Restaurant Corneli Montréal

I visited Restaurant Corneli for my birthday and overall had a good experience, though I left feeling a bit disappointed. The food itself was excellent. The lasagna was rich and flavorful, the gnocchi had a great texture with a fresh tomato sauce, and the pizza was perfectly cheesy with a crispy crust. Everything tasted really authentic and made with care. The restaurant has a warm, classic Italian atmosphere, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. However, as someone who works in the service industry, I was a little surprised that nothing was mentioned or done for my birthday — no small dessert, acknowledgment, or gesture. It’s something I always make sure to include for guests at my own job, as it adds that personal touch and makes their special day memorable. Still, Restaurant Corneli delivers great food and a cozy dining experience. It’s just missing that extra bit of hospitality that would’ve made it perfect.

My wife and I have traveled to Montreal for our first trip to the city and it has been amazing. The food and drink has been on par with our trips through Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, France) and Corneli has been at the apex of the trip so far. We were walking through Mount Royal and decided to catch a quick Uber to Jean Telon Market. Getting peckish, we decided to take a random walk through Little Italy and stumbled upon the restaurant for lunch. We were immediately seated, drinks served quickly and asked for orders (the accommodation for English was quite welcome). We started with the Bruschetta and loved the fresh tomato, delicious olive oil, and sweet balsamic. My wife ordered the Penne alla Romanoff (pictured) and 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 and not overpowering, and paired quite well with the parmasean. Our drinks of a Spritz, Martini, and Manhatten were satisfying and done expertly. Much better than the price would suggest :) Shout out to our server Andrew who was very attentive, easily provided recommendations, and looked after us with care. If you get a chance, please check out Corneli, you won't be disappointed.

The service is smooth! ( but we waited for Parmesan a bit too long) The food is great but overpriced compared to similar restaurants- I would expect more investment into the comfort and atmosphere with this pricy bills! Thanks for considering ☺️ Still had a great time at this restaurant. I would invite visitors to grab a delicious gelato or espresso right next door - it adds on well to the experience in the heart of Montreal’s historic Little Italy 🇮🇹

We dined at Restaurant Corneli in Montréal over the weekend. Parking in the area can be challenging, but once inside, the restaurant offers a refined and inviting atmosphere. We sampled a variety of dishes: the pasta was excellent and a clear highlight, while the pizza was enjoyable and well-prepared. The chicken with mushrooms, however, was less impressive compared to the other options.

Great food, the toasted crusty bread with peppers & oil (hot) was a nice touch. The ravioli was awesome although a bit too rich for me. The crab cakes were outstanding, the best we’ve ever had.

Fantastic meal this past weekend. We had no reservation but after waiting, was able to get a table on the street terrace which has a great ambiance. Service from Ryan was excellent. We had the salmon with guacamole which gave a nice fresh take to grilled salmon. Our other dish was the lamb shank which was cooked to perfection and fell off the bone. The roasted vegetables as a side dish of each were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Portion size was generous and filling. With a Sangria the total came to $80 which for two is extremely reasonable especially for the location and quality of the food. Highly recommended.

Very good 👍 experience. First time there and loved the pasta - linguine with seafood and pesto was excellent and pizza was good. Nice terrace, busy and nice interior spacious. Good vibe. Prices are 20-30$ per main dish.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Corneli Restaurant for a date night, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was truly outstanding, with their pizza and Ravioli a la Gigi standing out. The espresso martini was spectacular. Our waiter, Karim, provided excellent service, making the evening even more enjoyable. The hostess was warm and welcoming.Overall, I highly recommend Corneli Restaurant for its delicious cuisine, great service, and lovely atmosphere.

Great food, great ambience, great service, and great price. We tried a Caesars salad, calamari, and pepperoni pizza. I especially liked the pepperoni on the pizza. Would definitely try again next time I am back in Montreal.

Spacious, airy restaurant with plenty of seating and an open kitchen (including the pizza oven). Service was efficient, not overly friendly, but we got by. The pizzas are good, the fried calamari was nice but a small portion for the price, and the "original" lasagna was very tasty. They offer gluten-free pasta to substitute with any of the pasta dishes/sauces, and the tortellini in pink sauce was also very tasty. The one dish that stood out was an appetizer with mushrooms in a cream sauce with Port. Delicious flavor profile. Prices were high, as is fairly normal in the city.

We went to Corneli twice. The first time, the food and experience was 5 out of 5 despite slow service. We ordered drinks, apps, pizza, and a tasteful salad. The second time, hoping for better service, the food was good but the service and seating were horrible. We sat outside in both instances and everything is uncomfortable about it. Italian Restaurants are my favorite and it kills me when a great restaurant lacks the ambiance and service. Avoid the hassle and take the food to-go.

Great signature pizza that is sharable in size. I really enjoyed their outdoor seating area, but it can be cramped. The sangria was also quite nice, with a hint of sweetness that was welcomed.

My girlfriend and I stopped by Ristorante Corneli in Little Italy Montreal for brunch before our flight, and it turned out to be the best meal you could have before catching a flight. We were warmly welcomed by the hostess, who seated us by a window with a lovely view. Our drinks arrived promptly, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal. The ambiance was vibrant and fun, enhanced by the perfect touch of Latin music playing in the background--it really added to the overall welcoming vibe. We kicked off our brunch with a delectable Burrata that perfectly showcased the freshness of the ingredients. For her main dish, she ordered the pappardelle con pollo, while I opted for the pappardelle al pomodoro. Every dish was super tasty, bursting with fresh, flavorful ingredients that left us completely satisfied. If you're looking for an authentic Italian brunch experience in Montreal with a fun and lively atmosphere, Ristorante Corneli is the place to be. *Grazie mille per un pasto piacevole!*

They get pretty busy so I highly recommend a reservation. Come hungry the portions are fairly big as is the pizza. The cavatelli is good.

Beau restaurant Italien, ou la pizza et les pates sont authentiques et excellent. Le service sussi aussi est très bon. La pizza est esquise et nous nous avons bien mangés. Nice Italian restaurant where pizza and pasta are excellent. Service is excellent as well. Pizza is exquisite, we loved it !

Happy little Italy vibes. Service was amazing and very attentive, which I enjoy, although my man found it to be somewhat intrusive. The music in there was lowkey insane, but the four cheese pizza with Brie ignited something in me that I didn't even know was there. At first, I was like, "Brie...on a pizza???" But then I was like, ""

The food was amazing, the service was outstanding (ask for Ryan), and atmosphere was more than we could have hoped for. Everything is authentic, homemade, and fresh! 10/10 would recommend.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpgV4ENAHCo/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Had a great dinner at the Corneli while visiting Montréal Canada. This restaurant had a very inviting vibe. People are friendly. Lots of locals eat there, large group parties, and lively atmosphere. Great for family at the same time the bar side can be fun for drinking adults too. We loved everything we ordered from appetizers, pastas to drinks, all were delicious. Do recommend!

Service was incredible and the food was delicious! A definite must try. My husband got the pasta fagioli and it was tasty. I ordered cavatelli pancetta burrata and I can't rave enough. It was hot (temperature) and the flavors were endless. It wasn't too rich either. No room for dessert but we got cookies from a nearby bakery for later. Very good overall. 5 star from me!

The waiter took a long time to come for the order. He apologized but wasn't really interested in doing anything more. We had to keep asking the other staff for water, olive oil, etc. He also messed up one of the orders & brought pizza instead of pasta. He argued, stating we pointed to something!? & was not apologetic. This is a busy place & popular. I guess they really don't care how they treat their customers - especially non-white customers. I don't need to go back here. Other friendlier Italian places around which treat people of all races better.

This fantastic restaurante manages multiple dinner groups simultaneously and effortlessly. Our server Cam had another table of 15 and never neglected our 4 top. All while greeting and seating new guests arriving at the door. The food was delicious and truly southern Italian. All I can say is "Ristorante Corneli is a must for dinner when in Montreal". You will make a memory lasting a lifetime.

Walking in the place is warm and welcoming and full of life just like a good Italian pizzeria pasta ristorante should be. The hostess was pleasant, but it was too busy for us to get a table so we sat at the bar with the lovely and wonderful Carla who was amazing. She was warm and welcoming knew the menu inside and out, provided us with great recommendations and make sure Xperience wears off the . They have a full selection of liquor And beer, All their pasta is made I. House and of course their pizza. They have traditional selections, as well as the usual selections. You owe it to yourself to come here. What an amazing experience! And did I say no attitude? Unfortunately, some of the other restaurants around this area have too much attitude for me to ever go back to a young absolutely love the warm feeling of this place and Carla made it even better. .

Phenomenal! Absolutely mouthwatering homemade deliciousness. I ordered the seafood fettuccine. Served piping hot with an abundance of fresh seafood. My friend ordered the veal ragout with pappadelle pasta - incredible. So welcoming and wonderful! Highly recommend!

Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. Good for a date night or family gathering. I had the muscles and loved it. Will go back.

Great service! Lots of options to eat with a kid-friendly menu. Go with the recommendations from the servers and you'll do just fine!

The best meal we've had in Montreal! We wanted to visit Little Italy on a cold snowy day and we ventured into Ristorante Corneli. The atmosphere was wonderful, our server was so kind, and the wood fired pizzas were truly delicious! One pizza can be split by two people. Highly recommend!

From its humble beginings in Montréal-Nord through its move in the appropriate little Italy location, we have been to @cornelirestaurant countless times over the years. Although, there are many meals to enjoy here (please try the pizza, any pizza), we settled on focusing on mostly pasta. As an entrée we had polenta, which was cooked to perfection combined with the sautéed mushroom and spinach resulting in a flavour explosion in our mouths. The Spaghetti primavera was light yet filing , as the abundance of fresh vegetables were sampled in every bite For all cheese lovers, the 3 cheese tortellini delivered on its promise, rich in flavour All paired nicely with a sangiovese de toscana red.

We've ordered Clam Linguini. One of the best. Plenty of clam meat, rich in flavor without being overly creamy. Loved it! The salmon salad was also very tasty. Strongly recommend!

It was a cool and windy day so I wanted soup. We got there mid-afternoon so the restaurant was very quiet aside for a few patrons. We ordered the cream of tomato soup and the minestrone and both were the warm-you-up-on-the-inside types of soup. Great flavor and seasoned just right. We were given starters of seasoned bread with pickled chili peppers. The bread was good! My favorite was the pizza crust--it was everything I wanted. The crust was somehow soft and chewy yet thin and crispy all at the same time! How is that even possible!?! I really enjoyed the grilled chicken pizza though the toppings were a bit off-centered. If you come here, you must try the wood-oven pizza!

Excellent service and food alike. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and it looks like a lot of pepperoni but it is perfectly sliced and thin. The mood was amazing with great ambiance.

Worst restaurant in Montreal, service is so bad by a blonde older waitress, very sarcastic, condescending service. As I was eating my pasta I realized that the meatballs were literally raw. I asked the pasta what kind of meat is it because if it has pork it has to be cooked well, regardless meatballs need to be cooked to perfection. As I am eating my pasta the lady came with some thongs and picked up my meatball I asked what are you doing she said I'm gonna get it cooked more lol are you serious. The meatball has been crossed contaminated and you gonna take it to the back to cook it more that is unsanitary. Instead of offering to remake or bring a fresh meat ball. Pasta no flavor, bland flavor. My mom ordered the pasta with shrimp and pesto, terrible it was a soup of oil. Pictures can speak for themselves. Please go elsewhere. My father who was a chef for Italian cuisine for more than 30 years got the linguine vongole which he hated and said it tasted like can food and canned clams. As I am giving feedback to the waitress she said this is how things are cooked my dad just looked at her in shock because she is wrong. The restaurant should be ashamed of their poor presentation and customer service. The place was empty I wonder why. Go elsewhere this place sucks

Veal Parm to die for. Good Pepporoni pizza, and meatballs that are soft and tasty. Good spot in little Italy. Take a look if in the area.

Located right on the Main in Little Italy, this restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food. Our party of five had a delicious meal with wine and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our server was friendly and attentive even though the restaurant was crowded with holiday diners We started with bruschetta and baked Brie, both of which were delicious. My wife and I enjoyed the lasagna, while my daughters had gnocchi in rosé sauce and spaghetti bolognese. The food was great. My only minor criticism is that the space was kind of tight and because of the crowd, it was a bit noisy to carry on a normal conversation. But all in all it was a great experience

We have been here before, and the food is always delightful as it was on this visit. However, this time, the service was atrocious. The server consistently forgot things, and never could be found when we needed her. We have to think about coming here again. Maybe

Nice environment to bring out of town guest to. It was hot outside, so it felt good to get seated indoors in the AC. Great service that kept the water coming and were patient with our two little kids. On top of it all, the food was excellent -- especially the sauce that came with the complimentary bread, the lasagna, and the seafood pizza. A hit with the kids AND adults. We'd definitely come back and brings others here.

We were in little Italy and we saw this place had good reviews so we decided to check it out. We came around 4pm on a friday and it was surprisingly not busy. The music they played along with the decoration and aesthetic of the restaurant really made me feel like I was in Italy again. Our waitress was super sweet and helpful, she gave us multiple bread rolls to hold us over while we were waiting for our food to come out. My spaghetti was really savory and it hit the spot! The meat sauce wasn't too liquidy or chunky as it was the perfect consistency. The noodles were also cooked to perfection as it wasn't too hard nor too soft. The meatball was tasty as well and it was super soft to bite into. My parents shared the linguini pescatore and they raved about it. They really liked the mussels and could tell it was fresh from the ocean. It was a good size for a good price. Too bad we were so stuffed from all the bread or else we could've ordered more! I would definitely want to come again and try more of their pasta dishes.

I came here to relive my experiences eating Corneli pizza from my childhood days. The original restaurant was in Montreal Nord at des Recollets and Fleury and that was my childhood neighborhood. I fondly remember eating the pizza in the 70's and beyond. Fast forward and this new restaurant opened in 2014. I was so excited to try the food again that I forgot to take pictures of my dishes. I can tell you that for starters I had a bowl of pasta e fagioli and it was authentic and of course delicious. Part of the appetizer was an all dressed pizza that we shared among 4 of us. The Corneli family has maintained the same recipe because it tasted the same as when I was a kid growing up in Montreal Nord. At least that's the way I remember it. Delicious indeed!!! I also had veal Marsala and it was top notch. The service was excellent and the ambiance, well, with pictures of the glory days on the walls one can only be nostalgic. It's becoming increasingly rare to find restaurants with such legacy. This one is an absolute gem. Federico Corneli would be proud! And I will be back....

I wanted something light, so I ordered the veal, no pasta. I regret it. I bet the pasta would have been better. My order was basic; just veal with gravy. Wasn't bad but I feel like they have better options to choose. I did enjoy the vegetables and potatoes though. My friends ordered mussels and they were really good. I don't know what one of them was but the mustard flavored mussels were tastier of the two. Ordered a chocolate cake for dessert. It was scrumptious and well worth the calories Staff was more than excellent

After a couple of years, we came back to Corneli, this time we were a group of 8. We had reserved in advance and our table was ready when we arrived. Last time I had a very average experience so when order time came, I decided to go with the specialty which is oven wood pizza. For appetizers we ordered salad and crispy calamari and of course a pitcher of melon sangria. The calamari was great lightly fried and very tasty. You didn't feel like it was oily. Salad is always good here it very fresh and dressing is just the perfect amount. Pizza time, I was very pleasantly surprised, very good pizza, the dough was amazing. I really enjoyed it. A few remarks, between appetizers and our main dish it took almost 40 minutes. Which I found way to much for pizza. Then when the food arrived, not all pizzas arrived together and we had to wait 5-6 minutes between every two pizzas, which was not cool. Our waiter was nice, but he was new and when you ask what is good they don't give suggestions just that everything is good. When i customer asks for suggestions its because they want to get some tips and ideas, specially when the menu has too many options. All in all this was a much better experience than last time.

We arrived about 1/2 hour before the usual dinner crowd, so we were seated with no problem. (When we left though, it was pretty busy.) Our waitress was patient and helpful, and others attentively helped he by keeping our water filled and dishes cleared. Since we had a late lunch, we split the Parma Pizza: red sauce, "mozzarella, thin slices of prosciutto and arugula, sprinkled with olive oil and Parmesan shavings". It was baked in their wood-burning oven by a chef dedicated to making pizzas. The crust was excellent: crisp on the bottom and edge (but not burnt) and soft inside. As mentioned by other reviewer, the Parmesan shaving were sparse. However, the "Parma" is in reference to the prosciutto which was well represented on the pizza. The red sauce was good, and I appreciate that it didn't over-power the pizza with its flavors (i.e. there was the right amount of sauce). There's a wide variety of dishes, so you'll easily find something you'll like.

Plenty of competition around here, so they better be good. We ate on the terrace on a Friday afternoon. Traffic is kinda close but we still enjoyed the outdoors. I had plain old spaghetti meatballs. If you can make a good bolognese, then I can trust the rest. My buddy had the pizza. He's a big boy and didn't finish it. He liked it. I think this is a safe bet.

We stopped for dinner here as we were in Little Italy and decided we should take the opportunity to try this place, based on reviews. The pizza my wife ordered was excellent and the crust was perfectly crisped. The quality toppings were well proportioned and distributed. I had the Lasagna, which was supposed to be "the same recipe for the last 40 years". The noodles in the dish reminded me of overcooked Stouffer's lasagne and the meat sauce was a bit bland. There was very little meat or other cheese in the layers and I was disappointed with the dish. For dessert we split a Cannoli, which made up for the lasagna. It was quite possibly the best Cannoli I have ever had. It was freshly piped with Mascarpone based filling that was just sweet enough but not cloying at all. Would return for the Cannoli or Pizza The service was excellent and not rushed, but overall I would not pay what I did for the same meal again.

It was packed when we arrived on Saturday around 8:30pm. It was a holiday weekend but my group of 5 didn't have to wait more than 20 minutes for a seat. I was happy with my white wine mussels. They were simple and the flavor was no surprise, in a good way! Everyone else at the table was happy with their dishes except for my friend who ordered the margarita pizza. I did expect the pizza to be more along the lines of mostly tomato sauce with slices of mozzarella and pinches of basil. So to see so much cheese was a little disappointing. The 1 star down is based on the combined; long wait for our food once seated, lackluster margarita pizza and slightly loud music. Overall, I'd still recommend this restaurant due to the many options and the happy bellies of my friends and I (minus the pizza eater).

Good food good service enjoyed our experience on the patio. Minestrone soup, Prosciutto melone, Veal marsala and rabbit cacciatore were excellent. Never had the cacciatore with tomatoe sauce but it was good.

VERY GOOD! I'm so happy we were able to go to Cornell. It's located in the Little Italy district. The pizzas are absolutely perfection. I especially loved the homemade pasta with their bolognese sauce. Great won't selection too! Everything we had, we enjoyed.... They are super busy so be patient with the wait staff. They worked so hard to stay on top of it all.

We ended up here after wandering Little Italy looking for a pizza place. We were able to get a nice table for 2 by the window early on a Friday night without a reservation. The waiter quickly caught on to the fact that we were in no rush and gave us plenty of room to enjoy our drinks and appetizers. We tried the fried calamari and I had the Parma pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, and Parmesan). Although the Parmesan was a bit sparse on the pizza, the wood burning oven really brought the crust together. The Sangiovese red wine was quite a hit as well. Definitively recommend for Italian cuisine to please the whole family: a wide menu of options with authentic flavours. It does feel a bit more main stream than a mom and pop Italian shop (and the fact that it's right on St-Laurent would contribute to this), but still made for a great lively evening.

Like how staff are very friendly here, not overly nice but the kind of casual and friendly. Food was good too. Ordered a seafood pasta and the amount of seafood they give is impressive. Came to this place as tourist and after reading positive reviews online. It's worth a compliment!

Food very good although not properly represented. A lamb shank in brown sauce is not a lamb ossobuco. Very loud and service lacked sttention and professionalism.

i decided to go here on my last day of my montreal trip, and i could not have ended it in a better way. my server--nicholas? nikola?--was absolutely lovely and i used the last dollars of my montreal budget to add a tip. safe to say he brightened my day and was the cherry on top of my montreal trip. if a manager or anybody reads this please say thank you to him for me. and thank you for the little something for my trip back. enjoying it on the train right now! thank you (also, the food here is really good. i'm not a pasta person usually but i loved the pasta here even though i couldn't finish it as pasta makes me full really quickly)

We stopped for lunch starving and didn't need dinner! Caesar salad was creamy and full of flavor. Broccolini was cooked perfect with olive oil and spice. We loved the fungi and parma pizzas. To end, we enjoyed the gnocchi with pink sauce and lasagna. I'd eat them all again! Really good service and reasonably priced.

Pappardelle was... not great. I'm hoping other dishes exceed my experience. Mine was bland with crunchy broccoli and ... somehow saltless. Che piccato! Might try again in the future and stick to pizza.

Sat at the bar. Had the buffalo mozzarella caprese. Very generous portion and was tasty. Next the polenta and mushrooms. They were excellent. Had a bottle of Barolo and a couple Bucas that made the night even better. The owner and staff treated me like family. Couldn't have had a better experience. Highly recommend for the weary traveler.

The Corneli is our go to Italian restaurant in Montreal. The city has many very good Italian places but to me this has it all, good professional serve, quality an

We needed a place where kids were welcome...we were having a hard time figuring our restaurants vs. bars! This fit the bill. Excellent pizza that made everyone happy. We had the pepperoni, a meat one (pepperoni, sausage, pancetta) and one that had arugula on top. They all had beautiful crusts and were perfectly cooked. We had a salad on the side. I would skip the mixed drinks...we found them watered down, but the wines and beers were nice. Definitely a nice spot if you find yourself on this side of town.

Had the spaghetti with meatballs. It was delicious! Sat on the terrace on a beautiful night. The service was generally good but our waiter was an absolute sweetheart. Very friendly staff and great music. The terrace is basically on the street but it's very authentic. Reminds me of NYC. All in all very good. Definitely a good choice especially in the summer.

Saturday afternoon all the authentic spots are closed here in little Italy so we came to Corneli, and I would say the food was average at best. The service was slow. For appetizers we had the bruschetta which was stale, the peppers were better. When the veggies are better than the bread, there's a problem. For the salad we had a Caesar with added shrimp. The worst shrimp I've had. Not seasoned, over cooked, and not fresh. The salad it's self was fine. For the entree we ordered the veal with fig, and a side of Alfredo pasta. There really wasn't much to it. Veal sauce was very sweet and bland outside of that. The pasta itself was over cooked and the sauce mediocre. For an Italian meal if got the job done because I'm no longer hungry, but I wouldn't go back. The ice cream shop next door was pretty good option for desert!

The food is authentically Italian and absolutely delicious. I enjoyed the upbeat atmosphere and the roll up window, providing an outdoor feel to the indoor dining room. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!