Mano Cornuto
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Mano Cornuto
Sandwiches, pasta dishes & wine served in an Italian restaurant with a relaxed ambiance.
Griffintown
CLOSEDOpens Tomorrow at 11 am
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Display Allpasta(79) italian(49) burrata(48) pesto(47) salad(43) recommend(43) bar(32) vibe(31) focaccia(30) wine(26) caesar(24) tiramisu(24)Page 1 of 3 - 43 Reviews
5.0
We had an incredible meal at Manu Cornuto. To start, the Pistachio Burrata was creamy & absolutely to die for. We also ordered the Caesar salad & the ceviche-both were fresh &'wow' worthy.
For mains, we tried the pesto pasta & the bolognese, but the star of the show was the Cream of Squash & Guanciale pasta. It was outstanding
We finished off the night with the Pistachio Tiramisu, which completely blew my mind. If you are looking for high-quality Italian food at a great price, this spot is a must-visit.
Jan 10, 2026
on Google
5.0
I love this place & it's my go to for Italian cuisine. It's a joy to eat at the bar & get to know the fun loving staff. This resto reminds me of'The Big Night' 🎥 because of its authenticity & the horrific food at an unbelievably busy place around the corner… only this resto is wildly successful as well. Chef really has learned to work with what is available to stay true to Italian 🇮🇹 roots (chef is a national).
The Caesar salad is delicious 😋 despite it being an invention of Hollywood… the only'fake' thing on the menu, but that doesn't detract from its desirability. Wines are good but I tend to focus on the negroni 🥃 here… after all I am a believer of'Plastique, c'est chic!'
Jan 9, 2026
on Google
2.0
This was going to be my very first ever one star review but the service & service recovery earned it a second star. We had high expectations from google reviews but everything fell apart after the appetizers & our Christmas dinner was sadly ruined.
All three pastas were beyond disappointing. As an aubergine lover, I went straight for the Rigatoni alla Norma ($27) but after the first excited taste then a second suspicious taste, I was immediately certain that I wasn't going to have a third bite. The sauce was bland, basically canned tomato paste, & the cubed aubergine stew was overcooked, uninviting & had a hint of staleness.
We had encouraged our guest of honour to order the day's pasta special - Linguini Carbonara ($27) because well who can spoil carbonara. Sadly, it was ruined. The chef had charred the pancetta to such an incredibly sad state that its bitterness had infused into the oil. Attempting but failing to create a sense of richness, this same bitter, pungent oil was poured over the linguini as its base sauce (with hardly a hint of egg), creating a dish of intensely bitter simply inedible pasta. I looked back to see if it was a mistake arising from a busy kitchen but it wasn't busy so this big mistake was to me not evidently unintentional.
The Fiorentini alla Bolognese ($25) was the best of all three pastas. It was at this juncture that my friend stopped me & said'it's not the best, it's just the least bad of them three'. Enough said. & as the host of this Christmas dinner, my evening came crashing down.
Despite the above, as I had previously mentioned, the service was faultless. Drinks were topped up quickly; the waitress was amiable, efficient & made us feel right at home despite the very loud music. Without our asking, she also apologetically removed two basically untouched pastas from our bill & comp'd our espressos. None of this was her fault so she was ultimately rewarded with a 50% gratuity on a $140 bill.
My final thoughts. Disappointment with a capital D. Prices are high for what this place is but these are all stated on the menu so it's fair game for all. Make sure to ask for prices of the daily specials though as those are not stated anywhere otherwise you may be rudely surprised by the $150 beef special of the day.
If you were to drop by for a simple evening of light drinks & appetizers to share, I would say that Mano Cornuto could be a happy choice as the Caesar Salad ($17), Piatto Antipasto ($17) & Burrata ($20) were delightful. But sadly that's where it ends. The kitchen seems to be good at putting ingredients together (ie. plating appetizers) but anything that requires cooking & true culinary skill, it fails at miserably, well at least for that evening, at our table.
Dec 17, 2025
on Google
5.0
Tellement le meilleur italien!
La Salade césar est juste incroyable
Dec 6, 2025
on Google
5.0
Service is friendly, everyone is nice. It was really refreshing. The food was even better; the pasta well al dente, caesar salad that's actually good, wide selection of drinks. Will be coming back to try the whole menu!
Dec 3, 2025
on Google
5.0
Cuisine avec du goût ! Le serveur ou manager est très aimable ! Je recommande ce bon restaurant italien !
Must : Salade César, burrata, focaccia
Nov 6, 2025
on Google
5.0
Absolutely insane sandwiches, & the best caesar salad I've ever had in my life
Nov 5, 2025
on Google
2.0
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.
Nov 1, 2025
on Google
4.0
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
on Google
5.0
Literally cannot describe the quality of this food. It is unreal. The focaccia is epic. Always enjoy the crudo & caesar salad. Everything is delicious!!
Aug 23, 2025
on Google
5.0
L attente vaut largement la peine, la nourriture est délicieuse & l atmosphère est agréable. Le personnel est débordé mais le service reste chaleureux & attentionné. Mention spéciale à la très efficace & souriante hôtesse ( cheveux bruns bouclés, lunettes).
Antipasto, salade panzanella, pâtes bolognaise, tout était savoureux! Mon highlight de la soirée fut le gâteau à la pistache, tout simplement divin!!!
***Les tabourets (au comptoir) sont inconfortables, je suggère de demander une table sur la terrasse arrière. Réservation recommandée. ***
Aug 1, 2025
on Google
5.0
Best Italian in town. The service is top notch. I STRONGLY recommend !!!!
For the food here is my recommendation :
- Caesar salad
- Bar carpaccio
- risotto
- pistachio cake
Jul 28, 2025
on Google
5.0
Best sandwich I've ever had. The focaccia is incredible. Tried the classic & the prociutto, both were unique & excellent. I really liked the Ceasar salad as well. The patio was a good size & a nice setting as well.
Jul 9, 2025
on Google
5.0
We shared the burrata, Caesar salad, & tartare, everything was delicious. We sat at the bar, which had the perfect ambiance for a cozy date night. Highly recommend & can't wait to go back!
Jul 4, 2025
on Google
5.0
Great spot for lunch - we stopped on a Monday for a quick lunch & had the crudo, cichetti & olives for appetizers with 2 drinks. Everything was excellent, fresh & arrived rapidly. We then shared a schiacciate (sandwich with focaccia-like bread) & a ceasar salad. The sandwich was really good, although no life-changing. They had their own spin on the ceasar, with a sweeter dressing than what I'm used to.
Service is A+
Total was 100$ + tip for 3 appetizers, 2 mains & 2 drinks.
Only downside is that is was 35+ outside & there is no AC (although it's probably worse for people working in the kitchen)
Jun 25, 2025
on Google
5.0
Très bon: salade César incomparable, raffinée, pâtes aux morilles délicieuses, Tiramisu à se rouler par terre. Vive la terrasse. Par contre, le parmesan est en extra & l'espresso plus 3e vague qu'italien. Dommage!
May 30, 2025
on Google
5.0
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! 😊
May 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
What an amazing italian restaurant! Everything from the quality of the ingredients, the cozy ambiance, to the wonderful service is perfect.
The salad & its dressing was super tasty, deifnitely a very nice twist of the average caesar salad. Also the quantity & quality was just ideal. & the focaccia bread? Very nice.
I had a great time sitting at the bar, & watching them prepare different pastries while waiting for my dish.
Apr 7, 2025
on Google
5.0
This my spot! Good food, good service & always action, especially during the summer. I can't give 6 stars so 5 will have to suffice. Keep up the good work T & the gang.
PS.. Order the caesar salad
Mar 11, 2025
on Google