Amalia Montreal est un restaurant portugais distingué, spécialisé dans les saveurs vibrantes de la péninsule ibérique. L'établissement est réputé pour ses plats de fruits de mer et de poisson préparés avec expertise, mettant en valeur les prises les plus fraîches cuisinées selon des techniques portugaises authentiques. Les clients peuvent également savourer des spécialités de rôtisserie succulentes, un témoignage des méthodes de cuisson traditionnelles qui confèrent des saveurs riches et fumées. L'équipe culinaire élabore chaque assiette avec précision, soulignant la qualité naturelle des ingrédients à chaque bouchée. Cette approche garantit une expérience culinaire profondément satisfaisante et authentique axée sur le cœur de la cuisine portugaise.
Amalia propose une excellente expérience culinaire caractérisée par son atmosphère chaleureuse et élégante, ce qui en fait un choix prisé pour les occasions spéciales comme pour les sorties décontractées. De nombreux clients louent la qualité de la nourriture, soulignant fréquemment la fraîcheur des fruits de mer, les savoureux plateaux de grillades et les entrées populaires comme les croquettes de bacalhau. La carte des boissons, composée de cocktails créatifs et d'une belle sélection de vins, reçoit régulièrement des commentaires positifs. Alors que la plupart des visiteurs profitent d'un service attentionné et professionnel qui rehausse leur expérience, le restaurant est largement apprécié pour son accueil chaleureux et son engagement à offrir une soirée mémorable à ses convives.
This is written in the context of Amalia charging on the pricier end for a middle class restaurant. There were 3 of us, 2 shared the mixed grill & 1 had the branzini.
The service was poor: I had to ask the waiter to remove the cap from my bottle of beer so I could drink it. Our food was not brought out at the same time & one of us had to wait several minutes after the other 2 were already served. When the final meal was brought out, the waiter unceremoniously dumped the plate in front of the person & ran off - no'Is there anything else you need','Can I get you another drink', etc. I would have loved another drink, but that was not to be. Water glasses were small, & these also were not refilled. We ordered roast potatoes & were served fries.
Food was mediocre. The beef in the mixed grill was full of sinew & difficult to eat. The fish was overcooked & dry. Fish was served on puree of vegetable, which to me is a cheap restaurant way of using up old vegetables. The only other accompaniment with the fish were 4 very thin asparagus spears - under the category of why bother. We had the croquette appetizer, which was also poor quality with little taste & the consistency of raw potato.
Seating & noise level were okay. I won't be returning & won't recommend it to friends.
Went here with my boys & had a night to remember. Food was on point, great drinks & shoutout to Lia. Great service, great experience all in all. Will be back
Amazing experience! Had a lovely time with my girls. Food & drinks were delicious. Our waitress was so accommodating to my allergies & the shorter owner made are time memorable. Recommend 10/10
Went to Amalia for brunch with a group of friends & honestly… wow.
Everything was so good-from the food & drinks to the service & all the little details. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the experience.
The owner was there & was incredibly hospitable. He came by our table, made us feel so welcome, & even brought us a round of shots, which was such a nice touch.
& the French toast? Unreal. Genuinely one of the best I've had.
It's not often I leave a restaurant already planning my next visit, but I'll definitely be back.
From the food, to the atmosphere, to the professional service, Amalia is a prime example of a fantastic restaurant. The food platters are filling, tasty & amazing. Great place to visit if you are celebrating a special occasion. The decor is beautiful & the food timing was amazing. The drinks were tasty & rich in alcohol. Will definitely be back.
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!)
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.
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!!
I went for a business lunch meeting & it was the perfect vibe!
Food & service was really spot on. I ended up calling my girls to end the night with drinks & more tapas!
Also, shoutout the co owner Desmond who took care of us✨
Coming back for sure!
Tony our server was fantastic! He went above & beyond his regular duties. One of the guests lost their cellphone & he did every thing to retrieve it & still managed to give us exceptional service as we were running late for our concert.
The food & drinks were amazing! Best espresso martini I've ever had!!
Definitely be back next time we are visiting Montreal.
