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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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
Aldea is a casual fine dining Portuguese experience. It serves some of the best seafood, high quality meats and flavors, all at a fair price considering how immaculate everything was. I went here with my parents & wife and it was the first family dinner we had in years, so we wanted to go somewhere special. This was one of my top 5 meals ever. The grilled meat was astounding, especially my main course, the Veal Chop. It was perfectly seasoned, big portion (great!), cooked medium, juicy, salty, with simple yet bold flavor and served with tasty veggies and potatoes. It came with a kale soup which was delicious as well. It had a few slices of Chorizo, which were some of best bites of chorizo I've ever had (will probably get this next time!). We shared our food with each other so I got to taste everything. The fresh sea bass was divine-- cooked perfectly on the grill, tasty and indeed, very fresh. Grilled rack of lamb was super good, and came with a big portion. The scallops with pancetta or pork...unbelievable, came with only three but it was absolutely worth it. The Beautiful buttery sauce that came with it was fantastic! Dessert was delicious: passion fruit mousse!! Service was stellar and he even took a great family picture for us, and recommended the best main dish (grilled veal chop). I really can't wait to try the other dishes! Will try to come here as much as I can...thank you Aldea. read more
5 months ago
The food was phenomenal! The servers were super welcoming and nice, felt at home. They were quick with everything. The restaurant was very casual with a hint of classy, I enjoyed the ambiance quite a lot. Would recommend! read more
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! read more
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. read more
3 years ago
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 read more
2 years ago
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 read more
4 years ago
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! read more
7 years ago
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! read more
7 years ago
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! read more
8 years ago
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. read more
10 years ago
First time trying Portuguese cuisine, and Aldea just wowed me! Our waiter, Philip recommended us some great stuff and good rosé to go with our meal. Will definitely come back again!!! read more
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