After a long flight from San Francisco and a sardine-encased ride on the 747 bus from the airport, Jamie W and I didn't want to venture far from our hotel for dinner, especially during a torrential downpour. Our choices were either a pasta spot frequented by the local student populace or this more traditional Spanish restaurant. Given our aversion to carbs, I think we made the wise decision in hindsight. We had no problem not having a reservation as we were seated quite easily.by a gregarious gentleman that we presumed was the owner. The menu was enticing to us since we were in Spain just a couple of months earlier where we had our share of tapas and paella. We were hungry, so we ordered rather liberally starting with the C$25 Octopus Salad (Salade de Pieuvre) (Photo 6). A hearty portion of octopus was boiled, chopped, and mixed with bell peppers, tomato, sweet onion, romaine, and a bright tasting vinaigrette. It tasted very authentic and provided savory satisfaction. We followed this plate up with the C$34 Trio de Tapas presented on an oblong appetizer plate (Photo 7). First up was a quartet of Cod Croquettes presented crispy golden-fried with a creamy interior. Completing the plate were nicely charred pieces of grilled chorizo and squid. We quickly knocked out those bar-style tapas. Our entree came next, the C$45 Paella Valenciana, a solid rendition with chicken, chorizo, a seafood medley, and saffron rice (Photo 9). While it wasn't quite at the level of the one we just had in Valencia (food snob alert), who knew you can get high quality paella in Montreal? FOOD - 4 stars...top grade Spanish fare AMBIANCE - 4 stars...definitely atmospheric....there was a flamenco show going on downstairs SERVICE - 4 stars...pretty attentive TOTAL - 4 stars...great find for our first rainy night in Montreal RELATED - Exploring Montreal? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/_vEo_6YwSj read more

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Very cozy place with an excellent atmosphere. The food was outstanding, the service was very attentive, and the prices are quite competitive for being right in downtown Montreal. Highly recommended! read more

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We loved Casa Galicia! An older gentleman server works almost the whole room by himself, and manages to be lively and wonderful and made fantastic recommendations. Between the paella and a 12 ounce steak, there was more than enough food to leave very full. So delicious and got a great wine recommendation that worked out so well with our meal. We would absolutely go back. read more

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If you are thinking about trying Spanish food, consider a different one. The food we received was a profound disappointment. We ordered three apps and two different paellas. The apps (ham and croquettes) were below average, shrimps were ok, and both paellas failed on every fundamental level. The soul of a paella is the socarrat/crispy rice at the bottom. What we left with was soft, bland rice with meat and seafood that don't taste fresh either. The lamb in the paella was so dry and tasted pre-cooked. To pay premium prices for those dishes that misses the mark completely is disheartening. read more

Fantastic service Amazing food, I love the atmosphere Went there for a family party and everyone was amazed with the quality and freshness of the food. Will come back read more

Had a wonderful dinner with friends. The ambience, charm and age of the restaurant were magical. It was like going back in time. I recommend eating inside, though nice nights in Montreal are hard to beat if you choose outside dining. We ordered 2 types of paella and both were excellent. We will happily return here on our next visit to Montreal. read more

Amazing experience at Casa Galicia! The paella was authentic and delicious, the seafood fresh, and the flamenco show made the night unforgettable. Warm, attentive service and a true taste of Spain in Montreal. Highly recommend! read more

We had the best experience in Montreal today, thanks to Firo. He is the manager of this fine establishment, and treated us (first-timers) as family; he was extremely welcoming and warm. Great food, great ambience in a beautiful location; highly recommend! read more

I try to visit every time I come to Montreal. Authentic Spanish food, ambiance, and experience. The live Flamenco is unparalleled! The sangria and paella keeps flowing as the guitar and dancing entertains. The best octopus I've ever eaten! read more

Amazing service! paella is delicious and the grilled octopus is devine! i love this place!

I have loved this family owned restaurant for 15 years (has been around since '77). They have a classic Spanish cuisine paella and tapas menu with specialties. Tonight we had the Seville styled shrimp and scallops (Marengo de gambas y vieras a la Sevilla). Excellent wine choices and wonderful live flamenco every Friday and Saturday night. This is a Montréal must. So quaint and authentic. read more

Casa Galicia - Sevilla style scallop and shrimp - Spanish Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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This is an excellent hidden Spanish gem in Montreal! We made a reservation for 7:30 on a Friday night, and when we arrived they had only one large group seated, and one other couple. They had a live flamenco dancer, but we unfortunately could not see her from where we were seated, which was little disappointing. There were four of us, and we decided to order a pitcher of sangria, which seemed to take an awfully long time to arrive considering there were only two other tables there, but it was VERY good none the less. Not strong at all, and very easy to drink. We ended up ordering a second pitcher during dinner. We chose to order the tapas platter, a soup, and the mussels to start. We had asked for the variety of 6 tapas, but received 3, plus a dish of legumes, which was very good still. The broth of the mussels was so delicious, and the bread accompaniment was perfect for soaking it up. The server was extremely nice, and spoke English, French and Spanish. It was getting a little late and he sugegsted if we wanted paella, to place the order before it got too late, and instead of bringing the menu back, he simply asked what our preferences were and suggested each couple share one paella, which was a very, very smart choice!!! We had the seafood paella, which had a split lobster, lobster tail, scallops, clams, shrimp and squid in it. It absolutely delicious!!!! The menu is a bit pricey, and we felt a little rushed to leave at the end, and after getting back to our hotel we realized they mischarged our appetizers and we were way over-charged. So I would definitely check the bill before you cash out! Our bill for 4 people was $270, but the food was amazing, the restaurant was very cute, and we had a great time, so it was well worth it! read more

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Good food and excellent service... the flamenco show is rather dull. I had the seafood casserole, gazpacho and sangria, everything was great, except for the coffee which tasted burnt, as though it was reheated of was brewed in the morning and spent the whole day on a warm plate. read more

The food was good but the flamenco show was rather underwhelming... skip it if you can

Nice ambience, friendly service, and enjoyed the Flamenco performance but food was mediocre. Octopus was bland and tough, tomato salad was tasteless, paella was pretty good but lacked any crust. read more

This place is not cheap, service is very good, food is good too. Sangria is not strong. If you like spanish food than you are in a right place here. read more

Oh wow! This family-owned restaurant is definitely worth every star of this rating. The atmosphere and the decor makes you feel like you're visiting a restaurant in Spain. I almost forget that I'm in Montreal for a while. They have 2 floors and they have flamenco show downstairs every weekend. The food is amazing and their paella is very generous on seafood. It is a little bit pricey than your average restaurant, but such a great spot that you must visit it at least once. It's perfect for groups, a special date or family dinners. So, if you're a fan of Spanish food, I'd definitely recommend to pay a visit to this place. read more

Casa Galicia - Spanish Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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I might have found that restaurant that fills a bit of the gap I have, being Spanish and missing Spanish food. All my previous tries in Ottawa were disappointing, to say the least. A bit of culinary history: Galicia is a province in the North West of Spain, right above Portugal, and right beside Asturias (where I come from). Galicia is famous within Spain for its white wines (Albariño or Ribeiro) and for its seafood. The coast of Galicia is in the Atlantic Ocean, and the seafood is simply amazing. Now, Casa Galicia tries not only to represent Galicia itself, but the rest of the country as well, that is why the main dish they serve is, of course, paella. Now, knowing the owner is from Galicia, I obviously had some advantage there when it came to ordering our food. I chose Seafood paella. If someone knows how to do a seafood paella, those are the people from Galicia. It serves two people and, listen to this, it includes two appetizers, dessert and coffee, all that for 90$!!! In Spain it's quite common to order the "daily menu" which basically consist of an appetizer, a main dish, dessert, coffee and drink, for about 8-12 euros. Each restaurant would have two or three options for appetizer and another two or three for the main dish. Oh, yeah, and they change daily, so you can go to the same restaurant every day and yet, eat something different in the daily menu. Casa Galicia represented that quite well, including appetizer and dessert in the price. I chose Gazpacho ( cold tomato soup)' and they brought little pieces of fried bread for me to throw into the soup, just like at home! The atmosphere is cozy, since it is not a big restaurant. And of course, dinner was accompanied by a flamenco show! My hands were hurting after clapping so much. I strongly recommend to stop by Casa Galicia if you want to feel like you are in Spain for one night. read more

Casa Galicia - the dining room of a restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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If you're in the mood for some good tapas, ambiance, and later in the evening a show thrn this is the place for you. We were feeling a bit peckish after an evening of board-gaming so my friend and I stopped by the place because they had tapas. Neither of us was hungry enough for a full course meal and neither of us wanted more pub food so the promise of little plates spoke to us. We threw caution to the wind and ordered the tapas for two plus a plate of grilled octopus. I got a glass of house red. The octopus was perfectly grilled and was very tender. Delicious! The tapas for two consisted of Chorizo, squid, and little croquettes that were basically happy little fishcakes. Again, delicious! We lingered over the starters and wine and were then surprised when a guitarist and a flamenco dancer took to the stage. While the show disrupted our conversation we were content to take in the sights and sounds of Spanish culture. The audience, made of young and old alike were appreciative of the show and showed it with hearty applause at the end of the set. Service was warm, friendly, and welcoming and the plates came quickly. We couldn't have asked for better. read more

This is a charming Spanish restaurent. The foods are ok... my lobster is not fresh, the paella is ok... nothing special. Friendly service. read more

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This charming Spanish restaurant discreetly located in quartier latin served the best seafood paella I had, better than the few places I went while in Spain. The rice was perfectly cooked and seasoned, with a good variety of seafood. I was early so the place was quiet with few customers; it would get more festive when there is a flamenco show. Be sure to reserve and bring your date; intimate and romantic interior is sure to please your partner. read more

Casa Galicia - Intimate interior, at Casa Galicia. - Spanish Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

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Liked it. Nice paella, grilled squid. Friendly proprietor, live music. Would go again.

I'd eaten at Casa Galicia Astoria NY many times before so had great expectations for the Montreal rest. But what a letdown! The shrimps in garlic sauce tasted as though they were quickly dipped in some kind of tomato/ garlic sauce mix then heated up. The seafood paella was equally terribly done and terrible tasting. The kir royale was nothing like the French version but the meal still cost easily $100. By far the worst food I've had in a very long time! read more

I've been to Montreal several times and this was my first time trying Casa Galicia - it is now my favorite place to eat so far in all the years I've been visiting Montreal - ;) merci !! read more

I was prepared to conclude that this place is a typical tourist trap that has mediocre food at terrible prices. Thankfully, I was rather far off base. We went here on a recent Saturday and got there very early (5:15pm). We were the only table, but that didn't deter us. The interior is a little bit dated, but not in a bad way. We liked it. The server was very helpful and had several good suggestions of tapas to order. We sampled many things, each of which was good. The gazpacho was a standout: acidic, spicy, and hearty. Just perfect. The garlic shrimp, which is very easy to mess up, was done nicely. The wine selection was excellent and well-priced. We'll likely return here on our next trip to Montreal. read more

Bit on expensive side but food quality is awesome. I tried their flagship Paella (lamb and seafood) it was the most delicious Spanish food I ever had. read more

Casa Galicia - a plate of seafood and rice - Spanish Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

We went for paella and we were greatly disappointed. Their bread was not fresh and the garlic bread was burned. The paella, well it was not paella. Its normal rice (for paella one has tu use a special kind of rice) with tomato sauce and they put it in the oven. It had no saffron and the taste was plain. I would not recommend it. read more

Stopped by on a whim last night for some flamenco and tapas. It was like a trip back to olde Europe. This place has been around since the 1980's but the owners and employees act like it's a new business. The service and smiles were welcoming. We saw a Flamenco show that while not the best ever, was entertaining and enjoyable and added a nice touch to a fun evening of tapas and wine. I'm happy this place exists - the food was delicious - grilled Octopus and other tapas were authentic, fresh and tasty. True to Galicia - the menu features lots of great seafood options. Go and enjoy a trip to old Espana. read more

Nice Sangria and lots of good Paella options! Comfortable rooms with nice decorations. Quite pricey (for students)

Had an excellent experience at Casa Galicia! Multilingual manager Luis is a cordial and talented host. I had the fresh Serrano ham with melon as an appetizer, the tasty lobster bisque, the seafood paella with shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels & squid (oh my! que deliciosa!), and a spectacular serving of flan. No idea what these other people who gave low marks are talking about! Was a phenomenal evening out for me! From beginning to end, I enjoyed the evening thoroughly and would like to go again on the weekend when they have flamenco dancing. read more

This is one of the best Spanish restaurants I've ever been to. The paella was delicious and the red sangria was amazing. The waiter was attentive and friendly and we felt very comfortable in the restaurant. This was our first time in Montreal, and if we come back we'd definitely come here again. read more

Awesome spot!!! Food is great, ambiance is terrific, prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return and recommend to friends and family. read more

A friend recommended Casa Galicia so I was counting on an pretty great evening. Unfortunately it was a total disappointment as the food was pretty mediocre, the service so-so and very over-priced for what it was. We enjoyed the flamenco and the guitar performance but I would not go back. read more

This meal was a great experience. My fiancé owns a fine dining restaurant in the US and we were both impressed with Casa Galicia. The gazpacho was really wonderful; spicier than usual but that was a good thing. The seafood paella was exceptional and contained a huge serving of fish. Our server was very attentive without being intrusive. The meal also seemed to be priced well. Our paella was $30 but included an appetizer, coffee and dessert. This restaurant was a highpoint to our trip and we will surely be back. read more

went there on a Saturday, called in for reservations n booked really early, arrived about 6pm...loved the ambiance, great environment, music n all, truelly loved it...we ordered alot of stuff, drinks, entrees, and main course meals...had a portugese beer which was awesome, then were given normal bread and garlic bread (tasted totally badass with the olive oil), then had some entrees and it was a total explosion of tastes...truelly yumyum material, was craving for more and really excited with main meal to come...then had some soup (lobster soup i think it was), also tasted really great...(didnt see any lobster or other sea stuff in there, hmmm)...then got the main course!!! when my eyes first saw it, i was like "what in gods name is that?", it was a total and EPIC FAIL...rice all over it masked the taste of the lamb, the scallops, and other seafood stuff it had! i was really pissed off...it really tasted terrible and i couldnt believe how they failed in it so epicly...the lamb was over cooked n hard to chew as well...what a waste of money...i went in knowing it carries a hefty bill but didnt mind knowing i was expecting to get badass food...bill came to $100 and i added a 15% tip cuz i was upset with the attitude of the manager (or so it seems), totally unfriendly, unwelcoming and seemed to be a total ass...after the bill he printed out the recipt n stared at it like he was pissed off...shouldnt of had left a tip anyway but whatever it was intended for the other dude environment: 10/10 music: 9/10 (had some newage music which didnt fit the place) entrees and appetizers: 10/10 main course: 3/10 (mine), 5/10 (hers) staff: 3/10 (manager), 8/10 (the dude) read more