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...
Jano delivers comforting Portuguese flavors with generous portions at reasonable prices, creating a welcoming family friendly vibe that keeps diners coming back. The menu shines with well executed items such as grilled chicken, sardines, calamari, pork steak and Pastel de Nata served warm with cinnamon, all backed by a reliable friendly service that makes guests feel at home and even shares little stories from Portugal. The homemade chips are a standout, as are the sauces and carefully prepared meats that can be ordered to suit the appetite. The atmosphere is casual and authentic, with simple decor and a sense of being part of the neighborhood. This combination of hearty food, attentive service, and value makes Jano a dependable choice for meals with family or friends.
I was a regular in the 90s. I returned in September 2024, after 22 years. TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT. The grilled calamari has nothing to do with what was served in the past. Tasteless slices of seafood. Tasteless. The same happened with the grilled chicken: zero taste. Jano's glorious past is down the toilet today. Bye Jano! Never again.
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
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Walked in here to find a quick place to eat, & I was pleasantly surprised at the fast service & the delicious charcoal grilled chicken platters. I had to come back for more with my family, they all loved it! Great service & great food! Pastel de Nata is the best I ever had
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
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
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Warmly decorated portuguese restaurant. It didn't look very busy on Friday night, service was quick. We got garlic shrimp appetizer & it was good, the grilled calamari didn't taste much, the rib steak although big was however bland & tasted like not marinated at all. Maybe that's how portuguese steak is supposed to be but we didn't like it at all, even with the spicy sauce. Overall it seems a bit overpriced.
well intended service. must have PT music to complement the PT concept. i recommend the caldo verde soup & the grilled calamari. reduce the amount of fries. don't use retail soap at WC. low Q/P
Nice atmosphere... Tables are close to each other but sat next to a lovely couple. Good was good. Had grilled shrimp to start which was good. Main course of grilled chicken breast & chorizo sausage & fries which was also good. Good & attentive wait staff.
Aug 27, 2023
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Food was amazing
Was a montreal friend ,who invited us to jano. We all loved it
They are open for over 40 years ,with great grilled foods no wonder open 40 years i recomend this portuguese restaurant
& when in montreal my favorite
5 stars
I went to Jano for a birthday party. The restaurant isn't very big, but it is still comfortable.
The service was good & attentive, they were fast & nice.
The food was good, but not spectacular, for me who comes from Spain & is used to similar food. It was too grilled for my taste, but well... I guess it depends on each person.
As we were in a birthday, one of the group told a waiter they could invite us for a piece of cake, more like joking, but they actually gave the birthday girl a portion! So that was a nice detail from their part. =)
