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.
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.
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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!
Le restaurant est super. Même à la fermeture je m'y suis rendu avec ma copine & Nelson a accepté de nous accueillir pour manger.🔥🔥🔥. Il nous a donné une leçon d'histoire sur le Portugal 🇵🇹. Belle expérience .
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
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
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.
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.
Simplicity at its best. The waiter was excellent (I rarely get to say that), the food was delicious & I recommend ordering their piri-piri sauce in a jar to go as well. A must try for anyone craving real portuguese flavors ✌️
