Mano Cornuto is a laid back Italian restaurant. Fresh ingredients, homemade food, elegant natural wine list, unique cocktails and warm service are what to expect.
Mano Cornuto offers a lively open kitchen Italian vibe with crowd-pleasing staples like Caesar salad, burrata with pistachio, focaccia, and a range of pastas and antipasti praised for fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. Desserts such as tiramisu and pistachio cake frequently get cheers, and the wine and cocktails plus a bar or terrace scene make it a popular Montreal pick. Experiences vary, with some praising warm, attentive service while others note slower, more uneven service and occasional reservation mixups, and a few feel portions are small for the price. The space can be loud with limited seating, so reservations or bar seating is advisable, but overall the restaurant is celebrated for authentic flavors, consistent quality, and the energetic atmosphere that keeps locals and visitors coming back.
The food was incredible but the service was okay. It felt like they took a long time to flip their tables. Both the appetizer & the main took a while to get to me & it sadly took a while for me to get a drink. My waitress was also a bartender so I can empathize with how busy she was & how tough it may have been to check in on me. I noticed how the lineup to get inside was super long so i just decided to ask for my food to be packed up & ordered my dessert to go. Despite all of that, I had a decent time & I would definitely come back - just not on a busy night.
Mar 15, 2026
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First visit (October 2025) - The pistachio burrata is really something extraordinary, would 100% order again. For the main I had the beef ceviche which seemed slightly too salty for my taste. For dessert, once again the pistachio coffee cake was very delicious.
Second visit (March 2026) - The pistachio burrata is still amazing, tiramisu tastes great + service also very good. Had to reduce to 3 stars because their payment terminal suggested tip amounts based on the total including taxes instead of the pre-tax subtotal. This is not legal in Quebec as of May 2025 under Bill 72.
Probably the best Caesar salad in Montreal.
The pesto dish was amazing & the food amazing.
The vibes are great, the staff seemed to really enjoy what they were doing
Would definitely come back just for the salad
Had a great casual lunch. Pasta is cooked perfectly. Have the burrata, it's the best I've ever had. Enjoyed a boozy lunch & ate half the menu. We are from out of town & will be making this a regular lunch spot when in the city. Looking forward to summer seating!
Daniel & the Guy server with the Grey Obey shirt were really nice & welcoming . When it was time for dessert & I wanted amaro they took the time to show me all the amaros they had & recommended me some. Overall my girlfriend & I had an amazing night with amazing food. FORZA ROMA
Love the food truly 10/10. The location is great, the Caesar salad is a must, & the branzino never disappoints.
Unfortunately, the service doesn't match the quality of the food. During our visit, an Aperol was spilled on the table & it was wiped with a very damp cloth that only made more of a mess. It took about 15 minutes to receive a coffee & a drink, & around 35 minutes for the food, even though the restaurant wasn't full.
What stands out most is the overall attitude , the staff often seems unfriendly & unapproachable. The food is excellent, but the experience would be so much better with warmer, more attentive service
Every time I come to Montreal to see my partner we come to Mano!
It's that delicious! Guys you think about the food the next day it's that good. Literally everything on the menu is PHENOMENAL
I had a wonderful evening! The food was incredible. Nice, fun vibe & friendly service. We had the pistachio burrata, braised beef & pasta with Italian sausage. It was delicious!
Feb 9, 2026
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It wasn't that bad, I do hear a lot of people ranting about, & I can understand where they come from with the quality of the food. But I wouldn't say it's something I would want as an every once in a while thing. Maybe special events or little friend gatherings
