Cuisine de Manille, formerly known as Pearl of Manila, is an authentic Filipino restaurant that has been serving up traditional dishes since 2003 in Montreal.
Cuisine De Manille earns praise for authentic Filipino flavors, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a variety of dishes that are often described as flavorful and comforting. The kamayan feast and tasting platters are a standout, offering a communal way to sample the menu, and the finger foods like fried chicken and pork items are frequently highlighted. Service is repeatedly noted as friendly and accommodating, and the space is described as clean and cozy, with staff going the extra mile in many instances. Some reviews mention consistency issues and value concerns, including dishes that feel oily or one note, items missing from special menus, higher prices for comparable portions, cold rice, and packing or napkin shortages, especially for takeout or busy times. Takeout and catering receive strong praise for reliability and presentation, with catering being a popular option for parties and celebrations. Overall, Cuisine De Manille is viewed as a solid go to for Filipino comfort food in Montreal, with multiple standouts and a lively, family friendly vibe, though some guests caution about variability and pricing.
We ordered food for delivery good for three person & tried the calamari, pork lechon, lumpia, fried chicken, & ensaladang talong.
Unfortunately, the calamari was very disappointing. It looked like leftovers-just a very small squid, poorly coated & not properly fried. We took one bite & had to throw it away. If this had been served while dining in, we would have returned it. It also did not match how it appeared on the menu.
The pork lechon was also unpleasant. The smell of the meat suggested it may have come from an uncastrated boar, which gave it a strong, off-putting odor.
The lumpia was acceptable, & my husband was able to eat it along with the fried chicken.
However, I personally did not enjoy the chicken due to its smell, which seemed like it may have been cooked in old oil.
The only dish I truly enjoyed was the ensaladang talong, along with the rice.
Overall, this experience was disappointing, especially considering the variety of dishes we ordered.
The food is great. But I recently ordered the dobis crispy spicy Chicken from uber eats & it's a total scam. I have ordered from this place multiple times. & they used to give you these huge pieces of drumsticks & thighs. Now it's'7' wings for the same price! & the'seven' wings aren't seven. 1 wing is a drumette, a flat & a wing tip. They split it in 2 & they call it 2 wings & they cut the wing tip. So you get 3.5 wings, not 7.
Edited after store reply:
Yeah it's a scam because you're using the same image of the drumsticks as you use for the wings. & you no longer have the'bone in blah blah' listed. & & they were never called'Bone in chicken'. You literally just added'wings' to the end of the title. They were the same price. & I have pictures to prove it. You even kept the other description but changed the name! As you can see from my order in 2021 they were 15$ same name'Crispy Spicy Chicken. & then today Crispy Spicy Chicken wings 14.95! Oooh not the same 5 cents less, lmao. I included your responses in my pictures so people have context. I ordered from you 100s of time! Dont play me.
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Bet. I'll see you soon 👍 Since you seem to not understand how misleading or a'scam' it is, I posted another picture of it showing that I'ordered last year' but that order from last year was NOT WINGS. Yes, I've ordered a 100 times for you & no, I didn't read the title because I'VE ORDERED SO MUCH I THOUGHT I WAS RECEIVING THE SAME THING I ALWAYS ORDERED THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME IMAGE & DESCRIPTION & SAID THAT I ORDERED BEFORE. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE WAS'WINGS'. In uber eats, there's a function that says'order again', that's exactly what I did & then received something different from what I ordered last time. You literally changed one thing about the listing & kept everything else the same.
Mar 16, 2026
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I bought some fried chicken & I find it was overpriced for the pieces that i got, $18.00 for three drumsticks three other small pieces chicken , no thighs, the chicken taste good but the pieces that I got are not worth the price..
My husband & I came here for Valentine's Day & unfortunately left a bit disappointed. We originally planned to order the Kamayan, but were told the Valentine's Day special would offer that & more. In reality, it was more expensive & felt like it offered less value as it wasn't the same items.
They had run out of the chicken & calamari (as seen in the photos online) included in the special & offered fried chicken as a replacement. It also didn't include the lumpia rolls I was really looking forward to trying. When I asked about the rolls on the platter, I was told they were just regular spring rolls. It would have been nice if this had been clearly explained when we were ordering.
Overall, we just wish there had been better communication about what was included in the Valentine's special, especially since it was a set menu. We were really looking forward to the experience & left feeling underwhelmed. On the plus side.. the pancit & adobo pork was really good.
Amazing food! Quick responses to inquiries. I inquired about having 7 dishes for my birthday. They were kind enough to answer & recommended portion sizes. Everyone loved everything but the chicken inasal, kare-kare, & pancit were the biggest hit! Portion sizes were more than what I expected.
I appreciate that they accomodated my order despite the restaurant being closed because they already have 2 events that day. They accomodated allergies as well. Amazing customer service! Would definitely order again.
I haven't tried much filipino food. This place provides me a great experience with the filipino food. I really love sisig. Palabok also tastes good.( salty ). The spicy chicken is sweet & not that spicy spicy. Cute decoration. But the weather is super hot & inside is so hot. Paid streer parking in front of the restaurant.
Aug 12, 2025
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The pork belly was really dry. The calamari a real disappointment for my a lover of calamari. The chicken was flavourless… The only good thing were the pork items.. the rest, wasn't for me. I invite people to try but you could be disappointed:( & it was too expensive for what it was….
I really wish i liked everything because i was really craving some Filipino food.
One of the best meals I've ever had! We tried the pork adobo & BBQ chicken inasal. Both were absolutely delicious. Big thanks to Joanne & the team for the excellent service. Can't wait to come back!
📍Kamayan
Delicious & fun! A generous spread of meats, seafood, & rice, it's perfect for sharing. We picked BBQ pork & chicken legs. The garlic rice was a bit dry, & I wish there was hot sauce for extra kick.
📍Halo-Halo
Cool & refreshing with just the right sweetness. Loved the ube & leche flan!!!
📍Honey Melon Juice
You can really taste the fresh melon! Light, fresh, & super refreshing. Great match with the meal.
However $12 per drink is a bit overpriced.
The fried chicken is also available in the sweet & spicy though there's no picture on the menu & it was amazing. We got the Kamayan platter with pork BBQ & liempo & our servers were incredibly kind & accommodating even though we got there an hour before close & they allowed my friends to film.
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I had a great dining experience at Cuisine De Manille! The food was absolutely delicious, & every dish was flavorful. I especially enjoyed the chicken & garlic fried rice, which had a rich & satisfying taste. The caldereta was incredibly tender & packed with flavor. But the highlight for me was the leche flan-it was so creamy & indulgent, clearly made with quality ingredients. The maís con yelo was also refreshing & delicious.
The only downside was that the service was a bit slow, & we had to wait longer than expected. However, the staff was very friendly & accommodating, making the experience worth it. One small improvement I'd suggest is the gravy for the chicken-it tasted too buttery & lacked the classic gravy flavor I was expecting.
Overall, the food was amazing, the place was clean, & the atmosphere was pleasant. Despite the wait, I'd definitely come back for the quality of their dishes. Highly recommended!
Cuisine de Manille never disappoints! I always go for the Kamayan feast, & it's absolutely delicious & huge. From the crispy fried calamari to the flavorful BBQ pork & chicken, every dish is paired with its own sauce & sides like pickled veggies that add a nice touch. They recently changed the eggplant boat in the feast to a mashed eggplant with tomato. While it's still tasty, I personally prefer the previous version. For dessert, I always treat myself to a halo-halo. The creamy richness of the leche cake combined with the refreshing shaved ice is the perfect ending to the meal. I've tried a few other dishes, but they didn't quite suit my palate-just personal preference! Overall, the food is amazing, & the staff are super friendly. One thing to note: there's a $1 extra charge for garlic fried rice, so keep that in mind. Highly recommend giving this place a try!
Expensive. The only worth it is the Fried Calamares. The Beef Goto is not delicious. You will really taste the msg. The egg is only half for the price or 12$+++!!? The Pancit Bihon is too small for the price the ingredients are so few. Too expensive. It doesn't have any shrimp or chicken. Just noodles & tiny bits of vegetables.
Sep 8, 2024
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Ordered the custom specialty platter for 2 for delivery through Uber Eats. We were so shocked at the size of the platter when we arrived. I don't eat Filipino food often, so I do not have much to compare with. My favorites were the lumpia (egg rolls), calamari, & the garlic rice. Least favorite was the egg plant as I did not like the tomato salsa stuffing. The delivery took about 40 minutes which affected the meat. The lechon especially was cold by delivery which made it really tough to chew. The chicken was alright, but would've preferred chicken skewers instead (only pork skewers are an option). Overall it was enjoyable & is a good deal meal split between 2 people. I'll have to eat in next time so I can try the food hot & fresh.
Their fried chicken & the Dado spicy chicken are both excellent. Very juicy inside & crispy on the outside. The skin on Lechon Kawali pork belly was a little tough to eat, but I think that was due to it being deliverd at quite a distance. I am sure it's delicious if you eat it right away. Garlic rice is also very good, as was the Ensaladang Talong. Overall vey pleased with this restaurant
