Café Central Portugais is described as having a warm European ambiance in Montreal with a convivial local crowd and a pleasant outdoor terrace; the kitchen is praised for authentic Portuguese dishes and strong flavors, with many noting sardines and cod as highlights and the service described as friendly and attentive, with some calling the place the best Portuguese food in Montreal. However, there are caveats: some dishes can be inconsistent, including overcooked or overly salty cod, meals missing expected accompaniments like bread, and prices that some diners consider high. The venue is also noted as cash only with an on site ATM and occasional POS issues or tip included billing. Still, the hospitality is described as unmatched and the terrace and atmosphere are frequently cited as positives that keep guests returning for a lively Portuguese dining experience.
The cod was, in short, disgusting. Insanely salty & rubbery. Basically inedible. The waiter was very nice, & the potato & salad were good. That's all there is to say basically.
Oct 6, 2025
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I dig this place's atmosphere. I stop by every couple of days for a double espresso & enjoy it on the terrace. Nice view of Duluth in the summer months where there's a bench to relax & sip your coffee. I wish there were more old school cafés like this in the area.
Good food, very nice staff, anyway,if I ordered clams I expected to have some bread with them.
No bread.The sauce was delicious.
We've been told that the POS is not working, so, we have to pay cash.
The bill arrived wit the 20% tip included.
Super tasty food, olives & bread brought as a starter, very fast service, great location. Cash only, so bring some with you or there is an atm inside for a $3.50 charge
Totally overpriced. $25 for a few pieces of overcooked fish & rice, $5 for a coffee, after tax & tip it was $40 for lunch! Then they tell you it's cash only but there is an ATM... with a $3.50 fee! Every dep in the neighbourhood is $2.00. Despite the fish being overcooked, it was tasty & the service was friendly. But there are so many better options around that I will never be coming back.
wow. just ate here. insane… best Portuguese food i've had hands down. BEST COD we've had in our lives. will be coming back here asap. very impressed. 15/10
