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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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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+)
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Review Summary

Restaurant Jano is described as a warm, welcoming spot with friendly, attentive staff and a calm, inviting atmosphere that makes it easy to gather with family or friends. The menu is celebrated for bold Portuguese flavors, generous portions and consistent quality, featuring items like Portuguese chicken, grilled meats and seafood, all complemented by a homemade spicy oil and classic desserts. Guests appreciate good value and reliable service whether dining in, ordering online, or enjoying outdoor seating, often noting the lively atmosphere and thoughtful service. The overall impression is a dependable favorite where flavor, hospitality and convivial ambiance come together to create a memorable dining experience.
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Had a phenomenal experience with Nelson here. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with kindness, respect & a beautiful smiles. He went above & beyond to make sure we left happy! Will definitely be back, & with friends! Oh, & the food is amazing! Thanks Nelson!

Nov 27, 2025
on Google
5.0

Quel endroit incroyable ! Une atmosphère paisible. Une cuisine portugaise délicieuse. & un personnel extrêmement sympathique avec un service impeccable. Félicitations à Joao & à son équipe.

What an incredible place. A calm atmosphere. Wonderful Portuguese food. & extremely friendly people with impeccable service. Congratulations to Joao & his team.

De seus amigos Brasileiros!!!

Oct 14, 2025
on Google
5.0

Consistently one of the most reliable places to sit down for a reasonably priced Portuguese meal. Serving up one of the better rib steaks served in Montreal as well.

Try the Portuguese fries. A good change from regular french fries.

Sep 9, 2025
on Google

We didn't want to brave line up for Schwartz's & we were so glad that we stopped in. The food was excellent & the portions were quite generous. If you are in the area it might be a key move to skip the line at Schwartz's & get quick friendly service here at Jano. Our meal was less than $20 per person for chicken, salad & a generous serving of fries.

Aug 21, 2025
on Google

Literally the best Portuguese chicken I have ever had. Nelson was the most informative & friendly waiter. Very personable & honest & funny. The sauce for the chicken was delicious, the chicken was really tender & the chip potatoes they give you are great too. A must try. Thank you for a wonderful expensive

Jul 28, 2025
on Google

Wonderful place to visit. Had a unique food with great ambiance plus super friendly staff

Jul 13, 2025
on Google

Very nice decor & ambiance, & the food was really good. Rich flavours & good meats, the chicken was delicious

I loved how the two young servers who greeted us at the door were very smiley & friendly, although the one who took our order could've been a bit more patient

Overall very pleasant experience I definitely recommend 👌

Jun 25, 2025
on Google

Great service. Friendly. Warm atmosphere. Great for family or friends.

Apr 2, 2025
on Google

Delicious chicken the gentleman who served me was super friendly great place to eat

Mar 29, 2025
on Google

We love Portuguese food & we have visited many restaurants but for chicken, hands down the best place in Montreal for Portuguese chicken. Their friend chips are outstanding & not sure where they get their Pasteis de Nata from but they are outstanding of this world. Our good friends introduced us to this family restaurant so now we will go back with our family 💖

Feb 16, 2025
on Google

My friend reccomended this place while my visit Montreal! Food was amazing their salad, bread, fries, chicken & ribs are so so so fresh & so delicious. Their homemade Bbq sauce was amazing even after my food i was dipping my bread their bbq sauce!! Also they are extreme friendly Persian lady eas our server & she is deserve the best she was amazing definetly visiting again!!!!

Sep 15, 2024
on Google

Really loved this restaurant. Service was quick & great. Price is good & offers big portions. Fries were delicious & chicken was juicy. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the grilled calmari. Other than that everything was great. Will definitely come again!

Sep 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

I have to say the food & service were both excellent. The dishes were flavorful & well-prepared, & the staff was attentive & friendly, making for a very enjoyable dining experience. Appetizers are nice size & main dishes are fairly priced. However, one drawback is that the tables are quite close to each other, which can make the space feel a bit cramped. While this didn't overshadow the quality of the food or service, it did make the atmosphere a little less comfortable than I would have liked.

Aug 18, 2024
on Google

Visited this place many times since I was living in Montreal & now revisiting again..& all I can say..solid experience as always Great food.. amazing staff & service Ordered half a chicken..comes with salad & fries...all perfect We also tried the grilled shrimps & they were great

Jul 19, 2024
on Google
5.0

Great restaurant, food is amazing & the staff & owners are all very friendly & welcoming !

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

this place is cool my friend went there yesterday & she had a great experience & a little chat with the owners who were very cool people so I recommend

Jul 10, 2024
on Google

It does not look like much, but great food, everything was fresh, delicious, huge portions of fries. It is a bit hard to find parking in the neighborhood, a lot of construction as well, it does not help businesses.

Jul 6, 2024
on Google

We decided on a last-minute meal of chicken & salad, & this place didn't disappoint. We were seated quickly. The grilled chicken roasted to pretty perfect, not dry, the fries were crispy & delicious, the warm bread crunchy & although the salad had a bit too much vinegar, still tasty. & that hot spice tho! While the food was tasty , our waiter was rude, slow, & inattentive. Had to ask for water ,utensils & the bill , 2x's. Fortunately, another younger waiter who brought our food , provided excellent service with a smile. Overall, imo, this was one of the two best fast food Portuguese chicken in Montreal. Coco Rico being the other.

Jul 2, 2024
on Google
5.0

Probably some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Went with my Portuguese friend, & he loved it too. The chicken was amazing, & I don't know what they did to those peppers but they were to die fo

Apr 5, 2024
on Google

Big fan of Portugal, we've tested yesterday this restaurant that was well noted. Honestly, even though I like Portuguese food, the chicken was awfully dry, the fries were there to fill your stomach than anything & the wine was flat

Feb 23, 2024
on Google