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 Quiet neighbourhood tavern |
121 Duluth Avenue East (At Coloniale) Montreal, QC H2W 1H2 Canada +1 514 287 9096 |
This quiet neighbourhood tavern has an older crowd of regulars who come to gab with the staff and watch any number of televised sporting events, but the kitchen turns out surprisingly good Portuguese and pan-European standards. The mussels are an especially good bargain at CAD10, done in a variety of styles. Grilled chicken is an obvious specialty, as are brochettes and various seafood dishes. There are great deals on takeout, but the warm, homey surroundings and pitchers of local beer might very well tempt you to stay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fado and port |
1325 Ontario Street East Montreal, QC H2L 1S2 Canada +1 514 527 7067 |
If port is your wine of choice and Portuguese delicacies make your tongue tingle, then this is the spot for you. The atmosphere is joyful and convivial, with classical music and a cordial environment, and it is all held together by the brother-and-sister owners. Dishes include a mixture of grilled sardines and squid, which goes very well with port, along with many other offerings from the grill. The wine list is long and varied enough to suit the most demanding connoisseur. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Split personality |
150 Marie-Anne Street East (Near de Bullion) Montreal, QC H2W 1A5 Canada +1 514 843 3390 |
Very few restaurants boast the kind of successful split personality found at this Plateau Portuguese establishment. One side is a softly lit dining room for romantics; the other a loud, rambunctious tavern where shouting and cheering is the order of the day. The food, however, is uniformly good, from the restaurant's famous grilled chicken to Carne Alentejana, a typical Portuguese dish of pork and clams. Service is either relaxed or frenzied, depending on your choice of room, and dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular Portuguese chicken |
3907 St-Laurent Boulevard (At Napoléon) Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada +1 514 849 5554 |
Montreal's strong Portuguese community has exerted its influence over traditional Quebecois barbecued chicken and the result is this incredibly reasonable take-out or stand-up establishment. The chicken, sold either whole (a great value or in quarters, is covered in sauce and spice after cooking. Roast pork is another specialty and a great bargain for a huge portion with the trimmings. Side dishes include salads and roasted potatoes. Don't expect an elegant feast but don't expect to pay much either. Bring cash. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Laura Watts |
 Photo: Darcy Andrews |
 Photo: Stephane Curzi |
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Sunny and warm |
1446 Peel Street (Near Ste-Catherine) Montreal, QC H3A 1S8 Canada +1 514 848 0988 |
This sunny, warm and whimsically decorated restaurant is geared towards one thing: the appreciation of classic Portuguese cooking. The décor combines modern comfort with old-world artifacts, and won a design award upon its opening in 1997. The food is even better. Offerings include fresh fish and seafood, grilled sardines and salt-cod specialties, topped off by homemade desserts. The wine list is extensive and includes a port that sells for CAD2,000! Service is friendly and dinner for two, excluding wine and tip, is in the CAD60-80 range. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular Portuguese grill |
3883 St-Laurent Boulevard (Near Napoléon) Montreal, QC H2W 1X9 Canada +1 514 849 0646 |
This increasingly popular Portuguese grill is under the same management as Coco Rico, the take-out chicken restaurant a few doors up. The chicken is char-grilled here, along with every other meat and fish imaginable, and features a top-secret marinade that keeps people coming back. From the street, the unconvinced can watch (and smell) the chef grill seafood and other specialties. It's reasonably priced (under CAD15 for most main courses) and crowded on weekends, when reservations are a good idea. Review © 2007, Wcities |