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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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5.0

An incredibly delicious meal, where quality was not sacrificed despite the incredibly long wait. How could service have been better? Menus could have come to the table sooner than 15 minutes. House apps (Olives & bread) could have come sooner than 1.5 hours. Our drink order could have been taken sooner than 45 minutes... & a complimentary appetizer could have been offered for the wait of 1.45 hours before the meal came in. All 10 of us had been ready to order 15 min after arrival. My opinion is that mgmt should have hired more wait staff & kitchen staff to cover the 100 percent reservation rate of their restaurant on that night. A resto that was full 2 weeks prior on that date However, the food was delish. The presentation was yum. The quantity was good. &, luckily everyone was in a great mood that the intense hunger was dissipated with good family story time R ,

Dec 19, 2023
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Cederic
5.0

The food & service here is always most excellent!

Dec 16, 2023
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Myriam
3.0

I came to eat at the bar as I was alone. I arrived early out of respect for kitchen & staff. The service was ok. However, when I was able to eat my delicious food, there seemed to be some laughs at my expense due to an elderly man who would not leave me alone. Now, I'm fine with normal nonsense, but the staff should be a little less tolerant of people leaning into another person's food & winking incessantly. You know? I love the food but the behaviour of the bar people & patron's have put me off. I've been eating there for years. Never again.

Dec 15, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Amazing like always. The food was amazing but that shrimp in garlic sauce is just out of this world.

Dec 10, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Comme a chaque visite tjrs un plaisi

Dec 9, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Excellent service & la qualité de la nourriture est cinq étoiles sans doute.

Dec 4, 2023
Marco
4.0

Very nice, traditional Portuguese restaurant. Spacious, comfortable & serving good food.

Dec 3, 2023
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1 Review
5.0

Meilleur resto portugais de Montréal

Nov 26, 2023
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4.5

Toute a été très bien. Par contre peut-être un peu trop de sel. Nous avons passé une très belle soirée.

Nov 19, 2023
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1 Review
4.5

A bit expensive but overall is very good

Nov 19, 2023
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