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.
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!
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Nous sommes allé un petit groupe pour souper & tout était vraiment Délicieux , ,leur accueil tout le monde a été super gentil avec nous du début à la fin , le service parfait & nous avons déjà hâte d y retourner … MERCI à toute votre belle équipe
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We had a great time ,food & service was to are satisfaction , decor bright colors that we enjoyed & back round music was amazing. First time & won't be are last time thank you guys
I went there with my family on my birthday & I was extremely pleased! Beautiful decor! Excellent & fast service even though the restaurant was full ! Our waiter always with a smile was making sure that we were okay & if we needed anything! The food quality & presentation were excellent! Everything was fresh & tasted delicious! The portions are more than enough so most of us had to take some home! Huge thanks & congrats to the chef & waiter ! I recommend this restaurant 100% & don't forget to bring your wine!
