Across numerous reviews, Bistro El Chino stands out for a fresh, vibrant fusion of Peruvian and Asian flavors, with fans raving about the tasting menu, generous portions, and superb quality of seafood such as octopus, tuna tataki, ceviche and tiradito. The menu discovery option is repeatedly described as a delicious, well balanced tour of the kitchen, with many noting the sauces as a key highlight. Service is repeatedly praised as attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere alongside stylish decor and a cozy vibe. Guests frequently mention pleasant value for money, especially for the tasting menu, and describe the cocktails and desserts as memorable, including a standout cake. While a few comments point to occasional pacing issues between courses or a dish that arrived a touch overcooked, the overall consensus is that Bistro El Chino delivers consistently high quality, something to revisit with friends or family and a strong recommendation for those seeking a unique, flavorful dining experience.
Excellent service & food, all of which was unique. Our waiter Roberto Nacho was fantastic as well. Will be back. Highly recommend the $45 tasting menu.
Our experience at El Chino was fantastic. The food, a mix of Latin & Asian fusion, was fresh, innovative, & most importantly, delicious. The tasting menu is very reasonably priced & we left full & satisfied! Ideally, go with 4 people so you can try just about everything on the tasting menu. Most importantly, the service was exceptional. You can tell Roberto Nacho loves what he does & it made the whole experience even more wonderful. Very cute & cozy ambiance, great music, & you can definitely chat with the people at your table without having to yell.
Mar 15, 2026
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The tasting menu was absolutely AMAZING, the sea food was super fresh & not at all rubbery, the music was a vibe & our server, Angela I believe, was extremely kind & welcoming. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT. It's an absolute 10/10 on everything.
Loved the tasting menu! (45$/pers.)
We had such an amazing time at this restaurant with delicious food, a friendly waitress & tasty cocktails.
The chef clearly put a lot of intention in creating the menu. The flavors were well balanced & all the plates had a little something special. The amazing sauces really make their meals stand out.
Great tapas bistro, mixing Asian & Latin food. The tasting menu for 2 is very much worth it, delicate meals at a decent price.
Super friendly & helpful staff as well!
We love Peruvian food & tried it only in Peru & Central American countries. This was the first time we had it in Canada. & let me tell you, this was AMAZING! From the moment we've been seated the service was great (thank you Robert!). We had a tasting menu with fish. Flavors were so fresh & took us back to the warm south days! Ceviche, yucca, sauces!!!!! -everything was 5 stars. There was enough food for 2.
The place itself is nicely decorated & clean. The atmosphere is very welcoming.
We will definitely be back.
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Wow is the only word that comes to mind when I think of the meal that I had at this restaurant. It's been a long time I haven't had the chance to taste something so unique & delicious. My friend & I came & tried the tasting menu for 2, which is well priced for the amount of food you're getting, & we absolutely adored every single dish. The flavors were absolutely amazing.
On top of the food being excellent, we had gone on a day where there was less people, so our waiter took his time explaining each dish to us. The waiter was kind, helpful when we had questions & offered suggestions. Amazing service as well.
The ambiance is very nice & the music is good. To top it all off, the cleanliness of their restaurant & bathrooms are a 10/10.
There is not a single negative thing I can say about this restaurant. Truly a great experience & I am already looking forward to going again & trying the second options on the tasting menu.
We tried the 5 course tasting menu & wow !! So many amazing flavours, especially the tuna tataki.. everything was so delicious! Service was so warm & friendly, & vibes are just perfect. I definitely recommend this place!
We had an amazing dinner at El Chino! The service is exceptional - big shout out to Roberto that was so knowledgeable in the menu & overall food scene in Montreal. The food is incredible & so diverse & flavourful! I highly recommend you try their tasting menu as you can taste different highlights of their menu. The octopus & tataki was incredible!
Incredible food. Unlike anything slice ever tasted before!! Amazing service & beautiful decor. Very warm atmosphere. Would 10/10 recommend the tasting menu with the tapas. Enjoy this amazing restaurant!!
