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 described as an exceptional Ethiopian dining experience in Montreal, with flavorful, authentic dishes that showcase rich spices and generous portions, and a tasting menu that allows guests to explore a wide range of flavors. The atmosphere is warm, elegant, and inviting, with attentive, friendly service that makes guests feel welcome. The vegan options are highly praised, and the presentation and quality of ingredients are frequently highlighted. Occasional feedback mentions slower pacing or busy periods, but the overall experience is considered memorable and well worth a return visit, confirming it as a standout in the city.
This is my third time visiting The Nil Blu & it did not disappoint. The food was delicious, a really unique experience & the staff was friendly & attentive.
Delicious & expensive Ethiopian food. One of my favourite date night dinners in the area. The two person taster menu is an easy pick & the cocktails taste interesting!
We had the most lovely & delicious meal. The people that work here are extremely accommodating & make you feel welcome. We stayed in the hotel above the restaurant for two nights & wish we could have spent a week. Highly recommend both the restaurant & the hotel!
What a delightful experience. We had the tasting menu & every single item had an interesting & unique flavor to it. The staff are lovely. The restaurant is actually on two floors, so there is ample seating & the atmosphere stays calm & quiet
Excellent repas, comme chaque fois que nous y sommes allés ! Plats goûteux qui nous font voyager & sortir de la routine. Service très avenant & professionnel.
I didn't know what to expect having never had Ethipian food but boy was I surprised, it was an amazing experience, staff was great & the food even better.
Apr 20, 2026
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Great restaurant to discover Ethiopian food through their discovery menu in a more formal setting. The waiter took in our spice tolerance levels into account & subbed the spicier items on the menu (berbere chicken) with a less spicy protein option. It was very tolerable, & so he welcomed us to come back & try the chicken versions next time.
They have a vegetarian friendly menu & the waiter explains everything that's on our plates, from a meat tartare, lamb stews, sautéed beef, salads & lentils/pea options. All served on a platters with traditional sourgum'crepe'. Enjoy the meal eating eith your hands, or ask for utensils if that's what you prefer. The shared meal was very filling.
Dessert options were more'western' & rich: chocolate-passion fruit mousse cake, chocolate & pecan cake, lemon & matcha tart or a coconut & white chocolate square.
Le Nil Bleu is guaranteed to exceed expectations, & most recently rolled out the red carpet for a special & unforgettable evening.
All it took was the simplest form of advance notice, via'Her favourite place for Her birthday'... & their team took care of everything in nothing less than a world-class & high quality way.
Supreme cuisine, stellar service, & the most sublime ambience that could be hoped for. Bravo, encore +1
Je viens depuis 19 ans à Montréal - j'ai pris mes habitudes sur le Plateau, sur Saint Denis & cette année j'ai découvert le NIL BLEU - une restauration excellente - une de mes trois préférées de Montréal - en plus de la restauration, le lieu pour y séjourner est parfait - les suites sont parfaites pour un déplacement professionnel. merci
On mange bien, le service est très bien aussi. C'est très bruyant. Je conseille à ceux qui souhaitent un peu plus de calme d'opter pour une table au sous-sol.
