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 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.
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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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.
Fries arrived cold & it's 30C outside today, chicken lost all of its moisture... parts like drumstick, wings were completely dried, sauce was dried... I ordered in the past & it's typically a complete different experience but IDK... why serve cold fries & dry chicken ???
J'ai adoré la poutine aux poulets. J'ai pris celle avec la sauce épicée & à mon grand plaisir, il y en avait beaucoup! Par ailleurs, le service était impeccable! Je trouvais le prix un peu cher, mais comme les portions sont énormes, cela m'a fait deux repas!
Jul 4, 2025
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Excellent portugais dans Le quartier ! Poutine est excellente & ce sont de généreuses portions. La sauce piquante en vente est maintenant un classique que j'adore !
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!
Nous sommes allés chercher des plats pour apportez & nous sommes tombés sous le charme! Non seulement le restaurant a un look adorable, la nourriture est excellente! Le poulet si tendre & goûteux, les portions sont généreuses, les frites sont très bien assaisonnées & le clou du spectacle est la sauce, elle est savoureuse! Nous y retournerons sans hésiter!
My mother & i shared the half chicken meal. There are four big chunks of a chicken, we ordered oven baked potato instead of fries. The food is delicious with Amelie's special sauce. The service is adequate. I like the interior design, nice colors & decorations. Very clean bathroom. Will definitely stop by again.
I have rarely experienced people who were so kind & conscientious with food allergies. The patiently checked the labels of all the sauces to make sure I could eat them despite daily & soy intolerance. Really amazing service!
Suite à notre Première visite chez Emilia, J'ai très hâte d'y retourner ! La nourriture était délicieuse & les portions étaient parfaites ! Je recommande l'assiette " le victor" avec le poulet, la saucisse choriso & le porc ! vraiment bon avec une petite sauce piquante juste parfaite :) Ils ont aussi quelques bières & du vin pour accompagner le tout. Parfait pour une sortie entre ami.e.s. ou petite date pour ensuite allé marcher au Parc Jarry. A++ ALL THE WAY ❤️
