Villa Wellington

Diana

3.0

I had high expectations for this Peruvian restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience was not what I expected.

The ceviche was very disappointing. It tasted like it was mostly lemon, which completely overpowered the other flavors. It also had almost no spice or heat & lacked the freshness & balance I would expect from a good ceviche.

The papa a la huancaína was also disappointing. The sauce was way too watery & had very little flavor. It also wasn't spicy at all.

On the other hand, the beef tallarín saltado was actually very good. The beef was flavorful & the dish was well seasoned.

Overall, there were a few positives, but the traditional Peruvian dishes we tried need significant improvement, especially in terms of seasoning, texture, & balance of flavors.

Zandy

3.0

The servers & personnel are very friendly & helpful & since the restaurant has a patio, we enjoyed the music & people dancing across the street.
The food is prepared in a traditional way, with few condiments & a good portion size. I had the ceviche & the grilled octopus, they were good but not great. I will give it a 3.5 rating in the seafood but it is not an option. I'll come back & try beef or chicken dishes.

Julius

4.0

I've had my fair share of letdowns when it comes to Peruvian food in Montreal, especially those places on Saint-Hubert Av. But Villa Wellington in Verdun is one exception you won't want to miss.

Let's cut to the chase: Lomo Saltado here is pretty darn decent. The beef is flavorful & comes with a generous portion of crispy fries & rice-just like back home.

The Seco con Frejoles & Choritos a la Chalaca are also solid choices, each with a comforting, home-style vibe that's hard to find in this city.

Prices? Totally fair, especially considering the generous portions. You'll leave full & happy without feeling like you've overpaid.

The vibe is cozy & unpretentious-definitely a family-run spot that feels authentic. Service is friendly, even when the place gets busy (& it does-so book ahead!).

I'll definitely be back for another round of Lomo Saltado-& maybe next time, I'll finally try the Piqueo Wellington sampler!

Not perfect, but for Montreal, this is as close as it gets for Peruvian comfort food. It's worth it!

Alexander

5.0

Their rockfish & cau cau (beef tripe stew) are *amazing*. Will definitely be coming by again.

Alex

5.0

My family & I have been going for over 20 years. It's always been the same family that own the restaurant. This is easily the best Peruvian food in Montreal that I've tried. Some of the best calamari, their ceviche is awesome, their chicken, beef, yuca, salad, everything I've tried was amazing. Also they have the best green hot sauce ever.

Tolou

5.0

We loved the food here. The shrimp soup was fantastic, but we also tried chicken & beef dishes & they were all delicious. The portions were very generous & the service was great. Definitely recommend.