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.
-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 abordable
Excellent sur toute la ligne! Les 5 amies qui m'accompagnaient essayaient la cuisine éthiopienne pour la première fois. Elles ont été ravies! Cocktails essayés: Safari & Sahara, très bons. Nous avons opté pour les menus dégustation végane & viandes, cela donne un bon aperçu de la variété des mets éthiopiens. Un bon vin pinotage a accompagné le repas. Le thé épicé était juste parfait pour clore la soirée. Service impeccable, courtois. Merci à toute l'équipe & à la prochaine!
J'ai partagé une assiette dégustation végane, accompagnée d'un cabernet sauvignon de l'Afrique du Sud. Tout était excellent, les plats mettaient en valeur les légumineuses, les légumes & les saveurs authentiques. Ce n'était pas une option « d'accomodation » comme certains restaurants peuvent avoir. Une expérience mémorable. ❤️
Friendly service, nice ambiance & delicious vegan options. I have been several times & usually get the vegan tasting menu, it has 5 different dishes & lots of Ethiopian bread.
Service was good (for instance offered wet towel to clean hands before the meal, & wi-fi credential, even without me asking for it). I ordered the vegan two courses tasting menu for one person, as I know nothing about Ethiopian food. The size of everything was indeed for tasting, however in light of the relatively high price ($35), I was expected more. Most of the items were not that spicy (good for me). There was only one really too spicy to my taste - not sure what it was (color was dark brown). It was interesting experience, but personally I'll likely keep it as one time experience. They are not take-away friendly (I tried). The place is not too large' the mirrors make it seem to look larger. It was busy, though. It worthwhile mentioning that the google entry is outdated: - there is no Israeli cuscus on the menu.
The vibe is upscale comfortable, & the food is out of this world: well made, beautifully presented, & fulfilling to vegan & carnivore palettes. The drinks, even off menu, were well made & balanced. The wait service was professional. The host had some quirky remarks & unpredictable energy.
I really enjoy this restaurant. The vegan combo plate is simply delicious. They have a great menu offering several speciality Ethiopian dishes. The staff is friendly & welcoming. I definitely recommend this restaurant. My friend & I had a wonderful evening eating delicious food & speaking with the friendly waiters.
Oct 14, 2023
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For the past 20 years, this has been my go-to whenever friends & family are visiting Montreal because I can trust that the cuisine & the experience will be impeccable & spectacular. I am amazed to see that Le Nil Bleu has only gotten better since the pandemic, with even bigger & more diverse sharing platters, even more perfect & varied spice blends & an even more impressive wine list. I can't imagine the reviewers saying that the service is poor or slow. I've never once had a problem in all these 20 years. We are always treated like special customers & have often been offered a free dessert or digestif. I've never had a problem being served the wrong thing even when our party has been large & the restaurant has been full. If you want a fast food meal with a tablecloth on the table, go to one of the myriad "smashburger" joints. If you want a culinary journey to one of the world's richest cultures complete with tasteful decor, enjoyable music (sometimes live!) & healthy, delicious food that can please meat eaters, gluten free eaters & vegans all at the same table, at pre-pandemic prices, look no further!
Such an incredible meal & experience. We came here for my birthday dinner & the host was absolutely wonderful. Very fun & amusing. The staff was all incredibly pleasant & knowledgeable. We got the vegan tasting meal & lamb Berbere (sp?). Everything was absolutely incredible.
We took the vegan menu de dégustation since my friend is vegetarian. Very nice dinner experience, interesting & delicious. Will definitively go back & try out the meat ..
My daughter & I celebrated her 19th birthday at the restaurant. She has a vegan tasting menu & I had the kitfo tartare. The last time I was here was 10 years ago, & the quality of the food is just as good now as it was then!
Excellent service ,cleanliness, presentation & Delicious Wonderful Vegan Meal .This is such nourishing wholesome food .I love Ethiopian Food & this is perfect !
Brilliant as always. Been there more than a few time over the course of 20 years, & it's consistently amazing.
One of the many gems in the plateau, this place offer a unique experience, gorgeous ambiance & great service.
Their menu offers something for everyone; delicious meat dishes & plenty of vegan/vegetarian options that will please everyone at the table. Can't say enough good things about this place.
