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!
Knuckles Cantine & Vins ressort comme une adresse conviviale où le service est fréquemment salué pour son efficacité et sa chaleur, et où la carte mêle originalité et qualité. Les plats se distinguent par leur créativité et leur saveur, avec des coups de cœur comme les gnocchis aux épinards, le tartare inspiré d'un burger, le panzerotti au smoked meat et l'éclair au char arctique, sans oublier les desserts et les plats de pâtes présentés avec soin. La carte des vins et les cocktails, souvent applaudis, offrent des choix aventureux et des accords efficaces, et l'ambiance chaleureuse de la salle permet de passer un excellent moment, même si le bruit peut être présent lors des soirées animées. Certaines critiques soulignent un rapport qualité-prix avantageux et des portions généreuses pour le prix, tandis que d'autres évoquent des plats parfois trop salés, des portions petites ou des soucis mineurs de service. L'ambiance est cosy et éclectique, avec un décor qui rappelle un bistrot moderne, et la fréquentation peut être dense et bruyante lors des heures d'affluence. Des menus de groupe et des offres comme des specials en semaine sont appréciés pour fêter une occasion et découvrir plusieurs plats à partager. Dans l'ensemble, Knuckles Cantine & Vins est décrite comme une pépite du quartier, offrant une expérience culinaire inventive, un service attentionné et une carte de vins et de cocktails qui mérite d'être explorée.
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.
13 janv. 2026
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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 :)
Super ambiance, super service. Les gnocchis sont tout simplement délicieux. Le steak est bon mais très salé, avec une présentation tombe un peu à plat. Le sommelier a trouvé une combinaison parfaite pour la diversité des repas que nous avions commandé.
Delicious food & a warm, aesthetic vibe! The spinach gnocchi (gnocchi verdi) was a standout, YOU MUST ORDER THIS! The gnocchi was so pillowy soft & the sauce was rich with a bit of crunch on top.
The other dishes we got were tasty too (see pics) but did not linger in my mind afterwards as the spinach pasta did. Smores & Cream dessert was good but large in quantity - I'm a lover of dessert but would recommend to share this.
10 sept. 2025
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Resto de quartier super sympathique, très belle ambiance! Tout ce que nous avons mangé était délicieux avec un coup de coeur pour l'entrée de Pleurotes Buffalo & les Gnocchi Verde!
Restaurant is a bit crowded, loud & hot (it was 32C outside). But the food & service were excellent. Had the Pintade with truffle & spinach gnocchi. Both top notch & sauces were excellent.
If you want to go to 2nd service, make a reservation.
We had the knuckles (a family recipe of the owner), the steak tartare burger-style & the goat cheese tarte as entrées. We loved everything, but we would particularly recommend the goat cheese dish, it was beyond delicious!
For our mains, we had the gnocchi, which were unreal & the pintade. We shared everything & were too full for dessert, although we really wanted to try the mousse au chocolat.
The portions are on the smaller side, so I would recommend ordering multiple dishes, just as the server suggested. The service was lovely & the atmosphere felt so cozy. Seriously, a 10/10 experience!
11 juil. 2025
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Our evening at Knuckles was perfect from start to finish. The atmosphere is homey & relaxed thanks to the exceptional staff. The wine list is fantastic as are the cocktails. We had the scallops, beef tartare & the carbonara & gnocchi - each dish was sublime. Knuckles is a hidden gem in a great neighbourhood!
I've tried numerous restaurants in Montreal- ranging from fine to casual dining, & this restaurant by far beats most, if not, all restaurants I've tried in Montreal. Everything we ordered including drinks (non-alcoholic) were a hit. We ordered the knuckles, deviled poppers, gnocchi, buffalo dip, & Schnitzel. The buffalo dip- mushroom tossed in buffalo sauce with a blue cheese dip was a pleasant surprise as I typically don't like buffalo sauce. Everything is made delicious & is well-balanced with different flavor profiles & textures. The ambiance was also nice- cozy & quaint spot, nice for a date night. I'll definitely be returning.
You must check out this restaurant if your in Montreal! It's fantastic! We ordered the Kale Salad, Bic Mac Tartare, which were delicious, but star dish went to the Spinach gnocchi, it was unreal...probably one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had! The service was ok, the staff only spoke to us in French which was a bit annoying.... but the owner passed by & was super nice & explained the dishes & spoke in English, French & Italian. Great great place to eat some delicious food with a nice vibe cute & cozy!
My husband & I chanced upon Knuckles as we were looking for a quick lunch after a work meeting we had in the area. The innovative menu sounded so intriguing, we had to give it a go. We ended staying for a much longer time than we expected because we were so incredibly WOWED by our experience. I say experience because the owner Matthew introduced & gave us amazing stories behind every dish we ordered & helped us select a delightful glass of wine to pair. The food was amazing, & he made our afternoon such a pleasurable & unforgettable one. The kale salad was outstanding & so delicious I wished we had seconds. The green gnocchi made with spinach (not potatoes) was delicious & so soft it felt like it melted in our mouths. The orange wine from Baden, Germany was light & tart with just the right amount of fruitiness. Perfect for the meal. I really wanted to try their carbonara but I think that was only available in the evening. What a pleasure to bump into this gem of a restaurant. If you like a restauranteur that plays & innovates with flavours, while still keeping the dish simple & casual, this place is for you.
6 déc. 2024
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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.
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!
