Welcome to Acajou Restaurant, run by my mother, Ana Maria and myself, and enjoy the true delicacies of Brazil. You will be delighted to discover the delicious dishes of the Bahia region. We promise you that you will love your dining experience! Otherwise, we will pay your bill!
As soon as you enter our restaurant you will be spellbound by the Brazilian warmth!
Acajou Br is described as a warm, family style Brazilian dining spot where flavors feel like home, with standout dishes such as feijoada, picanha, coxinhas, pastel, bobó de camarão, and cassava fries, plus caipirinhas, and where portions are often generous and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Reviews emphasize hospitality and a lively, authentic Brazilian vibe that makes it feel like being in Brazil, suitable for celebrations and casual meals alike. A few comments note slower service, occasional misfires on certain items like some pastries, and ventilation or heat issues in the dining room, as well as questions over value for money due to portion sizes. Dietary needs are acknowledged with gluten-free options and careful handling to avoid cross contamination, and many guests express a strong likelihood to return and recommend Acajou Br to others seeking an authentic Brazilian experience in Montreal.
This was my first time trying Brazilian food, & it was an absolute delight. The food was incredibly delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, & the service was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience at this restaurant.
The food was great, & the servers were very polite & helpful. Amazing culinary experience that tastes like real, authentic Brazilian food! Would recommend with my eyes closed.
Great Brazilian food. The Feijoada, famous Brazilian dish consisted mainly of beans stew with jerked pork & sausages is a must. The coxinha, served as a starters, a small delicacy fried & filled with shredded chicken is so flavorful that you cannot miss . Don't forget about the caipirinha drink & you'll have a wonderful Brazilian experience in Montreal.
Oct 12, 2025
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The owner, Brett, made our experience so memorable. The chef, Luciana is so talented & also a great person. They are such nice people, making sure we're having a great time. The food was great & exactly as if you were in Brazil. You can't miss it!
We were warmly welcomed by the restaurant's owner, Brett. We were very impressed with the excellent quality & abundance of the food. The waitstaff were top-notch, & the Brazilian music was very pleasant & at a suitable volume. I strongly recommend this restaurant, not only for Brazilians, but Canadians & visitors from all over the world.
Nossa experiência no restaurante Acajou fois simplesmente incrível, do início ao fim. Fomos recebidos com um atendimento excepcional, e cada prato nos fez sentir como se estivéssemos no Brasil. Começamos com uma entrada de pastel, que estava maravilhoso, e coxinhas perfeitas. Em seguida, pedimos um bobó de camarao, uma feijoada e um prato de iscas de picanha com mandioca frita - tudo impecável, saboroso e muito bem servido. O dono e a dona vieram até a nossa mesa nos receber pessoalmente e bater um papo, o que tornou tudo ainda mais especial. Todos os atendentes foram extremamente gentis e atenciosos. Sem dúvida, vamos voltar e recomendamos para todos que queiram uma verdadeira experiência brasileira em Montreal!
Our experience at Acajou was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We were warmly welcomed & every dish made us feel like we were in Brazil. We started with delicious pastel & perfectly made coxinhas. Then we had shrimp bobó, feijoada, & grilled picanha strips with fried cassava - everything was flawless, flavorful, & generously served. The owners came to our table to greet us & chat, which made the experience even more special. All the staff were incredibly kind & attentive. We'll definitely come back & highly recommend Acajou to anyone looking for a true Brazilian experience in Montreal!
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We were craving pastel & decided to try Acajou Restaurant. Unfortunately, I left still craving pastel.
The taste was nothing like a traditional Brazilian pastel - it felt more like a fried dough with cheese inside, lacking flavor & crunch. The pao de queijo also didn't resemble the real Brazilian version at all.
Service was slow, & the food took even longer to come out, even though we only ordered two pastéis & a portion of pao de queijo.
Another downside is the smoke from the kitchen, which spreads throughout the entire restaurant.
Overall, my experience wasn't great. Maybe it's worth a visit if you're going for the barbecue, but if you're looking for good pastel, this is definitely not the place.
Good food, service was quick & the owners are very friendly! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Brazilian food in Montreal!
Everything there is excellent. From the service to the food! If you like Brazilian food or if you don't know yet, I highly recommend Acajou! The feijoada is amazing & the picanha platter as well.
Excelente atendimento e comida impecável!!! Valeu super a pena ir lá e matar a saudade do tempero brasileiro. Pra quem gosta de feijoada, é uma das melhores que já provei!!!! Excellent customer service & really great food. For those who are curious about Brazilian good, that is for sure a great restaurant which represents Brazilian cuisine. Go there!
I was looking for a Brazilian restaurant around the hotel area & found this restaurant online. The vibe of the restaurant was very nice, as there was artwork all over the walls. The music was some traditional "pagode" so it added to the Brazilian atmosphere. One drink I'd recommend anyone to try is the Suco de Maracuja there. It was so delicious. For the price, the portion sizes are VERY generous & it was also delicious at the same time. Overall, I'd recommend anyone whos looking to eat actual brazilian food to go there
I grew up in Brazil & since leaving the country in 1978, have visited Brazilian restaurants in Mexico, New York, Washington DC & other cities. Acajou is the BEST, most authentic one of all, hands down. My wife had the feijoada & pao de queijo & I had the risoles & moqueca. Childhood memories came back to me of my days in Sao Paulo. Absolutely fantastic food at reasonable prices.
XimXim was to die for (think, Brazilian Mafe) 😍😍😍😍😍 The meat in the Churrasco was on point, with the fried casava flour, fried, rice, black beans...... 🤯
I had Brazilian food for the very first time here & I gotta say it was delicious! But not only food was great, also service was really nice &, as my Brazilian friends said, SOOOO BRAZILIAN - happy, positive & super talkative 🔥 thank you so much for this experience!
