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Restaurant Jano RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Jano RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant Jano RestoMontreal.ca
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Restaurant Jano

Family-run restaurant offering Portuguese grilled meat & seafood dishes in a casual surrounding.
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.4$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 5 pm
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PortugueseGrillSeafood/FishTapas

About us

Portuguese Grill chicken since 1974!

This increasingly popular Portuguese grill, restaurant Jano, for many years has been offering a refreshing sanctuary in the most animated section of the Main. Serving the same country cuisine and earning a reputation for their charcoal grilling and features a top-secret marinade that keeps people coming back. Sample menu at Jano: Portuguese green cabbage soup (Caldo Verde), grilled sardines, sweet peppers, grilled trout and red seabream, grilled lamb cutlets, grilled Portuguese sausages, crème caramel (pudim flan), etc...

Our Specialties

Chicken, Calamari, Sardines, Lamb chops, Rabbit, Quail & Fish.

Amenities, services & more

Capacity: 72 We accept:  Master Card, Visa, Interac
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on Google4.3 (900+)
*as of 2026-05-25
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Review Summary

Overall, reviews describe a warm, welcoming dining experience at Jano with attentive service and generous portions of tasty Portuguese favorites like chicken, pork, beef, sardines, and grilled seafood. Atmosphere feels like a family gathering and the staff are friendly and helpful, with thoughtful recommendations and a comfortable, straightforward vibe that is good value. While a few desserts or beverages could use a bit more flavor, the kitchen consistently delivers flavorful dishes, hearty servings, and a sense of authenticity that makes this spot stand out for casual meals with friends or family.
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4.0

I will admit, the chicken up front smelled & looked delicious, but we only stopped in for drinks & dessert. The sangria felt a bit watered down, & the pastel de nata's were not my favourite. Service was lovely.

May 12, 2026
on Google

Amazing service ! Food very good !! They offer a dessert with a recipe that's more than 500 years old! The chef has been working for 30 years. The cuts of meat are made to order. Nelson served me, & he's one of the best people you can get! He speaks 8 languages! 10/10

Sep 28, 2025
on Google

We didn't feel like waiting in line at a neighbouring restaurant, so we picked this restaurant right next door. It was after the lunch rush. As soon as we walked it, an employee loudly complained about it never ending. I found it quite rude & shocking but said nothing in the hopes he wasn't referring to more customers arriving. I did check the restaurant's opening hours online just in case they were closed from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., but it said they were open. I even asked an employee if they were open to be extra sure. I hope we weren't intruding. If we were, they could have just pretended they were closed. The restaurant was almost empty save for a table of customers & 4 employees. An employee seated us right away,... next to a container that was catching water from the dripping air conditioner. An odd choice considering that all the other tables were free. After a few minutes, the employee from the beginning came to take our order. He & 2 other employees brought the entrées, main meal, drinks & dessert. The wait staff checked in & made sure we had everything we needed. The chicken was crispy & perfectly seasoned on the outside & tender & juicy on the inside. It paired perfectly with the soft bread from the table basket. I couldn't get enough of the thick, crispy-&-soft homemade potato chips with skins on the edges (portuguese potatoes). They're addictive. The pastel de nata (egg tart) was rich & flaky, & fresh custard oozed out with every bite. The flan was okay, but we were expecting a fully intact wedge like in the picture, & instead it looked as though someone had taken a big bite out of the tip. The kitchen should consider cutting it in a different shape. The decor, music & nature scenes were calming. I think we just caught the staff on an off moment.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

I am lost for words & so hesitant to write this because I want this place to stay a secret - MAGNIFICENT. From the warmest welcome of the most lovely staff to the bread & the sangria & the lamb & the rabbit, & such good value - absolutely incredible. Thank you. Obrigado. Thank you a hundred times. Do not change a thing. We will be back for dessert ASAP ❤️

Apr 26, 2024
on Google

Excellent restaurant portugais bien réputé & établie à Montréal depuis bientôt 50 ans. Le service est très rapide & agréable. Le poulet fond dans la bouche & est succulent. Même chose pour le steak, les frites & au dessert les pastels de Natas sont bonnes

Nov 4, 2023
on Google
5.0

The chicken leg is hands down the best I’ve had - always so tender & tasty! If you haven’t tried Portuguese chicken, this is definitely the place to go. You also definitely need to get a Nata dessert to top it all off - they’re not too heavy & just the right amount of custardy yumminess! :)

Sep 2, 2023
on Google