touch, the thin croutons added crispy texture & the creamh goat cheese & dill was just perfect. Loved it. Knuckles: basically a fancy pizza pocket that had a very nice dough to filling ratio. The dough itself was essentially soft but had a mild crunch on the outside since it was fried. One thing that I would have preferred is to have pepperoni in the filling. To me, it was the missing element that could've made the dish more special. Carbonara: straight forward, ordinary dish, but they used peccorino instead of pancetta or bacon. I'd say it was almost perfect, but personally I prefer my pasta more cooked than al dente. Porchetta: slices of raw pork that were not stinky served with marinated ingredients & a salty green mayo. It was very good & honestly taste excactlt like a all dressed vietnamese banh mi, but without bread. Kale salad: this salad was a good surprise. Although it may seem simple, the blend of textures (crunchy but soft kale, crunchy potato shavings) with a simple but good dressing made it super good. It may look underwhelming but do not underestimate it. We were lucky enough to get a table for 2 last-minute by just showing up at the restaurant but I highly recommend to come here & try their small menu, of course after making a reservation. It's pretty pricey (170$/2 people/6 dishes) but I don't really have anything bad to say about the food.
Mar 21, 2024
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Les plats étaient excellents, bien cuisinés, bien présentés. Coup de coeur pour le tartaréclair!!! Les cocktails étaient un peu dispendieux pour la quantité de liquide, mais très bon. On y retournera certainement!
Resto de quartier où la bouffe est délicieuse, originale, l'ambiance est agréable & le staff est super sympathique. On a adoré & on y retourne sans hésiter!
Accueil chaleureux, cocktail fade au goût & en présentation. Un excellent tartare d'ombre. Tatare de boeuf insipide & avec texture désagréable. Pleurotes bons. Salade correcte. Tarif démesuré quand un plat & un cocktail ne sont pas du tout satisfaisants. Ambiance agréable.
DELICIOUS! Super fresh high quality ingredients treat with respect. Every product shines in each dish. The knuckles are super yummy & not too greasy- they are oddly light. My mom calls their salad her "happy" course- it is really delicious. All of the pasta is made in front of your eyes I am always amazed & how they create magic in such a small space. The staff are kind & knowledgeable!
My favourite restaurant in Montreal. Amazing food, coziest vibe & the most welcoming people. I love that every dish has a story & roots to the owners life.
Nous avons eu une belle expérience. Plats délicieux qui sont bien travaillés, certains assez originaux comme le tartare au boeuf style st-hub. Service excellent très amical, les prix sont un peu élevés, mais ça vaut tout de même le détou
very cute place! the decor was cute & the service was phenomenal!! our waiter was super nice & gave us details on all the appetizers & main dishes. everyone there was really sweet & welcoming & the food was fresh & super good! one of my new fav date spots in montreal for sure!
J'adooooooore le Knuckles ! Excellent petit resto de quartier avec un menu qui suit les arrivages de produits de saison du moment en les apprêtant de façon divine ! Les pâtes y sont toujours délectables, avec une texture silky digne d'un rêve ! Les prix ne sont pas choquants du tout considérant la grande qualité des plats offerts. La formule de plats à partager est vraiment recommandée, surtout si comme moi vous êtes du type à vouloir commander la carte au complet :-) !
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!
Restaurant vraiment accueillant, nourriture étonnante & délicieuse. Service hyper attentionné, c’est vraiment ce qui a fait toute la différence!
Coup de coeur pour les tater truffes! Les knuckles sont évidemment un must, la pâte un peu façon pretzel était incroyable. Je les ai trouvés un tantinet trop salés à mon goût, mais quand même miam! Le tartare de boeuf façon St-Hub; étonnant!
J’ai essayé les deux mocktails, un spritz au verjus & un margarita aux pêches, j’ai beaucoup aimé. Mes amies ont beaucoup apprécié les choix de vins également (pour y avoir goûté, je confirme, belle sélection).
