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.
Restaurant Emilia is described as delivering flavorful food, generous portions, and good value, with many praising the chicken and sauces, the La Tia Graça chicken sandwich as a standout, and the nata pastries as a delicious dessert in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Takeout is popular and portions are noted as satisfying, while a few reviews mention that some dishes can be over-salted or the fries soggy and the salad not to everyone’s taste, and a couple of comments point to uneven service. The desserts in particular get frequent praise, and the overall impression is that the restaurant provides solid authentic Portuguese comfort food with several reasons to return, including friendly service and ample portions, though a few diners would like more budget-friendly options on the menu.
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.
Oct 26, 2025
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I tried the La Tia Graça chicken sandwich at Emilia & it was absolutely delicious! The bread was fresh, the chicken juicy & well-seasoned, & the flavors came together perfectly. It's simple yet full of authentic Portuguese taste.
The staff were friendly & welcoming, & the atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy & inviting. It really felt like a little piece of Portugal in the city.
If you're looking for authentic Portuguese comfort food, I highly recommend Amelia - especially the La Tia Graça sandwich!
Malheureusement, j'ai été vraiment déçue pour la quantité de poulet que j'ai reçu dans le meideros bowl. Le poulet ne remplissait même pas le 1/4 du bol. Je m'attendais à plus pour ce que j'ai payé.
Très belle découverte, les plats sont délicieux , j'ai pris le plat Victor & mon chum le bol. Juste Wow 😍
Les saveurs au rdv & pas trop piquant. Clairement que je vais y retourner!
