Best African Restaurants in Mile-Ex (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Restaurant Bar 30 juin - African Restaurants in Mile-Ex

Mile-Ex, Little-Italy

Review Summary

Restaurant Bar 30 juin receives consistent praise for bold, flavorful African and cross-cultural dishes, generous portions, and friendly, attentive staff in a warm, lively setting with good music. Dishes such as yassa chicken, poulet mayo, goat, cod, fufu with grain sauce and cassava placali, and plantain offer a varied and satisfying experience, with desserts like Congo cake providing a sweet finish. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and convivial, sometimes with regulars and a mix of curious diners contributing to a relaxed vibe. Service is repeatedly highlighted as kind and professional, though a few reviews note occasional rough edges such as uneven seating, heat issues on cold nights, and long wait times or a takeout mix-up. A minority report concerns about tipping practices in some visits. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a solid, authentic, and reasonably priced option for flavorful African and diaspora cuisine in Montreal, with many mentions of return visits and positive recommendations.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Le Cauris

Opens Today at 2:30 pm

(105)

Mile-Ex, Little-Italy

African Vegetarian Grill

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Diolo Traiteur earns high marks for excellent food and the evident passion of the chef, with quality ingredients and careful preparation shaping an enjoyable dining experience. The service is repeatedly described as attentive and friendly, with a warm ambiance and generous portions that make meals feel hearty. Reviews highlight authentic Senegalese flavors and a diverse menu, including dishes like poisson tchi bou sien and poulet yassa, plus a refreshing ginger juice that many call a standout. The chef is praised for listening to guests and adapting dishes to vegetarian needs, and catering service is noted as reliable and accommodating for family events. Several comments hail Diolo Traiteur as among the best in Montreal and Canada, with some calling it a top African restaurant in Montreal and a memorable taste of Dakar. Overall, the restaurant is presented as delicious, well seasoned, and consistently satisfying, encouraging repeat visits.View restaurant profile

MAM GRILLADES

Opens Today at 3 pm

(120)

Villeray-Saint-Michel, Mile-Ex

BBQ Grill African Seafood/Fish

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At MAM GRILLADES, reviews highlight flavorful, juicy chicken with a true BBQ finish from charcoal, authentic African grillades, and generous portions at a good price. The chicken is often described as worth the wait, with some experiences noting a roughly one hour wait for it to be well done, and in several cases dine-in service is limited to takeout or delivery only. Service quality varies, with some visitors praising warm, family-like hospitality and superb cooking, while others point to slow on-site service, long waits, and inconsistent delivery timing. Not fast food but soul food, with dishes like attieke with alloco and chicken repeatedly described as delicious. Overall, many reviewers rate the food as excellent and the chicken as amazing, contributing to a sense that MAM GRILLADES is among Montreal's best grillades.View restaurant profile