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Restaurant Emilia
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Restaurant Emilia

Quartier des Spectacles
3.7$
OPEN11 am - Midnight
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Restaurant Emilia Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
PortugueseGrillPoutineSaladsSandwichesGluten-free OptionsBoutique-Counter
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 Google3.5 (100+)
*as of 2026-02-01
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42%
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Review Summary

Reviews for Restaurant Emilia are mixed, with some diners praising bold flavors especially spicy sauces and flavorful bowls and others noting good portions and texture in rice bowls and fries. Several reviewers mention high price and inconsistent execution such as dry chicken, under seasoned elements, or missing sauce and utensils when orders arrive, and occasional service delays due to payment system issues. The atmosphere is described as crowded and narrow, which adds to the lively experience though it can be challenging to find a table. Nevertheless the hot sauce and certain dishes tempt repeat visits, and some diners say the meals are among the best they have had, prompting them to return to explore more options. On balance, Restaurant Emilia delivers memorable flavors and strong sauces that many appreciate, but consistency in preparation and value, plus occasional service hiccups, influence overall satisfaction.
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2.0

The food tasted good but was overpriced for such a small portion.

Jan 19, 2026
on Google

Food was okay, nothing out of the extraordinary
A bit pricey & not somewhere I would be back

Dec 27, 2025
on Google

Terrible. 39 bucks for 2 sandwiches with salad & the bread was hard & freeze burnt.

Dec 19, 2025
on Google

Le Bol Pacheco est excellent, très goûteux.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
2.0

Their chicken was like a brick of dryness worst Portuguese food I've eaten in my life

Sep 29, 2025
on Google

Fries are good & crispy, unseasoned though, could use a little salt. The piri piri sauce is very good & flavourful. The chicken is delicious but a bit dry. The chorico is huge & delicious. Overall good food that I would try again.

Sep 24, 2025
on Google

Decent poutine here. Cheese was good texture & lighter in taste. Gravy was not too heavy. Good amounts of chicken!

Jul 3, 2025
on Google

Came for the delicious (chicken & chorizo) poutine. Stayed for the excellent spicy sauce.

Jun 28, 2025
on Google

I tried their Chorizo bowl(rice + salad) with spicy sauce & it was delicious!! The rice was very flavourful
One of the best meals I had in Montreal. A must try if you're into bowls.

Jun 27, 2025
on Google

Disapointed. Ordered a chicken with spicy sauce & utensils. Got home. No sauce... no utensils. So i ate my dry chicken & cold fries & it was probably close to the worst portuguese chicken i ever had.

May 30, 2025
on Google

Le riz est insipide... déception

May 9, 2025
on Google

Great tasting & good portion!

Apr 23, 2025
on Google
5.0

I'll give this place 5 stars just for the hot sauce. I drive from Vermont to stock up. Great hot sauce is all about flavor & consistency & this sauce has both!

Apr 20, 2025
on Google
4.0

Good first experience, nice food, Portugese beer available (with & without alcohol), had the chicken & chorizo rice bowl with good flavors & nice portion, however it had lots more chorizo & I would have preferred a balanced mix (or more chicken!). Would return, but in Le Central there are so many options that in the future I will explore other foods. Service was difficult due to their cashier system being down, had to pay cash or wait for a fix alongside other customers. Due to this issue, order was not relayed to the kitchen & after a 10-15 minute wait had to ask & then get it prepped, ended up eating after my partner. Le Central atmosphere is crowded, narrow paths, lots of elbow rubbing, but this is part of the experience & even if sometimes difficult to find a table, you go there for all of it. Will return!

Feb 1, 2025
on Google
2.0

Le restaurant est très sale il travaille avec la viande importé du Brésil alors il faut faire attention ou appeler le mapac

Jan 8, 2025
on Google
5.0

Comptoir rapide, on y sert aussi de la bière en bouteille & en cannette.

Nov 3, 2024
on Google

The food was tasty & nice, yet I wished they had an English menu as well.

Sep 19, 2024
on Google
4.0

Tried their chicken dish for lunch. It's in Le Central food court & could be crowded. Food was tasty & good volume. More on pricy side for fast food though.

Sep 14, 2024
on Google

We liked the setting & how many options were inside- very relaxed & everyone could get something they liked. We ordered the spicy chicken & shrimp with rice & salad. The food was great, with a good amount of spice. The girl working the counter was not the friendliest though & was off putting.

Sep 14, 2024
on Google

Toujours aussi délicieux & rapide!

Sep 6, 2024
on Google