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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.
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.
Feb 10, 2026
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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
nous sommes allés pour la promo caccio&pepe à volonté mardi soir pour 20$/personne c'était délicieux :) le dessert mousse au chocolat était délicieux & notre serveur était super efficace
This place is beautiful, the staff is fine, & the cocktails are nice. Although the cocktail I had filled only half the glass, meanwhile the ice was a mountain & kept hitting me in the nose every time I took a sip. The food is an absolute joke. I cannot for the life of me understand these reviews.
Très bon service, l'ambiance du restaurant est bien aussi. Pour ce qui est des plats, j'ai bien aimé le tartare big mac. Les panzerotti étaient quand même gros mais j'aurais préféré qu'ils soient un peu plus petits parce qu'il n'y avait pas assez de garniture à l'intérieur… le ratio pâte/garniture n'était pas bon. Le plat de pâtes était vraiment petit pour partager (nous avons pris les 5 plats à partager). J'ai bien aimé le dessert.
Jan 26, 2026
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Les 5 plats à partager étaient délicieux. Mets originaux. J'aurais donné 5 étoiles. Cependant, les pâtes auraient pu être cuites un peu plus. Mais experience très agréable. J'y retournerai.
The food was okay/good, & although the service was a bit slow for us (there was a malfunction with the system), it was still professional & friendly. The menu items were very original, which was probably the best part of the experience. Overall, I had a good time, but I probably wouldn't go back.
Came for the bottomless cacio e pepe special & felt there was indeed a bottom. After our third round our waitress said'you're STILL hungry?' & when we said we were done she said'yeah I think that's plenty'. The cacio e pepe was great but why do you have a bottomless pasta special if you're going to be mad when someone eats a lot of pasta?
Very charming place with a creative menu. For appetisers we had the eclair with arctic char (my personal fav), beef tartare (big mac flavour), panzerotti (smoke meat). The eclair was light & paired nicely with the goat cheese & fish. The beef tartare was unique & something I never had before, but I'd still rather go for a classic tartare. & the panzerotti was overall quite underwhelming because of the lack of filling, & the sides were folded too thick & so some parts of the dough were a bit raw. We also had the spinach gnocchi which was nice & light & the cornbonara which was fun but personally not to my palette. Overall, dishes were executed as described & service was good.
Wow! This was one of the best restaurants I've been to in my life. It is an intimate place with limited seating, but we made a reservation ahead of time & they were able to seat us right away. The drinks are creative & different but still tasted amazing. The food was almost like, classic American food reinvented. We had the steak tartare which was made to mimic a Big Mac - amazing. The pizza pockets were great. The fish was out of this world & the sauce was to die for. For dessert we had the chocolate mouse which was a good portion & paired well with the berry & kettle corn. We are already thinking about a trip back to Montreal just to go to this restaurant again. Do not miss out!!
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 :)
