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.
What a cute spot! The staff was so kind & resourceful. The restaurant was super clean & well decorated. We got a tasting platter & it was great! Definitely something new to my pallet, & I recommend it to anyone else as well!
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.
AMAZING authentic Filipino food. I came there with my girlfriend & had the sisig, palabok, & halo-halo for dessert! AMAZING! I was actually born in the Philippines & had these dishes before, & eating here felt like home! Definitely recommend coming here!! We're also visiting from Massachusetts!! Definitely will be going back if we go back to Montreal!
First time at this restaurant! Super service, very friendly, the food was amazing! Thank you, we will definitely comr again & recommend it to everyone.
We ordered a platter for 2 adult & 2 kids & it was delicious.
Jun 29, 2025
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Best Filipino food i've had outside of church, my mom & tita's homes & the islands themselves!! Ordered two platters & they were excellent & the staff were super kind!! highly recommend this place definitely the best filipino restaurant in Montreal. ingat ka :)
I have ordered a couple times using UberEats & chose to celebrate with my family in the restaurant, I learned that was more an order/pick up Filipino restaurant.
I wanted to try their food as fresh as possible for my birthday & that staff accommodated with a very friendly service! (Thank you m for your food & hospitality)
Découverte du jour ! & agréablement surpris par ce restaurant qui propose un voyage culinaire au coeur des Philippines 🇵🇭 🥳 ! Le repas est excellent & je vous recommande fortement le Plateau Kamayan !
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!
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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.
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!
The guy at the cash counter, named Rey, is cute. Very gwapo 🫶🏻 But on a serious note, the food is great. The employees & service are impeccable. Highly recommend stopping by this place.
Cuisine Manille catered a ministry event downtown & their food was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Seriously so delicious, portions are very generous & the price cannot be beat! I HIGHLY recommend contacting them if you are in the mood for some seriously delicious Philippino food! Everyone was blessed! Thank you to the Cuisine Manille team for making our event a success!
