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 consistently celebrated as a premier destination for authentic Ethiopian cuisine in Montreal, offering a unique and memorable dining experience. Guests frequently praise the flavourful, well-presented dishes, with the tasting menus and variety of vegan and vegetarian options standing out as favorites for their depth of taste. The restaurant is widely recognized for its elegant, warm atmosphere and professional, attentive service that makes visitors feel welcomed and cared for. Many patrons appreciate the consistent quality of the food and the beautifully decorated space, which creates a comfortable setting for both intimate dates and group gatherings. Despite occasional comments regarding portion sizes or pricing, the overwhelming consensus highlights the restaurant as a must-visit gem that successfully blends traditional culture with a high-quality, refined dining environment.
this restaurant has been in business for decades in the rapid come-&-go rhythm of Montreal restaurants, a sure mark of quality & good management. from the first step into this lovely restaurant, the smells of delicious food invade your nose & head & all of a sudden, you're STARVING! i always order the tasting menu, sometimes the vegan platter (like last night), sometimes the meat one. they are both savoury & delicious, wrapped in enjera, if there's anything left, i HAVE to take it home for a later meal. The service is elegant & friendly, & the place, even on a Wednesday night, is often packed. reservations highly recommended to avoid disappointment. they now have a terrasse, which on a warm summer night will be a treat.
We have been in Nil Bleu Restaurant twice when we travelled to Montreal & the food is amazing, very special & we liked the atmosphere as well. There is a big selection for vegetarians & vegans as well. Will definitely come back again & highly recommend ti everyone.
Nil Bleu/Blue Nile is superb - so good, we went twice during the same trip to Montréal! Beautifully prepared Ethiopian food in an elegant, comfortable space, with friendly, attentive service. The two-course tasting menu offered a great selection of nine dishes from the larger menu - all were excellent & beautifully presented, with the Kitfo & eggplant appetizer both standing out. The Yebeg Alicha is now my all-time favourite lamb dish, anywhere (& the reason we went back & ordered à la carte!). The menu also offers extensive vegan/vegetarian options, & the drinks were top notch. Can't wait to go back!
May 19, 2026
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Je n'étais pas allée à ce resto depuis moults années & j'en gardais un bon souvenir, cette fois-ci mon impression est différente. D'abord un resto Éthiopien où aucun éthiopiens ne travaillent …. Décevant. Nous étions deux & nous avons commandé une sangria bleue , beaucoup trop sucrée , aucun rapport avec la sangria traditionnelle; mais le pire c'est qu'ils l'ont apporté en même temps que l'entrée … Ensuite parlons de l'entrée. Nous avons pris le menu découverte , l'entrée était minuscule tellement qu'on se demandait ce qu'elle aurait eu l'air si elle avait été pour une seule personne . Ensuite le repas: très cher payé pour la version végan. Ridicule, voir insultant, de payer le même prix que la version carnivore pour des purées de lentilles & de légumes même si tout est savoureux. Le prix pourrait être ajusté !!! Pour finir on a pas pris de vin, le prix des bouteilles & du vin au verre est exorbitant…. Il y a des limites à faire rire de soi! À noter on vous mettra de la pression pour quitter après 2hrs pile. C'est vraiment plate de se sentir pressées !
En somme, je n'y retournerai pas. 🤷🏻?♀?
My adult daughter & I are visiting Montreal for the first time. She lives in Brooklyn & has easy access to all the cuisines of the world. Ethiopian food is one of her regular go-tos. As a vegetarian, it is perfect because it is filling, super nutritious & beautifully spiced. Even as a regular Ethiopian food-eater, she was blown away by everything about Nil Bleu! It was just down the main strip of Rue St Denis in the Plateau neighborhood where we are staying in Montreal. The staff was so kind & patient with us non-Francophones. When a couple left the primo window table before our food arrived, our server asked if we would like to move over there. We got the Mango mule cocktail & we both so surprised by the delightful flavor & freshness of the drink! The first course included so many interesting tastes & textures that we couldn't pick our favorite. The main course was equally varied & all so filling & delicious. We had a gorgeous vegan dinner-- it was perfect comfort food after a day of hiking Mount Royal in the snow, & it was perfectly healthy! I bet we had more vegetables in this meal than we had eaten in the week before! Every bite was more delicious than the last! The restaurant was gorgeous & the music was ethereal & soothing. What a special evening with kind folks, exquisite food, & beautiful ambiance. Thank you, Nil Bleu!
