Founded in 1960 by brothers Peppino and Federico Corneli, the restaurant continues to uphold the same authentic recipes passed down through generations. A true family business, it is now proudly run by the new generation — Nicola, Pina, and Alex Corneli, together with Chef Joe Nicodemo. Our homemade pasta, hand-crafted by Nonna Donna, remains the heart and soul of our cuisine. And of course, our pizza baked in an oven imported from Italy delivers that traditional taste we’re famous for.
Visit us at our two locations: Little Italy – Montreal Vimont – Laval
Ristorante Pizzeria Corneli is described as a warm, lively Italian restaurant in Laval with a bright, stylish setting and a wood-fired pizza menu that showcases crispy crusts and generous toppings. The pasta and other Italian dishes are praised for freshness, rich flavors, and comforting textures, with many plates noted as generously portioned. Service is consistently highlighted as attentive, friendly, and efficient, helping make celebrations and family dinners feel special. The atmosphere is described as festive and inviting, encouraging lingering over multiple courses and shared plates. Overall, Corneli is seen as a standout choice for pizza and pasta, offering good value, generous portions, and a welcoming team that makes guests eager to return.
Room for improvement. First point, despite having a reservation, we still had to wait 10 minutes. Second, I sat on the banquette side of a table, &… the staff didn't bother wiping it… there were crumbs. If it was a fast food joint, sure whatever. But come on, really? Third, we came on a hot day & the AC (at least in our section) wasn't functioning at all & we couldn't even enjoy our meal & had a hard time making banter over dinner because it was unbearably hot. The wait staff didn't really do anything until we had to ask them to open the windows…
Anyway, could have been handled better.
Jul 3, 2025
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We had a birthday there tonight. The restaurant was so nice found place for all 26 of us. The food was amazing. The service was amazing Sandra took great care of us. She was amazing. Thanks for a great night
The restaurant is beautiful, but the service is slow. (& I'm not talking about the new employee who ended up serving us- she was great.) The appetizers were really good, but the portions were small. The main dishes were bigger portions, but everyone at our table agreed their dish was missing flavour - the main dishes ranged from pizza, meat, & pasta. Not the best overall, but would come back to try it again & see if it was just an off night.
It was so loud. They blast the music to sing, happy birthday or whatever they do. You can't hear yourself… everybody screaming because of it. It was very unpleasant, after half an hour had a huge headache. I will not go back because of that.
Un retour au source car nous sommes une famille de Mtl-Nord & nous étions heureux de revivre de beaux moments, nous avons été reçus comme des rois, le service impeccable, c'est clair avec les grandes fenêtres & le repas Wow tout le monde était content. Un gros Merci de la famille Dorion.
On adore ce resto!!! Plusieurs fois qu'on y va... C'était 5/5 mais cependant quelle déception lors de notre dernière visite (anniversaire d'une amie) lorsqu'on nous a appris qu'aucun gâteau d'anniversaire n'était offert pour la fêtée... MAIS, on pouvait apportez notre boîte gâteau d'anniversaire sans aucun frais supplémentaire pour le service.... OK.... on a été prendre un bon cornet ailleurs.... Prochaine fois on apporte un gâteau !!!
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Tout était bien le service & tres bon sauf que je n'est pas apprécié ma pizza que jai trouvé tres sec, mais ceci & mon propre avis c'est une question de gout sûrement
It was our first time at this restaurant & we had high expectations. We heard so many good things about this place. But we were disappointed overall. Don't get me wrong: The ambience is fantastic. The restaurant is spacious & well lit & nicely decorated albeit quite noisy. The pasta portions were decent & the pasta was cooked just right & tasty. Their antipasto was a major letdown though. They charge over 20$ for just a few olives, two slices of cantaloupe melon, & a few slices of prosciutto & sopresata. They claim you could share this but it's only really enough for two people max, not for a group. Also, their cocktails were way too strong for our liking. The waitress, despite being friendly, seemed a little bit lost & did not check in often. Service was incredibly slow as well.. It was a busier day when we went so I can kind of understand, but I'd say we waited a good 30 minutes before the waitress came by to take only our drink orders!! I'd give this place another chance. I'd be curious to see what the dinner service is like.
Music too loud, would have been nice to hear the people across the table instead of shouting. Please lower the music. I would still recommend this place, food is good & the waiters are great 👍
But once a month I come up to Laval to have lunch with my dear old buddy Angelo & we've met in downtown Montreal at the cornelli there. & of course it's a wonderful place steeped in historical references & the famous imported stove from Italy rebuilt brick by brick. They tell me with that rotating motor for the pizzas on the bottom. I'm a pizza fanatic. & Angelo is the previous restaurant owner of an Italian restaurant that wasn't very cheap at all. Like 25 years ago I paid $55 for lunch at his place & he slipped us & a pair of teeth for free. So here I am at cornelli's & Angelo tells me they opened up one in Laval & that he went with his wife who loves pizza & it was really good. I joined him. The place was surprisingly attractive or something so basically square footage cubicle with a little bit of dense for the pizza area where they have a similar stove but more modernized, for their pizza making. But on the same principle of rotation. Rotation. Sat near the pizza place area so I could see the stove. The staff was fast & pleasant enough though. Highly functional as the place was quite busy & just for lunch on Friday. I think it probably could be busier but it was a sunny day & I'm sure people were not thinking they should sit inside at some restaurant. Then again other people like us said great day to go to where restaurant & they didn't disappoint at all. The pizza was perfect. Angelo pointed out to crust at the end while I made the points about the bottom of the pizza being cooked sufficiently & not soft or doughy. On top Angelo preferred his to mine & so did I because I took the basic only the one named after the restaurant & it's okay & it's probably the cheapest pizza. Joy lesser ingredients perhaps.. But overall very good indeed. Quality of food & service McLendliness of the restaurant...
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The pros & cons I found were only one thing. Because by the way, there was parking right near the front door for handicapped & that helps me a lot. & there was one slot available for me just to the left of the front doors. Thank you for having that handicap parking, Dear Cornelli restaurant...
The one thing that I noticed right away which was a little bit stressful compared to the downtown Cornelli. Was that downtown? The structure absorbs sound quite well, whereas the Laval one has a lot of reflective sound & the acoustics for a non-full restaurant were a little bit challenging to hear both the waitresses & my buddy Angelo
Compared to a restaurant I used to go to in the West Island of Montreal In a Famiglia & cie., now close due to the covid-19 epidemic.... If anybody knows where they've reopened if at all. Tony & Frank & Giovanni running the place with a great staff. Let me know & I'll go anywhere they are... But they had challenged acoustics as well. They did put in some acoustic tiles & some low-hanging low light lamps & they are always packed. Thursday, Friday, Saturday only open though for suppers.. but full to the hills
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They're acoustics also were not the greatest but they made a bit of effort to put in some absorption but table to table pretty close together full of people. They going to have acoustic issues.
This Cornelli isn't as squished in their seating arrangement as La famglia was set up to be but their acoustics for even a less than half full restaurant were somewhat challenging. That's both good & bad
. The excitement of a busy, noisy restaurant adds to some of the ambience. It also gets rid of customers who won't linger around a lot like the old McDonald's formula of it may look comfortable & good & welcoming, but the chairs are designed to not have you sit there too long. Sort of thing.
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Be that as in May the restaurant was set up in an attractive manner with a great staff & a excellent menu & the pizzas were very good. I will go there again. I will order pizza again & I will try other types of pizza. Just having lunch with Angelo in Laval
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Actually, we're scheduled to meet next Friday, at the downtown Cornelli. 🌟✨👍
Amazing food, amazing service, just beautiful!
Adam & Julian are so kind & warming.
I will be coming back on Friday. The pasta I had … WOW what more can I say! orgasmic!
Love the food, love the atmosphere & service was quick & Adam & Julian make you feel at home like you're part of the family!
Nous avons organisé une fête de depart pour une collègue très chère & un autre collègue a suggéré cet endroit pour célébrer l'événement.
C'était la première fois pour beaucoup d'entre nous.
& nous avons adoré l'endroit, très bonne ambiance, excellente nourriture, très belle décoration & personnel très gentil & serviable.
Nous avons été servis par John (enfin je crois que c'est son nom) mais j'ai encore une photo de lui 😜 . Merci pour votre gentillesse, votre charisme & pour avoir fait de notre soirée un moment privilégié.
Merci à l'équipe de cuisine pour la nourriture délicieuse, à la fille à l'entrée qui nous a accueillis. Je recommande cet endroit à 100% pour tout type de célébration.
