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.
Overall, Philinos is described as a lively yet welcoming Greek‑Mediterranean spot where the food is consistently delicious, fresh, and well presented, with standout dishes like charred octopus, lamb chops, chicken souvlaki, and moussaka; portions can be generous and the prices high but felt warranted by quality and BYOW options, though a few reviews note small entrées and the greek salad surcharge; service is repeatedly praised for being friendly, professional, attentive, and accommodating, with staff often cited as a major part of the positive experience, while a rare interaction with management is mentioned as less smooth; the atmosphere is warm, festive, and homey, suitable for birthdays, groups, or business meals, and accessibility is highlighted with a large space, helpful staff, and well designed facilities; despite occasional noise on busy weekend nights, most reviewers would return and many call it the West Island’s premier dining option.
I love this restaurant, from the food, atmosphere, service, very fair prices, & great staff!
Food is always very consistently amazing! Owners & staff are incredibly friendly & service is always impeccable!
Went there on Friday night for a girls night & had a fantastic time! From the moment we walked in it felt so welcoming, like you were at someone's home.
The food is super authentic & I've been to many Greek restaurants, this one was delicious!!!!
The service was outstanding!
We will definitely 💯 go back…
Thank you to the entire staff of philinos for a wonderful evening, you guys are amazing!
Have visited the restAurent a few times in the past few months for birthday dinners & more intimate ones .. Every time I was there food was on point! Service was great , & staff were so friendly & welcoming !
Definately a great place to go if you want authentic food !! Nostimo !!
Had a nice dinner tonight - food was good, & the portions were generous. We had the trio of spreads as an entree & moussaka as a main. The atmosphere was festive so sometimes it was a bit hard to talk to my partner but it was understandable considering the large party they were accommodating.
The prices to me were fine as it is a BYOW restaurant.
The one thing that bothered me was the Greek salad that accompanied the meal. It has a surcharge of 4 dollars compared to other salads. I guessed it was because of the price of feta & olives. In the end though, there were 2 olives & a couple of crumbs of feta & pretty much the equivalent of a whole red onion - which I left. Not was I expect from a Greek salad in a supposedly highly regarded Greek restaurant - especially with them charging extra. I told the waitress & showed her the pile of onion in my plate - but it was disregarded & I was charged the 4 dollars. That was disappointing & off putting.
The food was outstanding, however the portions are gargantueous, we all took doggy bags home. The chicken souvlaki could be diminished to one stick & so could the price. The moussaka was delicious but the piece was good enough for two meals. The $65 option on the menu was crazy & too much food for 1 person. They should rethink the menu & prices.
Went for a birthday which restaurants not always give good service but this was a very nice place, great atmosphere & excellent service. The dishes were great & good selection of ingredients.
Beau restaurant Grecs! Apportez votre vin 🍷 yay 5/5 👌 La nourriture est dispendieuse. La pieuvre 🐙 était excellente… Les moules étaient trop cuites.Le Saganaki était bon ! Les calmars étaient bons mais sans plus. Desserts excellent! L'ambiance est bonne. La musique un peu forte mais cela ne me dérange pas. Le service est A1 Cheers 🥂 ;) Belle expérience entre amis!
