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Chez Chili

Downtown
4.5$ & $$
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Chez Chili Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Chez Chili invites you to discover China's authentic delights. In the Northern provinces of China, where the temperature is always low, people warm themselves up with spicy meals filled with flavours. We offer you the 5 main flavors present in Chinese cooking: sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty. Let us take you on a traditional Chinese culinary experience right in the heart of Montreal!

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Reviews for Chez Chili

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on Google4.5 (2500+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Chez Chili is widely praised for authentic Sichuan flavors, bold spice, and generous portions that offer good value, with standout dishes like General Tao, salt and pepper shrimp, eggplant with pork, mapo tofu, and Hunan specialties frequently highlighted; multiple comments call it the best Chinese in Montreal's Chinatown and a reliable go-to for spicy, well seasoned dishes, including tofu options and vegetable dishes; the atmosphere is described as cozy and basement-like, sometimes noisy, with fast service that can feel rushed during peak times; several reviews commend friendly, attentive staff and quick turnover, while a few report inconsistent service, attitude around tips, or slower moments, and some hygienic concerns such as not seeing hands washed or occasional cleanliness issues; takeout can be problematic at times with missing or late orders, and there are occasional complaints about spice levels not matching expectations or dishes arriving not as spicy as advertised; overall the food is delicious, authentic, and worth a visit, with many plans to return despite some caveats.
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By far my favorite Chinese food in Montreal. The Hunan beef (小炒牛肉) is just perfect.

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Excellent food! My kids loved it!

Jun 2, 2024
on Google

Our hotel was right around the corner from Chinatown. We googled Chinese Food restaurants & Chez Chili came up highly rated so my husband & I checked it out. It's a great little place in the basement. We were warmly greeted & served immediately. The food came out quickly & everything was piping hot. Every dish we ordered was very tasty. The portions were big & there was plenty left over to take with us. Highly recommend!

May 29, 2024
on Google

Food is delicious, a lot of options & prices are fai

May 26, 2024
on Google

Black pepper beef short ribs on sizzling plate was so good! Fast services.

May 25, 2024
on Google

Delicious & affordable food. You order many dishes to share (not really for individual portions). We were 8 people, we ordered 8 dishes & it was about 19$ per person before tips. Great place for a quick lunch with coworkers!

May 25, 2024
on Google

Le repas fruits de mer au légumes était très salé

May 25, 2024
on Google

Yummy Chinese food with spicy

May 24, 2024
on Google

Perfect Chinese restaurant, good food, just enough spicy

May 23, 2024
on Google

Delicioso, los green beans con minced pork los mejores

May 21, 2024
on Google

Excellent service & best beef & broccoli I have ever tried! General Tao chicken ok, would try another beef dish next time instead

May 19, 2024
on Google

Food good, atmosphere good, staff good. On time & polite. Can't ask for better. Prices reasonable. Thank you

May 19, 2024
on Google

The environment is good

May 15, 2024
on Google

Great food

May 14, 2024
on Google

Food is ok. Service is very good. I recommend this restaurant.

May 14, 2024
on Google
5.0

Our family's favorite Chinese restaurant in Montreal, every dish is delicious, the service is very good, the boss & the waiter are very nice, such a rainy noon, eating delicious meals, very happy.

May 8, 2024
on Google
5.0

We were on the hunt for some traditional Chinese food & here we found it. Food is delicious. Located in Chinatown. Totally recommend it.

May 6, 2024
on Google

Great food. Plain restaurant

May 6, 2024
on Google

I went there for my birthday. The best way to fully enjoy the experience is to go as a group (make reservations ahead) & pick lots of plates to share with a big bowl of white rice. It's popular. The line up never ends & we quickly know why. The food is awesome. The place is small & doesn't aesthetically look awesome but who cares. We're here for the food!!!

May 4, 2024
on Google

great food!

May 3, 2024
on Google