Amalia Montreal is a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Westmount, bringing the vibrant flavors and warm hospitality of a Portuguese inspired cuisine to Montreal.
Overall, reviews paint Amalia as a warm, cozy and stylish spot with a genuine Portuguese vibe where the food and drinks frequently impress and the ambiance is a standout. Dishes such as piri piri chicken, octopus, gnocchi, crudo de pétoncles, paella and bacalhau croquettes are commonly mentioned, with nata and inventive cocktails and espresso martinis noted as memorable touches. Service is described as attentive and friendly, helping create a welcoming atmosphere, though a few visits mention slower pacing or timing issues; the staff are generally praised for recommendations and care. The multilevel space, tasteful decor and balanced music are repeatedly cited as ideal for dates, celebrations or casual dinners, and many reviewers say they will return, sometimes to try the sister venue or to further the experience. In sum, Amalia is viewed as a standout Portuguese dining option with bold flavors, generous portions and a lively yet comfortable vibe, delivering a memorable night out despite occasional inconsistencies.
We were a group of 6 on friday & we had a great time. Their drinks are really & pretty much anything we ordered hit the spot. For groups i highly suggest to share the mixed grills & the paella.... but make sure you don't skip out on the pouding chomeur (yes not very Portugese, but it beats their natas by a long shot!)
Mar 3, 2026
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La nourriture & les cocktails étaient excellents & le service était incroyable ! Merci à Xavier de nous avoir si bien reçues, je me suis régalée. Je recommande ce restaurant !!!
J'ai adoré ma première expérience au Amalia! Super bien reçu par le staff, les plats étaient tous délicieux, superbe ambiance. Je recommande les gnocchis & le crudo de pétoncles!!
We went to Amalia on Valentine's Day & had an amazing experience! The food & drinks were incredible, but the service truly made it outstanding. Tony & Xavier went above & beyond & made us feel so welcomed.
Highly recommend - 11/10! We'll definitely be back & can't wait to try their sister restaurant, Sel Noir.
With Valentine's Day coming in, this is the perfect date night spot! Amazing food, service, great vibes. ✨
The bacalhau croquettes, chicken wings, & the mixed grill (offered for 2 or 4) were all beyond perfect; beautiful presentation, plenty of food (ordered with fries), & all meats/seafood cooked to perfection.
Bonus: The espresso martinis made with pastel de nata cream was easily the best espresso martini I've ever had, & dessert was perfectly balanced with them.
Great vibes, wonderful service, great music… already counting down until our next visit! 😍
went with my better half & her mom. We walked in & the place was really quiet… then a young lady & young man appeared & asked if we had reservations the answer was yes & we were seated. First impression was oh boy… then we were asked if we were Super Bowl fans & then it dawned on us that it was quiet because of that. We got menus & selected some drinks they arrived bang on super tasty the menu was simple & everything looked fantastic we ordered appetizers & again were blown away. The music was playing in the background nice boss nova versions of classic songs had me toe tapping in no time! Then we ordered food. I had the steak & the table had the chicken & gnocchi again totally floored with how good the food was & how impeccable the service was. The duo that was working made sure the table was well taken care of from water to follow up visits to general pleasant conversation. I can't wait to go there again & get a real feel for the vibe of the place when it's packed!! Lia thank you for your excellent service, professionalism & honesty!!
Nice restaurant vibe. The cocktails were nice, good service. The octopus & scallops carpaccio were the stars, very nicely presented & the flavor was outstanding. Moules were well prepared & very seasoned, steak with the amount of butter was delicious. Good amount per serving
Jan 16, 2026
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Nous avons eu la chance de souper à la table du chef. Nous sommes une familles de 5 & avons vécus une expérience mémorable. Xavier (l'un des propriétaires) a été très généreux avec nous & nous a accueillis comme des membres de sa famille. Tous les plats étaient succulents, le service était impeccable, les employés étaient tous très joviales. L'atmosphère était géniale, nous allons y retourner. De plus, Xavier & son associés opèrent un autre restaurant Sel Noir Steakhouse. Je conseille ce restaurant à tout le monde qui veut avoir une belle expérience culinaire dans une belle ambiance.
Very disappointing evening. The Branzino was supposed to be deboned at the table. The poor waiter had no idea what he was doing & massacred the fish. It was sad to watch. We had to pick the bones out of the mashed up fish. It was served with a tasty butternut squash puree which unfortunately was cold as was the asparagus. Also ordered at our table were the mussels which my husband enjoyed, another friend had the chicken & the comment was that it was dry & another friend had the lamb chops which he enjoyed.
All in all not an enjoyable evening consensus is we won't be coming back
