Discover Emilia, a Portuguese diner in the heart of Villeray with creative cuisine, where abundance is in the spotlight.
Established in 2018, Cantine Emilia aims to change the way Portuguese dishes are served in Montreal. With a local "twist", they have made going beyond the trends a point of honor. Emilia offers an explosive menu where both adventurers and fans of the classics will be satisfied.
Emilia draws praise for flavorful Portuguese inspired chicken, generous portions and tasty sauces, with desserts like nata and a cozy, welcoming ambiance and friendly, attentive staff; takeout and delivery are reliable and the overall value is considered good, prompting many to say they would return with friends or family. Some reviews note drawbacks such as fries that arrive cold or soggy, occasional overly salty or underwhelming chicken, and inconsistent service, but the overall impression is of satisfying food, hearty portions, and a place worth trying.
I picked up two Le Graça / La Graça sandwiches. I'm pretty familiar with Portuguese food, so I was expecting something closer to a bifana. This, though, came with cheese curds - so between the pork, the sauce, & the cheese, it ended up being very salty. Honestly, calling it salty is an understatement.
I probably would've rated it lower, but that part's on me… I went in expecting something more traditional.
Apr 8, 2026
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Pour en avoir mangé souvent, je dirais du poulet plus style portugais que du vrais poulet portugais. C'est correct, mais ça n'a rien à voir avec le vrai. Les frites froides & moles, le riz dégueulasse. On dirait que ca sortait d'un réchaud & que c'était la depuis longtemps.
Super expérience dans ce restaurant. Le personnel est très accueillant & toujours attentif aux clients. Les portions sont généreuses & la nourriture est vraiment savoureuse. Un excellent endroit pour venir manger entre amis ou en famille.
Absolutely fantastic experience today. The staff communicated perfectly with each other, which meant there were no bottlenecks or confusion at the front. It is just really nice to visit a place where everyone actually knows what they are doing.
On vient d'aller se chercher deux repas pour emporter & c'était extrêmement frais & délicieux! Les portions sont généreuses. La demoiselle à la caisse fut très sympathique.
En tout cas à essayer si vous n'avez jamais été! Moi, j'y retournerai c'est certain!
I really enjoyed the flavor of the chicken & rice, & especially the sauces. In my opinion, the chicken was cooked to perfection.
For dessert, we ordered « natas o natillas « & loved it-a delicious sweet flavor. I'd also like to comment on the customer service; I was very satisfied with the attention & it was completely to my liking. I would definitely like to try the other options they have on the menu.
Had the half chicken, generous portion but I had it with the mild sauce & I frel like the chicken lacked in flavour, saltiness & punch. Overall it's good.
