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.
Chez Anna is everything I love about eating out: trying something fun & delicious prepared by someone who clearly loves what they do & food too.
We each sampled a schnitzel with spaetzel, my partner had the pork & I had the chicken. It was perfectly prepared, wasn't greasy at all. Anna accommodated my allergy easily & swapped my side for cucumber salad which was also excellent.
We also had her chicken noodle soup to start which was tasty & fresh too.
My first time at this place, Great place for a casual meal & the best schnitzel & apple strudel I have tasted in the city. Looking forward to bring my entire family here!!!
This is definitely a place that I can see why it's easy to overlook, but it shouldn't be overlooked. The schnitzel was cooked to perfection, the spatzle was very nicely done, & the goulash was a celebration of savoury flavour. Also, our service was very attentive.
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.
A small diamond in the ruff hidden in the back of the small grocery store Étoile Waldmans, those who like homemade Hungarian schnitzels , spetzel & goulash, will like Chez Anna, also fish specials & daily specials everyday. Fast ,warm & friendly. Food is made to order & delicious.
May 31, 2025
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I'll start with the phone call for making the reservation. What Anna told me describes the restaurant perfectly:'we got good food & we got alcohol. The only thing you need to bring is your appetite'
You want good authentic hungarian food? That is your spot. Most generous portions I have seen in MTL for a while!
So far you understand you come to a mom-&-pops type restaurant, you'll have a great time. The menu is one page, & each meal they make they make well!!
Anna is a great host & Lili was a very good waitress, it felt like we were at home.
We took the salads, soups & the crepe appetizer. The crepe is like nothijg you had before, definitely would recommend as an introduction to hungarian food.
Then the schnitzel, cordon bleu & rabbit for main dishes. All of them delicious.
The desserts are either an apple or cherry strudel. both are equally delicious! Anna really knows her craft.
I cannot believe it is still a hidden gem, you must visit!
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.
It's exactly like visiting your grandmas house but in a grocery store setting! We got big glasses of wine on arrival & ordered the pork schnitzel which was absolutely divine! So happy we found this hidden spot! Best schnitzel in town ♥️
Dec 21, 2024
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Delicious food & the people are so warm & friendly. Bit of a hole in the wall hiding in a small grocery store, but well worth stopping in here. If you have a craving for schnitzel, you won't be disappointed. After tasting the schnitzel, I couldn't stay away, & am excited for tonight's paprikash. Thank you Anna!
Fabuleux. Que dire de cette experience lunaire? On rentre par la partie supermarché & on s'installe au milieu pour manger. La matrone est aux manettes & croyez-moi, elle sait ce qu'elle fait. Au menu, paprikas, gulashs, spaetzle, schnitzel, etc... De ce que je peux en dire, difficile de trouver plus authentique. Les produits sont frais, le gout est fabuleux, l'ambiance est plus que lunaire avec les gens qui font leurs courses. Bref, c'est le genre d'endroits secrets qu'on doit essayer a tout prix quand on aime sortir des sentiers battus. Merci Anna, vous avez fait ma semaine!!! Par ailleurs, meilleure schnitzel depuis que j'ai quitté Vienne.
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 😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️😋❤️
Oct 1, 2024
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Delicious authentic Hungarian food in a cozy restaurant inside a small grocery. Everything we had was excellent, including the paprika chicken, rabbit, & chicken schnitzel.
A small hidden gem in a small grocery store! Delicious! We took the cordon bleu & the schnitzel with the crepe as a starter. It was a very nice experience, specially dining in a supermarket! We will definitely come back!
