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
Groups are welcome and reservations are strongly recommended.
The lounge is equipped with big screens for sports events. Our specialized wine list and wide selection of beers and cocktails is the height of the Italian zest for life!
Corneli offers a lively, authentic Italian experience with generous portions, flavorful dishes, and attentive service. The atmosphere is warm and bustling with tasteful decor and a pleasant terrace, making it a popular spot for celebrations in Little Italy. The menu features classic Italian favorites with standout pizzas and seafood pasta, plus plenty of options for sharing. The staff are consistently welcoming and professional, and guests appreciate the good value for money given the quality and portions. Overall, Corneli feels like a cherished neighborhood destination where great food, drinks, and a vibrant vibe come together for a memorable meal.
Une vrai histoire de Famille. Même si la décoration n'est pas récente. Le lieu reste chaleureux & la cuisine comme je les aime.
J'y retourne pour la Pizza Suprema & les Raviolis à la Gigi.
Bon restaurant italien! La pizza était très bonne & j'ai bien aimé l'entrée de foccacia gratuite. Le Tiramisu était bon mais manquait un peu de goût. Le service était bien aussi.
May 2, 2026
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We had another great evening at Corneli Little Italy, but this time it was truly exceptional. Guillaume took care of us & recognized that some of us are regulars, which made the experience feel even more personal.
We always have a great time here & are consistently well served, but that night really stood out. The service was attentive, friendly, & just on point from start to finish.
& the pizzas? ALWAYS amazing. Honestly some of the best, every single time.
La cuisine est excellente & les portions sont plus que généreuses.
Au niveau de l'ambiance, la musique, quoique très belle, était beaucoup, beaucoup trop forte, même le serveur était d'accord avec nous. Je vais y retourner seulement s'il y a une terrasse extérieure.
Dernier bémol, un homme d'un certain âge, assis dans le resto près du comptoir où ils font la pizza, se permettait de VAPOTER. Est-ce le propriétaire? Je ne sais trop, mais c'est complètement inacceptable.
Good: We had vegetarian Pasta & pizza & some drinks. Pasta was good, pizza was lacking veggies but fresh oven backed crust was nice. Wine & Mango margaritas were good.
Bad: two of the drinks we ordered didn't have simple syrup so they were very sour, un drinkable. I informed the waiter & he said they won't charge. But they charged. We asked for more bread, it was finished ! Salads were ok, could be dressed well & noticed some ingredients from list missing or barely there! Pretty noisy & tight spaced place.
Apr 14, 2026
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This is the best Italian restaurant in Montreal & probably the best restaurant in the whole Canada. I came here in the past with two friends & the pizzas were amazing & the tiramisu was beyond mouthwatering & tasty! Today I came with a friend & had the Coniglio alla cacciatora & my friend ordered salmon, there was a little misunderstanding with the order but then it was corrected & my friend was able to have his salmon with veggies & pasta as well, for what you eat the price is really good, portions are generous & the food is very well cooked & prepared, whether you get pasta or pizza or meat everything is perfectly cooked & staged in places to the perfection. Because of the little misunderstanding the waiter was beyond kind & generous & offered us the dessert & coffee, I got the Ferrero rocher cheese cake which was insanely good! They have many choices of Italian wines & they serve a good espresso coffee, I don't like espresso in many places in Montreal but I loved it here! I am Italian born & raised in Italy & I love this place, the family who created this place did an amazing job for the products they offer, for the passion they have in cooking & for the people they choose to work for them! Good job guys keep up the good work, I can't wait to come back & eat again there!
Good food good service very busy nice staff. Pleasant experience. The pizza was good. The best part though, was the calamari & the arancini. The calamari was really fresh!
Mar 21, 2026
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What an amazing Italian meal! The restaurant was quite busy for a Monday evening at 7:45…we were greater immediately & seated in a lovely booth facing the street. Our server names Ryan made a couple of suggestions & we went with the lasagna & the Cornell pizza…oh, my goodness! They were so good! We enjoyed a bottle of Miraval rose..,a perfect compliment! The Italian music, the atmosphere & Ryan's attention made for a perfect evening!
Excellente ambiance & atmosphère chaleureuse, typique d'un bon resto italien de quartier. L'endroit est vivant, convivial & parfait autant entre amis qu'en couple.
Le service est top : souriant, rapide & attentionné, sans être envahissant. On se sent bien accueilli dès l'arrivée & bien accompagné tout au long du repas.
Les pizzas sont clairement la star. Pâte parfaitement cuite, ingrédients de qualité, saveurs bien équilibrées & recettes maîtrisées. On sent le savoir-faire & le respect des classiques italiens.
Les portions sont généreuses & le rapport qualité-prix est très solide. Chaque bouchée est satisfaisante, sans compromis sur la qualité.
Une valeur sûre à Montréal pour de vraies bonnes pizzas italiennes. J'y retournerai sans hésiter.
Excellent restaurant italien, au coeur du quartier vivant de Petite Italie.
Les pizza sont gourmandes avec des ingrédients de qualité, le tout à un prix correct, avec un service très agréable.
