Restaurant Italien de quartier, situé au coeur de la Petite-Italie de Montréal. Menu créatif et changeant selon les arrivages du marché, focalisé sur les viandes vieillies de provenance local et responsable. Vins natures soigneusement selectionnés.
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Nos Spécialités
Cuisine italienne, viandes, boeuf canadien (âgé sur place), pâtes, pains et desserts maison et menu dégustation.
Mucca propose une expérience culinaire authentique et distinguée à Montréal, marquée par un engagement profond envers des ingrédients locaux de haute qualité et une cuisine traditionnelle honnête. De nombreux visiteurs louent l'établissement pour ses viandes exceptionnelles et ses pâtes fraîches maison, soulignant souvent le service personnalisé et attentionné offert par les propriétaires et le personnel. Bien que les avis sur l'atmosphère intime et animée ainsi que sur la cuisson précise des viandes puissent varier, le restaurant est fréquemment salué comme une perle de quartier idéale pour les grandes occasions. Les convives apprécient particulièrement le menu réfléchi, les spécialités faites maison et l'accueil chaleureux qui confère à chaque repas une sensation mémorable et authentique.
Came with high expectation & left with disappointment (well at least we are full)…the appetizers & pasta are underwhelming, & the steak was ok but still not something worthy to come back. We all found here a bit overhyped. It's good to support the local ingredients but the cooking technique is just…ordinary. Service is good though!
Ate here twice, once recently & the first time a couple of years back.
1. Steak is as good, maybe the best I've ever had. But plating used to be better, & the portion size of the sides used to be larger as well.
2. Dishes other than the steak are just OK. I think they try to make up for the stripped down menu with'carefully thought out' appetizers & pastas, but i really think they'd be better off doing what they do best: keeping things simple.
In town for an event, & our group of 9 randomly decided to try Mucca since it was a few blocks away.
Great decision! We were lucky to snag a few tables for the entire group & the Owner served us directly & essentially helped us customize a meal to suit our party size & preferences. She was so engaging & helpful explaining her farm to table approach.
We literally got 1 of everything on the menu! Ribeye, tbone, & tomahawk, Tagliatelle pasta, & charcuterie board. Steaks cooked to perfection medium rare.
Had good selection of local wines. Finished if off with few desserts. The Salame Cioccolato was surprisingly good! Literally looks like a thick slab of salame but rich chocolatey firm mousse. So good.
Loved the atmosphere & how engaging & helpful the owner was even when we had questions about montreal in general.
You Must try!
A must try. If you love Italian food this is the place for you- hand made pasta & rotating menu of fresh, local ingredients. The staff were incredible hosts, & the food was out almost instantly. Worth every penny.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mucca in Montreal, & what a delight it was. As our server graciously informed us, the menu changes every few weeks-so while our experience may not be replicated dish for dish, the artistry & care are unmistakably constant.
The ambiance is warm & inviting, with low lighting & modern décor that feels both intimate & stylish. We were seated at the bar, which, while visually elegant, lacked a footrest, leading us to improvise a solution for comfort.
Though there were no sugar-free beverage options, the bar staff excelled in their craft. My cocktail, infused with rosemary, was impeccably balanced-refreshing & sophisticated.
We ordered all five appetizers & were not disappointed. The charcuterie board featured perfectly cured meats with crispy onions. The carpaccio was fresh & flavorful, with a bold tuna-mayo sauce. The salad was light, with bright orange segments; a few more would've been welcome. The burrata with fig sauce was divine-creamy, fresh, & well-balanced. The polenta, while well-cooked, could have benefited from a more vibrant sauce.
Fresh, warm bread was served alongside, & it was simply outstanding-pillowy inside with a perfect crust.
For the main course, we enjoyed the Strascinati di Cascia-house-made pasta with sausage & a rich, satisfying sauce. A rustic dish executed with elegance.
We then sampled every dessert. The apple strudel gelato & mint lemon gelato were fresh & bright. The citrus tiramisu was inventive & refreshing. The risotto cake with amaretto crumble was a hit at our table, & while the chocolate sausage wasn't quite to my taste, it was certainly unique.
Despite being busy, the staff were attentive & gracious throughout. Their poise & professionalism matched the caliber of the food.
In short: Mucca offers a dynamic, evolving menu with beautifully prepared dishes, thoughtful service, & an atmosphere perfect for a memorable evening. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Montreal.
Went with a large group & had to take the tasting menu.
Pros: food was really good & high quality. Beautiful restaurant.
Cons: literally splitting hairs so that everyone got to try the dishes. A fork's worth of pasta. A half spoon of risotto..couple pieces of meat. Dessert somehow even more so, as they brought out even less at that stage. cutting a slice of chocolate salami in to tiny little pieces was embarrassing. Not everyone got to sample the tiramisu. First experience with a tasting menu where they were literal. You just get to TASTE it. Better off charging more & making sure your clients leave satisfied. Disappointing.
A gem in Little Italy: Bold, seasonal, delicious food on a regularly changing menu, with exceptional service.
The menu is inspired, from the creative small plates (anchovy ricotta! Haskap compote!), the tender housemade pastas, & the incredible desserts (the lemon tiramisu & housemade gelatos are a must). Every time I visit, the menu is different, but the quality & inspiration remains consistent.
Then there's the beef, where this small restaurant in Little Italy is one of the few in Montreal to sell steaks by breed as well as cut (not to mention that they're dry-aged in house). The steaks are cooked to perfection, tender, & deeply flavourful.
Karine is a ray of sunshine, running front of house, drinks, & who I've run into buying crates of sea urchin at the Jean-Talon Market.
They manage to do it all. I cannot recommend Mucca more.
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After 3 years of dining here, Mucca remains my go-to when people ask me to recommend:
-'the best steak & a wine list to match'
-'the best pasta'
-'a cute spot for date night'
-'somewhere to take my parents for their birthday where it should feel fancy without being stodgy & make them feel special'
-'dinner with a few coworkers'
