Estiatorio Milos represents an international standard for Mediterranean seafood preparation by prioritizing the absolute freshness of its market-sourced ingredients. Patrons select raw specimens directly from an iced display case, where the daily catch determines the core of the menu. Preparation techniques emphasize simplicity through charcoal grilling, olive oil infusions, and seasoning with hand-harvested sea salt. The signature Milos Special consists of thinly sliced, lightly fried zucchini and eggplant served with crisp saganaki cheese and tzatziki. This establishment maintains a commitment to Hellenic tradition by showcasing whole fish roasted in sea salt crusts to preserve moisture and flavor profiles. Complementary sides feature garden-fresh vegetables drizzled with Greek extra virgin olive oil to complete the focus on clean, high-quality maritime products within a minimalist and open interior space.
Estiatorio Milos is widely regarded as a premier destination in Montreal for authentic, high-quality Greek cuisine, particularly celebrated for its exceptionally fresh seafood and signature dishes like the fried zucchini and eggplant tower. Many guests praise the elegant, airy atmosphere and consistently delicious food, often highlighting the professional and attentive service provided by the staff. However, experiences can be polarized; while many diners enjoy a flawless visit, others have reported inconsistencies in service quality, occasional communication frustrations, and concerns regarding the high price point relative to the portion sizes and overall value. Despite varying feedback on noise levels and pricing, it remains a popular choice for special occasions and a staple of the city's dining scene.
We came here for lunch. The Mediterranean decor is beautiful & elegant. Service here is excellent. The waiters are very attentive. The food is nicely presented & is really delicious. I recommend the lamb chops. They are excellent.
Had a wonderful lunch at Milos on park avenue to celebrate a friend's birthday 🎉🥂
The restaurant is absolutely beautiful & the whole experience felt relaxed from start to finish. The service was excellent, attentive without being overbearing, & we never felt rushed.
We were welcomed with delicious fresh bread served with olive oil & fresh oregano prepared tableside, that was a really nice touch
We all enjoyed the $49 lunch special, which was fantastic value. I paired mine with a really nice glass of rose wine.
I started with the tomato salad with vine ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onions & feta. Everything was incredibly fresh & full of flavour. For my main, I had the grilled Dorade Royal with steamed broccoli, perfectly cooked & delicious. For dessert, I chose the Greek yogurt martini topped with cherries, which was light, refreshing & the perfect ending to the meal.
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Fresh delicious food, beautiful surroundings & great service.
Milos really is a amazing restaurant
Loved the food! The service was a little rugged but perhaps that is the style (IYKYK). They can offer the dinner menu at lunch which helps a lot. No kids menu unfortunately.
Review: Estiatorio Milos, Montreal
?If you're looking for the pinnacle of Greek seafood in Montreal, Estiatorio Milos is usually the first name on everyone's lips & for good reason.
From the moment you walk into the Mile End institution, you're hit with an atmosphere that manages to be both upscale & incredibly inviting. The minimalist, airy decor & that iconic display of fresh fish on ice make it clear: this is a temple to high-end ingredients.
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?The food is, quite frankly, amazing. There is a'less is more' philosophy here that works because the quality of the raw product is so high.
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The Milos special, this is non-negotiable. It's a tower of paper-thin, lightly fried zucchini & eggplant with a side of tzatziki & saganaki cheese. It's crispy, light, & addictive.
?Whether you're getting the charcoal-grilled octopus or a whole sea bream flown in from the Mediterranean, the execution is flawless. Everything is glistening with their signature olive oil & lemon.
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The Greek Salad: It sounds basic, but Milos proves that when you have the perfect tomato & barrel-aged feta, you don't need much else.
?The Reality Check is the Price Point.
?Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room: the bill. To be completely honest, it is a little pricey for what it is. When you're paying $35+ for a plate of (admittedly perfect) tomatoes or $40+ for a side of octopus, you start to do the'restaurant math' in your head. Because the preparation is so simple essentially just high-quality ingredients with oil, lemon, & salt you can't help but feel like you're paying a massive premium for the sourcing & the brand name. It's the kind of meal where you leave feeling satisfied, but your wallet definitely feels the'splurge.'
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Is It Worth It? Despite the sticker shock, it's definitely not'not worth it.' It's an experience. You're paying for the impeccable service, the'see & be seen' vibe, & the fact that you are eating some of the freshest seafood available in North America. While it feels a bit much for a'regular' Tuesday night, it remains a Montreal staple that delivers on its promises. If you want the Milos experience without the full financial sting, their lunch prix-fixe is one of the best value-for-money secrets in the city.
Milos offers an unparalleled traditional culinary experience. Milos is a very high-end traditional authentic Greek cuisine. One of the very best I have had.
On the day we were there, the batch of fishes, except one kind came directly from Greece by plane ! Mediterranean fishes are well known for their high quality, tasty meat & delicacy.
I tasted 4 entries, 3 main dishes & 3 desserts. Their signature dish of chips style fried zucchini & eggplant with tzatziki is a delight.
I like appetizers/tapas very much. When at the Mediterranean seashore (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal) I used to spend few days just eating entries/tapas for breakfast, for lunch & for late dinner. Milos appetizers are extremely tasty, fresh & authentic.
Here, seafood dishes are often, if not always prepared simply so that the customer can easily appreciate the freshness & delicacy of the product.
Even in the middle of the winter, everything there is extra high quality & extra fresh, nearly like the level I had found at the Mediterranean seashore. It's a true tour de force !
All my taken desserts were nice & tasty too.
My favorite dish : The young lamb chops in hotel/french cut is truly amazing. Highest quality chops, simply grilled, executed to perfection reveling ideal combination of tenderless, tastyness & nice flavor - a pleasure for the palate & nose.
The grilled Octopus is also a staple of Milos kitchen. Perfect, from high quality raw meat to execution. Sometime simple things or dishes with few elements are super hard be executed with perfection ... like a nice bread 🍞
The Milos atmosphere is refined with a touch of timeless ancien Greek elegance thru the multitude long white hanging drapes. The mixt of long straight lines & long curve lines all in white of this bright place, reminded me Oia & Santorin.
Milos is the place we can let ourself be immersed in a smooth elegant ambiance & deep Greek hospitality. This large restaurant is very well split in small, immaculate cozy & open spaces.
The kitchen seems way too small for the 160 seats. The delay between each plate rotations is super long. It's so slow.
Service is not yet par of the starred Michelin restaurant. Eyes contact is hard to reach when I needed something. Some waiters, seem sometime lost. I ended to'call' exclusively Kosmas. Price is somehow wallet friendly for that kind of high quality dishes.
If don't have deep pocket or don't want to spend too much, just skip the deluxe products, fish & seafood, on display sold by lbs. The choice of wine is large & also super wallet friendly compare to other fine restaurants in Montreal.
Upon entering, your heavy winter coat is taken from you & stored away. At the table, the water is served nearly right away, which is great. As in most fine dining restaurants, bread, flat & sparkle water are complementary of the restaurant. With each course rotation, the cutlery & utensils are changed. But here, no details of the contents is provided by the staff. There is here an opportunity of improvement as the kitchen is slow & it could elevate the overall dining experience, by providing detailed content of dishes or how it was specifically cooked or how fishes were caught ... it would fill nicely the waiting time with nothing to do, nothing to put on the teeth.
We had the chance to be mostly served by Kosmas. He was enjoyable, attentive, responsive, with the attitude, knowledge & professionalism, I found in starred restaurants. His contribution made our experience delightful at Milos, even with a kitchen that had difficulty to catch up on speed. & speed only, as the dishes were always tasty, flavorful & delightful.
All in all, one of the very best restaurant in Montreal. If you want extra fresh, tasty, authentic & higher Greek cuisine, you don't have to take a plane to Greece, just go there.
Food was alright, it lacked seasoning, service was absolutely terrible, not sure who our server was but this was on Tuesday during lunch hours. I used to love this place but the service has gone downhill. Won't be going back.
