Positives: Nice decor for a nigerian spot (Most west african restaurants are no-frills spots). Warm…read moreatmosphere & Friendly Staff. They take credit/debit card (most west african spots don't and you know why, if you're west african). Food looks good at first glance. Negatives: Food was bland (it needed salt to wake it up). The portions are horrendous. Not sure if this is a Montreal thing because all of the food in this city seems to be child size, just like Paris. I ordered jollof with chicken for $15 cad. I got a massive amount of rice and two tiny pieces of chicken. Shouldn't it be the other way around? The chicken was mostly fat/skin and bones. I had to use a knife at my hotel to dissect the actual meat of the chicken. If i wanted more chicken, it was $2 per piece...that is ridiculous. I originate from New York City, which has many west african spots and much better value (which is sad because nyc is known for being expensive). Even in Toronto, I can get a plate of jollof rice/huge pieces of chicken with salad and plantain for $10 cad. Summary: When I come to a nigerian or ghanian or any west african spot...I come to EAT. That is the only reason why I'm here. If you've ever been to any west african country...you know that the portions are ON POINT. As someone who can actually make this food, i felt cheated. Overall, its not worth it.

In town for my sister's wedding and we wanted a place to hold a welcome reception for all of the…read morefamily coming in from out of town. We are Nigerian, so hors d'oeuvres and other finger food would not do! We had a week's notice so we were really scrambling when we came across Ayo's (they a have a FB page). We spoke to Ayo, who told us what she would be able to do in such limited time. So appreciate her HONESTY in giving feedback on our best options for the event we were trying to hold and not selling us on what could not be delivered for the sake of upselling. I was a little nervous because, she was out of town and her husband, Sunday would be catering the entire thing. I shouldn't have been worried because he was the consummate professional, very helpful (even let me use his GPS for the weekend because I kept getting lost coming from Montreal) and went above and beyond to help us host our family and new in-laws in style! The restaurant remained open upstairs, and there were a steady stream of people coming in to dine-in or take out, and after tasting the food (including the legendary Suya) I understood why. They have multiple spots for dine in upstairs, along with 2 tvs and a full bar. Downstairs is their event space and we comfortably accommodated around sixty people there with no issues. The menu included egusi soup and pounded yam, coolers of jollof rice, EXCELLENT meat pies, EXCELLENT suya, chin chin,amazing dried fish, and mixed meat in stew that disappeared before I even got a chance to see it! If you are in Montreal or Lasalle and looking for authentic Nigerian food and/or are looking to host an event, RUN to Ayo's, they are the real deal.

Maquis Yasolo brings together great ambience, great staff, and great food. Though there was a…read morelanguage barrier, the staff were very friendly and helpful. As for the food, it was superb. I got L'Abidjanaise with a side of Jolof, and I have to say that their sauces are superb. The Mayo in particular was perfectly spiced, and although the fish was bony, the seasoning was just that good. I also got the mikate (beignets). These should definitely be shared. A fantastic restaurant if you want some West African flavor.

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant! It felt home cooked with love. The inside was…read morebeautifully decorated, colorful, and inviting. The staff were very friendly and supportive. The woman even offered to translate the menu for us and helped to accommodate my dietary restrictions. They constantly checked in on us to make sure that we were enjoying the food. Most importantly, each dish was delicious. We ordered the following: fried bread with fish as appetizer (so fun and delicious), moussaka with fufu, pork jerk with plantains, and beignets (small round dense donuts). We will happily return again the next time that we are in Montreal!!

Pricey ($15 per take-out for most meats), but good authentic flavours and genuine portion…read more I don't usually get takeout next to home, but after countless times seeing African-Canadian people walk out of Hot Africa with takeouts, I decided to give it a try with the roasted lamb with fried plantain for $15. The lamb was flavourful (not salty) and fall-off-the-bone tender. I liked the fried plantains, they're a little sweeter than sweet potatoes, but a full portion was a little more than enough - I now take take half rice. On a second visit, I had the chance to try the "bar braisé" which I understand to be braised seabass. It's a whole fish, fried and grilled as pictured on the menu. It had the same green sauce seasoning as the grilled chicken. Neither of them were as flavourful as the lamb but decent. Do call a half-hour in advance so you can pick up and go. And oh, do ask for the "piment". It goes well with fried plantain. Cash only.

Food was a bit pricey. The fish was recommended, but not flavorful like I'd imagine. We also tried…read moreto goat with plaintain. It was average.

I'm obsessed with this lamb from @lepetitsenegalofficial smokey and tender and a kilo of if! My…read moredelivery go to during quarantine. Once you add sides to it, like their flavorful rice, plantain or atieke, it's a bit steep for delivery, but so worth it

The young man at the front desk was really nice, patient It was very busy because the phone and…read moredelivery apps were ringing off the hook. I decided on the chicken breast plate. I asked to have the chicken made on the grill. Normally the dish comes with white rice but I think they ran out because I was offered their red rice (which was amazing!) Overall I'm disappointed, the chicken breast was raw as seen in my photo. I paid $14 for rice and salad. I have a lot of Senegalese friends who swear by this place, sadly I don't think I'll be returning.

Found this wandering past the cathedral and glad we stopped. The tilapia was excellent - fried…read morewhole and a light delicious seasoning. My hubby had the mutton with a side of fufu and I had a side of plantains. The sauce that came with the fufu - may I have a gallon please? Service was casual, so don't be in a rush, and servers were kind and thoughtful. Music a bit loud, but great playlist. Worth a meal!

Really great food! Very well seasoned, great value :) I would simply suggest calling ahead to place…read moreorder if waiting a little is not your thing.

don't use your credit card at this location they will steal your information then steal all your…read moremoney from bank account the food is nasty and old from the freezer

one of the only places in Montréal to find real Nigerian soups and stews! it's really delicious and…read moregood portions. it's nice to have a piece of home