Philinos Restaurant & Bistro offers a menu that is influenced from the Mediterranean, with fresh ingredients such as olive oil, calamari, lamb, pork and herbs. Their dishes can be described in two words: simple and savory. The chefs at Philinos rely on traditional Greek recipes for appetizers and customary dishes such as Moussaka, Dolmadakia, and Kotopoulo. Sample Menu: Spinach and feta cheese Pie, Marinated grilled octopus, Grilled chicken fillet, Grilled lamb chops, Home made Greek sausage and other tasty dishes. Philinos offers customers a cozy and relaxed haven in which to enjoy a hearty meal
Overall, reviews describe Philinos as a lively, bustling Greek spot with a warm, family-friendly vibe and authentic flavors. Dishes like pork and chicken souvlaki and the gyros are praised for quality meat and robust taste, while some sides feel dull and an upgrade to a Greek salad can come with an odd extra charge. The atmosphere can be loud, but service is frequently lauded for attentiveness and efficiency, with many noting staff who make guests feel welcome; a few visits, however, mention slower service at busy times and some dishes that seemed a bit pricey. Parking can be challenging in the area, but the consensus is that Philinos delivers satisfying meals and a welcoming experience, with many planning to return.
The place was bustling & a bit louder than expected. The pork & chicken souvlaki sticks were decent, but the sides were quite dull, literally a whole crown of broccoli. They came with a basic salad, & there was an extra charge to upgrade to a Greek salad, which felt odd for a Greek restaurant.
I don't know where to start so let's enter inside first ..
The first encouter you get will most likely set the tone for the rest & the manager at the door did just that. A zombie that looked at me top to bottom like i didn't belong there.
Philinos gives you a sense of high end, higher standard type of greek restaurant but its not..
I payed 39$ for a small bowl of rubber fried calamari
17$ for a bland grec salad (again another small bowl), 68$ for 2 pieces of 5cm lamb & half inch chicken filets (at least that was good)
36$ for 3 Baklava cheesecake.
Side note** we celebrated 3 birthdays at once. None even one of the cheescake was gifted.
I got robbed. The waiteress was very good but left alone on a crowded restaurant. All that to get the payment terminal ripped from my hands & vanishing without saying anything. Philinos was based on someone's recommandation while any other greek restaurant would've done better.
My family was deeply disspapointed. Manager should greet, make sure she's properly staffed & to stop robbing people. We're no fools
I will never go back nor recommend this place.
Dec 4, 2025
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For quick, well-executed Greek food, this is the place. This was probably the juiciest, most succulent pork souvlaki I've ever had. The pork was tastier & juicier than the chicken. Honourable mention to the fresh, delicious, tangy roasted potatoes. However, the decor & ambiance needs work - it's tacky, cold & thoughtless which was disappointing.
Recently went to the Laval location with a large group of friends. The place was really empty & they seemed decidedly upset that we kept them there on a Sunday evening. The waiter was arrogant & straight up rude. Their Greek salad was an embarrassment. I could easily make it better at home. The octopus was tough & tasteless. The sea bass, however, was very good. Since there are many better options for Greek in the Montreal-Laval area & because the service was awful, I would not go back & cannot recommend it.
Sep 1, 2024
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Very much enjoyed. Excellent souvlaki. Large excellent (fresh) Greek salad not skimping on the feta (although I like more olives). Others in the party also very pleased with their meals. We were with 3 Paralympic athletes & staff were excellent with all of us.
I've had my son's baptism here & come to eat regularly. The food is consistent & always tastes great. The service is always amazing & the wait staff take the time to listen & take care of you. Our fave Greek restaurant by far!
Great service by John. We had the'mezzedakia' plate. It's a meat platter with grilled classics like chicken breast, pork, loukaniko (greek sausage). & lamb chops. We added a salad & a saganaki appetizer. Very good. Efagaristo!
Celebrating Nicolas Bergeron's Birthday @restaurantphilinoslaval which by the way is a BYOB Restaurant serving Authentic Greek Food with his friends & partner Gerry Perlinghis, Marc Sauvageau, Sylvain Lemieux,Guy Beaumier,Domenic Bohec & Patrick Nadeau. Great Lunch😍Great Time was had by all. Wishing @restaurantphilinoslaval great success, well deserved can't wait to go back � @ Bistro Philinos Laval
