A charming and quaint italian restaurant in the Villeray neighbourhood where the atmosphere is joyful and homy. The homemade pasta-focused menu changes seasonally as it highlights the freshest ingredients available. At the head of the kitchen, Luca Cianciulli offers a very italo-montrealer menu based on quality of ingredients, as does true italian cuisine. The wine list, curated by Catherine Picard is constantly evolving along side the menu and leans toward natural selections.
Reviews consistently praise Moccione as an exceptional Italian restaurant in Montreal, where handmade pasta and fresh ingredients create deeply flavorful dishes and refined textures. Diners highlight standout items like crudo, trout tartare, gnocchi, and a variety of seafood plates, complemented by thoughtful wine and cocktail pairings, though a few desserts and some mains are described as less remarkable and a few dishes feel pricey or portions slightly small. Service is repeatedly described as warm, attentive, and professional, with a cozy, vibrant atmosphere that encourages sharing and savoring multiple courses, and reservations can be hard to obtain. Overall the consensus is that Moccione delivers a memorable dining experience, representing one of the top Italian options in Montreal and a restaurant many guests are eager to return to.
L'expérience chez Moccione est toujours tout simplement WoW ! Le service, l'ambiance & le menu sont exceptionnels. Je recommande l'entrée de tartare de truite, les pâtes en plat principal & le gâteau à l'olive pour le dessert. Bon appétit !
High quality small plates at reasonable prices & paired with excellent service. We tried most of the appetizers & a few main dishes. Our favorites & the ones we would definitely recommend were the crudo, trout tartare, calamari & octopus (& lots of bread, of course).
That said, some dishes were less impressive. The desserts felt lacklustre (cannoli & baba tiramisu) & we didn't enjoy the beef pasta or the cheese arancini.
Overall, a solid experience with standout seafood dishes, though not every item on the menu hit the same level.
Feb 13, 2026
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Du plat principal jusqu'au dessert, tout était absolument délicieux. Mention spéciale pour le poisson & les pâtes qui m'ont complètement renversé(e) par sa finesse & son originalité. Le service était à la hauteur de la cuisine : attentionné, chaleureux, sans être envahissant.
Un endroit à découvrir (ou redécouvrir) sans hésitation si vous aimez les expériences culinaires authentiques & inspirées. J'y retournerai, c'est certain.
Tout simplement exquis. De l'apéro au dessert, nous avons été charmé par notre expérience. Le service est excellent. Chaque plat est un délice pour les yeux & les papilles.
Impossible de trouver un défaut dans ce restaurant excepté pour le total de la facture & l'absence de vin abordable 😭
Les entrées sont excellentes & généreuses, les pâtes perfection & le dessert cannolis sont probablement les meilleurs que nous ayons mangés.
Plutôt que deux entrées & deux plats principaux pour deux personnes, je suggère plutôt deux entrées, un plat principal & le cannoli (une commande est deux rouleaux) sinon c'est vraiment trop.
Je ne sais pas qui a conçu l'éclairage mais ça fait des photos parfaites pour les réseaux sociaux 😂
Un endroit merveilleux, une bonne ambiance, le service est exceptionnel, très bon. La nourriture est très délicieuse & les desserts sont délicatement savoureux & agréables au palais. Sans aucun doute, un repas & une expérience merveilleux, un point supplémentaire pour les boissons sur place. tout simplement délicieux, simple & phénoménal. Fortement recommandé
Wow ,nous avons été comblés par l'excellente bouffe,les saveurs comme en Italie,des desserts exceptionnels. Le service est attentionné &.sympatique Déjà hâte d'y retourner. Grazie mille
Dec 29, 2024
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Nous avons commandé deux plats de pâtes, celle du jour & celle à la bolognaise & les deux étaient vraiment délicieux quoique les portions quand même petites pour le prix de l'assiette. Le Mocktail au gin maison était vraiment délicieux. Un petit bémol serait probablement la foccacia qui ne ressemblait pas vraiment à une foccacia. C'était plus des bouts de pain maigres & sec. Autrement, notre serveuse au bar était super sympathique, nous avons eu un excellent service. Pour terminer, le dessert à l'huile d'olive était bon, sans plus, & il y avait beaucoup trop de sauce dans le fond de l'assiette. Super expérience quand même & le décor est tres charmant! Je reviendrai
Great time - the vibe was great, service was on point. Shoutout to the bussers for being super attentive & the server for great recommendations. We canceled last minute on a Saturday & they were able to fit us in for a 90 minute table, & they even asked if we wanted dessert before leaving even though we were at our time limit. Overall great experience, would recommend, will do again.
Restaurant Moccione offers an intimate, cozy atmosphere with a menu that blends traditional Italian flavors with modern twists. Known for its attentive service, but the real charm of the restaurant is chef Luca Cianciulli with his exquisite creations. Featuring dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with pasta being a standout. The wine list is well-curated to complement the meals, & the desserts provide a sweet, creative finish. Moccione is a go-to spot for those seeking an authentic yet contemporary Italian dining experience.
Very delicious & innovative food, need to book at least 14 days in advance. We ordered two appetizers, two main dishes & a dessert & it was more than enough!
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WoW WoW WoW! La nourriture était plus qu'excellente & le service impeccable! Notre serveur nous as très bien expliqué & conseiller sur le vin ainsi que le menu! Coup de coeur : le dessert chou à la pistache avec une gelato qui goûte le ciel!
Came here really excited for the food based on the highly rated reviews. Service & the ambiance is on point - vibey for date night. The appetizers were delicious & well seasoned but I think they were actually better than the mains. We've had a lot of great pastas (toronto & italy) & these were decent but nothing really blew us away. The selection for pasta was rather slim. We ordered the scallop crudo, the beef carpaccio, the maccheroni lobster pasta & the sausage olive ragu. The dessert was bomb though - must try the raspberry pistachio icecream choux! All in all, great portion sizes too. Happy to have tried the place!
My second visit. The first was 5 stars. The food was incredible, the service was impeccable. I booked through Resy & had a great time. Tonight was a different story. Had no reservation, walked in & sat on the terrace. Lovely beginning. Our Initial server was warm & friendly. I had a apériodique spritz & my daughter, a minor, had a lemonade. We started with carpaccio & staciatella . Our first server was busy inside, which is fine but our second server was abrupt & rude. Asked if we wanted another round of drinks & I asked for a spritz, she returned & told me no. That they don't make those at this establishment like I had asked for something terrible. Made me feel like I should be embarrassed. The food runner brought out our food. Our server did not check in with us. The tables close to us she did speak to & check in on. She would look at us & then walk away. Our plates sat in front of us for a very long time. We Ordered the cassarecce with sausage & the Campanelle with lobster bisque & cherry tomatoes. There was absolutely no lobster in the pasta & barely even a scent of it in the bisque. Ridiculous for $37 dollars. I asked if we could have it wrapped up & she said she would put them in the same box. The same box. Sausage pasta &....I said please in separate boxes. I asked for the dessert menu, she slapped it down. We decided no dessert based on the vibe & I asked for the bill. She asked if it was separate bills, I was with my daughter, a child. I said no one bill thank you. When she came back I asked if it was rude to have ordered a spritz & she went on about how I could have had an aperol or a limoncello spritz. Then she stood over me with the machine. It was overall an unpleasant experience. I will never go back
Decent food but nothing exceptional. Maybe because our lead server was rude & not helpful when we asked questions about the menu. We were there for a special occasion & she spoiled it. We went somewhere else for coffee & dessert to cheer ourselves up.
Nous avons passé un superbe moment. Les plats étaient tous délicieux, les portions parfaites le service impeccable! La prochaine fois nous laisserons la place pour un dessert !
