Casa Galicia has been a staple of Spanish cuisine in Montreal since 1977. Founded by Laurentino Oliveira and still proudly family-run, the tradition continues today with Jorge Oliveira and David Oliveira at the helm.
Recognized as one of the best Spanish restaurants in North America, Casa Galicia specializes in authentic Galician cuisine, offering classic dishes like paella, zarzuela, and a variety of regional specialties. Guests can pair their meals with a refreshing pitcher of sangria considered among the best in Montreal, or explore the restaurant’s unique wine cellar, featuring reserve wines from Spain’s most prestigious winemaking regions.
The warm and welcoming atmosphere, friendly service, and distinctive décor make every visit memorable. On weekends, the experience is elevated with live flamenco performances, including a professional Spanish guitarist, bringing a touch of Spain’s vibrant culture to the heart of the city.
Casa Galicia offers a cozy, authentic Spanish dining experience in Montreal with a warm, inviting ambiance and a memorable flamenco show on weekend evenings. Guests consistently praise generous portions of paella, tapas, and seafood, with flavors described as vibrant and transportive. Service is repeatedly noted as attentive and friendly, often making guests feel at home even on busy nights. The setting blends intimate dining nooks with lively entertainment, creating a versatile venue for anniversaries, dates, or casual dinners. The overall experience is enriched by decor, music, and wine that evoke Spain, while the team attends to every detail to ensure a memorable night. While some reviews mention higher prices, many emphasize that the combination of food quality, ambiance, and flamenco makes the visit worthwhile.
Quelle magnifique soirée nous avons eu ! La nourriture, le vin, l'ambiance, la prestation de flamenco & le service ont fait de cette soirée une vraie réussite !
If you're in Montreal, do yourself a favor & head straight to Casa Galicia. Without a doubt, it was the highlight of my trip. From the out-of-this-world mussels to the lobster & seafood paella, & the 10/10 tableside espresso martini hand-shaken by the incredible owner, David-everything was top-notch! When we couldn't decide on dessert, David took it a step further & created a dessert tasting board so we wouldn't miss a thing.
David & Fiero went above & beyond to make us feel like part of their family. The service was truly one of the best I've ever experienced! The flamenco performance added the perfect touch to the lively, fun atmosphere, making for an unforgettable evening. The cozy, welcoming vibe, delicious food, & amazing drinks are something you absolutely have to experience for yourself!!
I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. Huge thanks to David & Fiero for such a memorable night! ❤?
Jul 3, 2025
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Absolutely unforgettable time here! The live flamenco added incredible energy, the drinks were AMAZING (best dirty martini I've ever had), & the atmosphere was electric. The mussels were hands down the best I've ever tasted-so much flavor in that sauce.
But what truly made the night was the service. Our waiter Firo was awesome-attentive, friendly, funny & on point with every detail. Huge shoutout to David, the owner, whose warmth & hospitality took the experience to another level. The best service I've ever had at a restaurant.
Can't wait to come back!
P.S. Don't skip dessert. The tarts, the house cake, the ricotta cake… absolutely 👌
I highly recommend this experience not only for the authentic food, but also for the amazing flamenco show, 7stars we had the grill seafood platter for 2 wow wow wow
Went there with a group of 20 for a birthday, the ambiance was very nice & the flamenco show was fantastic.
The waiter was awesome, courteous & funny. The staff as a whole was very kind.
The food was phenomenal, we ordered paella, filet mignon, chicken, & everyone loved it. The paellas were so packed with flavour & safran.
We will definitely be going back.
My boyfriend & I heard about this restaurant on social media & the vibes looked nice, so we decided to try it. The decor & flamenco show were unique & interesting which we liked! However, the food was underwhelming for the price we paid. Everything was okay, but not great, which is what we would've expected for the 170$ we paid. Same goes for the service. The waiter we had at the beginning was good, but he seemingly left halfway through our meal & no other server came to replace him….we were left trying to flag down employees for every request, not even receiving water until dessert. Overall, food ok but not great service & really not worth the price in our opinion. Sad because we were very excited about this place :((
May 23, 2025
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Absolutamente delicioso! First of all I felt like I was actually in Spain. Wonderful atmosphere! David & Firo were amazing. We had delicious tapas (the best octopus salad). Great Flamenco show & finished off with a glass of Porto. A definite do over!
Une soirée inoubliable, le repas du début à la fin était tout simplement délicieux. Le service de Filo & son équipe était parfait. L'ambiance est très agréable, nous y retournerons sûrement, mais car nous avons pas eu le chance de voir le Flamenco.
Merci.
Great experience! Went in for dinner with my husband & we loved it. Starting with the ambiance, you are teleported into a whole new city, it is gorgeous & intimate at the same time. Beautiful music, great staff, delicious food & drinks. We went on a day where there was a flamenco & guitar show, & it was such a delight. Wonderful artists. It was a great experience, definitely coming back!
Apr 3, 2025
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Soirée agréable ! L'endroit est charmant & cosy. Les gérants sont professionnels & à l'écoute. Le service est courtois. La cuisine est appétissante & bonne. Avec un bon rapport qualité-prix. Le groupe Flamenco ajoute une bonne ambiance. Seul point d'amélioration peut-être diversifier & prévoir plus de formules.
Second time going to casa Galicia & it's always amazing! Excellent food, specially seafood, excellent service, shoutout to Firo, one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Will definitely come back for the flamenco shows.
The real hidden gem in the heart of quartier latin of Montreal, tasty food comes in a very generous portion, charming yet authentic decoration, splendid Flamenco performance, amazing Sangria...you got all fabulous ingredients to bake an unforgettable evening. We especially appreciated the delicate & welcoming service from George & Felio. Our only regret was not being able to try their dessert...we are quite certain they must be exquisite.
Apr 21, 2024
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Une vraie belle surprise ! Nous avons pris le menu découvertes à 2 & nous nous sommes régalés de la salade de poulpe à la paella. Tout était très frais, goûteux & bien assaisonné. Le service familial & professionnel, cerise sur le gâteau le moment flamenco, une danseuse, un guitariste rien de mieux pour ressortir le coeur rempli de soleil. Un incontournable à Montréal pour les personnes qui aiment les lieux authentiques.
Our server was incredible. Overall a great experience with the flamenco dancing performance as well. Good wine selection & awesome garlic shrimp & desserts.
Lovely ambience, really friendly wait staff, good wine & terrific Flamenco performance. The food was underwhelming- octopus was tough & bland, the tomato salad really shouldn't be on the menu at this time of year, the paella was good but without the traditional crusty bottom.
L'ambiance est agréable, avec son décoration & le spectacle de flamenco, la dance el la guitarre qui nous ramène dans le temps, dans la vielle Espagne. Les croquettes de morue très petites & la texture devrait être améliorée, mais les crevettes & calamars sont très bonnes ! La paella est l'une des meilleures que j'ai jamais mangées dans un resto & le vin mesón c'est recommandé pour son rapport qualité prix.
