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.
Overall, reviews describe Mano Cornuto as a standout Italian spot in Montreal with an open kitchen, a lively vibe, and consistently delicious dishes; the menu shines with burrata, a standout Caesar salad, pesto pasta, and well executed mains like crudo and seafood, with many praising fresh ingredients and bold flavors, though some visits note crowded, noisy rooms and service that can feel rushed during peak times; reservations are advised, especially for dining at the bar or on the patio, and the wine and cocktail selection is praised as a nice complement to the food, making Mano Cornuto a go-to pick for Italian comfort and special occasions, even as a few diners felt portions or value could be improved.
I think we may have been lucky to walk in & get a spot without a reservation. This is a busy place, & at times can be quite loud, but it was not an issue for us. Stool seating at a counter/shelf isn't my preference for dinner (maybe for fast food), but you may very well be seated at one unless you make a reservation for a table.
The waiter was helpful to make our selections for drink & dinner. To start, we shared the Caesar salad, which was very good. Then on to the Bolognese pasta for main dish; also very good.
I'd recommend this restaurant for reasonably priced Italian food, & excellent Caesar salad. For dinner, I'd also recommend reservations for a seat at a table for a more comfortable dining experience.
I went to Mano Cornuto & honestly had some of the best food I've tried in Montréal. The service was warm & quick, & you feel very comfortable. Overall, it was a very satisfying experience in terms of atmosphere. From the outside, it might look like a casual spot, but it's truly a destination for great food. I'd recommend it to everyone.
Service wow, je recommande ! Nous avons demandé du pain pour notre enfant de 8 ans, & même s'il en n'avait plus, la serveuse a trouvé une façon de nous en apportez. Merci encore d'avoir agrémenté notre soirée 🩷.
Came highly recommended from other restaurant staff in the city & did not disappoint! Great wine & pasta - forgot to grab my servers name but she was a total gem! Will be back again next time I'm in Montreal.
Fabulous Italian food!!! Have to book one week in advance to get seats for four people. All dishes look simple, but all taste so nice -- Caesar salad was the best I ever had; pistachio burrata was wonderful with home baked bread; pasta was chewy & flavorful…
Highly recommend.
Mar 16, 2026
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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
Une super bonne adresse pour manger un encas avec du goût & de l'esprit !
La foccacia maison est fabuleusement légère & c'est la base de tous les sandwichs que vous trouverez ici, elle accompagne aussi la divine burrata ! Bref un régal, un moelleux incomparable. & les assaisonnement sont top & originaux.
Vin au verre un peu cher 15$ le verre quand même...
Sinon c'est extra, plein de monde & un service attentionné qui fait qu'on s'y sent bien.
Si j'habitais dans le quartier ce serait vite devenu ma cantine 😄
Dessert impeccable & tres tres bons, on a testé crumbble de coings & tiramisu, les deux étaient extra.
Je recommande vivement l'adresse pour un encas de midi ?est top !
Incredible experience! The menu is not limited to delicious typical Italian dishes, but also includes more refined & elaborate items such as the crudo di branzino (pictured half eaten 🙈). The ox tail was tender as can be & the grilled octopus was one of the best we've ever had. The only thing as good as the food is the service: you are not served by a specific waiter, but rather by a well-orchestrated team of waiters. The food is served fast, your glass is refilled almost instantly - just perfect. Also, strongly recommend sitting at the bar & asking for Juan Carlos who was impeccably attentive. Will be coming back soon!
On s'était fait grandement recommandé cette place & nous avons malheureusement été déçus. Aucun de nos plats & cocktails n'étaient bons. Gros highlight : la salade Césars qui était excellente. Les desserts étaient bien aussi!
Notre service était vraiment ordinaire aussi.
Un peu overhyped, sorry.
Big fan of this store! A friend of mine recommended this since I'm fond of Italian dish, & I had never been so satisfied with food. Every dish tastes unique & characteristic
