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.
Jul 15, 2026
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Quelle belle découverte sur la rue Saint-Zotique. Nous avons passé une soirée mémorable avec des produits d'une qualité exceptionnelle.
Dès l'entrée, la vue sur la chambre froide remplie de superbes pièces de viande met immédiatement en appétit. La cuisson du boeuf était parfaite & chaque bouchée fondait en bouche. Tout était savoureux, de la planche de charcuteries aux accompagnements. C'est un sans-faute pour les amateurs de bonne cuisine.
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!
This place is truly phenomenal! The food was incredible not a single thing I'd change & the service was friendly. A great place to have a nice birthday dinner. Thank you again to the all the staff for accommodating us & making a wonderful memory for us
La nourriture était excellente. Pour les asperges enrobées dans de la mortadelle & gratinées, je m'attendais à des enveloppes individuelles, mais c'était un gros paquet qui rendait ça un peu difficile à découper & partager. C'était bon, mais le plat le plus faible du souper. La burrata était très bonne & la confiture amenait un bon contraste. Le pain maison, avec une belle carbonisation, était aussi très bien. Les pâtes étaient délicieuses. Les tomates cerises amenaient du sucré & du coulant & le thon servi en tataki amenait du parfum, tout comme les pâtes au paprika. J'avais un peu peur de la cuisson du steak quand on l'a pris médium saignant, mais c'était parfait & idéalement assaisonné, en plus d'être très bien présenté.
J'ai beaucoup aimé les deux desserts plutôt légers. Le tiramisu aux agrumes était un nouveau concept pour moi qui ne trippe pas sur le café & c'était très réussi, autant dans la texture crémeuse que dans l'acidité. Le gâteau à l'huile d'olive était aérien & les deux textures, le moelleux à l'intérieur & l'extérieur bien cuit, croquant & avec du sucre glace, fonctionnaient à merveille. La crème glacée était délicate, presque de la crème fouettée.
J'ai beaucoup aimé mon Spritz à la liqueur de sureau qui était léger, mais parfumé & frais. C'était un parfait drink estival. J'ai moins aimé le negroni où l'équilibre entre l'amertume & le sucré de la liqueur d'orange n'était pas à point selon moi.
On est vraiment dans un restaurant de quartier sympathique qui est parfait pour un jeudi soir. Le service était loquace & sympathique. La bouffe était bonne & très bien présentée.
