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 juste walkin a Friday evening at 7PM with our 7 months old & the staff made sure to find us a place in 7 mins, accommodate us as good as they could & made sure to feel at ease & that we were not to much with the baby. The food is excellent. It was my 3rd time in a week that I go to Mano Cornuto. A gem !
Overrated for the portions & prices, added to that, the place smells because of the open kitchen concept & poor ventilation. Would not return nor recommend it.
La nourriture est extraordinairement bonne & savoureuse, par contre, plus j'y retourne, plus les portions diminuent, c'est presque le tiers de moins depuis 2 ans ce qui est très décevant … la dernière fois où j'y suis allée, le service était affreux, on était super pressée (un mardi soir), le serveur venait prendre nos assiettes alors qu'on avait même pas fini, très ordinaire… le restaurant semble victime de son succès, mais de la mauvaise façon. Pour la qualité de la nourriture ça vaut la peine, mais ne pas s'attendre à plus
The entrance service was excellent; we were warmly welcomed, which was the best part of the experience. The waitress was kind, but things took a turn when she insisted that we order food if we wanted to stay. The plate we ordered was a disappointment-it consisted of no more than three pieces of prosciutto, four slices of pepperoni, & four olives drenched in oil & pepper. While the mozzarella was admittedly good, the dish was grossly overpriced for what it offered. The cocktails were well-made, & the service remained polite, but it became clear that the staff was under pressure to push us to order food. The justification given, "we are not a bar but a restaurant-bar," felt misplaced, especially since we were seated at the counter, directly in front of an oven & a staff member washing dishes. This left us with a very disappointing experience. The initial cocktail set high expectations, & we might have given 5 stars had the rest of the visit lived up to that start. Unfortunately, it didn't.
J'adore ce petit restaurant italien. Le menu est restreint, mais c'est justement ce qui fait la force du restaurant. Tout est toujours excellent, les prix sont abordables, & l'ambiance est vraiment cool.
Jan 23, 2025
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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.
Food was decent, special mention to the delicious Caesar salad. However, service was poor & the waitress was quite discourteous & nonchalant. Would still return for their salad & pistachio cake.
La nourriture est excellente! Le service est bien, les serveurs sont sympathiques mais ce serait bien d'attendre que toutes les personnes à table aient fini avant de desservir. Aussi, le concept de cuisine ouverte est bien, mais peut être assez bruyant lorsqu'on est à l'arrière (bruits de vaisselle assez fort, on n'entend plus la musique). Je recommande principalement pour la nourriture que j'ai adoré!
Food is amazing but something about the service is very disappointing every time. Being seated at a cramped bar with no room to move my arms & use utensils (I mentioned it & nothing was done), no waiter checking in or filling water the entire time, next course coming without previous plates being cleared, at some point the restaurant was filled with smoke & no one opened the doors to clear it quickly. It's also very loud every time I go, not sure if that's part of the atmosphere or if I've been unlucky. I don't understand why each time I have to leave feeling like the guest I brought with me feels disappointed.
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!
Delicious delicious food! The Burrata was out of this world. Way better than I expected. Only downside, we were treated a bit on the rush because we didn't have a reservation. Other than that, amazing place.
