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    Solmar

    4.1 (54 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Romantic
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    Quiet
    Good for kids

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    Grilled porgy
    Brian C.

    Amazing environment at Rue-Saint Paul St! Nice restaurant in a popular tourist destination. Seafood rice is the best dish we think - delicious! Local beer is refreshing. Staffs are super friendly and welcoming.

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    Suzette S.

    Enjoyed traditional Portuguese cuisine in Montreal! Had the pleasure of meeting the owners! They were so gracious! They spoke to us in Portuguese! Family owned restaurant! Celebrating 51 years in 2023! Highly recommend! Thank you for a lovely dining experience on our last night in Montreal!

    Grilled octopus
    Jas G.

    Old world charm classic ambience. Food and service were both exceptional. Highlights of the night: seafood rice / veal Scaloppini with Madeira wine and mushrooms. They were among the best I ever had. Grilled octopus & mussels were also delicious. The poached Pear dessert in Porto & red wine was surprisingly sweet and yummy. Our friendly host even gave us a little traditional Portuguese egg tard dessert free to try. A memorable 5 star dinner for us . Restaurant is located in a 5 star location as well, a short walk after dinner made the night even enjoyable. Would highly recommend for seafood lovers.

    Sardines to die for
    Ritchie L.

    This place is fabulous! I loved everything about it other than an old gentleman part of the servers was a bit snubby. The other older gentleman was just fine and the rest. I can certainly look past that as my wife and I came there to try Portuguese fair. We were not disappointed and the variety of food we had are all superb. We ended up having a few to go. The amount of each entrée can actually be shared by 2-3 easily. The ambiance inside is so nice and the outside just brings you back as if you're really in Europe. This is our first time in Montréal and we love every bit of it. Love knowing that they have a Portuguese community out here as we so love their food. Visit this restaurant and make sure not in rush hour and just enjoy the place, food and wine.

    Grilled porgy which was then deboned  table side
    Kemi A.

    Had dinner here on my last night in Montreal. It was in October and most places were not crowded as it was not a high season. Plus it was a weeknight. The place is nightly decorated, dimmed lighting. Waitstaff were friendly. Being a slow night, I think only 2 were on that night. I had the Portuguese green soup and the Green Mediterranean Porgy (which was deboned table side). It came with a side of rice and creamed spinach. The fish was really good. My friend had the Trout/Salmon on a bed of spinach (I think it was a special) and she loved it. The spinach were very well made in addition. We did not get dessert but we had the house wine and that was good.

    Trio of tapas (from left): scallops and chorizo, duck in fig sauce, octopus with grilled peppers and olives.
    Michael D.

    We had a lovely meal and experience at Solmar, but for our introduction to the restaurant. To explain: Solmar (a fish-centric Portuguese menu) shares space with La Sauvagine (a meat-centric French menu). But due to Covid, the two restaurants joined to share the first floor space, making for a slightly confused entrance that was worsened by where we were seated, in the back corner next to the one waiter kiosk (nobody puts baby in the corner!). In reality we could have raised a stink and waited longer for one of the sought-after outdoor seats, but we did find salvation with our waiter and sommelier Antony. After a brief wait (being in the corner we were overlooked despite every waiter being within arms distance entering their orders), we were tended to with a smile, entered our order and asked about the all-Portuguese wine menu. This is when the experienced Antony entered the scene, and we were well looked after (and even moved seats to a nicer location shortly thereafter). Antony recommended a lovely aged white with a moderate price point that paired excellently with our tapas-style seafood (not pictured is our entree of shredded cod with potatoes, an interesting dish). So seated in a livelier locale of the restaurant, happy with our wine and food recommendations, we doubled down and ordered a red and a final dish from La Sauvagine to pair it with. And of course dessert followed! This is a potential 5 star place if they can work out a few kinks.

    Octopus small plate.
    Steven C.

    We had a great dinner here. It is a slow pace with a lot of detail. Presentation is wonderful. Food quality was exceptional. Allow an hour and a half to dine here. Should we return to Montréal, we will certainly return to Solmar.

    Anna J.

    We didn't eat here but I would give 0 stars because this place was just rude. First they tried to get us in and then once they found out that there was 4 of us the guy in front made a noise and then told us that they didn't have any tables. There were lots of empty tables so we said how about the front and they said they don't serve food in the front just drinks. Later, we passed by some people eating in the front.

    Amrita L.

    Highly recommend this place! This is a hidden gem in old Montreal! Service was extraordinary - the food tasted amaazzzzingg! We tried the mussels in tomato, wine and pepper and grilled sardines. One of the best mussels I have ever had - the sauce was out of the world. Sardines were perfectly grilled.

    Rana A.

    Great place , great friendly staff . Excellent service. Romantic ambiance. Food was great especially the sea food dishes . My son recommended this resturant for us and it was truly worth visiting

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    Awesome food, gorgeous servers and a really nice place overall. Highly recommend to come at night, perfect atmosphere!

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    We did not have dinner here but the food looked and smelled amazing. We had dessert and coffee. The drunken pear was fantastic, must try!

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

    Ma Poule Mouillée

    4.4(702 reviews)
    2.7 kmPlateau-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.

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    Ma Poule Mouillée - Grilling chickens

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    Ma Poule Mouillée - Outside of restaurant

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    Casa Minhota - Garlic Shrimp with Rice

    Casa Minhota

    4.1(55 reviews)
    2.2 kmPlateau-Mont-Royal
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    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.

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    Garlic snails

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    Restaurant Douro

    Restaurant Douro

    4.6(23 reviews)
    5.2 kmRosemont-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.

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    Restaurant Douro
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