Le Nil Bleu

Trevor

5.0

Perfect mix for vegans & meat eaters with the shared platters!

The service & atmosphère are just as great.

Shelley

5.0

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!

Ka

5.0

Nil Bleu has been our favorite restaurant for many years. Yet each time we go, we are supervised again by how tasty the food is. The menu has excellent choices for everyone -- for meat eaters (the lamb is great) & vegans (the lentils & the spinach dishes are fantastic).

Rita

5.0

We enjoyed the vegan tasting menu & it was beyond delicious.

Haley

4.0

The food presentation was just as good as the taste & quality of the food! We shared the vegan platter & it was incredibly delicious! The injera bread was some of the best I've tried. Service was good & the staff were friendly. The only thing I'd say is if you're hard of hearing it might not be a good place for you if you plan to converse over your meal, as the atmosphere is quite loud so it makes conversation a little more difficult to focus on.

Karim

5.0

Amazing food! As a vegan, i don't usually go to non-vegan restaurants in Montreal. But when i'm in the mood for ethiopian food, we're so lucky to have Nil Bleu. They have an amazing vegan menu. We always take the tasting manu with the 3 appetizers & several varieties as entrees. The injeras (Ethiopian pancakes) are wonderful & the selection of wine is fantastic!

Steph

4.0

We have sampled Ethiopian food all over the world. We ordered the vegan tasting platter. Uneasonably expensive food & drink with small portions. Glass wasn't clean. Food was good, but not worth the hype & price. Excited to try other options in the city.

Jessica

5.0

Delicious vegan sharing menu. Classy space. Attentive servers.

Erika

3.0

J'ai commandé un menu dégustation végane avec mon copain, mais ce n'est pas ce que nous avons reçu. Lorsqu'on nous a apporté l'entrée, le serveur nous a très peu expliqué les plats, ce qui a fait en sorte que nous n'avons pas constaté que nous avions reçu le plateau omnivore. À la fin, lorsque nous avons posé une question sur un ingrédient, le serveur a répondu qu'il s'agissait de fromage de chèvre puis est parti immédiatement, sans nous laisser le temps de lui expliquer qu'il y avait une erreur sur notre commande. Au 2e service, on nous a apportés des plats avec viande, & ce n'est que là que nous avons pu expliquer le malentendu. Aucun geste commercial ne nous a été offert pour compenser. Le reste du service était plutôt ordinaire, presque robotique. Dommage car la cuisine est excellente.

James

5.0

The diversity of options in the Montreal food scene is incredible. Do not overlook this wonderful Ethiopian restaurant near Square Saint-Louis. Many incredible options that are all organic & delicious. So many vegan options that do not feel like side dishes or h'ors d'oevres. Service was attentive. Atmosphere was spot on. Try this African cuisine gem.