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.
Merci pour cette excellente expérience chez Cornelli! Je suis passé dimanche vers 15 h & le service était impeccable, autant du côté du serveur que de l'hôtesse, qui a gentiment accepté de nous changer de table. & que dire des pâtes… juste wow! Je recommande sans hésiter. un vrai coup de coeur! 🙌❤?
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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.
Super restaurant découvert par hasard vraiment pas déçu. Le service au top. La cuisine super bonne. Menue pour enfant très copieux. Très bonne ambiance je recommande.
Love the lively atmosphere here. It was hard for us to find an Italian restaurant for a table of 8, so we found Corneli through Google Maps. The decor is beautiful. Love that they never rushed us. Food was comforting & came in big portions. We were looking forward for desserts but we got too full. My sister usually doesn't like mussels but she loved them here :) Highly recommend this place for group celebrations.
Great Italian food! They have gluten free options.
The tiramisu we had that day was about disappoting since it is too liquify & tastes like whipped cream in between.
But the waitress waived the charge for this.
I tried Rabit it is so tender & good! My friend has this mushroom & spinach plolanta, amazing good. Highly recommended!
C'était vraiment très bon. Le service est top & les serveurs aux petits soins! Je recommande ce lieu où il fait bon se poser pour passer un agréable moment.
Je suis allée à ce restaurant à plusieurs reprises déjà & j'ai toujours adoré mon expérience! La saveur des plats, l'ambiance & le service sont excellents! Je recommande++
Très bon restaurant à découvrir
Octobre 2025
Très belle surprise. Salle spacieuse,
Excellent accueil, cuisine délicieuse prix très raisonnable
Je recommande vivement.
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My wife & I have traveled to Montreal for our first trip to the city & it has been amazing. The food & drink has been on par with our trips through Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, France) & Corneli has been at the apex of the trip so far.
We were walking through Mount Royal & decided to catch a quick Uber to Jean Telon Market. Getting peckish, we decided to take a random walk through Little Italy & stumbled upon the restaurant for lunch.
We were immediately seated, drinks served quickly & asked for orders (the accommodation for English was quite welcome). We started with the Bruschetta & loved the fresh tomato, delicious olive oil, & sweet balsamic.
My wife ordered the Penne alla Romanoff (pictured) & I had the recommended Lasagna (pictured).
My exact words to my wife'I think this might be the best lasagne I've had.... In my life'. I should be careful as she makes a phenomenal bechamel with her lasagna :)
Her Penne was al dente, the sauce was buttery & not overpowering, & paired quite well with the parmasean.
Our drinks of a Spritz, Martini, & Manhatten were satisfying & done expertly. Much better than the price would suggest :)
Shout out to our server Andrew who was very attentive, easily provided recommendations, & looked after us with care.
If you get a chance, please check out Corneli, you won't be disappointed.
Première fois à Corneli , la nourriture étais exquise . Le service étais parfais , j'ai eu la merveilleuse chance d'avoir un excellent service de Ryan. Très recommandé
The pasta & pizza were delicious! Full of flavour & perfectly cooked. Highly recommended 👍👍you won't be disappointed! Our server was andrew he was taking care of us professionally.
Visited this place with some work colleagues, while we were in Montreal. Lovely ambience. Friendly service. Food was really great. We all thoroughly enjoyed the quality of the meals. Recommended.
