Le menu chez Restaurant Philinos est influencé par la Méditerranée et la fraîcheur des ingrédients comme l'huile d'olive, le calamari, l'agneau, le porc et les herbes. Les plats peuvent être décrits en deux mots: simples et savoureux. Philinos compte sur leurs recettes grecques traditionnelles pour les entrées et plats habituels comme Moussaka, Dolmadakia, et Kotopoulo. Restaurant Philinos offre à leurs clients une atmosphère confortable et détendue à l'intérieur de laquelle vous pouvez savourer des repas copieux accompagnés de vins robustes.
Les avis sur Philinos sur l'île de l'Ouest décrivent une ambiance chaleureuse et festive, alliant élégance et convivialité, avec un service globalement attentif et professionnel et une cuisine méditerranéenne qui fait parler d'elle. Le bruit est souvent relevé comme un point négatif, surtout le samedi soir, mais la plupart s'accordent sur la qualité des plats: le poulpe grillé est fréquemment cité comme l'un des meilleurs, les tours de courgettes et d'aubergines croustillants avec un tzatziki épais et les côtelettes d'agneau accompagnées de pommes de terre au citron beurrées démontrent une belle maîtrise des ingrédients. D'autres incontournables mentionnés incluent le poulet grillé et le poisson, la moussaka et des plats variés; les desserts sont aussi souvent salués. L'offre est parfois décrite comme généreuse en portions, certains les trouvant gargantuesques et donc coûteuses, d'autres les trouvant très raisonnables au regard du niveau et du cadre, et le rapport qualité-prix peut varier. Philinos est souvent présenté comme une expérience de dîner plus raffinée et conviviale, avec une carte des vins et notamment la possibilité d'apporter son vin (BYOW). Pour les grands groupes et les occasions spéciales, l'accueil et l'organisation sont régulièrement loués, même si un échange avec le personnel de direction a été perçu comme rigide par certains; en moyenne, l'endroit est recommandé pour sa nourriture authentique, son service chaleureux et son ambiance agréable, pouvant aller d'une atmosphère intime à une ambiance plus festive.
Yes, it's noisy! We were there on a Saturday evening. Thank goodness we arrived at 5:30 & were nearly done by 7:30 because at that point we could not hear ourselves talk.
Food was good, a bit pricey considering portion size (no greek rice, 1 potato, very small entrées). Service was good but when we asked for a twist cap to recap the wine (wasn't left on the table) the server pulled a cork out of his pocket & stuffed it in the bottle (ick!). Will not go back.
Great restaurant! My table had pork & chicken filets, with salad for appetizers, & cheese cake/baklava. Tasty, well spiced, generous portions, great presentation, well cooked as desired. Served appropriately quickly.
Cappuccino & coffee were excellent.
Prices are overall on the high end but also reflect the quality, freshness, portions, cooking art mastery that is served.
The main part of my experience was with the staff, whom all participated in making this a great evening! Friendly & good sense of humor, professional, polite, very respectful! A real pleasure!
Accessibility:
Main entrance with double doors. No push button.
The restaurant is large. The space between tables is okay for manual & power wheelchair.
The staff is also always willing to give priority to accessibility & move tables for more space if needed.
I would recommend to a mobility scooter user to ask for a spot to park, if possible, because it's not much possible to maneuver inside the restaurant with a scooter.
Bathroom (women):
Door has no push button & is relatively heavy.
Very large accessible stall, allows power wheelchair to turn inside of it, with safety bar properly placed, toilet paper easy to access, nothing to block the space. The stall door opens as supposed, towards the outside.
Total of 3 stalls, 1 of them being accessible.
Sinks with access under, soap easily reachable.
Bathroom impressively well adapted for accessibility! Well done!
The staff is very respectful, helpful & seems used to have customers with disabilities.
Thank you for the great experience!
28 févr. 2026
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Philinos has officially claimed the crown as the West Island's new premier dining destination. Bringing the legendary reputation of its Park Ave & Laval predecessors to Pointe-Claire, this spot perfectly blends upscale elegance with a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
?The menu is a masterclass in Mediterranean simplicity. The charred octopus is arguably the best in Montreal, & the crispy zucchini & eggplant towers with thick tzatziki are absolute non-negotiables for the table. Whether you're diving into their perfectly seasoned lamb chops or the buttery lemon potatoes, the quality of ingredients is evident in every bite. While the West Island has no shortage of Greek options, Philinos stands out by offering a more refined,'event-style' dining experience with impeccable service & a great wine list. If you're looking for the best meal on St-Jean Blvd right now, this is it just make sure to book a table in advance.
Great service, a la old ways. Where the server chats, engage & laughs with you. Had Small requests & our there was no problem accomodating us. Lamb chips were very good.
I've been twice. The grilled chicken & the fish were both exceptionally good. Very professional service. Fine delicious dining & friendly warm atmosphere.
Went for dinner on New Year's Eve. Excellent service from our waiter Matthew, very attentive & friendly. Food was great; we shared the meat platter & really enjoyed it. Nice vibe overall. Would definitely 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 :)
6 déc. 2025
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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!
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!
