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 having outstanding food, impeccable service, and a welcoming atmosphere, with frequent praise for authentic Greek flavors, generous portions, and the bring your own wine option; many diners consider it a reliable family-friendly spot where group meals and shared plates shine, while a few visits note it can be busy and a bit loud, especially on Sundays or weekends, and a handful mention slower service or sides that don’t meet expectations, yet the general sentiment is highly positive and patrons say they would return.
What a great experience. Delicious food & desserts. Excellent service from Tracy & Tiana. Bring your own wine. Beautiful ambiance... Will definitely be back! Thank you so much Philinos!
Nous sommes allés un vendredi à 17h. On a bien été servie par une demoiselle très souriante & agréable. La nourriture etait tres bonne & les portions étaient énormes. La moussaka était délicieuse & on l'a partagé à deux tellement qu'elle etait grosse. Le loup de mer était un peu pateux mais quand meme tres bon. Pour finir le dessert on a partagé la baklava au fromage….c'etait incroyable.
Dec 20, 2024
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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.
I came to Philinos for my daughter's birthday having been told how amazing the food & service was. I experienced first hand how quick efficient & polite the waiters & waitresses are. The food was sublime & I 100% recommend this establishment for any kind of event. 10/10
Oct 6, 2024
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Food was fine but thats it. This is the first of many issues restaurants will have with tips & service, there was no service at all, server opened bottle of wine, served a cup of water , served the food & ba-by see you at the end when you have to pay her 18% tip. ENOUGH with this bullshit, as a consumer i am not responsible to pay her salary . I work hard for my money so should the server. Enough is enough gratuity is based on what the consumer feels they should tip & not coheres by the machine to tip 18%.
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.
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!
Jul 7, 2024
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It's a bring your own booze restaurant. The only good thing about it & the decoration which is nice as well. The rest is sub-par : food, service & of course ambience. There are better places around. Verdict : unless you don't have other options...I wouldn't go.
We just celebrated my son's confirmation & truly had a remarkable experience from booking the restaurant & the day of the event. I want to thank Terri for being hospitable & welcoming from minute one.He truly is a pleasure to deal with & very accommodating. We truly enjoyed the delicious food , amazing mouth watering appetizers, beautiful presentation & truly tasteful all around. The calamari were perfectly cooked , served hot! Octopus salad so fresh & tasty! The meat platter a must try alongside potatoes! A special thank you to our waitress Tiana; truly a delightful young lady who served us graciously & with a smile! I truly recommend this restaurant for a special event, intimate dinner or a night out with friends! Great ambiance, DELICIOUS food & amazing staff & service! Adriana 😊
We recently had our wedding reception at Philinos Laval... We were 160 over satisfied people with a lot of memories to last a lifetime! Not only was the food top notch...but the service. I have to say, I've been to many weddings, baptisms & such as well as restaurants...the service Terri & his wonderful staff provided was beyond anyones expectations. They were part of the party & no one was overlooked. Everyone with food restrictions or allergies were personally taken care of & many of our guests provided their positive feedback. They had never been so well taken care of before. I definitely recommend this restaurant for any event be it just a supper or something special. We are still glowing from how much fun & the great atmosphere! You CANNOT go wrong! We love you team Philinos Laval!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES!!!
Went there for the first time because of a wedding. Not only was the food delicious, everything was cooked to the perfection, the service was professional & the ambiance was amazing! I would definitely recommend this place. Gotta say, the fried calamari dish is by far the best one I've tried.. & the meat.. still have the taste in my mouth! 🤤 Also have to mention that we had a friend that had all kinds of complicated allergies & usually she would just eat little food when we bring her to restaurants. It's the first restaurant that I get to see her eat so much. 🥹 Thanks to the Philinos Laval team for the special attention & making that evening memorable to everyone.
