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.
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.
Aug 9, 2025
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We try this place for first time, had dinner with my wife & daughter. The gentlemen serving us were great, provided good advises on the dishes to choose/ to try, very accommodating. The Entrée were delicious & the main course was nice as well. Very nice setting, family oriented but very professional.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Aldea. The staff were helpful with recommendations & the food was outstanding. Every bite of every dish was thoughtfully prepared & delicious. I especially recommend the Alheira sausage & grilled octopus tapas.
Aug 5, 2025
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Portugal très bien honoré.
Décor moderne. Accueil chaleureux. Service impeccable. Cuisine portugaise savoureuse en bonne portion. On y retourne pour essayer d'autres plats😉😋
Jul 30, 2025
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Wow,
Tout étais parfait, service'old school'avec la bouteille de vin 🍷 qu'on n'avaient pas à se servir sois même …
Superbe accueil avec beaucoup d'amour & de bonheur .
À refaire bientôt.
Great evening at Aldea. We chose tapas & enjoyed each dish. Our waiter was the best. We had shrimp, scallops, salmon tartare & fresh cheese. A lovely Portuguese red finished it off. Their plated entrees looked great. Recommend & will visit again, next trip to Montreal.
It was our second visit to Aldea during our stay in Montreal!
I give it a 10/10.
The shrimp appetizer best in the world.
Our waiter is our new friend.
Go, it's the best.
Jul 27, 2025
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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
Une belle découverte! Nourriture fraîche, succulente & bien présentée. Belle carte de bon d'importation privée. Très bon service. Petite gourmandise offerte par le restaurant, ce qui est plutôt rare de nos jours les gracieusetés! J'y retournerai assurément!
Our new favourite place. Family run business with dedicated people. Food is excellent & great Portuguese wine selection. Very friendly & nice ambiance.
Excellent meal with everything you could ask for to be transported back to Portugal. The tapas menu alone is worth the visit but the entrees are wonderful as well.
