Romados is widely praised for its juicy, flavorful Portuguese chicken, with crispy fries and generous portions at affordable prices, and for a range of items like chicken sandwiches, bifanas, and poutine that push the flavors further with spicy peri peri sauces. Desserts such as natas and pastéis de nata are frequently highlighted as excellent. Service is described as fast and friendly, though a few reviews note ups and downs in quality or price increases amid changes in ownership and location. Overall, Romados emerges as a beloved, if imperfect, Montreal staple for casual take-out and hearty, flavorful meals.
Ok, so you know, it is 5 stars for the food, the 4 stars have nothing to do with the food.
A staple in Montreal since Fernando Machado opened Romados in 1994. George Karaglanis & Vicki Eliopoulos took over Romados, a Portuguese chicken restaurant in from the Machado family in 2021.
This place has character, history, tradition, pride, & has become a staple in the Montreal foodservice scene akin to Schwartz's on the Main.
They have been pumping out some of the best Portuguese rotisserie chicken in the city, & whenever I am hungry & in the area I end up having an impulsive meal filled with perfectly home made french fries & succulent chicken that rivals any competitor. To not eat here is a restaurant experience sin!
Atmosphere is nothing to speak of & service is pretty good given the (what always seems like) a constant line of people rushing to eat.
Go, eat, enjoy, & tell me I am wrong - I dare you.
Not sure why, but I noticed less customers after Romados reopened after a long closure a few years back. Since they reopened I've found their chicken as good as ever & recently ordered 3 chickens for a potluck dinner on May 19th. Everyone raved about the flavor. I will keep taking advantage of the smaller lineups & keep going back.
Casual restaurant specializing in Portuguese-style rotisserie chicken, fries & pasteis de nata. I tagged along with a meat eater; there weren't many vegan options for me other than fries & a side salad.
