Drogheria Fine
Italian restaurant · Mile End ·
Pillowy gnocchi in tangy tomato sauce, cash/debit
Pillowy gnocchi in tangy tomato sauce, cash/debit
"At Drogheria Fine I enjoyed the famously affordable $5 gnocchi, a small but notable highlight of Montréal’s dynamic food scene." - AFAR
"If you’ve ever braved the lineup at Kem CoBa, you’re familiar with its gnocchi-slinging next-door neighbour. The smell of simmering tomato sauce tends to waft over, and it may have even convinced you to abandon ice cream plans in favour of pasta once before — its boxes of piping hot, pillowy gnocchi are just $5." - Eater Staff
"This tiny pocket of a place on Fairmount Avenue makes one thing only — and it does so very well: piping hot, sauce-drenched, pillowy gnocchi served from a takeout window for 5$. There’s the option of adding red pepper flakes and a generous dusting of Pecorino Romano and taking home a jar of Nonna-approved sauce, too." - Valerie Silva
"Drogheria Fine has made its name with one dish: gnocchi swimming in tomato sauce. Tucked in a folded takeout box, the nonna-inspired, carb-caressing sauces have made this tiny storefront a cheap, cheerful, and filling destination. With their olive oils and several varieties of sauces (with or without gnocchi) available online, noshers no longer have to make the trek to this gourmand block of Fairmount West." - Ivy Lerner-Frank
"GO HERE: for Drogheria Fine's street gnocchi. Trust us—it’s a thing. ORDER THE: only thing on the menu: pillowy gnocchi out of a Chinese take-out container. You can get it tossed in a classic tangy-sweet tomato sauce (our go-to, with a shake of red pepper flakes) or a spicier version—and with a hefty pile of grated Pecorino Romano for an extra dollar. If you love that sauce as much as we do, you can buy a jar at the stand too. THE VIBE IS: inconspicuous. Sandwiched between two popular spots (Fairmount Bagel and ice cream shop Kem CoBa), the tiny window is easy to walk past. Make the most of that prime location and grab a seat at the rainbow-colored bench outside, double-fisting gnocchi and durian ice cream. Don’t worry: The fragrant smell of red sauce overpowers the stinky fruit. PRACTICAL STUFF: Open every day 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. or until sold out. —Alyse Whitney" - Condé Nast
