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.
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.
Feb 14, 2026
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Not only was the place spick & span, but the person who served us, Rose, was very helpful & respectful! We are from Mexico & it was the first time we had tried Filipino food. It was DELICIOUS!!! Adobo reminded me of a mole, but with pork!!! What a great experience!!! If you are looking for Filipino food, then this is the place!
Unfortunately, I did not like my meal at Cuisine de Manille today. I had the kare-kare, & it felt very one-note. The dish had no acidity, no spice - just an oily taste from the fried pork & the peanut sauce. However, I did enjoy the garlic rice & the boiled green beans, although they were nothing to write home about.
As for the price, the menu said around $16 for my dish, but I was charged $20 (excluding taxes & the $1 extra for garlic rice). I think the menu prices should be updated to reflect that.
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.
Aug 5, 2025
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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.
Had the pork BBQ, extremely tasty & well seasoned. Service was impeccable, wasn't sure what to order & the young lady at the cash helped me choose. She was so nice she even brought me a small plate of sisig, since I mentioned I'd like to try it next time. Everything was fantastic, highly recommend if you want to try Filipino food.
Dec 10, 2024
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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!
Happened to be next door & decided to try this place. I was so happily surprised!!! The staff was super kind & made a perfect recommendation for me having never been there or tried Filipino food before. Their pork adobo is beyond delicious. I will definitely be going back on the regular. Reasonably priced for portions as well. Taste homemade & nice presentation. I also got an Okoy (veggie pancake fritter) which was equally delicious!! Really worth trying & I'm excited to explore the rest of their menu.
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.
We ordered three dishes. Overall, the food was decent, & the prices were reasonable for what we received. However, the service follows a takeaway/food court motif, so tipping is entirely up to your discretion. If you want fried rice, be aware there may be a price difference that isn't clearly communicated. The pork soup was too sour for our taste; adding water didn't help balance the flavor, as it seemed they added lemon juice before serving. The skewers were tasty, but the adobo was unremarkable, possibly because our expectations were too high.😓
Aug 1, 2024
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I love Filipino food & this place pops off! The pancit, lumpia, lechon & pork BBQ sticks are all amazing! You will have to wait for the food to be ready but not too long. It's amazing & worth going to from Vermont!
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
