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.
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.
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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.
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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..
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.
• Cuisine de Manille (formerly Perle de Manille) is a Filipino restaurant in Montreal. ?
• It has been operating since 2003. ?
• Located at 5781 Avenue Victoria, Montréal, Quebec. ?
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Cuisine & Menu
• They serve authentic & traditional Filipino food, with influences from Spanish & Asian cuisine, reflecting the mix that characterizes much of Filipino culinary heritage. ?
• Some of the standout dishes:
• Lechon (whole spit-roasted pig) ?
• Sisig ?
• Beef Caldereta ?
• Pancit Bihon ?
• Halo-halo for dessert, among others. ?
• They have a flexible menu: many dishes are prepared fresh, & the menu can vary daily. ?
• There's also a Kamayan feast option: a communal-style platter served on banana leaves, encouraging eating with hands - a festive & shared dining experience. ?
• They offer catering / party trays for groups: different sizes (e.g. for ~15, 30, 50 people) are available. ?
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Atmosphere & Practical Info
• The restaurant is family-owned & has a warm, casual, welcoming vibe. ?
• Good for groups, families, casual meals. ?
• Hours are roughly 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. ?
• They do takeout, delivery (e.g. via Uber Eats) & offer both dine-in & catering. ?
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Strengths & Things to Know
Strengths:
• Many people praise the food as authentic, flavorful, generous portions. ?
• Their halo-halo & desserts are often mentioned as especially good. ?
• The feast / platter style is popular for sharing. ?
Things to be aware of / criticisms:
• Some variability in consistency: a few reviews mention that certain dishes may not always meet expectations in terms of seasoning or texture. ?
• Wait times can vary, especially during peak hours. ?
• For some, prices feel a bit high relative to quantity, though many still consider it good value given the quality & authenticity. ?
Amazing Filipino comfort food. The flavours, quality, portion, & price were excellent. The staff were friendly, & the the dining area was simple yet cozy.
Once a place to experience the Philippines without having to travel there the prices have gone up considerably & the portions gone down & the quality of food is not what you should get for what you now pay. Sad to see a place I once loved & frequented I now wouldn't go back. I want to update the review because Peter the manager reached out & showed a tremendous amount of care & took the time to respond & reach out on a personal level. I will judge not on the last 2 times I will judge for what the restaurant has always been in the past.
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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.
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.
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.😓
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