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.
The establishment was very clean, the food was exeptionnal! I had the pleasure of being served by a woman named Fiorella. Her service was absolutely impeccable. I recommend you go try the food at the restaurant. I tried dinning alone for the first time & It was overall an amazing experience. Another remark about the food is that it was quote on quote different from what I am use to! I mean this in the most positive way possible!
The food & service were rather good. This review relates to how we were treated initially by the host (customer service) & the price vs experience (value). I don't know if the pandemic affected customer service but this was an odd experience. A couple of months ago we went to Nil Bleu for a special occasion. I saw the stellar reviews online & booked a few weeks in advance. We get there a few minutes early & we didn't mind waiting for a table. Some were already emptying on the main floor but needed cleaning. We express to the host that'd we'd like to sit on the main floor. He takes us to the bottom floor near the bathrooms. Also, there was a big birthday party taking place in in that dining room, it felt very awkward to be there, like we were intruding. We again ask to sit at the main floor, the host insists the table in the basement is good. We insist we'd like to change tables. So finally he leads us upstairs, we wait a bit & no less than three tables are available. The food is good & flavorful, but I wouldn't say it's worth the 150$ we paid for two people. We did experience stomach ache that night, chalking it up to the food being heavy & we're not used to it. The atmosphere was in the main room was great, & the service was excellent once we were seated, but the experience was marred by an impatient host who wanted to ship clients to fill the dining room in the basement floor, & got stubborn about it. Could be our experience was a fluke, or a one-off. Maybe the host was having an off-day, but I won't be returning nor will I recommend this restaurant to my family or friends. The value is not there. The price vs experience is not worth it. Also heavy food will cause an upset stomach.
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.
Nil Bleu est l'un des plus jolis restaurants de Montréal ! La décoration, l'ambiance ainsi que la musique y sont très originales & typiquement africaines ! La fine cuisine éthiopienne y est servie avec soin & courtoisie ! Des plats avec ou sans viande sont suggérés au menu. La propreté du restaurant ainsi que des toilettes y est impeccable ! Bravo aux propriétaires & aux employés( es ) pour leur magnifique travail, leur fidélité & leur dévouement !
Jan 1, 2024
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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.
Un restaurant unique au Québec, car la gastronomie africaine est rare chez nous. Un des meilleurs resto à Montréal, surtout si vous êtes audacieux au niveau gustatif.
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.
The food is excellent & so worth the experience but we were disappointed by the service during this visit. With a reservation, the host seemed quite bothered by our arrival & then we were offered dessert twice when our main course had not arrived yet. The wait in between appetizer & main meal was over 30 minutes. We felt quite forgotten by the waiter. We had to work to get our bill after eating. The service detracted from the delicious & flavorful food the restaurant provides. We will return but will hope for a more welcoming host & mindful waitstaff.
