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.
Food quality excellent, customer service outstanding.
It's clear they truly care about their customers. We'll definitely be coming back & highly recommend this place to others.
May 2, 2026
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Belle surprise!
Le poulet était à point, pas trop cuit pour un resto Portugais & les frites chaudes & parfaitement épicées.
La salle a manger est propre.
Je recommande
Mauvaise expérience pour commander: commande sur le site d'internet, livré au mauvais endroit. Commandé encore une fois par téléphone pour ramasser & commande incomplete. remboursement du premier paiement (livraison échoué) encore en attente depuis 14 Apr2026
Le poulet est savoreux & bien grillé.
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.
