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 service was ok. The pesto pasta was delicious in flavor but arrived tepid; when reheated with added water, it came back warmer but unfortunately diluted. The cocktail was very good. The Caesar salad was excellent.
As a walk-in, I was seated at the bar behind a cement column - the last spot available. I asked to wait for a table at the bar but wasn't offered this option, which would have made the experience more enjoyable.
Overall, the restaurant has a lot of potential, & while this visit could have been better, I'll give it another try.
Aug 25, 2025
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Exceptional food & service. This is our second time here & we can definitely see what the hype is all about. Beautiful homemade pasta with really crisp, interesting flavours. The burrata is also a highlight.
We absolutely love their food, it's just so perfect! The burrata, pesto pasta, & the pork shop are our favourites - yum, yum, yum! They also have great wines & cocktails. I just wish they had table seating for couples, not just bar seating.
My first experience at Mano Cornuto & it was amazing. My two friends introduced me to the place & we had a Caesar to share, a bolognese & a pesto pasta with a sopressata sandwich & the food was so delicious. On top of that I had an old fashion & it was made to perfection. I really liked the environment, with a cool vibe & friendly staff making the experience memorable. Definitely going to return.
I dare say Friday lunch is the perfect time to enjoy Mano's incredible food with fabulous, unrushed, friendly service! Cocktails are perfectly boozy, salad is even more decadent than pasta, & great coffee & dessert to top it off at a fair price. Many thanks to Raquel & Michele for showing our out-of-town friends amazing Montreal hospitality! 😊
I'm constantly amazed at the incredible quality of the food. I had a pesto pasta special & it was some of the best pesto I've ever had. The home made breads are to die for, & they selection of pastries is truly amazing. I absolutely love their bombolonis. They're super friendly, on top of it. A spectacular experience that I can't recommend enough.
The burrata with pistachio was really good! I got the pesto pasta, enjoyed the perfect al dente texture, but found it too salty to my liking. The portion seemed small at first but I ended up feeling full, the pasta was surprisingly heavy. The vibes of the restaurant are nice, but expect lots of smells/smoke from the open kitchen. I enjoyed my dinner but would mention that the restaurant feels overhyped to me.
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!
I just tried this place for the first time & I have to say the food wad AMAZING. Hands down the BEST caeser salad I have ever had, I would go back just for that. We had the burrata, the pasta & the tiramisu too & it was all delicious. Fresh ingredients & great flavour. The staff is super friendly & the place is very cozy, will definitely be going back!
