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.
Sep 26, 2024
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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!!!!
Ordered the food after my routine workout. the gentleman at the phone was super nice, also went to pick up & everyone was really welcoming, & the atmosphere looked cozy , however when I open the food to eat at home the chicken outer layer was burned.
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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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
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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.
Ieri sera 4 agosto 2024...Esperienza fantastica! Dovevamo andare alla serata di Tango prevista per le 19h ed invece, abbiamo preferito deliziarci e passare più tempo con la fantastica cena e compagnia di Nelson. Wow!!!! Che serata preziosa, è stata fantastica la energia che si è sentita lì nel piccolo ristorante con le portate davvero ottime. Grazie Nelson, certamente torneremo ed è altrettanto certo che ti raccomanderò ovunque e a chiunque. Ti auguro con tutto il cuore di continuare questa fantastica esperienza sulla terra e non smettere mai di arricchire i tuoi commensali con la tua professionalità e passione.
C'était mon resto préféré avant :-( J'y suis allée hier. Le service était pourri. Le personnel non souriant. Le vin blanc chaud & pour couronner le tout, le gars qui nettoyait la table a échappé l'huile piquante sur & dans ma sacoche en cuir Rudsak & ce sans même s'excuser. Un peu plus tard, forcé par ses supérieurs, il est venu s'excuser sans réel sincérité. Le propriétaire qui était sur place aurait pu, ça coûte rien, venir s'excuser aussi au nom de la maison. C'est quand même un souper à près de 200 $ & une sacoche Rudsak, de plusieurs centaines de dollars, scrap 🥹
Payer un extra de 4.00$ pour avoir des olives portugaise en entrée quand c'est gratuit dans les autres resto portugais que je connais, c'est vraiment cheap dans le mauvais sens. On peut manger portugais pour moins cher ailleurs & avec un service plus souriant!
