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 in Montreal delivers a warm, refined Ethiopian dining experience with a welcoming service and a cozy yet stylish ambiance that many reviews describe as transporting and intimate. The menu features a generous tasting approach that showcases a spectrum of flavors, with a shared injera centerpiece, richly spiced stews, and a range of vegan options that satisfy both meat lovers and vegetarians. Cocktails and wines complement the dishes, and the desserts provide a polished finish to each meal. The staff are repeatedly praised for knowledge, attentiveness, and friendly hospitality, making occasions feel special whether dining as a couple, with friends, or with family. The atmosphere, decor and music often earn compliments for being calm, elegant and inviting, and the option to dine on a terrace is noted as a pleasant bonus. Some comments mention slower service at times or portions that could be larger for bigger groups, but overall the experience is described as consistently delicious, well presented, and memorable with an emphasis on authenticity, freshness and hospitality.
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 !
Authentic flavourful food, great price, & excellent ambiance. The owner, Lidya, was so kind & shared her experience with me. The staff is uber professional & attentive. I often order through UberEats to support local businesses, but got to visit in person for the first time this past Saturday, & so glad I did. Highly recommend!
Sep 2, 2024
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
This restaurant is located in downtown Montreal walking distance from Sherbrooke metro station very easy fine. The restaurant very clean & the bathroom very clean. Well organized & Very freindly staff. The food very delicious. I oderded thibsi. I highly recommend the Nil Bleu (Le) Restaurant any visitors to relax & enjoy good hot meal.
I invited my friends for my birthday & I decided to celebrate it in Nil Blue restaurant, it was amazing, we all enjoyed it, best birthday ever. We ordered different kinds of food & all were delicious For sure we will be back again. I highly recommend giving it a try, you will never regret especially the waitress, they were very friendly & helped me to organize my party. It deserves to be given 5-stars ❤️❤️❤️
I loved it Wow woww You have to try Ethiopian food, you will never regret it. All the different dishes I ordered I ate & loved them (some dishes were hot, I like to eat hot food) Next time I will try different side dishes. The staff is friendly, the place cozy & the bathroom is exactly like a 5-star hotel bathrooms I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting or living in Montreal who wants to try something different! It was the first time I had eaten Ethiopian food, the best Ethiopian food ever will return again Five out of five. Well done! I read the reviews & people complaint that the service is slow ,it was quick for me & I am satisfied.
I came here on a double date & the atmosphere was lovely (great lighting, fun music, & I loved the zebra print chairs haha). The staff was some of the best I've ever seen: incredibly attentive & friendly. & don't let me forget the most important part! The food was absolutely delicious! So well spiced & super flavorful. I love Ethiopian food, I would absolutely come again. Highly recommend for any future date nights you may have planned, or friends! Great for groups because the food is easy to share.
Absolutely love this restaurant, third time there & we took the tasting platter for 2....never disappoints. Portions seem to have gotten a little smaller from what I remember but the taste is delicious. Highly recommend if you wanna try something different.
Nov 2, 2023
on Google
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
This was my second time going there with my daughter & we get first class service, I was impressed! The inside was Warm & cozy, Lovely decor, Very classy & romantic. The food was AMAZING!!! & still the same, still great, The hummus was different than others I've tried, also the injera was so so delicious, everything we ordered was delicious. The staff were very friendly & helpful making recommendations. The Bathrooms are very interesting too. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting or living in Montreal who want to try something new! It is the best Ethiopian food we have ever had We will return. Five out of five. Well done! I read the reviews & people complaint that the service is slow ,it was quick for me & I am satisfied.
My friends & I had a great dinner at Nil Bleu. As it was our first times trying Ethiopian food, the waiters were helpful in telling us about the dishes & portion sizes.
As a group of 4 we got the vegetarian sampler for 2, & then ordered two additional meat dishes off the menu. It was more than enough food for us all as there was even some leftover.
I would highly recommend them for their food, & service. Great flavours to their dishes.
The food was great: it was presented beautifully & in large portions! Some of the best Ethiopian food in Mtl for sure.
Service: much better than what I'd expected, but there was a bit of chaos! There was a long wait btw our starters & main course with nobody showing up to ask if we were done! Someone from our party asked about wifi & they said they had it but never came back to provide the details...
Otherwise we had a lovely time there. Highly recommend the tasting menu!
I wish the review option let me put a 4.5 - this is a fabulous restaurant with lovely food that feels quite authentic - the decor is lovely & it is clean - they have some very interesting juices & cocktails - & the sharing platter has served us well on both recent visits. Very nice service.
Reservations are highly recommended, & the seating is comfortable.
May 5, 2023
🍽️
Know where to eat in Montreal before everyone else.
Get the first look at the hottest openings, secret menus, and RestoMontreal.ca's weekly top picks. Join 50,000+ foodies.
It was my first time to dine in & try Ethiopian food, & surprisingly, it was so taste. Highly recommended for sure! The ambiance is so cozy & clean, & I love the design of the toilet. The crew & servers are so polite.
Beautiful chic decor. Amazing food. Fantastic cocktails. Wonderful experience. You need to like different spices & flavours in order to truly appreciate the experience. Highly recommend the tasting menu !
