Charming and very friendly service was 10 on 10 . The food was out of this world. Thank you for…read moreyour hospitality

Whoa! We invited a Portuguese friend for dinner, he said that he would bring the food! Bien que son…read morepoulet piri-piri sur le barbecue soit délicieux... this one tales the prize! Juteux, relevé et fumé, cuit à la perfection, I'm already thinking of when I can go there to pick up some more! Ou pour manger sur place! Go and try this chicken! C'est la bombe !

The old Barroso's is now long gone and a new Portuguese eatery has appeared in its place called…read more"Sardine Rose". Not bad but not nearly as great as Barroso's or the even older and long missed Le Porto. Prides are still very reasonable especially in todays world of inflation and service is prompt and efficient but somehow the warmth of the older restos isn't here.

Wow ! What a surprise - Super Authentic Portuguese- Grilled Calamari truly outstanding and the…read moreDemi Poulet with Chips perfect seasoning... everything terrific ...Thank you !!

We just had an early lunch nearby when we passed by this restaurant, with a sign for natas. Natas!…read moreI love the Portuguese version of egg tarts much more than the Chinese version. There were 3 trays of natas available and I had to restrain myself from getting more than one for each of us. The crust was crunchy, and the egg custard was delicious, creamy with a hint of sweetness. We both gobbled it up at the counter before heading off to more culinary adventures. Note that the rotisserie chicken and sides looked great and smelled even better.

Best Portuguese Tarts since we visited Portugal last year. Definitely give them a try!read more

If you want very good chicken at a fair price, this spot is for you. We ordered different chicken…read morecombos, Portuguese poutine, salads, and a vegetable rice bowl. My bother enjoyed the house beer, which was light and refreshing. The chicken was the standout--juicy and well seasoned--and the accompanying sauce was delicious. Get the spicy sauce if you can. As a vegetarian, my options were more limited. But the house salad, fries, and the egg tart (so light and flakey that we had to order more!) hit the spot. The new owner served us personally. He was friendly and good humored--we were well cared for! Please be advised that the food will take longer: that's because your chicken is being cooked to order. It's worth the wait!

I am of Portuguese heritage 100%. After a few tries having Portuguese soul food in Montreal I was…read moremet with total disaster ( Monteiro, PIRI PIRI. etc ) Then I found this little gem near my wife's school. Went in and it felt like home , warm ,and receptive place was empty ( 2:30 ) quiet time but I was met by a wonderful male server of mixed heritage Quebecois with Irish lineage. I ordered my childhood favorite which was Bifana with a side of potatoes (Round) with the typical Portuguese seasoning. I took a bite of the bifana and it was emotional, that bite took me back to my childhood with my mom. Very well done guys. I ordered spicy and I got exactly what I asked. Oh with the right amount of bifana steak.

BEST CHICKEN I ATE IN MY LIFE!!! This place is always packed…read moreand I walk past it almost everyday. So glad I finally tried it. 11/10

Food is amazing. The sauce they use on the chicken is incredible. However the service was iffy. We…read moremade a same day reservation for 3 people, and then when we showed up, they had our reservation for a different day. They asked us to come back in 30 minutes. When we did, they had already given all the tables away. So we waited another 15, and got a 2 person table with an extra chair added in the middle of the restaurant walkway. Just a few minutes later, a 4 person table freed up so we asked if we could switch. The waiter said no sorry... however I think he spoke to his boss after who seemed to hesitantly make an exception... even though we had had a reservation... and still had to wait. I would definitely go back for the food. Interior is a bit cramped and not in the most charming way, so I think I would prefer to order it out to go.

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.

The entire experience has been a true, happy journey to Portugal, elevated by the enthusiastic…read moresharing & care of the front of house staff. It starts with the parking out back, which is about 10 spots immediately adjacent to the rear of the restaurant. Parking there is only for restaurant patrons but there is usually parking on Rue St-Laurent, a most happening of places. The side is a happy Portuguese tiled experience, which I say with authority having dined in the most Portuguese place, Ironside neighborhood of Newark, NJ. The music is extremely well chosen Portuguese modern music which greatly enlivens the entire mood. I cannot say Africa things about the food. We came during Montrèal Restaurant week, locally called MTLáTable, which has C$27 3-course brunch specials which are ssoooo gooood, our party of seven ordered all different dishes and the quality presentation and unique cooking style of each one is to be complemented. Clearly the prep staff made fresh choices of ingredients of every type. Many highs include the unique drinks menu and the happy staff whose attitude make you want to go straight to Portugal, a famously idealized land & people, appropriately so. Salud!

Aldea is a casual fine dining Portuguese experience. It serves some of the best seafood, high…read morequality 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.

Excellent service. Excellent wait staff. Fresh salads and…read moredelish Portuguese Bread Soup. Also ordered clams which were tough, chewy, and had sand in them. Certainly not fresh (ugh). I ate two, but could not stomach the rest. Our server asked if I didn't like the clams, I politely and quietly explained why we didn't eat them.. But there was no response, just a shrug and no offer of a different dish. Then a different server came with the check. Interesting. Note: the place is small, super loud, and smoky (smoked and grilled meat smell). It's a neighborhood restaurant. A plus.

I've had many chicken meals in Montreal and I always come back to this PiriPiri restaurant in the…read morePlateau. The staff is always friendly, the food fresh and the prices reasonable. The half roasted chicken was delicious with potatoes....and the dark meat plate was moist and well made (sauce on the side and with salad). It's easy to get to by car, bus, metro.

From the get go, the service was friendly and the place looked upbeat and an open ir window to…read moreenjoy the beautiful summer weather in Montreal. We got a combo that had the chicken breast, salad and french fries. Everything was excellent. Food was served hot, the sauce was delcious and the chicken was crispy and well cooked. I would definitely come back when I am in town