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.
Reviews describe Philinos as offering excellent food with dishes like charred octopus and lamb chops noted for quality and generous portions, paired with friendly, professional service and a lively, welcoming atmosphere; the restaurant is praised for accessibility with staff willing to move tables and make space for wheelchairs and for the BYOW option, adding value, though some guests find the space noisy, the prices high for portion size, and service can be uneven, including a few moments with a manager that dimmed the mood; still many visits are described as memorable and guests say they would return.
OPA! What an amazing place! Let start off by saying, the food was absolutely delicious. The staff & owner are patient, understand & very welcoming. We had a huge group (50 people+++) & they managed to make it a memorable smooth experience.
I highly reccomend this restaurant to couples & large groups as well! 10/10
We had our staff Christmas dinner there last night & I have to say it was our best yet. The food was delicious, the service was excellent & the atmosphere is classy & warm. We will definitely be back!
We celebrated 2 birthdays at this nice greek restaurant in the West Island. Their menu has many varied items to choose from. Loved the chicken platter & John provided us with excellent service! We shall be back :)
The service from our waiter was truly excellent, friendly, attentive, & very professional. Unfortunately, our interaction with the manager did not reflect the same tone.
We visited as a group, & two of us were asked to move tables to accommodate a vegetarian/vegan order since they could not eat from almost all of the group deal's plates. which we completely understood & were happy to do. Later, the manager mentioned that he had'seen' one of us taste from a dish &, as a result, charged her the full price of the group deal at the end of our visist, despite it being just a small bite. Our colleagues had simply offered food they were not going to finish, which is something most people do when dining together.
This left us feeling somewhat uncomfortable, as it seemed like we were being monitored rather than hosted. The situation felt strict & inflexible, especially considering the food would likely have gone to waste.
We fully respect that restaurants have policies, but a bit of understanding & dialogue can go a long way in making guests feel welcome. Unfortunately, the handling of this situation created an awkward atmosphere & overshadowed what could have been a pleasant first visit.
I recently organized a holiday lunch for the McGill University Retiree Association (MURA) & it was perfect! Fifty-eight people came to the lunch & every comment we received was extremely positive. The food was excellent & the fact that we could bring our own wine was a bonus. I think that many of those who attended the lunch will be going back on their own or with friends, myself included! Thank you to everyone at Philinos who made this happen & made us feel so welcome!
Dec 3, 2025
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Food is not bad. A lackluster, rather generic impression including the decor. The administration is somewhat inexperienced to manage discontent.
The 4 star is only for the food.
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 !!
