Amalia Montreal

J

4.0

This spot definitely knows how to set the mood - beautifully decorated, cozy yet stylish, & with music that's lively but not blasting your eardrums 🎶. The multilevel design adds a nice dimension to the place, making it feel vibrant & open.

🍹 Cocktails: Absolutely lovely! Creative, well-balanced, & a real highlight of the evening. Our waitress was a star 🌟 - super friendly, knew the menu inside out, & guided us like a pro.

🍽? Food:
• The seafood options are the real heroes here 🐟🦑 - fresh, tender, & cooked with skill.
• The steak? 👌 Juicy, flavorful, & definitely the standout among the mains.
• The asparagus salad 🥗 was crisp & refreshing, while the burrata melted in the mouth - creamy perfection!
• The grilled octopus had the right texture but sadly lacked the seasoning punch it deserved.
• The roasted chicken… oh dear 😬 - dry, plain, & crying out for a sauce. Hard to love without it.
• The gnocchi was tasty but… $40 for a tiny portion? That's a chef's kiss in the wrong way 💸👎.

? Service: The staff were hustling hard & clearly giving it their all 💪, but the kitchen speed just couldn't keep up. I spent more time waiting for plates than enjoying them - & that's not the balance you want.

💰 Price vs. Experience: For the bill we paid, I expected fireworks 🎇. Instead, it was more like a sparkler - pretty in moments, but fizzled too soon.

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👉 Overall: A restaurant with charm, strong cocktails, & great seafood - but the inconsistency & slow service mean it doesn't quite justify the price. Still, with a few chef-level tweaks 👨?🍳🔪, it could shine much brighter.

Chen

4.0

The waitstaff were very hardworking, but unfortunately that didn't make up for the slow service. The food also didn't live up to the price. The roasted chicken was dry & plain - without any sauce, it was hard to eat. The gnocchi was $40 for a small portion. The steak was actually quite good, much better than the other two mains. The asparagus salad was fresh, & the grilled octopus was tender but lacked flavor. Burrata was good as well. However, my wait time was significantly longer than the time I spent eating, even though the restaurant was busy but not full.

Walid

5.0

Amazing experience at Amalia! The steak & fries & peri-peri chicken were absolutely delicious. Our waitress was super friendly & professional. Great spot for a celebration - we'll definitely be back. Highly recommended!

Dorcy

3.0

Cuisine : La nourriture étais correct , les calamars frits manquaient un peu de saveur, les croquettes de Bacalhau étaient délicieuse. Le steak frites étais correct , cuisson respecté , les frites par contre n'étaient pas trop bonne & un peu trop cuites & beaucoup trop de sel. Le demi poulet étais WOW , très bien assaisonner/piquant & très tendre & juteux j'ai ADORER.

Service : Le service étais IMPECCABLE, absolument rien à dire.

Ambiance : TRÈS beau comme restaurant & ambiance très chaleureux & discret à la fois , endroit idéale pour un petit rendez-vous avec votre moitié.

En gros , j'ai passer un bon moment , je recommande à 100% !!!

Krikor

5.0

We had an incredible dining experience at this Portuguese restaurant, where everything from the appetizers to the cocktails exceeded our expectations.

To start, the appetizers were simply outstanding. The asparagus salad was fresh & flavorful, the roasted eggplant had the perfect smoky depth, & the burrata was creamy & indulgent-each dish was beautifully prepared & packed with flavor.

For the main course, we shared a spectacular meat platter that was a true showcase of Portuguese flavors. The combination of juicy steak, beef chorizo, succulent shrimp, perfectly grilled octopus, & spicy, flavorful chicken made for a memorable meal. Every bite was cooked to perfection, with bold, well-balanced seasoning that kept us coming back for more.

The service was just as remarkable as the food. The waitstaff was attentive, knowledgeable, & genuinely warm, enhancing our experience with their hospitality. The cocktail menu was also a highlight, offering a fantastic selection that complemented our meal beautifully.

Overall, this restaurant delivered an unforgettable dining experience, & we'll definitely be returning for another taste of their amazing Portuguese cuisine. Highly recommended!

R.

3.0

The steak was nervy & hard. None of us ate it. The rest of the food was mediocre. I would go back for a glass of wine, not the food.