Located in Montreal's Little Italy, this neighborhood restaurant with creative and ever changing market menu, focused on local and responsible aged meats. Carefully curated natural wine list.
Our Specialties
Italian cuisine, Meats, Canadian beef (aged on site), Homemade pasta, bread and desserts & Tasting menu.
Mucca offers a warm, inviting Italian steakhouse experience with attentive and knowledgeable service. Diners praise locally sourced ingredients, house made bread and gelato, and pasta crafted in house that delivers texture and flavor. Beef is the standout, featuring ribeye, tomahawk and T bone aged in house and cooked to order, while the pasta and other dishes are consistently described as delicious and well executed. The menu changes regularly and highlights signature items like burrata, citrus tiramisu and inventive gelatos, with a thoughtful wine and cocktail program to match. The atmosphere blends coziness with a refined vibe, though the space can be lively and a touch noisy at times, which seems to suit many celebratory dinners. Overall, Mucca feels like a true local gem in Montreal, inviting repeat visits for both steak lovers and pasta fans.
Last Thursday, my client & I decided to dine at this establishment hoping for a relaxed & enjoyable evening. We walked in at about 8:30 pm & were surprised to find the restaurant almost desserted with only three other tables occupied. Little did we know, our anticipation was soon to be marred by a series of disappointing events & a Grinch (the owner). Although the food quality was commendable, our overall experience was overwhelmingly tarnished by the shockingly poor service of the owner. We were left waiting for nearly 30 minutes before our orders were taken, which was surprising given the sparse crowd. We opted for the tasting menu - the most premium offering on their menu - leading to a clutter of dishes on our diminutive table. In an attempt to create a bit more space & since the owner wasn't in the front for the last 10 mins, we decided to combine our table with an adjacent one. We thought it a harmless act, aimed at making our meal more comfortable without causing any inconvenience. But we were taken aback when the owner, Karine, confronted us, 10 mins later, expressing extreme displeasure at our initiative. Despite our immediate apologies & explanation for our actions, she continued to berate us. Hoping to salvage the situation, we decided to persist, putting our faith in the restaurant's culinary reputation. But to our dismay, Karine later moved the extra table without a word of explanation. When we courteously requested her to let us use the extra table given the lack of customers & the amount of dishes ordered, she vehemently & disrespectfully refused, stating her reluctance to encourage customers to use more space than designated. It was at this point that we decided to leave. The condescending attitude of the management completely extinguished our appetite. We paid for the dishes we had been served & departed, vowing never to return. It's regrettable that our experience was so negative, & perhaps provides some insight as to why the restaurant was nearly empty on a Thursday night. The most regrettable aspect of this encounter is that it wasn't my first visit to this restaurant. Just three weeks prior, I had brought a group of six friends & we had collectively spent $1000. What's more, the friends I brought along had a personal connection to the owner through a family member, who was a regular there. I was anticipating this connection would pave the way for a warm & friendly rapport, & was considering this place for frequent get-togethers. Unfortunately, the distressing episode has quashed such hopes. The unfortunate truth is that the restaurant has not just lost a potential repeat customer, but also the prospect of consistent business brought by a wider circle of acquaintances. An establishment's success isn't only about the quality of food, but equally about the hospitality & service extended to customers. The management should understand this before it's too late, for no restaurant can thrive on good food alone.
There is a reason why the reviews have nothing less than a 5 star rating!! It is not often I feel the need to review, but it has been quite a while since I have been floored by the overall experience from a restaurant. The tasting menu is an absolute must; you truly get your money's worth. Being a group of 5 we were treated to a sampling of almost everything on their menu & everything was simply amazing. The burrata with the ground cherry jam was "lick your plate" that good. The beef tartare was fresh & better with each bite. The homemade pasta choices were each innovative & delectable... we needed to ask for more bread to scoop up all the sauce! Next came the 3 choices of meat & the moooo in Mucca really showed itself. The platters of meat were out of this world delicious & cooked to perfection. Even the side of greens & mashed potatoes were simply devine infused with garlic & herbs. At this point we were stuffed to the rim & couldn't imagine dessert being even better. The lemon tiramisu was absolutely everything (& this coming from someone who usually doesn't like citrus desserts & knows a good tiramisu when she sees one). The gelato flavours were apple pie & mojito reincarnated. & the ricotta cheesecake was delicate & so fluffy. If the food wasn't enough, the service & ambience were also top notch quality. After every serving, all cutlery & plates were replaced & our glasses were never emptied.. the attention to detail did not go unnoticed; these people know how to deliver an experience. The music they had going was every best song I wanted to hear & I really need their playlist now! The owner was a true delight & you can tell that this is her passion; serving & doing food exceptionally well without it being pretentious. We will definitely be back!
From the moment you step into this fine eatery the staff & owner make you feel welcomed & appreciated. Mucca is in a class of it's own for the quality & originality of all that is served,from entrees to desserts, a must if craving meats.
Mucca est situé rue St-Zotique, au même endroit où était Hostaria, l'un de nos restos italiens favoris. Le menu est moins classique mais quelle belle surprise de goûter aux pâtes fraîches maison. On a pris les deux pâtes du jour en plat principal, Gourganes fraîches & guanciale & l'autre à la saucisse forte (qu'on n'a pas vraiment vu) & un type de fromage exquis. En entrée, le tartare de boeuf ‘Crudo de Manzo' nous a ravit. Le service par Karine, la conjointe du chef, était efficace. Il y avait des pièces de boeuf intéressantes sur le menu & sur des tables voisines. Ce sera pour la prochaine fois. Le dessert pour moi, une glace maison au basilic mauve & citron, était bien à mon goût. Une adresse à conserver!
Excellent à tous les niveaux !!!! Toujours frais bon, les vins sont naturels & excellents Service impeccable !!!! Produits québécois au menu, viande fabuleuse qui fond dans la bouche, desserts très très bons !!!!
Jun 17, 2022
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Bien que les plats aient été servis rapidement, leur manque de goût & de diversité était navrant. Pour un menu dégustation, on s'attends à beaucoup mieux, surtout à ce prix! Salade de pommes de terre & crevettes insipide, gnocchis genre carbonara (encore des pommes de terre) & pommes de terre pilées avec la viande... Seul le boeuf était remarquable, bien que très (trop) salé. Le vin aussi était excellent, l'entrée de mozzarella de bufflonne servi de façon originale, mais peu goûteux & le dessert correct, mais rien de recherché. Aucune surprise, aucune découverte culinaire. De plus, le personnel en salle était la plupart du temps accoudé au comptoir à dévisager les clients; malaise! Bien que dans notre quartier, on ne pense pas y revenir.
