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.
O vinho estava ótimo... a entrada que pedimos também (brusqueta). Nosso pratos estavam maravilhosos...o garçon Nicolas fois super atencioso e ainda arriscou conversar algumas palavras em português. Eu recomendo demais.
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Food & atmosphere were unmatched. Accommodated our group of 7, with vegan & celiac dietary restrictions. The drinks were also great! Will return when we come back to Montreal.
Bonne expérience, les pizzas étaient excellentes. La pizza aux fruits de mer aurait pu être un peu mieux garni en fruits de mer. Dommage pour le service, malgré les commentaires positifs, les serveurs n'étaient pas très agréable & assez froid (le pourboire donné est uniquement pour remercier le beau travail de la cuisine).
Vous apprécierez la qualité des pizzas & vous ne serez pas déçu. Nous reviendrons !
A soulful Italian restaurant with a beautiful terrace. I tried the vegetarian pizza which was delightful. The atmosphere & the service was 10/10 too. Highly recommended!
Some of the best Italian food ive had. Wonderful Flavours, great portions for the price & amazing service. Place is always packed because of how popular it is. Great atmosphere, highly recommended.
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The food is ok but not tasty. The service was slow, some people came after us & got their food before us. I didn't feel in a typical Italian restaurant but more in a tourist trap.
Very good 👍 experience. First time there & loved the pasta - linguine with seafood & pesto was excellent & pizza was good. Nice terrace, busy & nice interior spacious. Good vibe. Prices are 20-30$ per main dish.
Excellent restaurant italien directement dans la Petite Italie avec des portions généreuses & une très belle ambiance pour les familles, les gouoes, les célébrations.
I recently visited Corneli with my girlfriend. I ordered the Vitello alla Parmigiana with vegetables & potatoes, while she chose the Linguini alle Vongole.
Unfortunately, my veal dish was a big disappointment. The potatoes were floury & unpleasant to eat, the carrots were fine, but the green vegetables tasted frozen, something I notice right away & personally don't enjoy. The tomato sauce was good, but the veal itself was overwhelmed by the flour coating, making it hard to really taste the meat.
My girlfriend's linguini dish was better overall. However, the clams were not cleaned properly, so there was sand in them, which is a big drawback for a seafood dish.
On the positive side, before our meals arrived, we were served complimentary Italian bread (similar to focaccia) with spices & pepper. It wasn't too strong & was very enjoyable. Honestly, it ended up being better than my main dish. We received only one slice because I took the picture late, but normally they serve four or five slices, which is a nice touch.
Each dish was $32, & with tax & tip, the total came to around $80-$90 for two. Given the quality, I find it quite expensive.
Main takeaway: Corneli seems like a better choice if you stick to pasta, which they do well (though my girlfriend's dish could have been improved by properly cleaning the clams). I would definitely avoid the vegetable-&-potato option & go for the homemade pasta instead. Overall, I'd call it a so-so restaurant: not terrible, but not one I'd rush back to for veal.
A comfortable setting in the heart of Montréal's Little Italy. The food was delicious, the service was great & the prices were reasonable. I got the Veal Scalopini & my wife got the Lasagna. Each was well prepared & cooked to perfection. The staff was friendly & kept our glasses full. I highly recommend this place & area over St. Catherine St.
I had a reservation for my birthday at 20:30 confirmed one week before. As soon as I got in the waitress already come to ask if we were ready & I was waiting for the rest of my guests. She returned a couple of minutes later to inform: the kitchen is closed but we are gonna take your order either way, like, I'm sorry? How do you accept a reservation & the kitchen closes 30 minutes later? Anyway, order made & the stars is literally cleaning everything, a lot of movement to close the restaurant 🤡 If you close the kitchen at this time, is not interesting to the client to accept reservations 30 minutes before. It was not a good experience principally on my birthday & with 7 guests being rushed like this
