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Restaurant Emilia

Villeray-Saint-Michel
4.3$ & $$
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Restaurant Emilia Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Restaurant Emilia

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on Google4.2 (800+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Restaurant Emilia is described as offering fresh chicken and rice bowls with flavorful sauces and a welcoming atmosphere. The dishes are praised for taste and generous portions by many, though some note rising prices and smaller portions in recent visits. Sauces and the core Portuguese inspired flavors are frequently highlighted as standout features. Service is consistently praised for friendliness and professionalism, but occasional longer wait times and inconsistencies like fries arriving cold or chicken drying out are mentioned. Overall the reviews point to a strong go-to option for tasty, hearty meals with plans to return, while a few diners feel the value for money has diminished.
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I recently ordered a meal from Cantine Emilia & got the'Pacheco' bowl. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. I found an insect inside the food.
This is not something anyone expects when ordering a meal, & it raises serious concerns about food safety & quality control. I hope the restaurant takes this issue seriously & improves their standards.
I'm sharing this to raise awareness & hopefully prevent this from happening to someone else.

Apr 7, 2026
on Google
3.0

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
on Google

I've ordered from uber eats, & dined in for lunch & dinner. In all experiences Emilia's chicken is amazing & their bowls are a great healthier option compared to a lot of uber eats choices in the area!

Staff is kind, & their sauce bottles are a must to buy & bring home!

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

It's okay. It could be better, fresher & have more interesting plates. I took an Emilia bowl, chicken & chorizo, its a 7/10. Lack of flavours & variety in my opinion. Service is also okay, the cashier completes all his uber orders before serving anyone waiting to order at the restaurant(doesn't make much sense).

Aug 14, 2024
on Google

We ordered the bowls for takeout. It was flavorful, but the downside is that it's extremely salty. I can literally make the same portion of unseasoned chicken & rice & mix it together & it'll be perfect. This amount of salt is not healthy.

May 28, 2024
on Google