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.
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.
Mar 7, 2026
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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!
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.
Jan 26, 2026
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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!
I enjoyed my food & the amazing service at this restaurant. It had a cute Spanish vibe & brought me to Spain from Montreal. We had lobster bisque for our starter that was very creamy & delicious came with garlic bread which was a bit too crunchy. For main we had steak & paella which were so delicious. & as a dessert we had something like crème brûlée which tasted differently but ok. Something that I really loved about this place was the waiter who was very gentleman & respectful. He took care of us very well. I'd go back there again😊😊
Went to Casa Galicia for dinner & had an amazing time, beautiful dancing & guitar playing, the atmosphere is breathtaking. The owner allowed me to DJ (Sinceramente, es mi parte favorita, así que muchas gracias) the staff was so friendly, felt like I was a regular with how warm they treated everyone, yes! EVERYONE. Now the food 10/10 I had the snails & shrimp to start & the main was a paella. The portion sizes are definitely worth it, ordered one & it was large enough to share amongst two people. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the main course was so fulfilling that we had no space for dessert but judging by everything else, probably would've been just as great. I ordered mocktails, sangria & margarita, & usually people just give you juice & label it a'mocktail' THIS was different, there was actual depth & flavour to their mocktails. Truly considerate & I'm thankful for that.
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Cadre très chic & accueillant. Personnel super aimable. Paëllas délicieuses & portions copieuses, amenez un grand appétit. & les vendredis & samedis soirs du flamenco à partir de 20h30. Absolument une adresse à ne pas râter! 😍
Environment: Good
Service: Good (no rushing us, very polite)
Tapas: we order the 6 tapas, & the quality is great. However, the portion is unbelievably small. For $50 CAD you are getting 2 spoon of food for each tapa.
Paellas: Quality is decent, but the portion is also lacking for sure. The dish comes out a bit dry compare to what I am expecting.
(For your reference, I usually have less food than average male of my size, but paellas + half of 6 tapas is barely enough food for me. [Thats $83 dollars before taxes & tips]
Wine: I only order one glass & asked them to recommend. Doesnt seems like there are much choices. The wine is fine, but didn't go well with the dishes we ordered.
Casa Galicia stands out as a top choice for Spanish cuisine in Montreal, delivering vibrant flavors , friendly hospitality & value. Definitely were coming back to explore more tapas & try different Paella.
Mon amie & moi sommes allés souper hier (sep 11). Firo, le gérant fût très chaleureux & très intentionné dans son accueil & son service. Nous avons commandé une paella aux fruits de mer. C'était excellant. Le vin qu'il nous a conseillé a aussi très bien accompagné le plat. Nous avons choisi ce restaurant pour la location près des activités du Quartier Latin & parce que nous désirions manger de la cuisine espagnole. Ce resto, fût le début d'une très belle soirée pour nous. Merci Firo, nous nous reverrons bientôt.
We just had a wonderful evening at this place. Great selection of paella's, good wine, excellent desserts too. We were spoils with some port wine on the house at the end & on top of everything we forgot a bag & they reopened for us to grab it. Thank you for a wonderful evening ❤?
Service was friendly & prompt. Nice outdoor area. Issue was with the paella which is supposed to be flavorful & have a delicious socarrat, the crunchy layer of rice at the bottom. This was more of just a rice dish with seafood in it than a true paella.
