Reviews describe Chez Anna as a warm, unpretentious homey spot with a strong Hungarian influence, where everything is made to order and portions are notably generous. Patrons highlight fresh ingredients, comforting soups, hearty stews, and standout dishes like schnitzel with spaetzle, goulash, and fish and chips, as well as sweet notes from apple strudel and crepes. A market setting inside a small grocery storefront adds a unique backdrop, with an open kitchen and a casual family run vibe that makes guests feel at home. Service is described as friendly and attentive by many, though a few note occasional slow timing. Many reviewers call it a hidden gem and a great value for Montreal, with generous portions that align with homemade flavors. Some comments mention the ambience with music and a diverse clientele, which enhances the welcoming neighbourhood feel. Overall the consensus is that Chez Anna offers authentic comforting home cooking with a distinct Central European twist and is worth a return visit.
Excellent food & service. The price of the Schnitzel is high, but then the portion is enormous. Id suggest that they offer different sizes. Id gladly pay $12 - $14 for something half the size.
Absolutely amazing. I hear a lot from the media about Montreal having'2nd most restaurants per street after NY' or whatever. Before Chez Anna, they either fell into one of the two types: either trendy & overpriced, or generic & forgettable. I never encountered a hearty & homey restaurant until this. Clean & homey, amazing service. Great value/price. I would choose this over any other in Montreal, or even in Canada.
Update: 4 years later. Still good as before if not better.
Aug 5, 2025
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Bloody awesome & no fuss! Got the chicken schnitzel with spaetzal & pepper stew. Holy moly. Simple perfection. 5 times in montreal & this is one of the best meals I've eaten in the city. & for the price & supporting a local business you cant beat.
First time we tried this restaurant. Guys, it was AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING !!! Delicious food, super kind staff, perfect portion, good price! Definitely we'll be back! 🤩🤩🤩
My husband discovered this l'il gem of a place on the internet. We were coming into town for a concert, & wanted to go for an early dinner. As foodies our objective is real good food for a decent price. We'll, we certainly found it at Chez Anna. The portions were generous, the price was good, the food was delicious, delicious, delicious!!! Thank you to Anna & Edith for their kindness & hospitality. We are eagerly looking to return, this time with our young adult children. Give it a try, very much worth it. We loved our choices of veal paprikash & pork schnitzel 😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️
First let's understand what your expectations should be before you eat here. This is old school home style authentic Hungarian cooking at a high & genuine level. You come for the food, bonus is spontaneous music for anyone to play the on display piano & guitar, the warm friendly staff & service. They are going to be moving things around so that the dining area has its own section but I find this also quite fun & different. Great portions & very reasonable prices. They also do catering & will also take special (off menu) orders but best to call in advance to be sure they are prepared. Though reservations are not mandatory they have limited seating & it's best to be sure by reservation. If you are a Hungarian speaker - do feel comfortable to speak with the staff as they appreciate this very much. The menu is not wide, however, everything on the menu is awesome. They have a fruit & vegetable grocery at the front & fresh seafood & fish at the back. Fish variety if not wide but they are all top notch quality & fresh. I personally with to thank the staff & ownership for continuing the tradition of cooking Hungarian food to the Montreal populous as we need more restaurants like yours.
Sep 27, 2024
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Wonderful food & hospitality in a wholly original location. A recent transplant to St Laurent Boulevard, tucked away in a grocery store with a fish monger, plus piano & guitar, this is a divine dining experience, reminiscent of the "old Montreal" that drew so many of us to this once-incredible city. Anna is lovely, the spätzle is incredible, the eggplant is excellent, the prices are right. It's also apportez votre vin but if you forget, the grocery store sells wine. Looking forward to coming back soon!!
The food is fantastic & the staff are incredibly friendly & sweet. Authentic Hungarian food & decently priced. I'm definitely going back! The restaurant is also a grocery store, it's charming.
I really enjoyed dining at chez Anna, the ladies working there are lovely, food is great, big portions & reasonably priced, the setting is inside a grocery store but the vibe is intimate & cute, I love it. 10/10
Jan 5, 2024
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looks like a supermarket but we head there for their goulash! Price is very fair & very hearty to have one especially in colder weather!!! The store workers are very friendly as well!!! 100% Recommended!
Fantastic spot. Best authentic Hungarian food we've had in a long time! Great service, quick, great portions & good prices. Couldn't ask for more. We will return for sure!
We visited the city for conferencing, got bored of the event on its third day & decided to climb up Mt. Royal, & on our way down found this absolute gem where we thought we could perhaps find some figs & smetana. After we realized they also serve food, we decided to stay for an unexpected feast. The food was as every bit good as the one I had tasted in Budapest during the two months I spent there, the wine was great & underrated as you would expect from a Hungarian wine, & our waiter was extremely nice to us - even more so after he learned we were from Turkey. If you want a quaint corner which feels like home & where you can have great food for a very reasonable price, this is probably the best Montreal has to offer.
It's a very enjoyable restaurant, it makes you feel at home, portions are a big & at a good price for value, food is delicious & service is great. A great place to go if you want to support a small business & to relax.
Nov 4, 2023
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Food was amazing, price was fantastic, the team was so warm & inviting, & oddly enough eating in the middle of a grocery store was a fun experience. HIGHLY recommend eating here.
