Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Aldea

    4.5 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Aldea Photos

    ALDEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Upscale
    Good for groups

    Recommended Reviews - Aldea

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Morue salee Aldea
    Mike G.

    First visit at Aldea Portuguese fine dining. The service and food were fantastic, coupled with their great wine selection. Morue Sale, both grilled and Aldea were delicious, flavorful dishes that one cannot go wrong with. There are other interesting options on the menu as well. The service was punctual from the moment we walked in. We will definitely be back - thank you!

    Fish
    Marc M.

    Nice place that gets busy fast. Make reservations on the weekends. They have a nice menu for fish. The offer a table d'hôte. They have a full bar. Noisy evening with a few groups. Plenty of staff for quick service. Wait staff a little snooty. Food was excellent. I loved the octopus.

    Bacalhau a bras

    Probably the best Portuguese food I've ever had. A quaint restaurant with attentive service. The caldo verde soup was amazing, as was my bacalhau dish. Flan was sublime. Friends said steak was delicious. 100% worth it

    Seafood rice

    Extraordinary restaurant, best rice with seafood ever in Montreal the Cod croquettes sublime. The house white wine surprisingly good. And the nata dessert just what you expect. Excellent service always attentive to your queries. Nice ambiance and quite

    House wine
    Guissoo N.

    Just go. I wasn't sure I'd enjoy but I loved everything I ate. Everyone was nice. Food was delicious. Not overly seasoned and perfect. Can't wait to come back to Montreal for more!

    Delicious !! Price Fixed meal.
    Kimberley K.

    Simple. Freshly prepared. From scratch. Top Quality Ingredients. Just Perfect. Dress up and go... today! They have a prix fixe lunch available and from what I have experienced... it was MORE than enough to satisfy me. Will be back!

    Homemade apple cake
    Gabrielle L.

    I came here with my aunt during Montreal à Table. For $33 we got an 3 services. For the first service we both took the garlic mussels. The sauce was delicious! I kept dipping the bread in the sauce. And before that i was dipping it in the olive oil which was also very good. For the second service we also both took the Nagano pork shank with fries and vegetables. The waiter highly recommended this dish which is why we both took it. The pork was mouthwatering. It just melted in your mouth and fell off the bone. I liked the sauce too. The fries were good. The portions were big for $33! i couldn't finish my main. I think also it was because we ate so much bread. All the sauces were so good that i couldn't pass up dipping the bread in them. For dessert there was only one choice. it was an apple cake with syrup on top. It was good. The cake was fluffy and not too sweet. They only had Portuguese wine. I started with a white wine and then had an espumante which is what sparkling wine when it comes from Portugal. The food was great and the service was good. I definitely recommend it and would go back!

    Veal Chop - Table d'Hote
    Ian M.

    I live in the Mile End and work downtown, so I've walked past Aldea, probably hundreds of times since it opened, and I was always intrigued by the inviting elegance of the decor, and what seemed to be really beautiful plates as I saw them through their generous floor-to-ceiling windows as I passed. Finally, I decided to take advantage of a rare evening off from the restaurant I manage to try it, and I am beyond glad that I did. Honestly, one of the best dining experiences I've had in Montreal. This place is a gem. The key to the whole thing, and the thread that pervaded our entire experience, is attention to detail. And it begins as soon as you walk in the building. The room is simply and tastefully decorated, with a cozy, but modern ambience. The furnishing is stylish without sacrificing comfort. Before you order a single thing, you're already glad you came. Even the washrooms were spotless on a level I've seldom seen. My boyfriend doesn't drink, so I just ordered a half litre of the house red for my self and was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It robust and fruit forward, with a nice little tannic zip - not the flabby offering you get from most places as "vin maison". He and I both opted for the Table d'Hote, though we were certainly tempted by the ample selection of tasty-sounding tapas. Ranging from $30-42 for three courses, the price point is reasonable on its face, however once you see what you get it's incredible. We were presented with a basket of fresh-to-the day Portuguese crusty rolls and sliced cornbread, and a lovely unexpected amuse bouche of meatball (done in a still reminiscent of brandade) with a spicy mayo. We ordered a queso fresco and tomato salad on top of the fixed menu offering, and it came out simple, fresh, and tasty - exactly what you'd hope for from a dish of this kind. Soon after we finished that our Table d'Hote appetizers arrived - Lisbon Shrimp for me, and the chef's salad for my co-diner. The salad was dressed in a light vinagrette, garnished with strawberries and some cressons (which was a nice touch), and the shrimp . . . my goodness; large, flavourful without being fishy, and steeped in a stunning rose-type sauce (I detected red pepper and paprika notes, but I could be wrong. It was so delicious I wiped every spare drop out of the bowl. By this point, everything had been so delightful, we couldn't wait for the mains, and they didn't disappoint. My veal chop was huge (at least 10-12oz) and cooked to a perfect medium, with traditional Portuguese style roast potatoes, and sauteed asparagus and broccolini. It was lightly seasoned, with the perfect amount of char. If I did it over again, I might try to get a side of the sauce from the shrimp appetizer, but that's more a testament to how amazing that was, rather than an indication the chop was in any way lacking flavour. My partner had the Filet Mignon & Jumbo Shrimp skewer, which also came cooked to perfection. They shrimp had taken just enough grill fire to benefit from the flavour, but still maintained a nice soft texture inside, and the steak pieces were tender and juicy. His dish came with the same vegetable mix, but with chip cut potatoes, in place of the larger roasted potatoes I received. He loved them, and finished each and every one, despite rapidly becoming full from the generous portions. The presentation of the plates was fantastic, and every time a new plate arrived at one of the adjacent tables we were following it with our eyes, planning what to order on our next visit. The Giant Shrimp plate, Seared Cod, and Octopus we saw all looked mouth watering, and we were wishing we'd brought a few more people so we could sample them all. We finished off with a nice homemade chocolate mousse (which was elevated by stirring a couple spoonfuls of my espresso into it), and a classic creme caramel. We had to stop ourselves from licking the plate clean. From a service standpoint, we couldn't really have asked for me. We were assisted by two veteran waiters, who were polished, without being pretentious, and friendly without being intrusive. There is an open kitchen, so we also had the opportunity to thank the cooks who prepared such a formidable meal. The bill came out to $132, before tip for 4 courses. More than reasonable. Aldea offers what are very much traditional style Portuguese dishes. They are not seeking to re-invent the wheel, but have clearly focused on freshness, quality, and careful preparation to elevate the fare over establishements offering similar cuisine (which are ample in the quartier). For my purposes, I know I will be back, and would enthusiastically recommend it to anyone, whether for a special occasion, important date, or just a really well-executed meal in a gorgeous, intimate dining room. Again, in a city with such a diversity of offerings, this was one of the most satisfying overall experiences I've had, and it will be one of a small handful of go-to restaurants for me moving forward.

    See all

    21 days ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    18 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mike S.
    6
    114
    8

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ian M.
    38
    1
    2

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Amy M.
    0
    13
    0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Aldea Reviews in Other Languages

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Portuguese 1,006 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Ma Poule Mouillée - #8 chorizo and chicken poutine and #3 half chicken and fries (and salad)

    Ma Poule Mouillée

    (702 reviews)

    $$

    Plateau-Mont-Royal

    Hands down the best poutine fusion in Montreal. The Portugese chicken compliments the poutine very…read morewell and definitely a dark horse in Montreal. They don't seem to get as much attention as some other poutine places, but don't sleep on this experience. For their price, it is a lot of food, one large serving of their 19$ grilled chicken with sausage and poutine is a great meal that will last you the entire day, it was more than enough for two. They debone two legs of chicken on top of the poutine that they pulled fresh off their grill! Service was fast, there is plenty of room to eat at the restaurant and they have a separate counter for the pastries. We had to get some of their Portuguese tarts (10$ for 6) and they were also amazing. Creamy, custardy, perfectly baked. It reheated well in the air fryer when we brought some back as souvenirs to enjoy. This is a place worth stopping by in Montreal, poutine in one hand and a batch of tarts for dessert on the other.

    A bounty of food comes with your half chicken and fries!…read more The "golden row" of chicken twisting and turning while cooking definitely generates much anticipation. I'll say half of the 1/2 chicken I ordered was definitely moist and tender, while the other side was a bit dried out. The fat from the skin was nonexistent, so not much flavor other than the sauce that coated the exterior of the chicken. While there was an abundance of fries, which covered every inch of the paper box, sadly they were neither crunchy nor crisp. This was right after opening my box after I paid for my order. I also got the chicken sandwich which was juicer even if it was less majestic than the 1/2 chicken. The flan dessert was somewhat forgettable, I left half of it behind. There was a line up to order but it moved well. There is seating inside however the tables and chairs were in need of a good wipe down.

    Casa Minhota - Garlic Shrimp with Rice

    Casa Minhota

    (55 reviews)

    $$

    Plateau-Mont-Royal

    A true gem in the heart of Plateau-Mont-Royal (Portuguese Plateau)…read more We were 5 people for lunch during a busy weekend, Saint-Laurent Sidewalk Sale. Surprisingly inside, it wasn't. We showed up no reservation and they took us in right away. The waiter was super friendly and checked up on us regularly. There was a big group in the second section of the restaurant, but they weren't that loud for us to talk. The food was amazing. No issues with the chicken, pork, shrimps and steak. Everything was perfection. I would suggest anyone on a visit from anywhere, to try out this restaurant if you are in the heart of the Portugese Plateau.

    Casa Minhota is a homey Portuguese restaurant with great service, authentic food, and a relaxing…read moreatmosphere. The prices are what you would expect from a nice restaurant, a bit expensive but fair, and they have numerous selections to choose from. I hadn't tried Portuguese fried sardines before and they were quite delicious, and served with lemon and a spicy piri piri sauce that really enhanced the dish--big portion and had leftovers! The grilled Chorizo was delectable as well, with the charcoal flavor really shining through--not too spicy. My favorite dish was the Pork and Clams stew, a classic Portuguese surf and turf dish that was a little potato heavy but the flavor was perfect with hints of lemon, red pepper paste, and a salty, but not-too-salty brine on the tender pork loin. Another dish I tried was the grilled pork medallions: it was a bit average but still good. The potatoes were a little soggy/not crispy and the green salad was a touch too simple with just balsamic vinegar and olive oil; nothing special, but decent. The grilled Portuguese chicken was pretty nice and had that charbroiled/grilled flavor and the meat was quite juicy. The large serving is enough to share if you aren't too hungry and came with same sides as the pork medallions dish, which felt a bit repetitive... The waiter was very attentive and checked up on our table often. Good service. I prefer Aldea, another Portuguese restaurant a few blocks away, since they had similar prices and a bit better quality, more uniqueness of flavor...but if you are feeling a more homey, family-style energy then Casa Minhota is perfect for you.

    Restaurant Douro

    Restaurant Douro

    (23 reviews)

    $$$

    Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie

    After not having a bad meal in Montreal during our week long stay, we cancelled our reservation at…read morea top French place in the Old Town and decided to have something more fun. Portuguese food fit the bill and Douro had exactly the menu we were looking for with sardines, croquettes, caldo verde, and tons of fish and seafood choices. As fitting our last meal in Montreal, Restaurant Douro was the best meal and friendliest service we had in Montreal during our stay and we highly recommend it. We started with a salad, caldo verde (both included with our mains), two perfectly-sized bacalao croquettes, and six garlic shrimp. We had a choice of three daily fish special: Icelandic cod, branzino, and Arctic char. My wife had the char and I had the cod, both elegantly and perfectly prepared. The Portuguese wine list is extensive and I was even recommended a new favorite! It's near Little Italy and out of the way from the usual tourist routes. While you could call it a neighborhood gem, it's a big step up from that. Located a short, easy walk from the Beaubien metro station, it's perfect for the special occasion, quiet business meal, date night, or for just excellent Portugese seafood and friendly service.

    Food is superb. The place is small and quaint but very cute. I've come to this establishment twice…read moreand both times did not disappoint. Food is very good and tasty. Prices are great and the portions are large. The staff is helpful and friendly overall five stars and I will be back again.

    Aldea - portuguese - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...