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Le Nil Bleu

Located in Hotel Kutuma
4.7$$
12:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Monday4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tuesday4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wednesday4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Thursday4:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Friday4:30 pm - 11 pm
Saturday12:30 pm - 11 pm
Sunday12:30 pm - 10:30 pm
EthiopianAfricanExoticVegetarianHealthyVegan OptionsGluten-free OptionsCateringResto-Bar

About us

Le Nil Bleu on St-Denis Street in Le Plateau is a rare Ethiopian restaurant to offer flavourful, yet exotic meals that patrons keep going back for. The cuisine at Le Nil Bleu is composed of lamb, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Le Nil bleu also offers combo plates which allow diners to sample several offerings. The exotic decor features art, musical instruments and print fabrics. The environment is intimate and relaxing. We now offer delivery!

Our Specialties

Vegan, Chicken, Lamb, Beef & Tartare.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 100 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac

More details

We have a beautiful special events floor that can accommodate 25 or more people, individualized music and service, African décor.
For groups of 25 minimum.
Located in Hotel Kutuma
Afro-Jazz each Friday starting at 7:30pm.
The private room can accommodate up to 35 people and equipped with projectors. Perfect for any type of events.
For groups of 35 to 50.
17 seats

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4.7 with 2122 ratings on RestoMontreal.ca

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Reetika
5.0

Ethiopian restaurant with a great vegan options.

My partner had the tasting menu of $35 includes 4 Different types of Starters & 5 Main Course served on In-Jera

I opted for a Vegan Platter of $27 included 4 Main Course served on In- Jera .View more

Jun 18, 2025
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Marie
5.0

Se restorant est toujours excellent & l'ambiance est excellente aussi.
Le menu dégustation vegan à partager est excellent, je le recommande à tous le monde.View more

Jun 15, 2025
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Mackenzie
5.0

The food is delicious! I had the vegan platter & it is a great variety! The 2 course tasting has even more if you have 2 people or even if you just want to try more options. The staff is super friendly & the decor in the restaurant is gorgeous! If you have never had Ethiopian food I recommend you try it & if you have you should come here!View more

Jun 9, 2025
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Kimberly
5.0

We ordered the vegan tasting sampler for two. There were four smaller appetizers & five larger mains. We loved all of the appetizers but were not as keen on the mains. To be fair, I think the meat tasting menu would have been better & I was keen to try it, but my dining companion wanted the vegan so I agreed. I'm sure the food is worth five stars but I'm just not vegan.View more

May 5, 2025
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Anshu
5.0

Fantastic fantastic food.
We went as a group of 8 & we LOVED it.
Amazing options for Vegan & non veg as wellView more

May 3, 2025
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Hélène
5.0

I love Ethiopian food for their vegan dishes! The vegan tasting menu consist of:

a platter with 4 small appetizers
Bouticha: chick pea mousse
Yetiamtim salad: tomato salad (tangy & refreshing)
House salad: caramelized veggies (warm & sweet)
Yeberdjane: marinated eggplants (cold)

& 5 flavours served over Injera
Yekik Alicha: turmeric split peas
Zucchini Sire: zucchini & beets
Yatakelt Watt: carrots, potatoes & cabbage
Yemesser Watt: berbere lentils (spicy)
Gommen: spinach, onion & garlic
The stewed vegetables seasoned with spices are all delicious. For those who want gluten-free, they have rice or quinoa for substitution.

Ethiopian Sun is a mix of mango, orange, pineapple & peach juice.

It's a generous size dish. They also have vegan dessert but I was full. :PView more

Apr 9, 2025
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Mireille
5.0

Nil Bleu - une expérience chaleureuse, savoureuse & pleine de découvertes 🍋🫓🌿

Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueillis avec chaleur. Toute l'équipe était souriante, & l'ambiance tamisée du restaurant nous a plongés tout de suite dans une atmosphère intime & apaisante. Nous étions assis dans la salle du bas - un petit cocon parfait pour profiter de l'expérience.

Notre serveur était charmant, attentionné, & a pris le temps de bien nous expliquer les plats. Nous avons partagé deux menus dégustation : un végan, un avec viande. Notre groupe de quatre a été unanime : chaque plat était savoureux, parfaitement exécuté, & surtout très différent l'un de l'autre tout en s'harmonisant. 🌿🍖

Ce que j'ai adoré, c'est l'expérience de manger avec les mains, à l'aide de petites crêpes éthiopiennes.

Mes plats coups de coeur :
✨ Salade maison - légumes caramélisés
✨ Kitfo - tartare de filet mignon
✨ Gommen - épinards, oignons & ail
✨ Yekik Alicha - pois cassés au curcuma

Les breuvages étaient tout aussi délicieux que beaux à regarder. & le dessert… wow. La tarte citron meringuée avait une texture crémeuse & un bel équilibre. Elle n'était pas trop sucrée, exactement comme je les préfère! 🍋

Un endroit où je retournerai sans hésiter, autant pour l'ambiance que pour la générosité de l'expérience.

Nil Bleu - a warm, flavourful & beautifully rich experience 🍋🫓🌿

From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed. The entire team was smiling, & the soft lighting created an intimate, peaceful atmosphere. We were seated downstairs - a cozy space, perfect for fully enjoying the moment.

Our server was lovely & attentive, walking us through each dish with care. We tried two tasting menus - one vegan, one with meat. The four of us agreed: every dish was delicious, unique in flavour, yet perfectly complementary. 🌿🍖

One of the highlights was eating with our hands using small Ethiopian crêpes - a beautiful & sensory way to connect with the culture.

My personal favourites:
✨ House salad - caramelized vegetables
✨ Kitfo - beef tenderloin tartare
✨ Gommen - spinach, onions & garlic
✨ Yekik Alicha - split peas with turmeric

The drinks were just as delicious as they were beautiful. & the dessert? Wow. The lemon meringue tart had that perfect texture - creamy & perfectly balanced, & just lightly sweet. 🍋

I'll absolutely go back - for the atmosphere, the flavours, & the overall richness of the experience.View more

Mar 24, 2025
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Jill
5.0

This was our second visit to Le Nil Bleu, & it was absolutely first-rate. We loved it the first time, but this was EVEN better. We are vegetarians, & had the shared 5-item vegan appetizers & dinner, then dessert. I also had a glass of honeyed wine. The service & atmosphere was delightful. If only we lived in Montreal, we would go there often, but as it is, this gem of a restaurant is a destination all on its own. After this meal, we now hold Le Nil Bleu above our favorite Ethiopian restaurants in Brooklyn & San Francisco. Can't wait to go back for more!View more

Mar 23, 2025
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Francis
5.0

Je recommande chaudement. C'est ma table préférée à Montréal. Des mets délectables accompagnés d'un service attentionné. Les choix vegan valent le détour.View more

Feb 26, 2025
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Marc
5.0

Excellent food, reasonable prices. I got the vegan tasting menu.View more

Feb 16, 2025
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Hermon
5.0

They have amazing food & have excellent customer service I definitely recommend. I have been to many Ethiopian restaurants & this is definitely my favorite so far I'm not vegan but even their vegan dishes are very good.View more

Feb 16, 2025
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Claudia
5.0

Incredible restaurant. My favorite in the neighbourhood! & there's great vegan options.View more

Feb 8, 2025
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Kitlyn
5.0

I had the vegan platter, a cocktail, & something chocolate-pecan for dessert. Everything was delicious, service was attentive despite how busy they were, & the atmosphere is lovely.View more

Feb 6, 2025
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Rita
5.0

Nice relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff & great music. We had the Yebeg Watt & Vegan Platter. Spicy but not too spicy. The injera was perfect.View more

Nov 26, 2024
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Sara
5.0

Nous avons vraiment tout aimé de notre expérience ! Nous avons partagé un repas végan! Tellement savoureux & agréable! Nous y retournerons encore & encore !View more

Nov 25, 2024
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Jennifer
5.0

It feels like I was in a resort the whole atmosphere , the service was nice & very great foods. I would highly recommend the tasting menu also the hummus & beef tartare was delicious. so many vegan options, perfect spot to come with your vegetarian friendsView more

Nov 24, 2024
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Gin
4.0

Très bon rapport qualité-prix. Le ragout d'agneau était délicieux, & l'option vegan offrait plusieurs mets divers, en portion suffisante.View more

Nov 9, 2024
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Amina
4.0

Belle déco belle ambiance,excellent service (on a eu droit à trois serveurs differents par contre :D), experience culinaire originale, j'ai bien aimé le doro watt & bcp aimé le pain & le fait de saucer, mais j'ai moins apprecié la dégustation vegan, je recommande le resto :)View more

Nov 1, 2024
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Jantina
4.0

Food was excellent, with good options for vegans & vegetarians. Fairly fancy restaurant, so meal ended up on the expensive side. Service left something to be desired. Definitely felt rushed to order & rushed to pay by the server.View more

Oct 19, 2024
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Britta
5.0

Nous avons pris le menu vegan avec entrées & plats principaux. Chaque plat était plus délicieux que le prochain. Les légumes rôti sont très savoureux & les lentilles étaient un préféré aussi, mais chaque option était vraiment fraîche & bien préparé. La service était très professionnelle & gentille. J'ai hâte de y retourner car il était un de mes meilleurs repas à Montréal.View more

Oct 17, 2024
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Elizabeth
5.0

Super menu dégustation végan!View more

Oct 7, 2024
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Genevieve
5.0

Toujours parfait Service A1 Nourriture extraordinaire Ambiance au top Le combo vegan excellentView more

Oct 5, 2024
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Rachel
5.0

Wow we had a very good experience at this restaurant ! The vegan platter for 2 comes with 4 starters & 5 portions to try as main ! Really tasty & service was 5 stars. I highly recommend !!!! Also loved the ambience, perfect for a date !View more

Sep 9, 2024
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Debra
5.0

We ordered online via doordash & were beyond impressed. We had the ten item vegan meal & the food was superb. I have had Éthiopien food in Manhattan, Boston, Toronto & other major cities & they do not compare. The flavour in the dishes is exceptional & the ingredients are so fresh. I cannot wait to visit in person.View more

Sep 1, 2024
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Venus
5.0

AMAZING FOOD. I've had Ethiopian food from all over the world, this restaurant is no joke. Beautiful romantic design. Great service. Absolutely incredible food made with so much love. I will be thinking about this restaurant until I can go again. I was so happy to spend a bit more than expected knowing the ingredients were all organic, the vegan options were plentiful, & that the owners are Ethiopian :) Perfection + Vegan heaven !!!!!!!!View more

Aug 20, 2024
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Aimelie
5.0

The vegan menu is absolutely wonderful. It is so great they really don't need to serve animal parts. & beautiful ambiance. Can't wait to come back.View more

Aug 16, 2024
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Shawn
4.0

Very good Ethiopian food. They use only teff injera, keeping it thin. Vegan mix (lentils, veg etc) & ribs good, excellent kitfo. Spicing & preparation slightly adjusted for Canada, but done well (other Ethiopian restaurants are sometimes heavy-handed with spices or oil...not here). Service was excellent, warm & helpful. Nice atmosphere. Recommended!View more

Aug 14, 2024
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Zaid
5.0

Great food with lots of vegan options & outdoor seating.View more

Aug 12, 2024
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Jon
5.0

Vegan tasting dish was a wonderful treat....delicious!unlike any other type of cuisine. Service was fast, friendly & attentive.View more

Jul 20, 2024
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Isabelle
5.0

-Nous étions 6 avec mon fils & sa copine végane. Nous avons mangé dehors avec des cousins des États-Unis. L'air était bon. C'est ma 3e fois en 30 ans. Il y avait toujours un serveur présent pour aider. L'eau était toujours toppée. Service bilingue. -Ça sentait bon à l'arrivée, épices comme le curcuma. -Nous avons choisi leur proposition pour plusieurs personnes qui est dans le menu (entrée & plat principal), avec viande. -Le stationnement est un important problème. Le serveur essayait même d'aider pour cela. Il faut voyager en Métro à Montréal, tout était bloqué aussi à partir de 22h30. -Puisqu'on mange avec les mains (morceaux de crêpe pour pincer), on nous offre des débarbouillettes à mains au début. Bien. Mais il faudrait les laisser pour "pendant" le repas. -Nous sommes entrés pour aller aux toilettes qui sont belles & propres. Chaque personne a parlé de combien c'était beau dans le resto, musique africaine douce, chute d'eau, lumières tamisées, propre... -La planche des entrées était si delicieuse qu'on n'aurait mangé que ça. Ce qui est epicé ne l'est pas trop. Belle présentation. -La planche de la suite: délicieux. Il manquait de choix pour la végane sur la 2e planche, un tofu ou pois chiches peut-être. Les lentilles étaient fades comparées au reste, & la texture un peu comme de la craie. -Le choix de desserts étaient intéressants sauf pour la végane, mais nous n'avions plus faim. -Je suggère une petite assiette vide par personne. Où mettre le petit morceau de viande incroquable (il y en a toujours un, c'est normal), ou l'os de poulet? On pourrait même y mettre la débarbouillette en boule. Je suggèrerais de ne pas laisser les os dans la viande. On salit les nappes blanches sans avoir d'assiette, les morceaux pleins de sauces brunes tombent des crêpes sur les nappes blanches. & je ne peux remettre l'os grugé sur l'assiette centrale de tout le monde! - Il ne faut pas être très dédaigneux pour manger ENSEMBLE, dans le même plat en salissant la nappe. -En gros, délicieux, excellente soirée. Je voulais plaire à nos invités & cela fut un succès. Même avec le dédaigneux de la gang qui nous accompagnait & s'est laissé aller & a mangé. -très abordableView more

Jul 6, 2024
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