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 having fresh, authentic chicken and rice, with flavorful sauces and a range of Portuguese inspired dishes that keep diners coming back, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere that makes the experience pleasant. The service is frequently praised for being fast and attentive, with staff noted as professional. The food is often described as delicious and well prepared, with some calling the bowls and sandwiches satisfying and the portions quite generous, though a few reviews mention price increases and shrinking portions that leave customers feeling less value for money. Delivery and dine-in experiences are both highlighted positively for freshness and reliability, while a few cooks' timing and consistency issues appear, such as fries arriving cold or chicken drying out and dishes not quite meeting expectations, especially during busier times. Despite these caveats, many reviewers recommend Restaurant Emilia and express a desire to return, impressed by the quality, the sauces, and the overall concept, while some indicate they may explore other options if portion size and price diverge too much from what they expect.
We were in the mood for some poke bowl chicken but the Le Medeiros bowl had max 1/4 in pieces. The rice & salad with the spicy sauce we chose with the bowl was excellent. I will try their entire chicken from their menu next time , hopefully that will be much better.
Feb 3, 2026
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En étant moi-même portugais, je trouve que c'est un des plus coûteux & les portions de moins en moins petites & en plus on ne peut pas payer en argent comptant. On achète ailleurs maintenant le prix & la quantité ça nous convient & on peut payer comptant.
Le service client est tout simplement incroyable! J'ai été accueilli par une jeune demoiselle prénommée alana & je prend le temps d'écrire cette avis grâce à elle. Elle était extrêmement souriante & patiente & cela faisait longtemps que je n'avais pas eu un service comme ça. Certes, la nourriture était excellente & les portions très généreuses pour le prix. Mais ce qui m'a marqué c'était vraiment le service. Continuez
comme ça & chapeau à alana !
C'est toujours excellent. Service rapide. Parfois les frites ne sont pas suffisamment cuites selon moi. Un peu dispendieux pour de la restauration rapide. Je recommande ce resto
Nous étions des clients réguliers & fidèles de cet établissement, commandant fréquemment le plat phare : Le Medeiros (bol de riz & poulet), généralement dans sa version'1 pour 2'.
Malheureusement, notre dernière expérience a été une déception notable. Comme d'autres avis l'ont déjà souligné, nous avons constaté une nette diminution de la taille des portions. Auparavant généreuses, les portions actuelles ne sont plus suffisantes & laissent un sentiment de faim après avoir terminé le plat. C'est d'autant plus regrettable que cela s'accompagne d'une hausse des prix.
Il y a seulement deux ou trois mois, les portions étaient parfaites. La qualité de la nourriture reste, quant à elle, très bonne.
C'est avec regret que nous allons devoir cesser de commander. Nous privilégierons dorénavant d'autres restaurants qui proposent des portions plus justes en regard du prix. Vraiment dommage, car nous apprécions la cuisine.
J'ai été servie par Alana , j'ai adoré service pour une première fois je retournais sans faute elle a été à l'écoute & a répondu à mes attentes! Merci Alana
Dec 9, 2025
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Wow ! Mon copain a pris un demi poulet & moi, un bol chorizo/poulet avec les sauces à côté. Nous avons trouvé le tout excellent & très savoureux. On a été bien accueilli également, service au top. On reviendra assurément.
The food was excellent! I didn't know about this restaurant before, but I'm so glad I found it. Everything was so fresh & delicious - definitely a 10/10 (or even 1000/10) experience! Highly recommend!
Quel dommage ! Après la fin des cartes de fidélité, maintenant la réduction drastique des quantités! Cela fait des années que nous venons ici mais malheureusement Cantine Emilia vient de perdre leur plus fidèles clients.
Sep 28, 2025
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This was not a shining experience but it was likely circumstantial to the kitchen staff at the time. I ordered the Tia Natal, a grilled cheese featuring portugese chicken, chorizo & cheese curds. This sandwich by itself totaled to about $20 after tax & tip. I will say that the cashier gave me great service. For the price though, this sandwich was disappointing. A grilled cheese is supposed to hold together. Since this was relying on cheese curds, they did not get them to sufficiently melt so the sandwich was falling apart. Wait time was a bit long & it seemed overdone as well so the cook likely left it on the grill for too long while doing something else. Dish came with a mountain of tasty fries which at least ensured that I was full from the meal but I really wish I had chosen a different sandwich or someone else made it.
