Philinos Restaurant & Bistro in Montreal's Mile-End district 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
Philinos is described by diners as delivering authentic Greek cooking with generous portions and consistently flavorful dishes such as moussaka, lamb, souvlaki, calamari, Greek salads, and a dessert of loukoumades, all paired with friendly, attentive service in a warm atmosphere that ranges from romantic to lively on the terrace; the restaurant is widely regarded as a top Greek option in Montreal, a reliable favorite for family dinners, gatherings with friends, and special occasions, with many noting it as the best Greek in town and praising value and portion sizes that satisfy hungry groups; there are a few criticisms, including a Parc Avenue visit where service and language responsiveness fell short and the food was described as mediocre for the price, occasional remarks about the dining room being loud or in need of an interior refresh, and occasional comments about tipping etiquette, but the overall sentiment remains strongly positive with recurring compliments on authenticity, hospitality, and the ability to make guests feel at home, prompting plans to return and to recommend Philinos to others.
One of our go-to Greek restaurants.
Delicious, authentic flavors, generous portions, & great service every time.
We often bring friends, & everyone loves it.
Highly recommended!
Accueil & service toujours sympathique & très professionnel , des plats toujours délicieux & réconfortant , dans une ambiance romantique & paisible ; à deux , en groupe , la qualité & la quantité toujours au rendez-vous ; à la prochaine …
They cook their grilled chicken fillet & souvlaki to perfection 👌 it's just amazing. Plus the potatoes taste really good.
I honestly think it's the best place I know for chicken steak
Also they always give my kid caryons to draw on the table cover which is great
Food was excellent ,service from young gentleman not very good cause all the time he played with his phone & didn't pay attention to the table ,the atmosphere was ok ,place wasn't busy .
We were very satisfied: the waiter eas very friendly, he took the time to explain in detail the ingredients of dishes we didn't know, the food was DELICIOUS, good atmosphere & I think it was the owner who greeted all the customers with a big smile. The kids were amazed by the cheese on fire! Will go back again. ❤?
However, they should be mindful with regards to the new regulations concerning tipping. We tipped on the total amount as opposed to the amount before tax. Cheers!
Sep 28, 2025
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Best moussaka since Greece. Thick layer of whipped potato & béchamel sauce. Lamb was tasty, Greek salads were fresh, souvlaki was tender. Our water glasses were never empty (& it was 24C out & we were thirsty).
The interior desperately needs updating, looks very 1980….
Cuisine chaleureuse & complète, se démarquant dans une variété d'assaisonnements & d'ingrédients. Le moussaka est une réussite absolue. Je crois qu'un connaisseur de cuisine grecque sera réjoui par la correspondance des saveurs. Néanmoins je dois faire une recommandation : davantage de libéralité dans le service de la feta & de l'huile d'olive aux clients - c'est de la cuisine grecque après tout.
Le service est amical & professionnel, l'ambiance est chic (j'applaudis les nappes blanches mais encouragerais un meilleur éclairage).
J'y étais entre amis & nous y avons passé une très belle soirée, bien nourris.
