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Knuckles Cantine & Vins

Bold Italian soul meets creative wine pairings in the heart of Villeray.

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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4.7513 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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Seji
5.0

Food, service, vibe all 12/10. The staff are the friendliest & the food literally changed the trajectory of my life. Good selection of wine.

Aug 31, 2024
on Google
Naghmeh
5.0

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!

Aug 31, 2024
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Gregory
5.0

Excellent food, friendly staff, good wines

Aug 30, 2024
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Denis
5.0

The service was good. The Hospitality was amazing. The food was good. I like how the waiter presented the food, he gave us a fun fact in regards to the pizza pochette. Overall it was good.

Aug 25, 2024
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Benjamin
3.0

J'ai mangé: - Tartare Big-Mac - Bourgot dog - Knuckles - Pleurote, sauce au fromage bleue J'ai trouvé la bouffe correct mais sans plus. Le tartare big-mac, je trouvais que la sauce était un peu trop présente & masquait un peut le goût de la viande... l'idée est lfun mais je pense qu'il y avait p-e un peu trop de sauce Bourgot dog -> J'ai pas mangé souvent des bourgots, mais je trouvais pas que c'était un bon fit avec le pain côté texture. Ça faisait un peu "mushy" comme assiette. Knuckles -> beaucoup de pâte pour le contenu je trouvais Pleurote -> un peu difficile à manger parce que c'est vraiment salé Bref overall, je trouve que les plats ont du potentiel, mais parfois l'exécution rend le tout un peu moyen. Le service & l'ambiance sont super par contre! Parfait choix de vin & recommendation!

Aug 23, 2024
on Google
France
5.0

Un bien beau cadeau que nous avons reçu pour une belle découverte. Très agréable soirée, plats & boissons délicieux, avec service attentif & sympathique. Un coup de coeur pour les pétoncles. Nous aimons la formule partage de plats.

Aug 23, 2024
on Google
Joseph
5.0

Très belle soirée !

Aug 23, 2024
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Monica
5.0

Best service. Great staff. Amazing food. Adorable decor.

Aug 22, 2024
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Marie
5.0

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!

Aug 22, 2024
on Google
Kali
5.0

Excellent food, service & wine! Recommend.

Aug 19, 2024
on Google
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