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.
Certains avis sont durs avec la nourriture…
la cuisinière n'est pas un chef.
Il n'y a pas une myriade de plats, des ingrédients simples & pas d'extravagance pour les recettes / épices
Aussi plusieurs avis parlent des gériatrie…en effet il y avait des personnes âgées, des habitués, mais j'y ai aussi vu le midi des jeunes , & des étudiants (qui emportent leur sandwich)
On y va pour l'ambiance
Il y a un piano & guitare & djembé
J'y suis allée deux fois !
La première, je me baladais sur Saint Laurent & « chez Anna » est un des endroits où je suis entrée ce jour là
J'y ai mangé car la soupe était à 10$
& que l'ambiance semblait sympa
J'y suis retourné deux jours après avec les amis , tous musiciens & chanteurs…
On a passé une super soirée
Quand on entre il y a une épicerie, fruits légumes , conserves, un étal de poissons
Il y a la cuisine, ouverte sur la salle du restaurant, c'est propre, chaleureux
Cuisine familiale, pour tous les goûts …
Des plats cuisinés, comme le goulache mais aussi de la friture, j'ai pris le fish & chip …poisson très bien , les frites , ok
En entrée on a partagé des crêpes fourrées , qui étaient accompagnées d'une sauce super bonne (comme une bisque)
Le soir ils étaient a court de dessert, le strudel aux pommes , (que j'avais vu la veille & qui a l'air super bon) alors la cuisinière a improvisé des crêpes sucrées pour une table !
Il n'y avait pas beaucoup de monde & c'est dommage …
Plusieurs personnes ont pris des sandwiches à emporter !
Le midi quand j'y suis allée il y avait juste deux tables , & des clients ont pris des sandwiches à emporter
Le soir (un samedi) il y avait deux tables de 4, (une table de retraités & une table familiale) & un monsieur (jeune) seul venu jouer du piano (& manger) & notre table de 5 (étudiantes)
Une des tables nous a offert des boissons !
Un monsieur (jeune) est venu à la fermeture acheter des petits gâteaux maison …alors j'en ai aussi pris pour le lendemain, c'était super bon (une pâte sablée, comme un sandwich avec une crème caramel très bonne)
L'endroit est assez calme, sauf bien sûr quand des clients jouent de la musique (& chantent) comme on a fait …
Mes amis ont dit qu'ils y reviendraient car ils ont aimé l'ambiance
Moi aussi , c'est dans ma liste des endroits où retourner !
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!!!
Sep 29, 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!
A wonderful place with an old soul & an interesting layout. You step into what seems like a small grocery store, & turn the corner to see a comfy group of tables set up (some with gorgeous designs on top-looks handpainted). The menu is perfect. Enough selection to give you choices, but not so much that it takes 20 minutes to figure out what you want. We came for my birthday, & I received the most heartfelt well wishes from our server, & she even put a candle in my strudel & sang Happy Birthday to me! I nearly cried. It was so, so nice. The perfect warm & cozy atmosphere, with the most comforting delicious food. I can't wait to come back!
What a jewel. The ultimate place, if you want to experience home cooking quality dishes. I had the veal crêpe (remember to ask for a bun to lap up sauce). The main, Goulash was everything one could expect. I had the plum strudel, & you tell it was made there. My son had apple, you could taste how fresh the apples were. The restaurant section is a portion, within "marketplace ". There's à Piano + Guitar if anyone wants to play. I'll definitely be back. BTW 3 course meal for 2 was < $80. Simply can't béat that.
Excellent cuisine. A true hidden gem to say the least. It is inside the Waldmans' on St Laurent blvd near Rachel. Looks like a fruit & veg depanneur from the outside. Don't let that away you. Nice little tables set up.in the back. Worth the search. Anna cooks everything from scratch. So fresh & tasty! An the apple strudel!!!! Delicious Will definitely return. They have take out also. You have to try it.
