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!
Le Nil Bleu is described as an exceptional Ethiopian dining experience in Montreal, with flavorful, authentic dishes that showcase rich spices and generous portions, and a tasting menu that allows guests to explore a wide range of flavors. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting, with attentive, friendly service that makes guests feel welcome. The vegan options are highly praised, and the presentation and quality of ingredients are frequently highlighted. Occasional feedback mentions slower pacing or busy periods, but the overall experience is considered memorable and well worth a return visit, confirming it as a standout in the city.
We went to the restaurant while staying at the adjoining hotel. The food was delicious & the prices were reasonable. Not being as familiar with Ethiopian food they were more than willing to help with any suggestions on the menu.
We were visiting Montreal from Texas & ate at this restaurant on our last night in town. The food was fabulous. We had only eaten Ethiopian food once before & weren't sure we were fans. We are now! We had the meat & vegetable tasting menu & liked everything. The spices & the freshness were very appetizing. It was a large amount of food & we couldn't finish it all as much as we wanted to. The people that worked there were very friendly & accommodating. If we lived in town this would be one of our go to establishments. Highly recommend it.
Sep 9, 2025
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It was a pleasant experience. The food was exquisite & worth the wait. The service was excellent, especially from our waitress. Would totally recommend to anyone who like exotic food. Edit: I came back here with my mom since I had such a great experience last time. Their ethiopian coffee cocktail was divine, I definitely recommend it. All around great place to eat exotic food.
It is Ethiopian restaurant with super delicious tasty food, amazing quality & great service. I visited the city after five years & I invited my family at this restaurant. I am proud of them.
Gin balebetochu yewededun aymeslengim.
Lik Siyayun beka, des alalachewum,
Lijochun teltew yihon? My kids are super picky & didn't like the food.
I judge Ethiopian restaurants by their Kitfo. This one was excellent. Extremely spicy but flavorful. The basic salad was beyond basic flavor-wise. Will be back!
Update: yes I came back, & went with the shared sampler for two & it was more than enough. Fantastic selection - great job on enhancing the menu.
I visited this place for the first time & I had experience a Real Ethiopian tastes food & so delicious the ways they serve very attractive & it's so tasty ,the staff are very friendly, respectful the price for food is reasonable,I would like to recommend this place to everyone
My husband & I stumbled across this nice Ethiopian restaurant en route back to our hotel. We loved the relaxing & pretty atmosphere both indoors & outdoors, we sat outdoors since the weather was sunny & nice. I told the waitress that Ethiopian cuisine reminds me of Korean Ssam where you use a piece of food (in Korean cuisine it's a sesame or lettuce leaf) to use like a tortilla to make a taco. Ethiopians use a spongey, highly flexible bread to eat everything since their culture traditionally does not use cutlery.
Vegetarians & meat eaters will dig this place! :)
Aug 31, 2025
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Amazing food! As a vegan, i don't usually go to non-vegan restaurants in Montreal. But when i'm in the mood for ethiopian food, we're so lucky to have Nil Bleu. They have an amazing vegan menu. We always take the tasting manu with the 3 appetizers & several varieties as entrees. The injeras (Ethiopian pancakes) are wonderful & the selection of wine is fantastic!
We have sampled Ethiopian food all over the world. We ordered the vegan tasting platter. Uneasonably expensive food & drink with small portions. Glass wasn't clean. Food was good, but not worth the hype & price. Excited to try other options in the city.
I lived in Washington DC for years & I've traveled to Ethiopia, so I am not new to Ethiopian cuisine. The food at le Nil Bleu fantastic, some of the best I've ever had! We ordered the meat & vegetable tasting menu. The appetizers were contemporary & the main course more traditional. The food was tasty & plentiful; the staff was friendly. Go hungry, leave happy!
A truly culinary, exotic experience that transports one to the finest of what Ethiopia has to offer.
I had Ethiopian food in Dubai at several Ethiopian restaurants THERE, & NOT ONE could hold a candle to Nil Blue in terms of ambience, professionalism of service, taste of the food, & quantity.
The VERY FIRST restaurant I went to upon my return to Montreal, wasNil Bleu, which also has an extensive wine list, & provides exquisitely blended cocktails as well.
Aug 18, 2025
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I was craving some good ethiopian food & today, my craving was satisfied & gone. The vibe & atmosphere in here is amazing, & i will be coming again! amazing music & tasting menu
I love this place!! I've been a couple times & just went again this weekend & brought a friend who had never tired Ethiopian food. This is where I tried it the first time so I knew it would be a good experience. The deal they do for 2 people is such a steal & a great way to try lots of different things. Fun vibe inside & our waiter recommend a great drink to pair.
First time trying Ethiopian cuisine. The place is very clean. Food was excellent! Great blend of flavors with some kick. The staff are super friendly & accommodating, & the overall vibe was awesome. Really good experience.
restaurant inside the Kutuma Hotel that serves up very tasty Ethiopian food. A very reasonably priced tasting menu that offers five or six appetizers & main courses include chicken, lamb & beef.
The diversity of options in the Montreal food scene is incredible. Do not overlook this wonderful Ethiopian restaurant near Square Saint-Louis. Many incredible options that are all organic & delicious. So many vegan options that do not feel like side dishes or h'ors d'oevres. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was spot on. Try this African cuisine gem.
First time trying Ethiopian food. It was unexpectedly delicious!! Ordered a combo sampler that came with an appetizer & a main plate with different proteins & veggies (about 35 CAD). The wait time was long - about 15 min for appetizer & another 15 to 20 min for the main plate, but it was worth the wait!
Have been coming to this amazing restaurant for decades, missed it so much when i moved to Texas, I had to teach myself how to cook Ethiopian food! The service & food gets better each time we visit, thank you all!
