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.
Got a Hungarian Auntie? If not, no worries - head over to Chez Anna! It's your go-to spot for that warm, homemade feel, just like visiting a friendly auntie's kitchen. The atmosphere is genuine & cozy, making it a perfect place to relax. While the menu isn't huge, every dish is worth the trip, & you're bound to run into plenty of locals, adding to the authentic vibe.
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 really wanted to like this place because of the amazing reviews, but we just weren't impressed. Yes it's home style food, but it wasn't even salted & there was hardly any flavor. We had a cucumber salad, paprika chicken, & the stuffed crepe. The cucumber salad was the best thing we had but the other two dishes were very meh.
We love trying new cuisines from different countries & I'm eastern european so I know these kinds of comfort foods, but this place just didn't do it for us.
Service was fine, lady was nice, & I liked the casual feel of the seating.
This was our first time at Chez Anna, & we were so impressed! The food was incredibly fresh, full of flavor, & had that comforting, home-cooked taste that's hard to find at restaurants. You can tell everything is prepared with care. The staff at Chez Anna were warm, accommodating, & genuinely friendly, which made us feel right at home.
My brother-in-law, who's a regular, brought us here while we were visiting from out of town, & now we understand why he loves it so much. The atmosphere is cozy & welcoming-perfect for sharing a meal with family. Chez Anna is the kind of place you instantly want to come back to. We'll definitely be making this a must-stop every time we're in town!
Wow. Chez Anna's is the real deal. The food here is next-level, pure comfort, pure flavour, pure love. It honestly feels like walking into someone's home & being served the kind of Hungarian cooking that you can't find anywhere else in Montreal.
Every dish was bursting with flavor, rich, hearty, & made from scratch. You can taste the care in every bite. It's the kind of food that makes you slow down & just enjoy the moment.
On top of that, Anna makes you feel like family the second you walk in. Warm, welcoming, & genuine, it's the perfect mix with the unbelievable food.
If you want something authentic, home-cooked, & unforgettable, Chez Anna's on St. Lawrence is a must.
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.
Aug 19, 2025
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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.
Je pense que c'est mon restaurant préféré à Montréal : la propriétaire nous fait nous sentir à la maison tant elle est chaleureuse, les produits de la mer sont frais & cuisinés parfaitement pour relever leur saveur. Venez y manger les beignets de calamar maisons & la salade de fruits de mer, ça en vaut le détour! Les moules étaient excellentes aussi. Un grand merci pour l'accueil
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.
My husband was longing for Hungarian food & we found Chez Anna & thought we would try it. We had Hortobágyi palacsinta, Tejfölös uborkasaláta & csirkepaprikás. It was delicious. Anna was very friendly, what a gem to find. We don't have any Hungarian restraunts in Vancouver, BC anymore so this was such a a delight.
Aug 2, 2025
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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.
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.
