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.
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.
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!
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 !
May 31, 2025
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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!
