Restaurant Jano

Very nice decor and ambiance, and the food was really good. Rich flavours and good meats, the chicken was delicious I loved how the two young servers who greeted us at the door were very smiley and friendly, although the one who took our order could've been a bit more patient Overall very pleasant experience I definitely recommend 👌

Really loved this restaurant. Service was quick and great. Price is good and offers big portions. Fries were delicious and chicken was juicy. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the grilled calmari. Other than that everything was great. Will definitely come again!

Huge serving. Chorico tasted so good. Chicken just needs more flavor. Service was great.

Literally the best Portuguese chicken I have ever had. Nelson was the most informative and friendly waiter. Very personable and honest and funny. The sauce for the chicken was delicious, the chicken was really tender and the chip potatoes they give you are great too. A must try. Thank you for a wonderful expensive

Excellent portugais charcoal grill with various choices of meat and seafood in plateau . Good service and warm atmosphere. Our favorit for several years

I came here after watching a video suggesting to visit this restaurant. As I entered, we got seated right away. The place had a good amount of locals dining in. The service was great at the beginning but after food was served it was pretty slow. It took a while for us to get the bill as there was only 2 waiters. We got the half leg with fries and the combo w chicken & pork. You get a salad and the dressing was amazing! I got the soup, it was good and different. Also ordered, the sangria (tasted like juice), flan (definitely not my favorite - it was just too bitter).

My experience Location in downtown is perfect. However, parking is an issue 😑 Decorations and layout, for me , are cozy and romantic. Place can fit a number of small to medium groups. The Washroom 🚻 requires an upgrade. I couldn't find warm water to wash my hands Cleanliness is acceptable within expectations Service is an excellent, friendly environment. Staff know how to explain the ingredients in both languages. With fully respectful 🙏 (thanks guys). The food is really delicious 😋 😍 👌 I loved ❤️ 😍 💖 it a lot. And rich, I loved the Portugal 🇵🇹 potatoes 🥔 😋 The price is affordable and reasonable. Conclusion, I liked 👍 it a lot and for sure if I visit Montreal, I will visit them again.

I give it a 3.5. The food was tasty especially on the grill. The service was very friendly but was clearly understaffed as the night went on. We had to call our waiter for dessert after waiting for more than 20 minutes. We got the calamari and a platter of meat to share for two. The platter of meat you had a choice of 5 meats and/or seafood. We got the rabbit, quail, lamb, chicken and ribs. They were all grilled. The meat was cooled very well but they all tasted the same at the end. There weren't much spices or anything. The platter came with a salad each and fries. The calamari was excellent. It was perfectly cooked as it melted in your mouth while still having a little bit of a chew. It also came with a salad and fries but you could upgrade them for Portuguese chips for an extra 2$. The desserts were nice but a bit expensive especially the flan caramel. It looked like someone took a bite of my portion. Their natas were delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside. Overall, the food was good and we spent a good evening there. There were a few hiccups but nothing major.

The ambiance is dark and a bit dated, which I was hoping meant our meal would be amazing. I love finding gems, but this meal matched the decor. We ordered the chicken, shrimp, sausage which came with bread, fries, roasted red peppers, and salad. The food was okay. I thought the shrimp, roasted peppers and bread were the best part of our dinner. The staff was very attentive and friendly which along with the nata for dessert was the highlight of the meal.

Super chill and calm ambiance in the restaurant! The restaurant is pretty small but it has a nice cozy atmosphere and the hosts were super welcoming and friendly. The food was pretty good but the ribs entree was a little small in my opinion because we asked if it was big enough to share among 4 people and he said yea but it wasn't lol. For one person it's a lot of food for sure, lots of fries but ribs were small and not a lot of meat on the bones. Shrimp appetizer was my favorite! Lots of flavor and I love the garlic oil that it comes with. I also don't know what's going on with that red pepper action in every dish lol it's like a little flare I guess xD Overall I'm giving 4 stars because of how good the service was and how welcoming the hosts were. They really make you feel right at home! Also nice flavors as well but just portion sizing could use some work. I had a great experience :)

Recommend by Gryphon Tea Room ... had a quail appetizer and then chicken dinner. Both were delicious and traditionally grilled with a Portuguese pepper. Then had some Nata, a delicious egg custard and yummy chocolate mousse. Topped off dinner with a sensuous port, red or white can't go wrong. Lovely family gem on its second generation. Oh and the ambience and service was courteous and cozy like dinner with lovely family members.

First time in Montreal and wanted an authentic experience. Randomly walked in and was not disappointed! Made to feel welcome from the beginning. We all had something different and every dish was great. Service was attentive without being overly aggressive. Overall atmosphere was welcoming. Will be going back and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing dinner of good quality food.

I hadn't been to this place in twenty years. It was a rainy afternoon and I was in the neighborhood. I was so happy eating my ribs, sipping the house wine, and above all, enjoying the most perfect french fries I have had in years!

Service was prompt and friendly. Chicken was a little lack luster, too dry for me and sausage over cooked so it was tough. Mussels were nice and fries were ok. Was expecting more.

This place has really good grilled seafood and chicken. Their grilled mackerel was a little bit too salty for me. It was crispy none the less. Their grilled squid was delicious. It was easy to bite into and tasted very fresh. Their grilled chicken was very crispy and tender at the same time. They gave us peri peri Chili sauce and it was delicious to spread it on our chicken. It comes with a side of fries and salad. Their fries were the best fries I've ever had. They were crispy but also not oily at all. They are cut and made in house and each cut was a good size. I could not stop eating their fries! They gave us a lot of fries too. Service was quite slow despite not having a busy night at all.

Absolutely incredible Portuguese grill. I will definitely be back. We tried their grilled chicken, trout, squid, and Portuguese sausage. All of the dishes were outstanding, but we particularly recommend the squid and the sausage dishes. All dishes are served with extremely tasty fries, which are cooked in a small amount of chili oil for flavor. Chili oil also comes on the side (with a marinade brush included), which we appreciated. Next time we go here, we want to try their sardines.

Still 5 stars but I just wanted to say that my second time around was even better! I did get the grilled calamari again but also the shrimp which was DELICIOUS - wish it came with more. The service this time around was FANTASTIC. We had two gentlemen serve us and they were both super friendly, attentive and just overall great at hosting. I will always come back here anytime I am in Montreal.

This place makes it to my Top Ten favourite food spots in Montreal. We eat here atleast once a week!! Their Rotisserie chicken (fries & salad) comes with this sauce which is a game changer. They sell that separately as well, a jar for $10 and I usually end up taking one home to add to food later. I have tried four other Portuguese places in the area but none of them come close to the experience and taste of Jano'sss!!

This place was incredible! I regret not bringing back a jar of their delicious piri piri sauce. Stopped in on our last night and wish I could have returned again. We ordered the chicken and lamb combo with fries and a the grilled shrimp appetizer. Even though I was tired of eating french fries and settled for their salad, I was completely satisfied with my meal. The chicken was charred to perfection and greatly complimented by the sauce. It was so hard to not keep dousing my chicken in it. The shrimp was also grilled to perfection and although not too special on it's own, the peppers and piri sauce gave it an extra kick to elevate. Will definitely be recommending this place!

The food, combined with the service, made this place one of the best experiences I've ever had in Montreal. I highly recommend the grilled calamari they have here, absolutely tasty and juicy! Some other highlights include the shrimp, anchovies, and the steak. The customer service was superb as well, one of the waiters even taught us how to properly take out the bones in the anchovies when he saw we were having trouble. Now THAT'S service!

$40 mixed grilled platter. Bring a friend. Or.. 2 friends, if you are a normal person, unlike me, who has a ferocious appetite befitting a male twice my size. We picked calamari (the only seafood besides sardines you can choose from), lamb, pork, rabbit, and quail (can't choose beef either). All of them were amaaaaaaaaaaaazing! Its simple preparation (and really smart restaurant operation/business plan) brings out the natural flavors of the different proteins and just adds some grilled flavor to it. Delish. We had a little left over for rabbit sandwich the next day too. Shortcomings, staff wasn't as warm as I expected from such a cozy place at this. And a bunch of grilled meats means not a whole lot of complexity or contrast in flavors, even though they did provide mountains of fries.. which we've had plenty of in Montreal.

Disappointing. Call me food snob from New York, but if this Portuguese restaurant is one of the more highly rated mid-range restaurants that Montreal has to offer, then I'm a fool for trusting the reviews. Visiting and in the mood for something Spanish/Portuguese, found this place near the hotel via Yelp. Complimentary Portuguese rolls (basic bread and butter) and olives were provided. --Grilled Shrimp - Do you think $10 for 4 pieces of shrimp you can grill yourself with a chili oil based sauce is worth it? --Chefs Choice - Combo of pork, chorizo, lamb and chicken. If this is a sampling of what their main meat entrees are, then no thanks. The pork was underwhelming in flavor, lamb tasted gamey, chorizo doesn't even come close to tasting like the real thing. The chicken was probably the best thing out of them all with a nice char on them. --Rib Steak - Nothing special. Requested it to be cooked medium well (for the lady) but it came out more undercooked. Flavor was just ok, but not that memorable. Ended up being more fat than actual edible meat so don't let the overall size deceive you. There's no bill handed to you at the end, which is a first that I've experienced. Instead you have to walk up, wait for a server to finish their duties before you can pay. Completely backwards system. New York City Portuguese and Spanish restaurants completely out perform this place for sure.

I've been here twice and the food was very average and pricey. During my most recent visit, I had the lamb chops. They were very tasty but my plate consisted of 65% fries, 25% meat and 10% of some sad looking and tasting roast peppers. I am a huge fan of spicy Portuguese cause so I tried some from the pot on the table and it turned out to be huge mistake, the sauce was so salty that my food was almost inedible. What bothered me the most was the amount of oil on the plate, everything was drenched in oil and halfway through the meal, I just couldn't eat anymore.

Ordered the half chicken breast. It comes with french fries and their amazing chili oil. They also serve it with sourdough bread. The food is so good!!!! you spread the chili oil all over the chicken and fries and I can't wait to go back to Montreal just to have this again! The ambience is so lovely, their service is great and the restaurant is so cute! Definitely go here for the best tasting chicken!

The food is sooo good specially the chicken and the steak it's amazing i love it.. the restaurant is so nice and cozy

My old man is a fan of this place since he was a child. The problem is, this restaurant hasn't evolved since. The menu is limited and boring. I had the steak - it was undercooked, thin, and uninspired. There was no love in the food. Yeah the chorizo and the spicy sauce are good - but that doesn't make a restaurant. I was bored the whole meal. There are so many other great Portuguese restaurants, I won't go back unless the old man makes me. And then I'd stick to the chorizo and the calamari.

Tried Tiger shrimp with red peppers and Piri-Piri style sauce; was very flavorful and definitely showed off their grilling expertise. Was just a taste of some take-out, so not much else to review at this point in time.

I love bbq and Restaurant Jano always satisfies that craving, Portuguese style. You see the meats chargrilling on the bbq right at the street side display window and you can't help but go inside to try the food! The lemon and garlic giant tiger shrimp appetizer was very tasty and the Portuguese grilled sausage was amazing! The Portuguese cabbage soup was good as well but nothing memorable. The meals come with salad and the balsamic vinaigrette, in which the vegetables are mixed in with, was tangy and delicious. There is a lot of food coming, so don't waste your appetite on the basket of bread loafs and butter that comes to the table right as you sit down; don't say I didn't warn you!!! For the main course, we wanted to try everything so we took a five meat sampler for two. Lamb chops, rabbit, flame grilled chicken, ribs and veal. Oh my, I was in heaven and back; the bbq was amazing and the meat very tender. We upgraded the fries to house made chips and that was a smart move, those thinly sliced potato shavings are addictive!!! I dunked them in ketchup emptying half the bottle they brought with the hot sauce, mayonnaise and their house Portuguese chili oil for the meat; that is some serious hot sauce! Dessert ended with the grilled Portuguese egg tart, creme caramel and chocolate mouse. The egg tart is goodness In a bite. The saying "a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips" may be true, but these sweet bites of dough crust, custard and cinnamon that are bonded by the smoking grill are orgasmic! #FoodPorn

We just ordered takeout and it was absolutely delicious. We got the grilled chicken legs and the pork ribs. The meat was fresh, tasty and tender. The fries travelled well, and the salad was crisp (I love the vinaigrette). Great spicy sauce. Thank you for the delicious meal! I've been eating the food from here for over 20 years and the quality hasn't changed.

It is a cosy little portuguese restaurant on Saint Laurent. They do know how to grill meat. I loved their grilled chicken, especially the spicy sauce which came. The french fries on the side were crisp and nice. They have a decent bar but I was surprised that they did not make old-fashioned!

the food is average, very oily, fries were cold, salad was old and dry. And mostly the manager is not friendly at all, really rude because we bought 3 plate for 4 people, even if we agreed to add 3$ for a 4th plate. we had only a very small plate for the 4th one. We had 91$ before tips for 4 people,, no starter no dessert, to expensive for the quality and the unpleasant service. Not a place to go, there is much better portugese place in Montreal,

My wife and I stopped in here for dinner after just landing from Vancouver. It was a great choice. Good food and polite if not overly friendly staff. Ordered a jug of sangria and people watched out the window. We would recommend it because the food won't disappoint.

Everyone always goes on about Romados this and Romado's that (granted, I'm guilty of it too), but if you're craving some seriously scrumptious and authentic Portuguese grill, you owe it to yourself to visit Jano. Whether you're starting simple with the quarter chicken combo, or swinging for the big leagues with their five meat plate (for two), you are guaranteed to leave with a smile on your face. All the proteins are prepared to perfection: squid, rabbit, duck, lamb chops, chicken... these guys are seriously masters of the grill. A simple salad and fries round out the plate. And if you're feeling bold, go ham on the hot sauce. But be warned, they are not messing around with that weak shit. This is some serious hotness.

Adorned with a big cock outside (the bird, you sick people...), Janos great place for a cheap and simple dinner. As a stranger whispered to us like the code into a speakeasy, I would also suggest to "get the chicken." Along with your chicken breast, salad with a dill dressing, and a side of fries, you will also have fun painting on chili oil from a mug onto your chicken. While extremely spicy, it's quite an experience smothering your perfectly grilled chicken breast with glistening spicy fat.

I've heard so much about this place that I had pretty high expectations. Now that I've tried it, I'm quite disappointed, and I think that the fanfare is there because it has a legacy and tradition rather than quality. I hate to break it to you, it's nothing special. The meals are sloppy, with a heap of greasy fries filling the plate. Yes, you leave full, but it's because of bread and fries. The meat dishes are average. And way overpriced. The salad is as basic as you can get. It feels like a fast food restaurant with airport pricing. In short: average, expensive and sloppy.

I was really impressed with the chicken and fries even though I don't usually like to have fries I went with the classic. Chicken was crispy on the outside with a good BBQ and full of flavour!!!! The staff was also very nice and helpful but I can't say it's the classiest place but great food!!!!

This restaurant is always the busiest of all the Portuguese restaurants in this neighbourhood. Delicious grilled chicken and lamb, french fries and a salad for 15$. What's not to love about that! No fuss and definitely hits the spot, especially with the spicy sauce that I smothered on my chicken at least 5 times. Must come back and try the grilled calamari next time.

This is our go to Portuguese place! The meat is always cooked to perfection, super juicy and tender and the spicy sauce is out of this world! The service is always great and the portions are big! Definitely worth the stop and I'm sorry to say for the Romados fans, this place kicks their ass!

Jano was recommended by a friend, so while we were in town we decided to try it out. The aromas were inviting, as was the site of the cook working the grill in front. While waiting in line I took the time to scope the place out: cozy atmosphere with classic (read: unoriginal) Portuguese/Mediterranean decor. We were quickly seated at a table for four. I thought the seatings were a bit tight but nothing to detract from the overall experience. Rolls and butter were ready, as was a bowl of olives. The menu offered a great variety of starters and entrées. We started with grilled calamari and a litre of house wine. The chicken and lamb combo was interesting, but I decided to stick with the quarter chicken and fries. Five pieces of calamari at $10 did not seem like a great deal as they were lacking any flavour without having to drench it in their home sauce (which is delicious). The wine was fine. The chicken was well cooked - charred and tender. The sauce only made it better. I hate to criticize the fries but they really took away from the dish as they were saturated in oil and over salted. The dish also came with a small garden salad dressed with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. We left satisfied, but neither of us could justify the $30+ bill (each). I would say the best thing this restaurant has to offer is its sauce, as they were even selling jars of it at the front!

I've been hearing about this place from my fiance for years, and last week he finally got me to go there. Although it doesn't look like much, the chicken here is DELISH. Grilled to absolute perfection, my chicken dinner was very juicy - I was quite sad when I had the last bite... I also had some lamb on the side, but must admit that I've had way better. The bread is served cold and is a little bland. These two factors are the reason for the 4 star rating. Otherwise, service was fast, and the prices were decent. Will definitely be back for some chicken! Try it out - you will love it, I'm sure :)

Great place. Perfect for some wine/beer and great food. Excellent chicken, meat, lamb, seafood dishes with fries and salad. Very simple, but very very good. Great relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Good prices and location too. Will totally go back eventually.

We went here based on a locals recommendation, the Yelp rating, and food photos. I ordered the calamari, trout, and also tried the lamb chops. I was really disappointed with the the flavour of the trout and lamb. I was actually unsure if the trout was a bit off and didn't finish the dish. The calamari was really small and wasn't grilled long enough. The spicy sauce was good, but the presentation in a mug with a ratty paintbrush wasn't very appetizing. The fries had good taste, but some of them were really greasy. The salad was fresh, but the dressing tasted store made. The only thing I really enjoyed were the hot pickled peppers which accompanied the dishes. Honestly I wouldn't recommend this restaurant or go again.

Jano has been around forever - I think it is owned by the same folks who run Coco Rico's a few doors up but don't quote me on that. I don't eat here all that often but it can be hit or miss. I had a bavette steak here a few years ago which left me unimpressed but then I had the Mixed Grill plate here a few days ago and I liked Jano all over again. I consider grilled meats a comfort food so if that is what you are into, go for it. Solid, basic Portuguese grilled food, sardines, calamari, rabbit, sausage, lamb chops, chicken, shrimp, fries, bread, salad, soup - no surprises. I love spice so I always put that spicy sauce on everything. The sangria is also pretty decent and the Portuguese egg tarts for dessert are a must. I've also never had a problem with service. Prices have been steadily going up the last few years but the Mixed Grill Chef's Special is probably one of the best deals in town since it gives you a bit of everything.

This is in my small list of must-go-to Montreal restaurants when I visit. Further, I've sent all my friends who visit the city here, and all report back great experiences. In fact, thinking about writing this review makes me want to fly to Montreal and eat here. Must. Have. Jano's. Chips! My only dinger, at all, would be that the service can be a little slow in busy times. Shocker. My recommendation is always the Mixed Grill, which I include: Quail, Chorizo, Calamari, Rabbit, and TBD. Mixing in chicken, sardines, liver steak, etc bring a nice bit of variety. Ideally come as a group of 4 and just get a ton of food to share. Also, I suggest splitting the chips and fries - both are excellent. The spicy chili oil is good, don't forget to mix/stir it before adding to your plate!

Love this place. Comparing it to the gold standard (Romados), Jano is at least 95% as good, and has the following advantages: -Beer on tap -Better selection (lamb, rabbit, quail, etc.) -Much better ambience -Olives -They give you a warm mug of chili oil to brush onto all your food as you see fit. Except it's more like chili grease than chili oil. It's definitely something that's not liquid at room temperature. (The only disadvantage on Romados is the heftier price. The portions are smaller too, although they're still impressively large)

My wife and I hit this spot based on Yelp reviews on our first night in Montreal. The food was solid and, while not mind blowing, was backed up with great service and interesting offerings. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very warm and inviting. There is a distinct old-world flavor with brick walls and wooden tables, almost reminding me of an classic style pizzeria in New York or a vineyard restaurant of some kind. The chop salad was, believe it or not, arguably the highlight of the meal. These guys clearly care about produce, and the simple blend of dressing, tomatoes, veg and leafy greens was delicious. I'd go back for that alone. The Mixed Grill was, no pun intended, a bit of a mixed bag. We got a mixed plate that contained Chicken, Rabbit, Squid, and Beef. The squid was way over-done, and the rabbit was also pretty tough. The beef was good. The chicken... oh man the chicken. The chicken was, as other reviewers have indicated, so freaking good. The meat was moist, succulent, insert delicious adjective here. The sauces they served were also great and had a lot of flavor. So overall, a good place to eat with some individual things that are superb.

Food is good, that is it for the 3 stars. Service is bad, it took 20 minutes to order and it took another 30 minutes for the food to arrive. For 30 minutes no one even asked do you need water, while the food is spicy. If you are short of staff, hire!

The food was really great. Great place for meat. Wish they didn't serve fries on the side of everything. Vegetable option please!!!

Love it here. The chicken is fantastic and they have a great hot sauce. Fries are crispy and must be made from fresh potatoes to be that good. The diner also comes with a salad, huge roll, and a bowl of olives.

Ok, so by far the best chicken cooked in this rotisserie style evah. The sauce is spicy and a must. The house wine is great and the fries are great. Great value all around

Went there on a busy friday evening, and the wait was worth it. The grilled calamari were just delicious. I had the grilled sardines and my friend had the combo (chicken and lamb). Both were great. The service was friendly though maybe quick (there was a line of people waiting outside so the waiters were probably pushed to make service quick!) The only down point was that we found it a bit expensive.

Delicious food. This place was recommended to us as we have spent some time in Portugal and love peri peri everything. We both ordered the 1/4 chicken breast and holy cow that 1/4 chicken was huge. I upgraded to the Portuguese potatoes and they were delicious. Put the hot sauce on everything as well. Comes with a nice salad to start and bread as well. FYI the natas come with cinnamon on them. My bf doesn't like that.

The food was excellent and had such great prices that I would recommend it to anyone on even the tightest of budgets! Considering that me and a friend are backpacking, thier food and prices are a def steal!

Walked into this restaurant hypnotized by the smell of the grilled Portuguese sausage... Ordered salad, sausage, shrimp, sweet red peppers, and a quarter chicken with fries. The chicken with fries were probably the best I've ever had - Delicious!. Full of flavour and so tender it melted in your moth. The sausage with its characteristic smokiness was pretty good too. Everything else was just alright. Service was lighting fast!

Jano....Jano. Your roasted chicken is great and all of the other items that are grilled. Here is some advice for you: lower your wine prices and get rid of that grape juice you call house wine. Good food calls for good wine. So, if your food is good why not make it tastier and more enjoyable with wine as it should be. Very few people were drinking wine with their meal and to simply put it-save money. Now, we know that wine is not terribly expensive so do yourself a favor.

My boyfriend and I decided to do takeout instead of dining in. The place seems very quiet and empty but probably because it is a weeknight. We ordered the 5 meat combo that was recommended by a fellow yelper. It was kind of pricy especially for just two people but we definitely had leftovers for my boyfriend's next meal. We got to choose the 5 meat so we got rabbit, lamb, sausage, chicken, and quail. The combo came with 2 pieces of each type of meat, two salads and a huge bag of fries. The rabbit taste kind of funky but I thought it was only because I had a strong sense of taste/smell so I told my bf to try it, he did not like it either! I honestly felt like gagging after trying to chew it. So we ended up throwing the rabbit pieces out. Our favorite was lamb & the quails. I did not try the chicken because I was already full from all the fries but bf says it's like any other grilled chicken. The sausage was very dry and not much flavor besides salty. If I go back, I would only get the lamb & quail next time! You can also split the meal between 3 or 4 people if you are not a big eater.

Best Portuguese chicken in the city and it's not even close. I've been to them all. Ask for the spicy sauce on the side it's gotta be the most flavourful piri piri sauce I've ever had. Fries are amazing. Nice staff and very charming place. Highly suggest coming here for an amazing meal.