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...
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.
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!
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.
Delicious chicken! Their homemade spicy oil is incredible 🤩 I also highly recommend you try their shrimp entrée (we ate it so fast that we forgot to take pictures haha)
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
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
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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.
I discovered this restaurant by chance.
I went there with my family, the dishes were very delicious & plentiful, the waiters & the waitresses were available & very kind: one of them also told us an information about the city we had asked at the end of the dinner.
There's nothing to say in addition, I suggest you this restaurant, it's really worth it!
Fue nuestra primera visita a Montreal y nos topamos con Jano, el servicio super amigable, especialmente por parte del dueno, Nelson, quien nos conto sus historias y nos hizo pasar un rato agradable. Muy buen sabor de la comida con porciones generosas. El postre de Natas está delicioso!
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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
