For the past week, after going to this delightful restaurant experience, I was lucky enough to be selected to take all the leftover Fagri home. I had never had such a large amount of fish in my fridge before. Over the next couple days, I had many different friends come over to my house, some that were French, and some that were Lebanese, and they all said it was some of the best fish they had had in a really long time. This has convinced me for sure to plan a fishing trip to that beautiful country soon enough. Maybe even visit the other Milos locations !
Reviews / Ratings for Estiatorio Milos – Montréal
Review: Estiatorio Milos, Montreal If you’re looking for the pinnacle of Greek seafood in Montreal, Estiatorio Milos is usually the first name on everyone's lips and for good reason. From the moment you walk into the Mile End institution, you’re hit with an atmosphere that manages to be both upscale and incredibly inviting. The minimalist, airy decor and that iconic display of fresh fish on ice make it clear: this is a temple to high-end ingredients. The food is, quite frankly, amazing. There is a "less is more" philosophy here that works because the quality of the raw product is so high. The Milos special, this is non-negotiable. It’s a tower of paper-thin, lightly fried zucchini and eggplant with a side of tzatziki and saganaki cheese. It’s crispy, light, and addictive. Whether you’re getting the charcoal-grilled octopus or a whole sea bream flown in from the Mediterranean, the execution is flawless. Everything is glistening with their signature olive oil and lemon. The Greek Salad: It sounds basic, but Milos proves that when you have the perfect tomato and barrel-aged feta, you don't need much else. The Reality Check is the Price Point. Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the bill. To be completely honest, it is a little pricey for what it is. When you’re paying $35+ for a plate of (admittedly perfect) tomatoes or $40+ for a side of octopus, you start to do the "restaurant math" in your head. Because the preparation is so simple essentially just high-quality ingredients with oil, lemon, and salt you can’t help but feel like you’re paying a massive premium for the sourcing and the brand name. It’s the kind of meal where you leave feeling satisfied, but your wallet definitely feels the "splurge." Is It Worth It? Despite the sticker shock, it’s definitely not "not worth it." It’s an experience. You’re paying for the impeccable service, the "see and be seen" vibe, and the fact that you are eating some of the freshest seafood available in North America. While it feels a bit much for a "regular" Tuesday night, it remains a Montreal staple that delivers on its promises. If you want the Milos experience without the full financial sting, their lunch prix-fixe is one of the best value-for-money secrets in the city.
One of my favs! always fresh and delicious, service always impeccable
Milos offers an unparalleled traditional culinary experience. Milos is a very high-end traditional authentic Greek cuisine. One of the very best I have had. On the day we were there, the batch of fishes, except one kind came directly from Greece by plane ! Mediterranean fishes are well known for their high quality, tasty meat and delicacy. I tasted 4 entries, 3 main dishes and 3 desserts. Their signature dish of chips style fried zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki is a delight. I like appetizers/tapas very much. When at the Mediterranean seashore (Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal) I used to spend few days just eating entries/tapas for breakfast, for lunch and for late dinner. Milos appetizers are extremely tasty, fresh and authentic. Here, seafood dishes are often, if not always prepared simply so that the customer can easily appreciate the freshness and delicacy of the product. Even in the middle of the winter, everything there is extra high quality and extra fresh, nearly like the level I had found at the Mediterranean seashore. It's a true tour de force ! All my taken deserts were nice and tasty too. My favorite dish : The young lamb chops in hotel/french cut is truly amazing. Highest quality chops, simply grilled, executed to perfection reveling ideal combination of tenderless, tastyness and nice flavor - a pleasure for the palate and nose. The grilled Octopus is also a staple of Milos kitchen. Perfect, from high quality raw meat to execution. Sometime simple things or dishes with few elements are super hard be executed with perfection ... like a nice bread 🍞 The Milos atmosphere is refined with a touch of timeless ancien Greek elegance thru the multitude long white hanging drapes. The mixt of long straight lines and long curve lines all in white of this bright place, reminded me Oia and Santorin. Milos is the place we can let ourself be immersed in a smooth elegant ambiance and deep Greek hospitality. This large restaurant is very well split in small, immaculate cozy and open spaces. The kitchen seems way too small for the 160 seats. The delay between each plate rotations is super long. It's so slow. Service is not yet par of the starred Michelin restaurant. Eyes contact is hard to reach when I needed something. Some waiters, seem sometime lost. I ended to 'call' exclusively Kosmas. Price is somehow wallet friendly for that kind of high quality dishes. If don't have deep pocket or don't want to spend too much, just skip the deluxe products, fish and seafood, on display sold by lbs. The choice of wine is large and also super wallet friendly compare to other fine restaurants in Montreal. Upon entering, your heavy winter coat is taken from you and stored away. At the table, the water is served nearly right away, which is great. As in most fine dining restaurants, bread, flat and sparkle water are complementary of the restaurant. With each course rotation, the cutlery and utensils are changed. But here, no details of the contents is provided by the staff. There is here an opportunity of improvement as the kitchen is slow and it could elevate the overall dining experience, by providing detailed content of dishes or how it was specifically cooked or how fishes were caught ... it would fill nicely the waiting time with nothing to do, nothing to put on the teeth. We had the chance to be mostly served by Kosmas. He was enjoyable, attentive, responsive, with the attitude, knowledge and professionalism, I found in starred restaurants. His contribution made our experience delightful at Milos, even with a kitchen that had difficulty to catch up on speed. And speed only, as the dishes were always tasty, flavorful and delightful. All in all, one of the very best restaurant in Montreal. If you want extra fresh, tasty, authentic and higher Greek cuisine, you don't have to take a plane to Greece, just go there.
This is the original Milo's Estiatorio and 23 years after my first incredible experience I can say nothing has changed. It is incredible how you can visit this restaurant anytime of the year and find the most ripe tomatoes. The service never disappoints and with my most recent experience Kyia over delivered with her friendly attitude, great menu suggestions with wine pairings we were very appreciative. We were particularly impressed with how she prepared our salt crusted fish with great attention to detail and ensuring that the bones were carefully removed to ensure a beautiful eating experience. The entire team from the moment you pull up and Valet Park, to the maitre d, the bar tendera and bathroom staff all very friendly. Bravo Milo's you never disappoint no matter the city it's always a pleasure. This is real Greek fine dining at its very best, no surprise they been voted among the worlds best restaurants over the years. Would highly recommend 👍👍👍
Exceptional seafood experience. Everything was outstanding from start to finish. We began with a beautifully fresh salmon crudo, light and perfectly balanced with citrus and olive oil. The Greek salad was crisp and vibrant, with excellent feta and clean flavors. A delicate fish cake served over white beans was rich yet refined. The highlight was the Balaka fish — incredibly fresh, expertly grilled, moist, and simply dressed with olive oil, capers, and herbs, letting the quality of the fish shine. Even the roasted potatoes were memorable, perfectly cooked and infused with rosemary and olive oil. The wine selection was a very pleasant surprise and paired beautifully with the seafood. Service was attentive, professional, and warm throughout. One of the best seafood meals in Montreal. Highly recommended. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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- Sunday 17:30 - 22:45
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday Closed
- Friday Closed
- Saturday 17:30 - 22:45
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