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.
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Our Specialties
Italian cuisine, Meats, Canadian beef (aged on site), Homemade pasta, bread and desserts & Tasting menu.
Mucca offers a distinctively authentic dining experience in Montreal, characterized by a deep commitment to high quality, locally sourced ingredients and honest, traditional cooking. Many visitors praise the restaurant for its exceptional steaks and freshly made pasta, often highlighting the personal, attentive service provided by the owners and staff. While opinions on the intimate, lively atmosphere and the precise preparation of the meats vary, the restaurant is frequently celebrated as a standout neighborhood gem perfect for special occasions. Guests often appreciate the thoughtful menu, the house made specialties, and the welcoming, personalized approach that makes dining here feel like a memorable, home cooked meal.
Being from Alberta [definitely not an Alberta separatist--I love a country with Quebec in it where I visit often], we come from beef country. If you're not into medium rare or rare beef, read no further. At Mucca, the dry-aged beef is the highlight & the antipasti & pasta offering were also special. But here goes--this Albertan has to say I have never had better-tasting beef! The Florentine approach to beef is quite magical, in part because the contributing cows are 'hand-picked' from a single Quebec farm that is committed to the task of raising exceptional beef. Partner that with the dedication of the family [chef Pasquale Martone, wife Karine Massicotte & son] who operate Mucca, & you have a must-go restaurant. I'll be taking my advice again soon! The wine list is not large, but special with an emphasis on natural/biodynamic wines. Finally, our server, Valerie, was very attentive, enthusiastic & helpful in making perfect wine suggestions.
I've been back to Mucca 6 times now, & every time is always a delightful experience. Karine & staff ALWAYS take amazing care of you from beginning to end. Appetizers are the perfect portion; for two, as it should be. The pasta is perfectly balanced, cooked just slightly past al dente, & not over powered by the protein (whether it's clam or beef). If you like your pasta al dente make sure to request that! The T-bone is incredible; a must try especially with a finger licking, pick up the bone biting, experience.
Always a pleasure to be dining here.
To be more than full & have an exceptional food experience, with two drinks per person, expect to spend just under $100 a person (including tax & tip). 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to have an authentic Italian dinner.
The whole experience was absolutely lovely.
We got there a bit later than our reservation but the owner accomodated us very kindly. The restaurant was already empty by the time we got there which made the experience even more intimate & just lovelier.
The food (as always) was exquisite. The pasta was refreshing, the meat was juicy. All of it was just perfect.
Would definitely recommend!
Jun 20, 2026
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Food & service was very good
the atmospher was loud hard to understand waitress explaning the menu.
wine list is not what you expect, this was my second visit so we went for something traditional because in our last visit we drank what was suggested & it was not great also found a error on the wine list .
Meat was great , Pasta still good but the appetizers were not as good as last time
Hands down one of my favourite restaurant in Montreal. The food is so fresh, so flavourful & the best steak & pasta I've had. Beyond the food, the service is impeccable. You feel right at home, not rushed & so friendly. I will continue to recommend this restaurant to everyone - a must go! Highly recommend!
My family & I ordered way too much food & we did not have ANY regrets.
The Steak: We had the Florentine & the rib steak, & loved when the owner asked us how we want our steak cooked rare or medium rare because that's the only 2 ways! My daughter chose the rare.
It might be a challenge for some people, we saw table next to us turn back their steak because it was not to their liking. But must remember this is 50 days aged meat from Quebec, aged to where the moisture is not there & there is no'blood' on your plate. Get the rare…The meat just crunches it's incredible
The pasta: Some may say it's too hard/uncooked. I am usually one of these people, however I remembered the pasta is home made & I really enjoyed it the way it was presented to me. It didn't bloat me up like other pasta. My favourite was the pesto with FRESH anchovies
Dessert: we had the citrus tiramisu & homemade espresso gelato. Tiramisu was excellent, thought the gelato was a little too sweet.
Service wise the owner was very accommodating allowing us to taste her wine & serve by the glass as my wife & I have different wine preferences. We want to thank her for the wonderful service she provided, & I kind of miss her kitchens cooking already…
PS: If you like skating/hockey there is an outdoor skating rink with nets/boards that is just down the street. I'm bringing skates next time
Best place ever! Steak is amazing exactly how steak should be eaten & the pasta is amazing as well! Most importantly the owners & waiters/waitresses are the best!! feels like home! My favourite restaurant!
Steak was incredible obviously. But you definitely need to be someone who likes it more on the raw side. We ordered medium rare- im not an expert, but the steak seems more on the rare side to me. We didnt mind at all because we like steak rare anyways.
The pasta was just okay, i wouldnt order it again.
The ice cream was also lovely. Nice quiet spot for a date night.
Cozy place with great food. Nice wine selection with wines from countries you dont often see in restaurants. Owner & wait staff were very nice! Would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good steak & a good plate of pasta.
• Food was deceiving. I ordered pasta, & even though the menu changes every so often, I don't think it would matter much. The pasta itself was cold, albeit homemade. The whole plate in itself was lacking in flavours. My date ordered the same & she did not finish her plate. I've ordered a citrus tiramisu, & at least we finished on a good note. The white wine we ordered was mid, for ±$75, I expected better. [⭐⭐]
• The service had nice attention. Our wine cups & water glasses were never empty. I just wished the server would be more into wine recommendation based on what we ordered. [⭐⭐⭐⭐]
• Atmosphere is great, not spectacular. Tables can be close to each other, so for a private time it ain't the best (can be quite loud, need a few sips of alcohol to help you focus better). [⭐⭐⭐]
