Pat'e Palo — Restaurant in Montreal

Arrived and kept waiting at the door even if the place was more than half empty, reserved a table that wasn't ready, was on a verge of leaving the place, the maitre d' came with what sounded like an apology, decided to stay because of my older companion and the cold outside Service was from slow to very slow (the Peruvian waiter was a nice kid though) Food was tasty and very well cooked, it saved the evening somehow Place on the expensive side, portions are according to the price, but the tamal was a let down (I guess you are adapting to the public but then lower the price folks!) Montreal is teeming with good restaurants with a few Peruvian ones, please understand that it is not only the food but the whole experience that counts OK for a change once, wouldn't recommend it for anybody looking for a 4 stars if laid...

The food is authentic, well-priced, generously portioned and very tasty. The service matches the food. If you haven't tried Peruvian food, this is the place to do it!

The menu is varied and covers the most popular dishes from ceviches to grilled dishes to traditional desserts. The kids menu will please the non-adventurous youngsters. Inca Kola, traditional fruit juices as well as popular Peruvian beers Cusqueña and Cristal are on the drink menu.

The only negative comment I can think of is that my favorite dish, anticucho, (marinated beef heart grilled on a skewer) is not on the menu.

We will definitely be back (probably on a regular basis with friends...

I eat Peruvian food every chance I get: New York, San Diego, New Jersey, Miami, Washington, Lima, and now Montreal. This is among the best and can compete with the best of Peru's culinary mecca: Lima. Stayed in Montreal 3 weeks, ate 3 times at Pat'e Palo. Authentic flavor, decent service, presentation and decoration. I recommend their seafood soups, Lomo, Seco, and Lucuma Tiramisu. Anticucho was average, Jalea was good. Glorious Chicha drink. While-you-wait "cancha" and banana chips are served with delicious white garlic based sauce and yellow spicy (mild-ish) sauce. Make reservations, they run...