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 an authentic Italian experience with warm hospitality, fresh ingredients, and generous portions that make it easy to share a wide range of dishes. Highlights include wood-fired pizzas with crisp crusts, house-made pastas, seafood specialties, and appetizers like arancini and calamari, all praised for flavor and quality. The service is consistently attentive and friendly, with a lively, inviting atmosphere that can be bustling and a touch noisy, and the terrace provides a wonderful setting for meals with family or friends. The wine list and desserts such as tiramisu and cannoli receive positive mentions, and overall the restaurant is known for good value, generous portions, and a welcoming vibe—even when busy. A reliable go-to for a satisfying Italian meal in Little Italy.
Nous avons passé une super soirée!!!
Nourriture excellente & notre serveur, Ryan absolument a son affaire!!!
Beau sourire du debut a la fin, merci d avoir rendu notre soirée encore plus memorable...a bientôt
Nous y avons célébré la Saint Valentin ma copine & moi & nous y avons eu une très belle expérience. Notre serveur (j'espère bien me rappeler de son nom) Ryan était très sympathique & a répondu à toutes nos questions & nos besoins. Les employés de l'endroit étaient très jovial & le service a été plutôt rapide. Ma copine & moi avons adoré notre repas & le vin était toute aussi délicieux. Une très belle première expérience dans ce restaurant alors que ce fut la première fois que nous allions manger dans un restaurant de la petite Italie. Il y a de très bonnes chances qu'on y retourne un de ces jours !
We had a terrible experience at this restaurant. Food arrived one hour after we sat down.
My partner ordered bolognese pasta +meatball with the « gluten free option ».
Turns out the gluten free option comes at a surcharge & NO meatball in the plate.
Pay more to get less.
No explanations were given.
Expensive & average food.
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!
Feb 10, 2026
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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.
We had a fabulous time here. Excellent food, large portions with a very friendly service. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas, with pleasant music. A mix of 60s, 70s, & more contemporary so everybody happy. Prices also very correct, considering all the food is freshly made, no microwaved shortcuts here. The parmigiana was my absolute favorite. I don't eat meat so can't say anything about the meat dishes but they looked yummy.
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Brought my 96 year old Dad to eat at Cornelli. He rememberd the first one in Montréal Nord years ago. He alway took Cotoletta alla Milanese it was fantastic.. so disappointing that it is not on the menu anymore. But he ate very well.
Décor magnifique. Service hors paire & rapide, nous avons été bien conseillé sur l'accord mets/vins. La nourriture était bonne & chaude. Le seul point négatif, c'est que la musique était trop forte, on devait parlé très fort pour s'entendre parler.
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.
