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.
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.
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
The menu may change to what is published. But nevertheless it could bring nice surprises. I had venison, tartare as appetizer & cooked as main dish. Both were incredibly tasty. The combination of flavors & textures of herbs, berries, onion & garlic were amazing. The meat was perfectly cooked & juicy.
Je recommande vraiment ce restaurant: l'ambiance est superbe, ils lnt une belle terrasse dehors, le service était excellent, tj a l'affût, les plats étaient exquis, très bien exécutés & beaux! Je reviendrai assurément
May 19, 2024
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If you haven't eaten here yet, what are you waiting for!? The food is phenomenal. Take it from someone who has been time & time again, it's always a 10/10. The dishes are flavourful & good portions. The service is on point. The drinks are great. You can't go wrong coming here. The cannolis are on another level. If I was on death row, I would choose Moccione as my last meal.
Amazing meal, I sat at the bar, & the bartender was awesome in assisting with drink pairings for my different courses. Tried some things I never would have & it was all delicious!
Nous y étions le 12 avril dernier & nous avons mangé au bar. Ce fut une des plus belles expériences culinaires que nous avons vécue. Tout était à la hauteur: la nourriture, le service & l'ambiance. Je tiens à souligner tout particulièrement l'excellent service & le professionnalisme de Lori. Ses cocktails étaient tout simplement divins! Nous avons apprécié toutes ses suggestions pour la nourriture, le vin ainsi que pour ses cocktails. Une mention spéciale pour le personnel de soutien qui était très attentionné, souriant & proactif. Nous y retournerons sans hésitation!
Excellent restaurant italien Super bon rapport qualité prix & quantité avec le menu table d'hôte ! Bon service & plutôt rapide. Ambiance sympa & pas trop bruyante. Hâte d'essayer leur 2e adresse spécialisée sur les pizzas !
My favourite meal in Montreal probably came on my last night. During my pre-trip research, Restaurant Moccione had come up a few times as one of the better restaurants in the city -- an unassuming spot in the PM's riding of Papineau. A bit of a subway trip from downtown, but I thought I would give it a try. I'm glad I did. It's a small spot in a quiet neighborhood, tucked into a corner, but a cozy spot with an impressive walk-in wine cellar. I wish I had come slightly hungrier, as the menu looked all good, but I did have smoked meat earlier in the day. So I decided to not go crazy & order a nice pasta dish: Agnolotti stuffed with beef, mushrooms, jus de viande, parmigiano. It was truly excellent. Every bite rich & flavourful. The pasta cooked perfectly, the mushrooms delish, the meaty sauce rich & flavourful, the parm a nice bit of salt to complement. & it was the perfect size for my limited appetite. I don't often order pasta when dining out, but pasta done right is a real treat & this hit the spot.
