FR
Montreal Restaurants: RestoMontreal.caCanada Day

Logo RestoMontreal.ca

Restaurant Top Pick

Cantinho Express

Montreal North
4.0
OPEN11 am - 9 pm
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Canada Day: hours might differ
Cantinho Express Montreal North, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
PortugueseGrillSeafood/FishSandwichesPoutineSalads

About

Cantinho Express serves authentic Portuguese cuisine focused on charcoal-grilled specialties and fresh seafood. The menu features classic preparations of whole fish and marinated poultry cooked over open flames to achieve an authentic smoky profile. Traditional side dishes such as seasoned potatoes and crisp salads complement the main protein selections. The kitchen maintains high standards for ingredient sourcing to ensure quality and consistency in every dish. Patrons observe an open-style preparation area that highlights the direct grilling techniques used for various signature offerings. This establishment prioritizes quick service and straightforward culinary execution for those seeking genuine Iberian flavors in a focused environment. Every meal reflects fundamental techniques designed to showcase the natural characteristics of imported staples and local maritime products prepared with seasoned expertise.
Loading...
5★
53%
4★
18%
3★
8%
2★
14%
1★
7%

Mentioned in:

Cantinho Express was featured in the article(s) below.

Restaurants in Montreal NorthMore

Seau de Crabe Restaurant
Le Max-Rupp Restaurant
B Burger Restaurant
Bergham Restaurant

Bergham

5626 Boulevard Henri-Bourassa E.
(290)
Ola Latina Restaurant

Reviews for Cantinho Express

Food
Service
on Google3.9 (1000+)
*as of 2026-07-01
5★
53%
4★
18%
3★
8%
2★
14%
1★
7%

Review Summary

Cantinho Express receives polarized feedback regarding its Portuguese-style chicken, with many patrons praising the flavor, generous portions, and delicious piri piri sauce. While some frequent visitors consider it a hidden gem for quality charcoal-grilled meals, others express frustration over inconsistent food preparation, including reports of undercooked chicken and errors in takeout orders. Customer service experiences vary significantly, ranging from friendly and professional interactions to reports of rude staff and indifferent service. Although the food is frequently described as a great value, concerns regarding hygiene, menu changes, and declining consistency have left some long-time customers disappointed in the current state of the establishment.
Page 4 of 11 - 108 Reviews

Last time I go to this place, worst customer service, after paying 42$ for a family trio the quality of food & service was not the same as when we started going there when they opened.i paid extra for the patatoes & with extra sauce & they didn't want to put the sauce on the potatoes when i said that i asked for it & paid extra they said the potatoes don't come with the sauce, which i was surprised cause we have ordered the same thing several years. The owner comes out & i told him the situation & he was rude & condescending, his name is Carlos & told me if i was not happy to not come back. Whenever i go there it seems everyone is miserable to work there or extremely rude all the time, doesn't make you want to go back. It also comes with the owner that is not respectful in any way to to customer that is a loyal one to say the least. Not going back! Last time!!! Their is no more customer service. Not recommending this resto to anyone.

Nov 26, 2025
on Google

Haitian people tookover the business & the food they are making isn't like what I remember in the past when White people & Portuguese people was running it, It's not Portuguese, It's Creole food that pretends to be Portuguese, Cashier is very rude, Place look dim, dingy, kitchen is a mess, cooks look tired & miserable, Chicken, Fries decent, Rice horrible, I don't recommend there to anybody, It had seen better days when it first opened after Harvey's Restaurant left there.

Nov 11, 2025
on Google

Très bon service

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

The most delicious & cheapest grilled chicken in Canada, make sure you go to this branch only. The whole chicken is $24 canadian

Sep 24, 2025
on Google

Aujourd'hui j'ai passé une commande & pour la deuxième fois, il y a eu une erreur. On m'a oublié les patates, alors que je les avais bien demandées.
La dernière fois, au travail avec mes collègues, on m'avait déjà oublié le riz (j'avais pourtant commandé patates + riz + salade) & on m'a mis patates + frites + salade… Résultat : je me suis retrouvé à manger quasiment que de la pomme de terre.
En plus, aujourd'hui il n'y avait même pas d'ustensiles : j'ai dû couper mon poulet avec les mains & emprunter une fourchette à un collègue.

Une erreur peut arriver, mais deux fois de suite c'est abusé.
Je suis vraiment déçu, car la nourriture est excellente, mais il faut faire beaucoup plus d'efforts sur le service & la préparation des commandes.

Sep 22, 2025
on Google

magnifique

Sep 20, 2025
on Google

My sister-in-law placed an order online & sent her husband to pick up the order & everything was already paid for, but her husband had placed the order & they were going to give me what they wanted until they confirmed the pickup. The woman told me to pass the order on as if I was going to steal it.

Sep 7, 2025
on Google

Bought 1/2 chicken to go. Portions very small & the chicken was under cooked.

Aug 24, 2025
on Google

Bonne bouf du coup le jeudi a midi

Aug 21, 2025
on Google
5.0

Went there with a work colleague for lunch. I don't know why it is a 3.9. I think the food was very good. I've had the chicken breast. I've had the burger & I've had the sandwich & every time it was delicious. You have a choice of mild medium or hot sauce. I took the medium which is not hot at all as far as I'm concerned but very delicious. I really don't understand the place doesn't look like much from outside but it's really really good food. I suggest that & I'm a picky eater, a little bit picky. This place is really really good. I'm going to share a picture of our meals. The picture you're going to see is the chicken breast or the chicken leg with the you have a choice of three sides which are all delicious. The service is not super super fast but it's okay they take care of you. They talk to you. They're overall very serviceable & professional. Like I said, the place doesn't look like much, but it's really good. One of those places cover. It's one of those hidden gems. I like to call it so if you go there & you try it & you like it the way we do leave a comment for them. Give them a little five star to help them because they're worthy of a high score online. Having gone there & experienced it more than once I can really say so. Don't hesitate guys go try it out. It's on Henri Bourassa & it's very good

Aug 11, 2025
on Google