Mano Cornuto fonctionne comme un café et une boulangerie italiens modernes axés sur des ingrédients de haute qualité et des techniques traditionnelles. Le menu se concentre sur des sandwichs à la focaccia artisanale mettant en vedette des viandes fraîches et des produits locaux ainsi qu une sélection de plats de pâtes préparés avec précision. Le service expresso constitue la base de la sélection de boissons, utilisant des grains haut de gamme pour des préparations italiennes classiques. L esthétique intérieure reflète une approche utilitaire avec des éléments industriels, des lignes épurées et une disposition ouverte qui privilégie la fonctionnalité communautaire. La clientèle découvre un environnement culinaire ciblé où la préparation de la pâte et des ingrédients de saison demeure centrale. Cet établissement maintient un engagement envers les recettes authentiques, garantissant que chaque plat démontre une constance rigoureuse dans les saveurs.
Mano Cornuto est largement reconnu comme une destination incontournable pour la cuisine italienne à Montréal, salué pour ses ingrédients frais, ses pâtes faites maison et son atmosphère vibrante. De nombreux visiteurs qualifient leur expérience de magique, soulignant particulièrement la salade César, la burrata à la pistache et les authentiques plats de pâtes. Bien que l'ambiance soit constamment décrite comme animée, accueillante et élégante, les avis sur le service et la taille des portions sont parfois partagés, certains clients notant que le restaurant peut devenir très bruyant et achalandé. Malgré des signalements occasionnels de temps d'attente ou d'un service inégal lors des heures de pointe, la majorité de la clientèle recommande vivement cet établissement pour sa qualité, sa constance et son équipe professionnelle, ce qui en fait une adresse prisée tant par les résidents que par les visiteurs.
We were a walk-in so I'll go easy on the service because I know how it is for busy employees being handed unplanned tables, but this place left so much to be desired. The pasta itself had an unrefined, simple flavour. I expected something a bit more complex & sophisticated from a place like this. It wasn't bad food, but it could be beat by most Italian restaurants. Food was taken from us before we had a chance to finish our plates. Constant water refills & service went through all the motions but barely listened to us or stayed long enough at the table for us to blurt out we want napkins or how we want the check split. Very rushed, no actual care, just checking boxes. Again I really don't want to blame the servers here because they are probably overwhelmed & just doing what management says in a rush but it's disappointing to pay for food that's just taken right out of your mouth & no time to listen to any of our preferences.
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!
Food is good
Wine list is decent
Booking is required. Their walk in veryyyy limited
The parties smaller than 4 are offered only bar seat but its a cool experience
Not much parking available
11 oct. 2025
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Even though it's hard to find anything to complain about at Mano, it's still difficult not to compre to how it was when it first opened.
Service is a touch slower & isn't as friendly as it was when the owners were still there hanging out, but it's still pretty good. Though there is clear favouritism amongst their friends who come to hang out & who order bottles. The focaccia isn't as fresh & fluffy & ... big as it used to be. The pasta dishes? Slightly smaller than usual & sometimes undercooked these days.
With all that said...I think the bar is still set really high. You will struggle to find similar overall service & value anywhere else.
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.
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.
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!
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.
