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Le Nil Bleu

Located in Hotel Kutuma
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 4:30 pm
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EthiopianAfricanExoticVegetarianHealthyVegan OptionsGluten-free OptionsBrunchCateringResto-Bar

About

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!

Details

Our Specialties

Vegan, Chicken, Lamb, Beef & Tartare.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 100 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac
We have a beautiful special events floor that can accommodate 25 or more people, individualized music and service, African décor.
For groups of 25 minimum.
Located in Hotel Kutuma
Afro-Jazz each Friday starting at 7:30pm.
The private room can accommodate up to 35 people and equipped with projectors. Perfect for any type of events.
For groups of 35 to 50.
17 seats
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Reviews for Le Nil Bleu

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on Google4.6 (2600+)
*as of 2026-07-06
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Review Summary

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.
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Great place, excellent & exotic food! Our server was great.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google

Wonderful experience with very refined ethiopian food.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google

Que dire, que dire. D'abord je veux remercier le NIl Bleu d'avoir fait de notre soirée une réussite totale. Tous nos invités ont été enthousiasmés par le restaurant. Quand à moi je voudrais remercier tout particulièrement le personnel en salle & en cuisine. Tous des professionnels de haut niveau. Encore merci & à la prochaine.

Jan 21, 2024
on Google

J'ai choisi Le Nil Bleu pour célébrer avec un grand groupe. Considérant que plusieurs personnes ont confirmer leur présence à des moments différents, la communication pour la réservation a été courtoise & efficace. La nourriture est bonne & exactement ce qu'on y attendait. Le décor feutré est chaleureux. C'est une institution montréalaise parfaite pour une date en tête à tête ou un gros groupe.

Jan 20, 2024
on Google

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!

Jan 19, 2024
on Google

Les portions sont genereuses & délicieuses. Le service est impeccable! Nous avons été traité au petit soin.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Great place to go since over two decades. Great food with an ample vegan menu as well, plus a vegan dessert.

Jan 6, 2024
on Google

Excellente cuisine, différente! Service courtois.. pleins d'options véganes! J'adore!!!

Jan 5, 2024
on Google
2.0

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.

Jan 5, 2024
on Google

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.

Jan 3, 2024
on Google