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.
We had a seat at the bar, which was a great spot since we got to see the team in action. They have a great variety of cocktails, wine & the food - incredible. We had the burrata, the pesto spaghetti, the Zucca & hanger steak w/chick peas. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend!
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.
Nov 4, 2024
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We went here for dinner & got the bolognese, pesto tonnarelli, & tiramisu. The food & service were amazing! Would highly recommend to anyone in Montreal.
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!!
Très bon, sans prétention. Les pâtes au pesto sont un vrai régal. Pareil pour la burrata, la focaccia, la salade César... Bref, tout est très bon. On y retourne encore & encore !
Sep 10, 2024
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The food was delicious ! We had the pesto pasta & the panzanella salad. They were made with care & quality ingredients & as result were very fresh & flavorful ! An excellent & welcoming service & ambiance too ! I definitely recommend this gem !
Absolutely insane food. Everything was so good, service was fast, & I loved the open kitchen concept by the bar so you can watch the chefs cook! The menu is just right-not too many options so as to be overwhelmed, but every dish had its own spin, be it a unique pasta shape or an unexpected flavor profile. We had the burrata with focaccia (10/10), the bolognese, & one of the pesto pasta dishes. The dessert menu was excellent as well, which is not always the case for dinner establishments-we thoroughly enjoyed the pistachio coffee cake & tiramisu with a bit of an orange zest kick. Servers were prompt & friendly.
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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It's the 4th time I go but unfortunately every time I like it less. The pesto pasta is inconsistent. Last time, I wouldn't call it al dente it was uncooked. The waitresses were clogged up at the station on the terasse bashing the different clients right next to us it was so unprofessional. What shocked us: After our waitress left us the dessert menu we were discussing between ourselves for a few minutes what desserts we would like & she came out of the blue & rudely told us that nothing bad will happen to us whether we order one or another & that it wouldn't cause the end of the world. It wasn't nice & we felt bad...& we were nice to her all through our supper!
Thomas & Adam made our night! We were sat right in front of the dessert bar, got to enjoy the views of food being prepped & made. The manager was also very friendly. Overall the food & the atmosphere was impeccable! Definitely get the bolognese or pesto pasta!
We had the Burrata & the Spaghetti al Pesto & the Curdo di Branzino; I loved the Branzino & really enjoyed the Burrata, the pasta was a little sour for me tho. My partner however loooved the pasta as he has a "sour tooth", but we both agreed that the Branzino is a must try! Oh & the olives were really delicious too! The tiramisu was also decent, & the drinks were good
L'ambiance est festive, la terrasse très agréable, le personnel... wow; attentionné, chaleureux, présent & LA BOUFFE!!! incroyablement bon, tout ce qu'on cherche quand on va au resto! Nous étions 3, nous avons partagé une assiette de crudo (bar rayé), une assiette de pâte au pesto & une assiette de burrata avec la focaccia maison, c'était délicieux!
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Première fois a ce resto charmant alors que je demeure juste a coté. J'attendais qu'ils acceptent les réservations pour éviter de faire la file a l'extérieur alors voila que j'y suis enfin allé hier. Le service est cordial quoi qu'un peu froid. Entrée de burrata était mémorable, le tataki de boeuf n'était pas a notre gout mais ça ne veut pas dire que ce n'était pas bon. C'était juste différent de ce que je commande habituellement ailleurs. Le plat de saucisse, enfin l'assiette avec la saucisse n'était pas cuite. Le pire pour nous a été le steak de thon. Il semblait avoir été saisie dans la friture de saucisse. Le gout de la sauce était épouvantable. Ça nous a levé le coeur. On a pas pu manger plus de 3 bouchées. Pour les pâtes au pesto personnellement je préfère mes pâtes plus cuite mais c'est un gout personnelle. C'était tout de même de bonnes pâtes. Mon chum italien pense la même chose du repas. Ceci étant dit l'endroit est vraiment charmant. Allez y & faites vous votre propre avis.
Best food I had in my 2 week trip to Montreal. I don't usually like salad but theirs was very good & unique. The carpaccio was some of the best ive ever had. The pesto spaghetti has a lot of flavor, highly recommend!!
It's safer to make a reservation before you go. We went for lunch & was seated right away. It wasn't busy at 11:30am which we really liked. We were sat at the bar coz we were two people. We ordered their famous pistachio burrata & it was fantastic!! Burrata was so moist & soft but a bit chewy as well👍🏼 the artichoke pistachio pesto was amazing too. Focaccia that came with the burrata was really good too. Next, the classico sandwich was delicious too with sweet honey & some cream that was soo goood. Nothing bad about it! It was a great choice. However the basil pesto pasta was a bit of disappointment. My husband liked it but it was too salty or should i say i felt like drinking pickle juice. My tongue felt like covered in vinegar & salt. But it was the lemon in the pesto. I couldnt continue eating more than 3 forks. Last, we got their tiramisu & the lemon jest on top added an excellent taste to the dessert. Loved it! (We were just tooooo full to fully enjoy the tiramisu tho. *sad*) Overall, their oj, macchiato, food, everything was great! Will be back again🩷
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)
Delicious Italian food! Always enjoy visiting here; however, it's hard to get a table & most seating is bar seating. But it's still worth it to grab a quick dinner. The cesear salad & pesto pasta are incredible...
