For regional cuisine at its best, come savor traditional Portuguese flavors at Casa Minhota! Our meals take on a festive look and the menu reflects old gourmet traditions. Our chef puts all of his creativity on the plate, lunch and supper, for our hungry customers. You can choose among a carefully selected wine list to complement your meal.
Casa Minhota draws overall praise for its warm, homey Portuguese comfort and authentic flavors, with guests noting generous portions, fresh seafood like octopus and cod, and a lively, welcoming atmosphere that evokes Portugal. The experience is described as more about soul and tradition than polish, with attentive service that is friendly without being intrusive, and a decor that makes visitors feel transported. While many visits are consistently good, a few reviews point to off nights where seasoning, timing, or preparation fell short and some dishes felt overcooked or parts of the menu did not meet expectations; however, the consensus remains that the restaurant offers genuine cuisine at good value and a memorable sense of place. Overall, Casa Minhota is seen as a Montreal staple for traditional Portuguese meals, a place to gather with family or friends and feel welcomed back to the homeland.
Joe was fabulous. Helped my group of four (none of whom had ever eaten in a Portuguese restaurant) with wine & dinner selections. Fantastic service. Thanks so much from some Vancouverites (plus an ex-Montrealer).
One of the worst service I have ever gotten. We were a group of 4 & arrived at 7pm. We ordered at 7h30pm & our food only arrived at 8h45pm. We waited over an hour for food absolutely drenched in oil. A friend of mine was not only cut off while he was ordering his food (wanted to order wine but waiter cut him off & went off) but also found metal shreds in his plate after all that wait. The service was the worst part of this experience. I really wanted to like the place given the nice atmosphere. We had to call the waiter every time to either refill bread or give us an update on the orders while we watched him take good care of other tables he seemed acquainted with. & good luck getting him to come to your table! He will see you but wont come to your table. We felt completely left on the side. When we asked to complain to the manager : our waiter was apparently the manager... & he was absolutely unapologetic. Took plates away without asking if we were done (one of us was not) & did not apologize when his service was criticised. Terrible.
The warm Mediterranean atmosphere is wonderful. The service was a bit of a slow burn-our waiter was hard to find at times, but whenever he showed up, his great energy really added to the mood
Comida típica portuguesa saborosíssima, muito bem servida, vale a pena ir em família. O ambiente é aconchegante e o atendimento fois rápido mas faltou cordialidade. Em alguns momentos me senti desconfortável, o garçom parecia visivelmente incomodado com a nossa presença.
I had the worst experience ever dining with my family in this restaurant, the food was great tho but the service was the worst , we were so mistreated & I felt like we were racially profiled , they took forever to put in our order , we waited for more than an hour just to get our appetizer & mind you i still tip 20 % , we left feeling humiliated.
Out server was ignoring us the whole time, my son was trying to get his attention to get our bill but no response whatsoever
I don't recommend this restaurant at all
Apr 3, 2026
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Si vous cherchez la perfection clinique des nappes blanches amidonnées, passez votre chemin. Mais si vous cherchez l'âme, la vraie, poussez la porte de la Casa Minhota.
Dès l'entrée, l'odeur de l'huile d'olive, de l'ail & du grillé vous transporte immédiatement loin des rues de Montréal. Ici, on ne mange pas simplement : on est reçu. C'est la « cuisine de maman » dans ce qu'elle a de plus noble - généreuse, sans artifice & profondément authentique. Chaque plat semble avoir été préparé avec une attention particulière, comme si chaque client était un membre de la famille de retour au pays.
L'expérience dans l'assiette!
La cuisine est une célébration de la tradition portugaise. Les portions ne sont pas là pour décorer l'assiette, elles sont là pour honorer le produit. Qu'il s'agisse de la pieuvre parfaitement tendre ou de la morue emblématique, la fraîcheur est indiscutable. On en ressort, c'est vrai, le corps un peu plus lourd - la faute à une gourmandise qu'on ne peut freiner - mais avec cette sensation rare de satiété totale.
Un service de coeur ❤?
Le service est tout simplement impeccable. Attentif sans être intrusif, le personnel porte cette hospitalité naturelle qui fait toute la différence. On se sent vu, écouté & surtout, bienvenu.
Verdict :
On quitte la Casa Minhota les batteries rechargées & l'esprit apaisé. C'est l'un de ces rares endroits où l'on arrive avec un appétit & d'où l'on repart, certes l'estomac bien rempli, mais surtout avec le coeur définitivement plus léger. Une adresse incontournable pour quiconque souhaite voyager sans passeport.
My family & I have been going here for years. It's one of the gems of Montreal restaurants. The food is authentic, delicious, & proportionate to the cost. My favourite dishes are the grilled octopus & shrimp entrees, the sea food rice main dish, & the aroz doce (sweet rice) dessert. The service here is unlike others. From the moment you enter, to the second you leave, the waiters are always making sure you well taken care of. The atmosphere makes me feel like I'm back in Portugal; with the beautiful decor & homey feel. All in all, this place is not only a must try, but also a tradition to eat here.
