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Viana Grillades Portugaises
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Viana Grillades Portugaises

LaSalle
4.6$ & $$
OPEN11:30 am - 9 pm
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Viana Grillades Portugaises Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Bem-vindos a Viana! Antonio & Celeste Da Costa from a small village in Northern Portugal, were inspired by the idea of crossing the ocean to create a better life for themselves and their children. They immigrated to Canada in 1978 and settled in Lasalle borough in the early 1980s. In 1984 their son, Carlos Costa began working at one of Montreal's finest landmarks, Jano Grillades. He worked there for close to 30 years and acquired deeply rooted knowledge of Portuguese cuisine. Carlos and his son Fabio shared a passion for hard work and the food service industry. Along with the help and support of his wife Ines and daughter Vanessa, they decided as a family that they would embark on a passion project which would allow them to fulfill a lifelong dream. As proud Luso-Canadians, Fabio and Vanessa were inspired by their father's hometown Viana do Castelo, where they vacationed every summer. Viana is an homage to their heritage, and a place where they are able to share and multiply the love they have for their culture. Obrigado!

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Reviews for Viana Grillades Portugaises

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Review Summary

Viana Grillades Portugaises receives widespread praise for juicy, well seasoned chicken, generous portions, and friendly, attentive service, with many reviewers calling it a standout for authentic Portuguese flavors and the house sauces, and noting a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with charming decor; some guests single out the noise from ventilation and loud music as a downside, making it less ideal for family meals, while a few takeout experiences point to occasional inconsistencies in items or changes to loyalty programs after ownership changes. Overall the reviews convey a small, unpretentious spot that delivers satisfying, solid Portuguese fare at good value, with dishes ranging from the beloved chicken and chorizo to cod, poutine, and pastéis de nata, and multiple mentions of wanting to return for both dine-in and takeout.
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5.0

Every time in Lasalle ,our go to spot , always fresh salad , fries off the hook , chicken & ribs to die for ! Takeout is fast & freindly people work there . Always consistent at Viana , which is the key to operating a resto .

Jan 23, 2026
on Google
5.0

Belle découverte dans ville Lasalle. On cherchait un restaurant différent dans le coin de ville Lasalle pour un repas de soirée. Les commentaires Google nous ont inspiré à visiter ce restaurant. Nous sommes arrivé 1h avant la fermeture.

Le service était très bien. Nous avons commandé en entrée les Pasteis De Bacalhau & le calmar grillé. Les Pasteis De Bacalhau (croquette de morue) étaient bonne mais la texture intérieur est un peu différente de ce que j'ai déjà manger. Le calmar était bon.

Nous avons commandé le Bacalhau A Bras & le sandwich au poulet comme repas principal. Le Bacalhau A Bras était tout simplement un régal. Il y avait des gros morceaux de morue salé. L'équilibre de la morue salée & des pommes de terre était excellent. La portion était généreuse. Un petit salade ou un peu de verdure aurait été agréable mais quand même, le plat était parfait. Le sandwich quand à lui était de portion raisonnable. Souvent, dans les resto portuguais, le sandwich est immense & presque trop gros. Celui là était de bonne portion & avec les frites , ça faisait un repas suffisant. Le poulet était juteux & juste assez épicé.

Nous avons terminé le repas avec des natas qui elle aussi étaient délicieuses.

Le restaurant est dans un petit centre commercial modeste en retrait des grands boulevards. La décoration est jolie & l'ambiance calme. Environ 25 places assises.

Un excellent repas & un resto à y retourner.

Dec 4, 2025
on Google

Found this restaurant on a search for takeout portugese chicken. At the dinner party I provided the chicken & it was a hit. We all loved it. I asked for the mild spice & it was perfect. I will definitely be going back again. I also ordered a small salad for one person. It was nice fresh & crisp lettuce & vegetables. Not a soggy old brown salad that many other restaurants provide on take out.

Nov 9, 2025
on Google
5.0

I've passed by this place a few times but then I decided to check it out. Hidden inside a strip mall away from the main commercial arteries, it's easy to miss.

Named after the owner Fabio's hometown of Viana, picturesque photos of which add to the lively decor, it has an impressive menu of authentic Portuguese-style food served by friendly staff.

I opted for a large format Portuguese poutine, non-spicy. Let me tell you, it was a big heaping big bowl filled with crispy fries (a little on the salty side), cheese curds, tender grilled chicken & pork, gravy & their signature spicy sauce topped with a sprinkling of dry parsley.

It was tasty & quite filling.

The other menu items I've tried are the Portuguese fried whole chicken ($15.00 if ordered from their carry out only menu, but no fries & no eating it on the premises) & the half chicken from their sit down menu, with fries & salad.

They've also recently issued a loyalty card.

Definitely worth the visit.

That was six years ago, now I'm not so sure. Two years ago I was shocked to find out that the owner had committed suicide & frankly it just isn't the same without him.

I visited again recently & the new owners have kept Fabio's photograph (the other family heirlooms are gone) & have added a donation jar to Suicide Action Montreal which I found to be a nice touch.

What I did not find nice was them cancelling the loyalty card. Discontinuing the program is one thing, but refusing to honor the loyalty cards of loyal customers whose patronage made the business what it is I find to be insulting.

On top of that, on my last visit I decided to attend a special tasting to support local businesses & ordered their six tiny tacos which came to $48.00 each, plus tax of course. This was a bit over budget & when I didn't leave a tip, the new owner called me on it said that we tip our employees.

He basically called me a thief.

Well, you may have saved yourself the cost of a chorizo sandwich but you've now lost a customer.

Jun 25, 2025
on Google

It's our first time back after a year. Wow, very welcome changes. The new sauce & salad dressing are amazing. Service & atmosphere are great as well. Fed a family of 4 with quality food for less than 50$ Very good experience, 10/10.

Dec 21, 2024
on Google

Vendredi 6 décembre, ils étaient dans le rush & ils ont oublié de faire ma commande passer par téléphone. J'arrive à l'heure demandée donc 50min après mon appel. J'ai dû attendre 25 min de plus. La fille au comptoir s'est excusé etc. Bref j'arrive chez moi, j'ouvre m'a commande, & là GROSSE déception, il n'y avait presque rien à manger j'ai commandé 2 cuisses, frites & salade. Peu de frites, & une cuisse manquait à l'appel, c'était une carcasse à la place. Franchement déçu, pourtant nous sommes des habitués. Je n'y retournerai plus.

Dec 7, 2024
on Google
5.0

I had some friends raving about this restaurant so I had to try it for myself. I went there around 7:30 the other night & was welcomed with open arms by the friendly staff. The decor was nice & very welcoming as well as the comfortable seating. I ended up meeting the owner Andy from my friend & I gotta say what a nice & overall genuine guy from the second you interact with him. Soon after the food started to come out & OMG, first plater & every single one afterwards was out of this world delicious! See for yourself in the pictures how the food comes to life & presentation was beautiful! Everything was served fresh, tasty & the meat was so unbelievably juicy that I had to refrain myself from licking my fingers at the table lol. We had some special items for that night but it was truly an unforgettable dining experience. The meat was cooked to perfection! The lamb & steak blew my mind & made me go back for seconds & a third serving too! The rice & salad mix was equally good & gobbled up in an instant. Spices were balanced just right & not overpowering. Staff was helpful & super nice & did not ignore you like most of the other restaurants, which in this case, made my first experience here even better! I can go on & on about how great it was but you will need to go see for yourself, you will not be disappointed. I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely keep going & already planning my next visit for next week to indulge in another mouth watering feast. Authentic Portuguese food at its finest & I rate it a 10 on 10. You need to try it for yourself 😃 Like & follow me for more honest reviews 👍

Jun 22, 2024
on Google

Oh man, best Portuguese chicken I've had in a while. The chicken was grilled right in front of us. Besides the amazing smells, they made it perfectly. Juicy & delicious. Their rice is so good, super flavourful & fresh delicious salad with a tasty inhouse dressing. Lastly, their Piri Piri sauce, i don't have words. I could have drank it 😄

May 17, 2024
on Google

My fiancé & I recently ordered from this restaurant & were completely blown away by the experience. The Portuguese chicken was absolutely amazing, easily the best I've ever had! We also tried the poutine & salad, & everything was simply perfect. We can't wait to return soon!

Apr 12, 2024
on Google

Took a full chicken & a poutine & a salad it was amazing wow thank you

Apr 12, 2024
on Google

Would not recommend & would never order again, also the kids barely had any of the food. I ordered whole chicken, fries, rice , salad & Creamy Shrimp Fritters. The fries were awful, old & soggy. The chicken is ok but nothing special, you should know that their mild sauce is still very spicy, The worst of all was Creamy Shrimp Fritters , mushy & tasteless , the rice was ok & the salad was good,

Feb 10, 2024
on Google

Great find! We dined in tonight & an overall great experience! All of the food was amazing, down to the seasoning on the fries! The chicken was great, the salad as well! & the pastel de nata, so good! Andy (the owner) super nice guy who took his time to have a conversation with us! We drove to LaSalle from the south shore & happy we did!!! We will definitely Be back! For great Portuguese food with a good ambiance, it is a MUST!

Feb 3, 2024
on Google
5.0

Went to Viana tonight & we have only great things to say! The food was delicious ( chicken, chouriço, salad & fries, pastel de nata, arroz doce) it was all great, highly recommend!!! & the owner Andy, what a nice guy, down to earth, welcoming, took his time to talk with us)! We will definitely be back!!!

Feb 3, 2024
on Google

Me & my boyfriend absolutely love coming here - the chicken salad our staple but everything is good. Service is excellent, staff are so friendly & always going above & beyond. Feels like home. 10/10 recommend!

Oct 27, 2023
on Google

The food isnt the same as it use to. My family & i were loyal clients & would always order & the food was fantastic. Ever since that sad tragedy, the food is not what it was. I used to always order a chorizo poutine & when i asked for it again recently when it reopened i was extremely disappointed. The fries were not as tasteful, & the gravy… well it wasnt even gravy it was straight up liquid sauce. The portions were not the same & the chicken salad did not live up to its previous expectations.

Oct 4, 2023
on Google