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Casa Minhota

Authentic Portuguese flavors and the freshest ocean catches define the heart of Casa Minhota.

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Tuesday at 10 am
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Casa Minhota serves authentic Portuguese cuisine centered on fresh seafood and traditional tapas. Guests encounter a menu featuring salt cod prepared in multiple regional styles alongside grilled sardines and succulent octopus drizzled in high-quality olive oil. Small plates focus on bold flavors including spicy chorizo, garlic-heavy shrimp, and rich bean stews that characterize the culinary traditions of northern Portugal. The kitchen emphasizes ingredient integrity through direct heat cooking methods that honor coastal cooking techniques. Simple preparation allows the natural essence of shellfish and Atlantic fish to remain the primary focus of every dish. The environment prioritizes functional simplicity, ensuring that the focus remains entirely on the robust flavor profiles and authentic textures found in traditional Iberian fare.

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4.7557 ratings
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Review Summary

Casa Minhota is widely celebrated as a premier destination for authentic Portuguese cuisine in Montreal, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes diners feel as though they have been transported to Portugal. Guests consistently praise the high quality and generous portions of traditional dishes such as grilled octopus, fresh sardines, cod, and filet mignon served on a hot stone. While the majority of reviews highlight the exceptionally friendly and attentive service provided by the dedicated staff, a few visitors have noted occasional inconsistencies in service speed or interaction. Despite varying opinions on the noise levels or specific lunch experiences, the consensus remains that this restaurant serves as a beloved neighborhood gem known for its homey feel, culinary consistency, and overall value, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a genuine and memorable dining experience.
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Susie
2.0

All the meat was overcooked but OK. Shrimp was great & bread tasty. Lobster...meh. Service was normal if a little ingratiating. Dessert was a small pastry typico, but it had been frozen & microwaved without our knowledge, & when my brother went to bite into it, it scalded his hand. It was excessively hot only on the inside, & although some ice was brought for his injured fingers, we did NOT receive an apology or any adjustment to our bill despite the 3 of us eating. This joint has hung around all these years & is attractive to look at but, no, I don't recommend it at all...there's so much better food in this city if you look.

Jun 4, 2024
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Rodrigo
5.0

Excellent food, friendly staff, the place to go for a typical portuguese meal.

Jun 1, 2024
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Mika
5.0

Amazing food as always 🤩 Go to spot when I'm missing Portuguese Food.

May 28, 2024
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Frank
5.0

Always well received. Ze Manuel & Darcy always take special care of me & my wife & guests. Food is very good & reasonably priced offers always available.

May 28, 2024
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Ronaldo
5.0

Comida tradicional portuguesa saborosa, com várias opções de prato do dia. Preço justo. Atendimento pouco cortês, mas eficiente. Ambiente com azulejos portugueses.

May 16, 2024
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Gregorio
5.0

Amazing dining experience, gave free rein to Joe for our table d'hôte & was fantastic, everything was fresh & tasty with big portions, the house white was really good, nice atmosphere. Definitely have to come back to try all the tapas that I missed!

May 2, 2024
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Laura
5.0

Delicious food! Fair price.

Apr 27, 2024
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Isa
5.0

Nos encantó el sitio y disfrutamos de una experiencia como si estuviéramos en Portugal. La comida riquísima y de calidad, será un sitio donde iremos a menudo.

Apr 26, 2024
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Jerome
5.0

Incredible food!

Apr 21, 2024
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Hayat
5.0

This is one of the best Portuguese restaurants Ive ever been to. The waiter picked out our meal selection because it was our first time there & everything was 10/10! Highly recommend if you're looking to have really amazing seafood..

Mar 26, 2024
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