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.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mano Cornuto, & it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the warm ambiance & inviting decor set the perfect tone for our evening. We started with the Caesar salad, which was crisp & flavorful, perfectly dressed without being overwhelming. The burrata was a standout - creamy & rich, it paired beautifully with the fresh accompaniments. The roasted squash (zucca arrosto) was a delightful surprise, showcasing a wonderful balance of sweetness & savoriness that left us wanting more. For our main course, we indulged in the mafaldine al pesto, which was simply divine. The pasta was cooked to perfection, & the pesto was vibrant & fragrant, making it one of the best pasta dishes we've had in a long time. We also tried the carpaccio de manzo, which was beautifully presented & melt-in-your-mouth tender. We were so full by the end of our meal that we didn't have room for dessert, but that just gives us another reason to come back! Overall, Mano Cornuto exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Italian cuisine in Montreal!
Stopped in for a quick lunch & lucked out as we didn't make a reso. Definitely recommend making one! Great vibes & fantastic service. While we waited for our table, we watched the well oiled kitchen do their thing. Our mouths watered in anticipation. Their menu is simple & short. You know it's going to be good! Order the Caesar salad. You'll be sorry if you don't! So good! We also shared the burrata that came with the most delicious focaccia bread. We shared 2 pastas to taste - tonnarelli pesto & fiorentini alla bolognese. Both super tasty & perfectly cooked.
Some of the best pasta I've ever had. The pesto & the bolognese dishes are beyond amazing. The staff, from the servers to the chefs are just fantastic & so damn welcoming. But please don't sleep on the Caesar salad, minestrone soup & desserts!!
Belle expérience & délicieux plats à partager entre amis! Ma note générale : 9/10. Service: Accueillant, chaleureux & bonnes suggestions de vins ! Plats: Les entrées de Burrata sur purée d'artichauts, le crudo Di Banzino, la salade Caesar (une des meilleures que nous avons goûtés à Montréal) & le focaccia étaient incroyablement délicieuses! Nous n'avons pas eu de propositions de desserts par les serveurs. Dommage. Les verres de cocktails étaient bons.
Restaurant was mediocre. Apparently all tables only by reservations, however it wasn't that full on a Saturday night & we got seated at the bar. Had antipasti, olives, Caesar salad, swordfish & pesto pasta. Sitting on the bar allowed us to see how the food was cooked & at some point I wish I didn't see it. There was 0 passion in the cooking, food was pretty much tossed around, hands were going in all kinds of containers even the ones that had spoons in them, honestly it was awful to witness. Everything is basically showered in olive oil. Olives were dry & old. Caesar salad didn't have Caesar sauce, it didn't taste like Caesar sauce at all. Swordfish for $36 wasn't fresh & cooked questionably. The pesto pasta was alright, nothing phenomenal. (I'm surprised the reviews are so amazing) The servers were nice though. All around the food was nothing special, the vibe was nice to suggest it's a good restaurant, however after seeing how the food was prepared & tasting it, I can't even give 3 stars.
Jul 29, 2024
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I'm stupid picky about Italian food, having lived in Rome. But Mano Cornuto is the real deal - absolutely exquisite. & they serve up what may be the best Caesar salad ever made. Wish I could give more than five stars.
Great seasonal food, nice ambiance & service, we had a lovely waitress Emma , made it such a nice experience for us 🤍 we will be back to try more dishes ! Highly recommend the Caesar salad + the prosciutto pasta
DELICIOUS little Italian restaurant. We were sat at the bar section & ordered a few plates to share. SO much flavour & such quality ingredients in each plate! I highly recommend reserving a table in advance as its small & gets packed really quick MUST order the piatto antipasto charcuterie board & their burrata (forgot to take a photo unfortunately). Their Caesar salad is so unique but a tad sweet for my liking, & finally the tonnarelli al pesto, so much great flavour for such a simple dish. We ended our meal with a delicious cappuccino & a heavenly lemon cheesecake (their dessert options change often I believe)
i want to hate this place because the servers treat you like you just skinned their cat unless you buy a bottle of wine, but i will not stop going back. its insanely delicious every time. the special only hits about 50% of the time so be careful. GET THE CAESAR & THE CHOCOLATE CAKE. avoid the tuna. i keep 2-3 res booked here at all times. sue me
Mar 13, 2024
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I just wanna say that Emma who runs the front of the house does the job I wish was done in all establishments. It's bubbly & fun but serious & effective. It's a perfect balance & she's the type of person I can see being scooped up by some better offer. Thanks for always making me feel welcome ! Obsessed with the crudo & Caesar! Merci
