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.
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.
Je suis venu ici avec mes amies & nous avons passé un super moment!! Merci à Firo pour la belle ambiance & le service impeccable! J'ai hâte de revenir ici avec ma famille! La nourriture était super bonne & je recommande la sangria!
Jan 19, 2026
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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.
We were celebrating a significant birthday for our son on the day of St. Fermin - That's the day the running of the bulls start in Pamplona, Spain. Walking into Casa Galicia felt like walking into a classic restaurant in Spain, except the service was a lot faster ;-)
Sadly, we didn't ask his name, but the server was a wonderful man. He spoke French, Spanish English, & likely another language or two & flowed between them as necessary. He made us laugh & didn't miss a detail. It seemed like he was born to care for clients.
We enjoyed every bite of food & a fantastic sangria.
It was a special trip to Spain, right in heart of Montreal! Thank you!!!
Wow! The food is absolutely incredible. My boyfriend & I had the Valencia Discovery Menu & every dish was so good. The sangria was also top notch. We ate outside & the ambiance was wonderful. You can still hear the great music but you're able to still have great conversations. The real star of the show was the service. Our waiter Firo so absolutely the highlight. Everything was prompt, we were checked on the appropriate amount of times & he engaged us in lively & fun conversation- I'd go back just for him! Overall, given it's convenient location in the Latin Quarter, amazing food & exceptional service I would recommend Casa Galicia to just about anyone!
Had a great time at Casa Galicia. The service was super friendly & on point. Also, the sangria was amaziiing..
The octopus was also the best I've had in the city - & the paella is a must-super good & filling.
Definitely worth checking out if you're into good food & great vibes.
Jun 13, 2025
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Quelle belle découverte ! Nous avons adoré notre expérience au Casa Galicia. La nourriture était incroyable - le poulpe grillé était tendre & savoureux, la paella aux fruits de mer bien garnie & pleine de goût, & les crevettes à l'ail tout simplement délicieuses.
& la sangria… wow ! C'est sans doute la meilleure qu'on ait jamais goûtée - fraîche, fruitée, parfaitement équilibrée.
Le service était exceptionnel. Notre serveur, qui était aussi le propriétaire (je pense qu'il s'appelait David), a été chaleureux, attentionné & vraiment passionné. Il a pris le temps de jaser avec nous & de s'assurer qu'on avait tout ce qu'il nous fallait.
On recommande ce restaurant les yeux fermés. Une vraie perle pour ceux qui aiment la cuisine espagnole & le bon vin dans une ambiance authentique & accueillante
Paella méditerranéenne, la pieuvre était incroyablement bien cuit, les crevettes un peu trop & le calmars trop cuit, le riz de la paella était très bon. Nous avions pris une entré de pieuvre & une de croquettes de morue. Encore une fois, la pieuvres était parfaite, mais la morue un peu trop salée pouir notre palais. La Sangria était bonne.
This was the best Spanish food that we had in a while. We went for a 4 day trip to Montreal & thank god we found this gem of a restaurant. The atmosphere was amazing with Spanish music as background but low enough that you could have a conversation. Plus, the service was amazing everyone was super attentive to the point that we never asked for more water or sangria they were always on top of it. & they answered all of our questions. We order the Valencia Discovery Menu, & it was perfect. It has a bit of everything. A octopus salad, cod croquettes, grilled shrimp & grilled squid as appetizers. & for the main dish a Paella Valenciana. Everything was savory & with very good portions. For drinks we went for a large Red Sangria Pitcher & it was well balanced. So good that we order 2 . Overall our experience was excellent. Whenever we are back to Montreal we will be back. The only thing is that they didn't had the live show but tbh it was not needed.
Firo was our server for my girlfriend & I when we went to celebrate for my birthday! It was such a lovely experience & Firo was going above & beyond to make sure we enjoyed every moment! He surprised me with my own b-day cake, was very talkative & respectful, & made our dining experience a lot more enjoyable! Thanks Firo + the team! P.S ... the sangria pitchers are absolutely delightful!
I brought my family here while visiting Montréal. It is the best seafood I have had in YEARS. Our server, Firio guided us through the menu, & allowed us to try some of the finest seafood samplings, including snow crab legs, the largest scallops I have ever had, & the best sangria I have tried TO DATE. My grandma ordered the whole fish entree & she picked it clean. This place was incredible. The service was incredible. The food & wine were incredible. My mom loved it so much, she said it has to be a staple each time we visit Montréal. There is also a vegan menu, & the vegan paella was made with care, featuring vegan shrimp & vegan chicken protein substitutes. I will be back. Thank you for the memories.
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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Excellent & kind service! The food is very tasteful & authentic, also the sangria was amazing! Good prices & really great service!!! I went with a group of friends & will come back
We had the most delicious tapas & paella last night at Casa Galicia! Everyone at the restaurant were very attentive & the atmosphere was very cozy. Started with tapas, sangria & a martini, followed by two different paellas. We had a 7:30 reservation so we could see the flamenco dancing. The show did not disappoint,, very entertaining. The owners have created such a family atmosphere, welcoming to all!
Bon service, bonne variété de Paellas 🥘 . Température des plats & la quantité sont adéquates. Je n'avais plus faim pour essayer la carte des desserts. Aussi très bonne sangria. Endroit à découvrir 🇪🇸
