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 stands out as a welcoming spot with generous portions, flavorful seafood and paella, friendly service, and a warm authentic Spanish ambiance, enhanced by lively flamenco on select nights and a memorable overall experience that makes guests want to return.
Convenient location (on Rue St-Denis near Theatre St-Denis); easy to reserve online or by phone; clean; quiet (but there is regular live Flamenco music later on some evenings - we were there on a Sunday); nice atmosphere; warm reception; good Spanish (Catalonian) menu (paella, fish, seafood, tapas etc.), & well stocked European wine & spirits list; drinks & food were served quickly with good presentation; very good price/quality; recommend.
Absolutely loved this place! The food was authentic, flavorful, & beautifully presented. The paella was rich & perfectly cooked, & the tapas were amazing for sharing. The atmosphere felt warm & lively, with great music & cozy Spanish vibes. Staff were friendly, attentive, & made the whole experience even better. Definitely one of the best Spanish restaurants I've tried - highly recommend for date nights or dinners with friends! We were served by Firo
Great place with real Spanish house atmosphere, food was extremely delicious, we ordered lobster bisque, paella & seafood stew - portions were really big!service is great! Highly recommend
This was a fantastic restaurant. The seafood is fresh & cooked perfectly. You have to take the paella. The main reason why we had such a great experience was due to Firo. What a gem. He's funny, attentive, & very welcoming. He sings when he is working which I find so sweet. My family & I loved everything. The service & food was a 10/10.
The atmosphere & the flamenco experience is very nice! This was our second time coming & we were not disappointed with the paellas! Truly delicious! The employees are friendly.
If you want to impress somebody (even yourself) you must try this place. Casa Galicia is located in Quartier Latin of Montréal with fantastic food, bringing the traditional flavours to your table where you can have great seafood, good wine & the most fantastic paella that brought me back to Spain. The service... Madre mia! Excellent!! Very nice staff, attentive & the recommendations were incredibly accurate.
On weekends (at least Fridays & Saturdays) there's a live show with a very talented musician & the flamenco performance is absolutely lovely.
Only point to improve, the desserts :(
Book one day of your weekend to spend here, trust me.
Had a lovely night out at Casa Galicia. The seafood & Paella were delicious, fresh & portions were generous. The staff were very pleasant & sociable. The ambiance was very cozy & the decor was authentic. We were even offered a complementary Porto after our meal.We had a wonderful time & will go back.
Segunda visita a este restaurante, después de algunos anos.La comida y el servicio excelente como siempre, esta vez disfrutamos además de un espectáculo de canto y baile flamenco magnífico. Recomendamos probar la'paella atlantico' con un extra de chorizo es un verdadero manjar. Las tapas y la sangría deliciosas.
Amazing food, service, & flamenco on Saturday nights. The Paella Valenciana is amazing. I was visiting Montreal, but as long as I'm back, I'll be there again! Thank you for a great night!
Feb 24, 2026
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Les tapas & les paellas sont très très bon. Mention spéciale au calmar a la plancha 😋😋
Le service est chaleureux & rapide, le spectacle est un extra. On a réellement l'impression d'être en Espagne.
Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, excellent paella, the best I've found in Montreal, an old-fashioned restaurant in all the right ways, attentive service, busy but not hectic or rushed, quiet enough for intimate conversation, but also lively with flamenco show & convivial ambience.
I come here every time I'm in Montreal. Great atmosphere, food, & service. They have flamenco on Fridays. I prefer their steak cuts to other restaurants in Montreal but wish they made paella for one.
Excellent Spanish food, friendly & helpful staff, great atmosphere, best gaspacho & paella I had in Montreal, large portion & resonable prices, highest recommendations, we will go again!
