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.
I used to go there when I was a kid & a teenager. Took my girlfriend there for Valentine's Day. This restaurant is still awesome. Staff is super friendly & accommodating. Food is wonderful. (Try the shrimp entrée; trust me, it is worth it.)
Feb 14, 2026
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I've never tried such a delicious Portuguese restaurant in Montreal, & I'm glad I had the opportunity to dine at Casa Minhota. The staff is friendly & exceptionally quick at taking orders & offering great suggestions. The space is beautifully decorated, it truly feels like you're in Portugal for a moment.
We ordered the Cod Fried Balls, Camarao Picante, & Grilled Calamari. The sangria was excellent & very refreshing. I would definitely come back!
Authentic Portuguese meals from the Lisboa region. But they lack refinement & feel more like home made food. Maybe lunchtime menu is not as fancy as the evening offering but I only ate there at lunchtime. Lately, I had the pork stew (with potatoes & carrots); very greasy & ordinary. My friend had the grilled salmon with special chips like fried potatoes; it looked much better than my meal. I had lunch there another 2 times & it was quite ordinary both times. I do not plan retuning for lunch & maybe try the evening offering to make up my mind.
Oct 22, 2025
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Food was pretty good, atmosphere nice but our waiter said 2 words to us brought whole night down. Zero interaction or suggestions, cold as ice. We wont be back!
