Le Nil Bleu
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Le Nil Bleu
Located in Hotel Kutuma
12:30 pm - 11 pm
| Monday | 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm - 11 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
Info & Location
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, InteracCateringDeliveryFamily / Kid-friendlyGood For GroupsHotel RestaurantLive Entertainment / ShowsOnline OrderingPrivate RoomReception Services / Private EventsResto-BarTerraceTheme / Unique Experience
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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Reviews often mention
ethiopian(141) degustation(92) vegan(85) decor(84) recommend(78) menu dégustation(59) dishes(52) tasting menu(51) saveur(46)Page 3 of 63 - 1245 Reviews
Sue
I've been going here for over 25 years & it is wonderful every time. This time we sat outside. Exceptional service. Delicious food.View more
Mackenzie
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
Naomi
Mon restaurant préféré de Montréal ! Ça fait des années que je le connais. Les plats sont délicieux & le service est impeccable à chaque fois que je viens !View more
Maureen
Beautiful restaurant. The food was excellent- a delicious & unique dining experience. Wait staff is friendly & professional. I will definitely return & wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to try something out of the ordinary.View more
Kevin
Dans mes top restaurants à Montréal, nourriture délicieuse, belle ambiance, bon service que ce soit en groupe ou en couple pour partager c'est un très bel endroit.
J'enlève une étoile sur ma dernière visite, il y a moins de viande qu'avant même si c'est toujours aussi bon.View more
Mélanie
Le service est excellent, la nourriture très bonne, nous reviendrons c'est certainView more
Apademide
Placé en salle, il devait faire au moins 35ºC ce qui rendait l'atmosphère pénible. Un service efficace & une cuisine bonne, quoiqu'un peu cher à mon goût. (Menu dégustation)View more
Peter
Excellent service, amazing food. The tasting menu gives you a great diversity of textures, tastes & colors. Enjoyed sitting outside, inside atmosphere very good too.View more
Elisabeth
Such a great place. We were a party of eight & got seated downstairs. It was easy to have a conversation with the whole group. Food was great.View more
Sylvain
Souper & service parfait. Saveurs exotiques & délicieuses. RecommandéView more
Juliana
Great restaurant & great service! Food was deliciousView more
Jacques
The decor has a flavour of Africa. It looks is very cosy & warm. Perfect setting for a romantic evening. The food was excellent & surprising. We truly enjoyed our experience.View more
Kathleen
Nil Bleu is amazing! We stayed at the neighbouring Kutuma hotel during our visit to Montreal. The flavours were well balanced & thoughtful. It was shared with us that the spices are imported from Ethiopia & you can tell, each dish was so delicious. Highly recommend!View more
Peter
Delicious food in a comfortable & welcoming environment. Would recommend the tasting platter for the best experience.View more
R
This is a jewel in the heart of Montreal. I came with the idea that I was going to enjoy a good meal … but what I experienced went far beyond my expectations. Bravo to the chef !View more
Renaud
Le Nil Bleu, c'est une parenthèse hors du temps, une immersion savoureuse entre l'Afrique de l'Est & l'Inde, un festival de goûts authentiques, audacieux & parfaitement maîtrisés. Une adresse à recommander les yeux fermés, mais les papilles grandes ouvertes.
Il est des lieux où l'on ne se contente pas de manger : on voyage, on respire une culture, on touche du doigt une tradition. Le Nil Bleu, restaurant éthiopien installé au coeur de la ville, est de ceux-là. Dès l'entrée, les parfums envoûtants de gingembre, cardamome, cumin & berbère vous accueillent comme une promesse tenue.
La cuisine éthiopienne y est à la fois généreuse, raffinée & délicatement relevée, avec des accents indiens qui viennent subtilement enrichir l'expérience. Le fameux injera, cette crêpe moelleuse & légèrement acidulée, sert de base à une explosion de saveurs : lentilles mijotées, ragoûts épicés, légumes parfumés… chaque bouchée est un chapitre d'un roman culinaire.
Mention spéciale pour le doro wat, un plat de poulet aux oeufs durs baignant dans une sauce épaisse & piquante, à la fois intense & équilibrée. On y retrouve l'audace des mélanges d'épices, la chaleur du foyer, & ce petit quelque chose de mystérieux propre aux cuisines transmises de génération en génération.
Le service, tout en sourire & en attention, ajoute à la richesse de l'expérience. Ici, la tradition ne s'impose pas, elle s'invite à votre table, avec une élégance naturelle & une grande hospitalité.View more
Lindsey
Unbeatable experience for Ethiopian food. The atmosphere of the place & the presentation of flavours are all perfect.
Personally I think the tasting menu is the way to go, you get to experience a little bit of everything. We had it for 3 people & it was delicious. The cocktails were nice too.
I had one drink + the tasting menu, & paid $66 after tip. The price point is higher than other spots, but it really is a beautiful space, well made good & excellent service. Worth going!View more
Kristel
Tout est absolument super! Ambiance, service impeccable & nourriture goûteuse & fraîche. Je prendrais des portions légèrement plus généreuses 😉😊View more
Nebiyou
Very good food, delicious. Service is excellent & the place is very clean. Oh...food was 👍View more
David
This was my third time going. Since learning about Le Nil Bleu it has become a must go restaurant every time I come to Montréal. Food is fabulous, service is always really nice, atmosphere is relaxed & fun. If I had any complaint, it would be that some of the tables can be a bit crowded, but it's a small restaurant, which is part of the charm, so it's no big deal. I only mention it because I am 6 feet four inches tall (1.93m) so with some tables my chair feels like I'm in the way, but it has never seemed to be a problem to staff or others, so maybe I'm just over thinking it? Upshot is, this place is absolutely wonderful. Also, don't sleep on their speciality cocktails. I'm particularly fond of the Mango Mule.View more