Douro Montreal — Restaurant in Montreal

What a Montreal treasure ! Having just returned from Portugal in September, we were thrilled to be introduced to this restaurant by friends. From the start, the service was friendly and helpful. We had the mixed tapas to start, and all 4 of us were entirely satisfied. The bread, olives & beans, and soft cheese accompaniment were quickly devoured. We chose the fish of the day (one fresh Icelandic cod and the other a branzino). Both fish were pan-fried in a light caper & butter, were delicious and moist, and came with mashed potatoes, and grilled vegetables. The men had the bitoque steak meal and the salted cod plate. The bitoque was amazingly tender with a sauce so reminiscent of those in Portugal. Dessert was fantastic carrot cake and the "heavenly dessert" (nata do céu), and with coffee, they were the perfect end to our meal. Prices were above normal but everything is fresh, plentiful, and delicious. It was our first time, but we are hoping to return again for more flavors of...

I am so disappointed. Just wanted to have a great dinner with a good friend but from the beginning the waiter who was there when we entered showed us an immediate rejection, his attitude towards us looked like we were a disturbance; he was extremely cold and ignored us completely. So we decided to give him another chance and he kept ignoring us for more than 10 minutes, so we decided to politely leave the place whiteout saying anything and he didn’t care at all. My impression is that he just has a job and he doesn’t understand how difficult it is to maintain a business, and he doesn’t know how to behave with customers. For sure I will never try to go back to this place. Maybe someone else can have a different experience but I felt like the waiter judged us quite negatively from the beginning to the very end and was militantly disagreeable. We have done absolutely nothing that would deserve us such...

I've been coming to this restaurant for decades, and it remains one of the best-kept secrets for authentic Portuguese cuisine. From the moment you step inside, you're welcomed with the same warmth and hospitality that has defined this place for years.

The menu is a perfect mix of traditional favorites and fresh seafood. My personal favorites are the following: Entre: Mixed tapas and caldo verde soup Main: The cataplana dish paired with a bottle of Mateus Rose wine. Dessert: The natas do ceu (cream from heaven) with a bica.

What truly sets this place apart is the consistency. The flavors, the friendly service, and the cozy atmosphere. Whether it’s a quiet dinner or a lively gathering with family and friends, this restaurant always delivers an experience that feels like home.

Decades later, I keep coming back—and I...