Overall, reviews describe Ila as delivering a Philly cheesesteak with fresh ingredients and several standout options like the Super Hero and the paparazzi, with juicy meat and soft bread when the sauce balance is right, though a few visits were drier or had smaller portions and some note higher prices for combos or fries. The vibe is described as cozy and welcoming, and the staff are repeatedly praised for friendliness and efficient service, with recommendations to help diners choose. Many reviewers call Ila one of the best Philly cheesesteaks in Montreal and plan to return to try more of the menu, while a minority mention inconsistencies in portion size, bread texture, and value at busier times.
Coup de coeur for ILA Sandwicherie: great sandwich, superb service, plenty of space, clean place (I know restaurants that do not have restrooms as clean as here. Actually, some of them do not have restrooms at all, btw! I am not kidding). Never heard about ILA before & I stumbled upon them by accident while looking for a sandwich nearby & they nailed it on all fronts (I always say, food is nothing if there is no good service because however good your food is, I still need to digest it, & a great service is the recipe to digest great food & ILA has that recipe!). Long live ILA!
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Very nice place high ceilings nice artsy decor inside food was absolutely banging fresh bread overall rlly good
Can't forget about Otman with great service with every single client, amazing guy 🙏🏾
They say they include some kind of sauce on the sandwich. But I could find no hint of any Sauce & that made the sandwich quite dry. Otherwise, it has the potential to be a very good sandwich.
This place is a real gem 💎… from the minute you walk in the vibes are great the music the service with a great smile & the sandwiches are insanely delicious. I was served by the kindest person named Massoum & her recommendation on my 2 sandwiches was perfect but I definitely will return to try the entire menu. I recommend this place to everyone
Mar 6, 2026
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Pretty good Philly. Would prefer a crustier bread. Kinda cheap with the fries. Pretty pricey if you get sandwich, drink & fries. Combo option would be nice
First time I went there, I've ordered Super Hero & the taste was amazing. The philly steak was juicy & delicious. But my second experience wasn't like the same at all, they reduced the portion & the taste wasn't the same! It was more sauce than meat!
Unfortunately I cannot recommend to go there by this quality!!
'I had such an amazing sandwich at Ila - bold flavors, perfectly spiced, & full of soul. Bandri sandwich is the best. I'll definitely be back for this one.
ILA is in combination with MONO. The staff are wonderful & helped me choose the best Philly cheesesteak for me, which was delicious in itself, but my favorite part was their fries (which are a serious contender for the best I've had)
My sister & I have been there twice, & we've become a bit'addicted' to the food-just joking 😅. The taste brings back memories & nostalgia. The Gulf sandwich is really good 👍, the waiting time is short, & the atmosphere is quiet & enjoyable.
We've had a great experience there, & we'll definitely go back whenever we want a good sandwich at a reasonable price in downtown.
