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.
Incredible pasta & delicious Italian dishes, we tried the gnocchi, the tonarelli, a couple entrees & the beef with vermouth sauce & all of it was amazing, the staff was nice & kind with excellent recommendations on food & wine, overall an amazing evening & will definitely be back!
Nous sommes allés pour la fête de ma conjointe. La nourriture est excellente. Nous avons pris le tartare de truite, les gnocchis aux champignons sauvages & en plat principal le doré & la pieuvre grillée.
Feb 1, 2026
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The service & food were great until we got our mains. The mains arrived at our table warm at best. The gnocchi was also very greasy but our kids were hungry so we just kept their meals. I took 2 bites of the fish & told the waitress that it was barely warm. They took it back & when they brought it back a few minutes later, they told me they reheated the plate. The fish was now broken into flakes & 3/4 of it was gone. We told them this was really strange & (for 44$) expected them to cook a new plate...& what happened to the rest of the fish? They didn't offer to make a new plate, they just said that if we weren't happy they'd take the plate away which they did. They eventually came back & said they wouldn't charge me for the plate which went without saying, considering I hadn't eaten anything. Not the type of service you'd expect considering the prices they charge.
Super soirée chez Moccione! Les serveurs sont hyper sympathiques, expliquent le menu avec soin & conseillent de tout partager, ce qui est génial. Les plats arrivent un à un, avec des assiettes pour chacun, parfait pour goûter ensemble, la meilleure façon de déguster! Le repas est accompagné d'une belle carte de vins qui sublime chaque plat. On a commencé avec un tartare de boeuf, hyper bon & rafraîchissant, suivi des arancini, un régal. Ensuite, les pâtes maison, comme les gnocchis & celles au sanglier, étaient savoureuses. On peut aussi ajouter une assiette de protéines, comme du poisson ou la viande du moment. Le gâteau à l'huile d'olive surprend sur le menu - ça semble étrange, mais c'est léger & délicieux, essayez-le! On m'a dit que les cannoli maison sont à ne pas manquer, ce sera pour ma prochaine visite! Ambiance chaleureuse. À refaire!
Absolutely incredible! We had the calamari, lobster risotto special & the gnocchi. It was absolutely delicious. The staff were also so friendly it made the experience even better! Can't wait to return
- petoncle crudo nothing special i understand if its plain to focus on fresh petoncle but then throw another scallppon the piatti
- ?gnocchi funghi pecorino wayyyy too heavy the gnocchi itself very good texture but too much going on in plate
- ?fish of the day too spicy & coulda cooked the same thing at home
-menu not diverse enough
Good service
- last ravioli with veal cervelle was
10/10
Apr 29, 2025
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Great experience overall! Lovely vibe, service, people are nice, but the food perhaps didn't match the hype. Fried fish it self was great, but the mayo sauce was way too acidic; it eclipsed the rest. The squash was very tasty, probably the best dish that night in terms of overall execution. Well balanced & fun smoky flavours with light acidity from the mayo. Focaccia was great, but very small portions. The gnocchi was delicious, great flavour. But the issue was textural. I could feel the grain of the Parmesan, & when the gnocchi is soft, it kind of goes against the dish. Octopus was very filling & a good portion, but it was a slightly overcooked. The olive oil cake was wow! Loved it!!! Overall, had a great time! Small hiccups here & there, but I think I'd return.
Delicious food (the Crudo & the Gnocchi were absolutely amazing!) & the staff are so welcoming. A cozy & intimate Italian restaurant with truly a lovely ambiance - great for a date or small groups. Easily my new favorite place in the neighborhood!
My wife & I dined with another couple, We ordered the calmars arrabiata, fried halibut, artichokes, cassarecce, gnocchi, & octopus. Everything was incredible. Really spectacular. Very friendly & attentive service, this restaurant is a MUST all year round. Will be coming back soon
Nov 3, 2024
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Quelle belle soirée au Moccione. Service impeccable & attentionné, sans être trop intrusif. Nous n'avons pas pris de cocktails, mais ils avaient l'air délicieux par leur composition originale & visiblement appréciés de la clientèle, car le shaker n'arrêtait pas de shaker!!! La nourriture était vraiment délicieuse & les techniques très bien maîtrisées. Une mention spéciale aux agnoletti & aux gnocchi. Simplicité & grande qualité des ingrédients authentiques sont en partie le secret de ce restaurant sans prétention. On peut constater que cette équipe travaille comme une famiglia pour le client ❣️ Ambiance un peu bruyante , mais bon, c'est comme ça quand toute la famiglia se réuni dans la cucina ! 🤷🏼♂️ On y retourne c'est certain.
We had a fantastic experience sitting at the bar, Lori gave us some great recommendations & is a fantastic mixologist. The food was to die for we had stuffed zucchini flowers, carpaccio, mushroom gnocchi, olive oil cake with cream & cherries, as well as the cannoli, which was the best I've ever had. Highly recommend, we will definitely be back.
Grilled Octopus, Beef Carpaccio, Gnocchi, Straccuatella de Bufflonne, Endives, Scallop Crudo . I have to say that towards the ends of our 2023 my fiance & I both agreed that @moccione.restaurant gave us the best meal of the year & our favourite special occasion dinner that we had shared together to date. We can see why this restaurant is so critically acclaimed online with a 4.8 star ranking with over 640+ reviews all claiming as such. I had been meaning to try Moccione for a number of years now finally took the plunge for my partners birthday & we were absolutely blown away. Located on St Denis street this restaurant has a feel of homeyness with a touch of eligance that has a nice & inviting atmosphere. We wanted to get alot of dishes as it was our first time, the staff there were very knowledgeable about the menu. You can tell they've been there a while & stay for the good vibe. We got alot of there traditional staples like the Octopus, Carpaccio & Gnocchi along with some others that will unfortunately be gone one day & replaced with other amazing dishes. Every course was honestly better then the next, leaving us wanting for more in every bite... We got a total of about 8 dishes that night & a couple of delightful & well balanced cocktails that still leave me speechless. The staff from the bar were also so friendly & really creative with there concoction! 😉 All in all a 11/10 FOODGASMIC 💦 would definitely be back asap!
It's OK.
Food is not bad, but not enough to justify the price you pay.
(I'm not from Montréal, so this is based on my experience from Italian restaurants in many countries within the same price)
They reuse the same sauces in different dishes, so the flavours are kind of repeated. I feel like for a restaurant in this price range, they could make a bit more effort for the sauces. For this reason, I will not go back until the menu is changed.
My favourite dishes were the gnocchi (7/10) & the pistachio gelato.
I feel a bit bad giving this rating because I LOVE their pizza place.
Service is good.
Sep 7, 2023
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I'm not sure why this place doesn't have more reviews. If you're planning on taking a trip to Montreal make a reservation at Moccione. This place is ah-maz-ing. Wine list is extensive, but by the glass is very small. My advice is to get a bottle even though it's a bit more pricey. It will make more sense than just 2 glasses of wine.
We ordered the burrata, the veal ragu, gnocchi, & cannolis of course. As a former cannoli hater, Moccione has officially proved me wrong! Best cannoli out there. Hands down. Better than the ones I've had in Italy. The burrata is creamy, the heirloom grape tomatoes are crisp, along with the fresh basil. The veal ragu is WOW. Not overpowering, but the veal is so tender it melts in your mouth. The gnocchi for being cream based is not heavy at all, so don't let the cream base stop you from ordering it.
Je suis absolument désolé moi même de se commentaire mais bon.. Tout d’abord j’ai eu un service correct la serveuse était gentille. Pour l’entré la salade de tomates étaient très bonne car les produits étaient d’une grande qualité par contre le poisson dans le feuilleté était cru, l’intérieur du poisson était froid… Pour ce qui est du plat principal, la recette des gnocchi est vraiment à revoir… ce n’était pas bon.. Du parmesan, de l’eau & des feuilles de salade trempé ce n’est pas une sauce ni une bonne base pour un plat. La pâte des gnocchis devait être bien à la base mais étant resté dans l’eau au parmesan il sont devenu gorgé d’eau & sans goût. Sincèrement avoir une petite carte c’est super ça permet de bien gérer les stocks & d’avoir des supers produits pour les restaurants gastronomiques mais là les produits ont pour moi mal été sublimés. Cette soirée était un gâchis alimentaire & monétaire.
