Aldea, it is a traditional cuisine inspired by our Portuguese villages that invites you to sharing and conviviality. It is the small village of Portugal, in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal.
Aldea consistently delivers authentic Portuguese flavors with fresh seafood, tender octopus, mussels, bacalhau and a seafood platter that showcases quality ingredients. Service is repeatedly described as attentive, warm and professional, making guests feel welcome whether at a small table or a larger gathering. The atmosphere is noted as cozy and family run with a lively yet refined setting that often feels like a brief trip to Portugal. Value is praised with generous portions and reasonable prices alongside a well curated wine selection. Conversations reflect consistency across visits, with meals arriving well plated and served at the right temperature. Many reviewers highlight the menu variety from tapas to main courses and the chef's ability to tailor dishes to guests. Occasions are celebrated here and recommendations to friends and visitors come naturally, underscoring Aldea as a go to dining experience. All in all the dining experience blends traditional Portuguese cuisine with modern touches, earning high marks for food, service and ambiance.
An amazing gem of a restaurant. The service was impeccable & the owners were very attentive to our needs from the moment we sat down. The seafood platter we ordered was simply fantastic.
Made our reservation three weeks in advance as we were traveling from another city. The food was such a delight. Started off with kale soup which was okay & octopus tentacle tapas that was really tender. Seafood rice came in a vibrant vermillion burst & intensely flavorful. Good to the last drop. The bacalhau salted cod was generous in portion, drenched in olive oil & delicious. Wish we had time in our packed itinerary to come back for another meal. Maybe another trip. Thank you Aldea!
A great place to go for some nice seafood at a very reasonable price. We needed a place nearby & were very happy to find this place. The seafood was great, they had nice & fresh calamari, grilled octopus & a variety of fish. We had the shared tasting plate for two which I thought was a great deal & let you try a lot of seafood. They also have other dishes if seafood is not your thing. The one thing I would note is that the patio doors were all open during a quite smoky & hot day, but it was not really noticeable inside.
The food was authentic Portuguese, fresh fish & seafood with quality ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil. All dishes were delicious with nice presentation. It felt almost Like we were in Portugal. Loved the experience, the service was great & attentive. I recommend this restaurant for those who appreciate Portuguese Cuisine, will be back for sure . Thank you
Jul 27, 2025
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What a fabulous family owned restaurant. The seafood was super fresh the service, efficient, & very friendly, & the dishes very tasty & approachable. Reasonably priced across the board.
So so good 🤤 seafood rice is of my fav rice ever in any cuisine I've had!! So flavorful & packed w fresh seafood. Portion is very good so worth the price, & excellent service too! Would definitely come back 💃
Excellent food!! Highly recommend! All of their plates are delicious, have never been disappointed. From seafood to any meat platter, to vegeterian or gluten free options. Very pleasant staff.
May 31, 2024
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We were very very positively surprised by how simple quality can be. From the service provided by Mr Luis, to the quality of the food. The food was very flavorful without being over seasoned. The bread soup with seafood was on point, by far the best I've had in Canada & one of the best of all time. Highly recommend & definitely will return.
Entree & main course were delicious, we focussed on fish & seafood & enjoyed quality ingredients expertly prepared. Desserts were disappointing but then very sweet foods are not my favourite. The service was excellent throughout.
Service was excellent & food was tasty & plentiful. Has the prix hote menu which I thought was a good value. Tasted the skewered filet & shrimp & the seafood & rice & could recommend either one.
