Overall, reviews describe Restaurant Impérial as a large, welcoming spot with generous portions and a strong emphasis on dim sum and family style dining. Many patrons highlight speedy, attentive service and a decor that feels elegant, while others recount slower, less attentive visits or inconsistent staff. Dim sum offerings are frequently praised for freshness and bold flavors, with favorites such as shrimp dumplings, siu mai, xiao long bao, and sticky rice arriving in generous bamboo baskets. Several reviews applaud convenient features such as ample parking and QR code or app based ordering that speeds service during busy periods. However, service quality is inconsistent, with some experiences marked by overworked staff, delays, and occasional tipping pressure. Prices are described as high in some reviews, but many patrons feel the large portions and quality justify the cost. Overall, it remains a popular choice for dim sum in the West Island, especially for gatherings, offering generous portions, variety, and a lively atmosphere, with room for improvement in consistency.
The place was packed! Shrimp dumpling were very good! The general tao & peanut butter dumplings were okay, not the best in the world but very satisfying & certainly hit the spot. Great pricing & service! Ill be back!
A full dim sum spread, built for indulgence.
Silky shrimp dumplings, juicy siu mai crowned with roe, crispy spring rolls, tender rice noodle rolls glazed in soy, golden fried squid, braised ribs, & sticky chicken feet, all steaming in bamboo baskets, ready to share.
Every bite: soft, crisp, savory, rich. The kind of table that disappears faster than you expect. 🥢 #RestaurantImperial #Montreal
Mar 3, 2026
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The service wasn't bad, they were not rude, but I don't think you should have to run after the server for a glass of water. Don't order the beef. The texture was rubber like & the server said that because they give big portions, they couldn't garantie good quality of the meat. The general tao was alright, not the best. Dumplings were good.
Great place with plenty of parking & excellent service.
The food is underwhelming & bland however. Underseasoned is an understatement.
We had Dimsum & it was generally ok.
The chicken feet were good.
The dumplings seemed starchy & bland.
The hot & sour soup was neither hot or sour - easily fixed.
Fried stuff was ok.
Overall it is a repeat for us based on the fantastic service.
Good but not great.
Take out food was over one hour late from time app told me to show up. The food itself? Sesame beef was awful. Not crunchy & the beef was very questionable. Cantonese chow mein was so-so. Big chunks, but not very fresh. The pork dumplings were okay. Extremely over-priced & the wait made it a complete negative experience. Avoid!!
Dim Sum is a great way to catch up with friends. It's a meal that can last a few hours while you eat small bites. Only issue, this place does not serve small bites. Don't get me wrong, it's not bad, it's good. The only thing is you dont have as much of a selection.
We ordered 5 different dishes.
1) #103- Sticky Rice with Chicken, Pork & Shrimp. You get 2 in an order. They are huge & delicious with a hidden surprise in the middle. Would I order it again? Absolutely.
2) #109- BBQ Pork Bao. You get 3 in an order. They too are huge. Light & fluffy with a tiny bit of sweet BBQ pork in the middle. Would I order it again? Probably Not.
3) #120- Shrimp & Scallop Dumplings. Here you get 4 bite size pieces. Stuffed with seafood goodness. Would I order it again? 💯
4) #102- SiuMai. You get 4 huge ones in an order. Loaded with a mix of juicy pork & shrimp with a thin wrapper hugging the filling. Would I order it again? Yes.
5) #301- Rice Pasta Roll with Fried Shrimp. Two cut up rolls were in the ordere. OMG. This was the best dish we ordered. The rice pasta was filled with a tempura type fried shrimp & there were some kind of a deep fried thin thin noodle inside as well & all was covered in a light soya sauce. Would I order it again? 1000%
Now for the rest...the decor is simple. Mostly large tables but they do have ones for 2's & 4's.
The process is simple. You place your order on the website, the waiter will explain what to do, once you scan the QR code provided with your table number. Then, using g a rolling cart, your foodbis delivered. Not all at the same time, but that's OK. You dont want your food to get cold.
Because the restaurant is so large, we were not rushed to vacate our table. We sat & were able to digest.
By the way, when you sit down, you are immediately served a big potion delicious tea.
Would I go back for Dim Sum? Absolutely. Would I try the traditional Chinese food? Not sure
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We are great fans of the Imperial restaurant. We love to go for Dim Sum & their dumplings are very plump filled with yummy goodness. We also adore their sticky rice. We tend to go first thing in the morning & there is always space. The staff are pleasant & service is very fast. We received our order 7 minutes after placing it online using the code on our table. We recommend the Imperial for Dim Sum fans in the West Island as we are loyal customers who are so happy they are here.
It was my first visit to Restaurant Imperial in the DDO Mega Mall & I was impressed by the warm greeting & the welcoming atmosphere. We ordered the Hot & Sour Soup & Peanut Butter Dumplings & they arrived quickly. They were fresh & delicious. We also ordered Crispy Noodle Black Pepper Sauce Beef on Sizzling Plate, Peanut Butter Chicken Crispy Spinach & General Tao Chicken. The food was fresh & tasty & the service was impeccable. Will definitely visit again. This has become my favourite West Island Chinese restaurant.
