Nil Bleu (Le) Restaurant in Montreal

3706 Saint Denis St, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3L7, Canada

★★★★☆
(1696 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant

About

Le Nil Bleu on St-Denis Street in Le Plateau is a rare Ethiopian restaurant to offer flavourful, yet exotic meals that patrons keep going back for. The cuisine at Le Nil Bleu is composed of lamb, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian dishes. Le Nil bleu also offers combo plates which allow diners to sample several offerings. The exotic decor features art, musical instruments and print fabrics. The environment is intimate and relaxing. We now offer delivery!

Website
nilbleurestaurant.com
Address
3706 Saint Denis St, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3L7, Canada
Plus Code
GC9H+9G Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
4:30–10:30 PM
Tuesday
4:30–10:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30–10:30 PM
Thursday
4:30–10:30 PM
Friday
4:30–11 PM
Saturday
12:30–11 PM
Sunday
12:30–10:30 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Great cocktails Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Halal food Healthy options Organic dishes Private dining room Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Cosy Romantic Upmarket
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Paid parking lot Paid street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
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★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Very good, high-quality Ethiopian food. I live in Chicago and frequent 3 different Ethiopian restaurants and would definitely rate this place among them. Spice levels are a bit lower than I’m used to, but everything was incredibly flavorful. Service was friendly and attentive and the prices are very reasonable considering how much food you get (got the meat/veg tasting platter)

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Nice presentation and ambiance. Had the tasting menu which were generous portions, difficult to finish. First time trying ethiopian food, everything was varied and excellent! Would highly recommend.

★★★★★
November 26, 2024

Nice relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and great music. We had the Yebeg Watt and Vegan Platter. Spicy but not too spicy. The injera was perfect.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

It feels like I was in a resort the whole atmosphere , the service was nice and very great foods. I would highly recommend the tasting menu also the hummus and beef tartare was delicious. so many vegan options, perfect spot to come with your vegetarian friends

★★★★★
October 17, 2024

Beautiful restaurant, it’s dark and romantic vibes , food was fresh and delicious, the injera was soft and yummy , its my first time eating ethiopian food , the service was friendly and nice , filet mignon is my favourite

★★★★★
September 25, 2024

Our experience was truly delicious. The atmosphere was inviting and our waiters were adorable... I mean great LOL. We enjoyed the vegetarian sampler for 3. The quality and quantity was perfect for the 3 of us. I understand why reservations are recommended.

★★★★★
September 3, 2024

Went there for a birthday dinner. We ordered the share-able dinner course for two. The food was absolutely delicious, beautiful presentation and good service! I recommend trying their house cocktails, we loved them.

★★★★
June 1, 2024

Great ambience and absolutely tasty food! Went with a few friends last night and we all enjoyed our meal and the presentation. The only thing that was a bit of a let down was the quality of the service - the staff did not seem pleasant and seemed a bit cold when we asked questions about the menu. Compared to a lot of other restaurants, I felt the service quality was mediocre. But overall, a must try if you are interested to explore Ethiopian cuisine.

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Our experience today at Le Nile Bleu restaurant was remarkable in every way. The welcome, the food, the presentation and what can we say about Mr Kévins service, simply exceptional. THANKS.

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

The food is impeccably presented and delicious. Welcoming environment followed by excellent service. I had a great time.

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

A great discovery during a business dinner. A cozy and pleasant atmosphere, refined decoration, excellent, courteous and friendly service, and cuisine full of flavors and surprises. In addition, considering the location and the quality of the service and cuisine, we found the prices extremely reasonable. Congratulations to the entire Nil Bleu team, we can only recommend you and come back soon!

★★★★★
December 20, 2024

Its always extremely pleasant to feel welcomed and recognized when we arrive. Its a place where we like to invite our friends. Fragrant and delicious cuisine, an atmosphere that is both gentle and intense.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

this is a beautiful restaurant, and the service and the food are well-aligned with the atmosphere. from the hot towels (you will be eating with your hands after all) to the cocktails (yum!) to the mixed plates of delicious, well-spiced food and rolls of the sourdough bread, injera, everything was delicious. no room for dessert, though! Vegetarian options: there is a vegan option with many different dishes (like the mixed meat and vegetable platter), as well as individual vegan dishes to satisfy most palates.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 19, 2024

This place is among two of my favourite Ethiopian restaurants in Canada! As a vegetarian person of Indian origin, this to me feels like soul food! Absolutely incredible!

December 18, 2024

The food was good. The drinks not. Nothing really felt authentic, lounge music, purple lighting... Our server was always touching everyones chair, very inappropriate and cringe. And he messup up our order 2 time... I recommend Queen Sheba for everyone who wants a good Ethiopian experience

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Excellent hotel, friendly staff. The Ethiopian food was some of the best I have ever had. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Delicious, plentiful, we ate very well! And the service is impeccable! Vegetarian options: Vegan option definitely worth trying, we shared the meal as a couple, the portions are generous and the flavors are exceptional!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

One of the best restaurants in Montreal, without a doubt! Amazing food, impeccable and friendly service, beautiful ambiance and decor. We loved the chic African touch and the welcoming modernity of the place. A chic restaurant that doesnt break the bank, we love it! Perfect for a romantic dinner. The dishes to share are hearty and exquisite! My photo doesnt do it justice.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Very nice place the service is excellent and beautiful room very clean I really recommend this place

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Unbelievable service! Will be coming back to this place again Perfect for a date Parking: Valet

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Received with unprecedented hospitality A big thank you to the whole team and see you soon

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

The service is impeccable Clean and Renovate rooms I recommend this place to everyone

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

An exceptional restaurant with delicious flavors! The service is remarkable, with attentive listening and great flexibility. I went there twice with groups of more than 15 people, and everyone was unanimous: the quality of the dishes is impeccable. I recommend without hesitation 150%! THANKS.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

unique flavors, I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

My nephew wanted me to take him to eat at an Ethiopian restaurant to celebrate his graduation. I chose Blue Nile because, in my opinion, it is one of the best Ethiopian restaurants outside of Ethiopia. We ordered a lamb tibs, a kitfo, a beef tibs and an alicha. As usual, we were not disappointed. The meat was tender and the service impeccable. The price is very affordable and the restaurant decor is very chic. A 5 star all round! Vegetarian options: We had alitcha. Tasty dish.

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

I wanted to take the time to highlight this restaurant...truly a top one in Montreal. Thank you for the welcome, the service and the food, it was really excellent. A++

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Everything was very nice. A good experience Vegetarian options: The caramelized veggies are amazing Recommended dishes Vegan Menu Dégustation Vegan Tasting Menu

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Beautiful and delicious meal

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Very good restaurant and attention from everyone. Will definitely come back when I return to montreal!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Customer service was top-notch! I love how they served us. Le Nil Bleu is definitely a place I d recommend the food was delicious. It was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine, and I can t wait to go back!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Tasty and relaxed atmosphere

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

We had a great evening with friends at the Nil Bleu. The dishes were really tasty, served in a traditional way like in Ethiopia. Very festive. We will definitely come back. Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian dishes available and tasty

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

We really loved everything about our experience! We shared a vegan meal! So tasty and enjoyable! We will return again and again! Vegetarian options: As a vegan, we loved the options available!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Great food great ambiance good service but had to wait a bit even though I had reservation

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

We had to wait for more than one hour to have our food but fortunately it was excellent.

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Vegetarian options: Delicious!!!! And large sized plates for solo or to share. Food

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

We had a great pre-birthday party. Everything was delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Im vegan and I went there with an omni friend! Really great place. The staff is incredible, the vegan dishes are super well identified and everything was delicious. Be careful with the pancakes, they are more filling than they appear! The desserts looked delicious!! I dont know if there are vegan options, but we had already eaten too much to try them.

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Excellent service and food. Attentive and responsive. It was my husband s birthday and they heard us talking about it and gave him a drink to celebrate. Vegetarian options: Vegan combo platter

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I hate giving five stars on every category because it means it couldnt get any better. Well, I would say the Blue Nile is pretty close to that. The food was great. The Service was great and the atmosphere is perfect.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

A wonderful experience at Nil Bleu as always.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very authentic but a little too expensive Vegetarian options: Very good vegetarian and meat combinations

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

so fancy! and the sharing platter gives a great summary of their best dishes without being too much or too little

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

A unique meal with memorable friends after an exceptional weekend! Thank you Blue Nile!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

An excellent restaurant, perfect for spending a convivial moment. The food is excellent and the service impeccable.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

impeccable service and the food is delicious! very nice discovery :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I loved every dish we ordered! The service is great and the food delicious, I recommend!

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Beautiful decor, nice atmosphere, excellent service (we had three different servers though :D), original culinary experience, I really liked the doro watt and really liked the bread and the sauce, but I liked it less appreciated the vegan tasting, I recommend the restaurant :) Vegetarian options: Vegan options available Dietary restrictions: Zero peanuts

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Beautifully spiced food that is presented with flair. Outstanding, friendly service. An inviting environment. There is so much to enjoy at the Nil Bleu. Cant recommend this place enough for a food that will light up your palate. Just outstanding in every way.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

My close friends and family celebrated an early birthday here and we loved it. The staff were great , especially our waiter that night. The food was delicious. Great vibes . I would definitely recommend. Great for a group of 10 Vegetarian options: Veggie and vegan options available Kid-friendliness: There was a high chair available

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent service and tasty dishes.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Superb service, excellent food, different flavors. What more can I say?

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Perfect and super pleasant service, everyone takes great care. A great culinary discovery, which remains very affordable for the quantities and quality! I will return with great pleasure.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Le Nil Bleu is a Montreal classic, I have been going to this restaurant with my wife since the 90s. Their Ethiopian dishes are so delicious, the service is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The ambiance, food and service were perfect.

★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very good value for money. The lamb stew was delicious, and the vegan option offered several diverse dishes, in sufficient portions.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

It was sooo good!!! The visual and taste quality of the dishes takes you elsewhere Everything I ate was excellent. There were 10 of us at the table and we had a great time. Our very professional and very friendly server welcomed us with kindness and he adapted to our tastes or dietary restrictions in no time. A big, well-deserved 5 stars. Thanks to you

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

it was perfect. THANKS !!!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We loved this place as soon as we walked in. It has both a luxurious and welcoming atmosphere. We were greeted warmly, checked in with regularly, and offered warm cloths to cleanse our hands. We ordered the meat & veg sampler platter to share, and every single item blew our minds. We were nervous about trying the Kitfo, but it was immediately the fave for both of us! Next time, that will be my entreé. There was also a veggie salad with beets, first time I ve enjoyed beets! Also, shoutout to the roasted vegetables! God, so good. We will be back again and again!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Simply Wwwooowwwww

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent cuisine

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Service a little slow, a pianist would be appreciated. Still absolutely delicious! Vegetarian options: Popular option

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Tasty dishes. Nice balance between herbal dishes and more spicy dishes. Hearty meal. Every visit is charming from its humble opening to today.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

We were warmly welcomed , making us feel right at home. The food was absolutely delightful, each dish bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The presentation was nothing short of stunning, turning every plate into a work of art. It was an unforgettable dining experience.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Excellent, as always!

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Elastic band found in food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Everything was perfect. First time I ate Ethiopian food and it was delicious. The tasting menu for 2 is perfect for a romantic dinner! Vegetarian options: Lot of vegeterian options

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I loved my dining experience. Blue Nile flavors and spices Its amazing.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Wonderful! Great service and great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

First time eating Ethiopian. We took the meat and vegetable tasting menu. The starters were incredibly good. The bread is really soft as it should be. We thought the starters were small but the main courses are just the right size to be satisfied. We finished with a dessert to share. The cocktail was really good. The service at reception and throughout the meal was very attentive, pleasant, and friendly. I really recommend Vegetarian options: There are lots of very good vegetarian dishes.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

After long time I had good time . Grate food and service. Parking: Little hard to find parking Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Service was brilliant. Drinks especially the cocktails delicious. The foooood. Hmmm hmmm superb. Definitely will be be Food

★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: All the vegetarian options were delicious. Very tasty and filling. Food

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Oh my god this is awesome place with awesome food and awesome service. The best Ethiopian food I had. It was special day for us and I wanted to take my husband here as he loves Ethiopian food he loved it. Vegetarian options: You have plenty go for it

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Best Ethiopian Restaurant in Canada- Period! We loved the food and the service. Ambience was simply the best keep shining

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great ethopian food . Beautiful atmosphere. Fine dining. Great service.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great discovery of the type of cuisine, tasty dishes and original presentation. Service a little slow for our table of 6 guests but the servers are nice and friendly. Vegetarian options: Delicious vegan options Dietary restrictions: Many gluten-free options

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Everything was excellent!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Always perfect Service A1 Extraordinary food Top atmosphere The excellent vegan combo

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I was very impressed by the place and the delicious Yebeg Tibs I enjoyed..

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Picked this restaurant to celebrate my birthday and we had the best time with amazing food and great service! Would defenitely recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Excellent restaurant, food was delicious, as always, staff very attentive and kind. Overall great experience and will definitely be back again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

friendly & excellent customer care (lidya) excellent atmosphere hygienic. fresh especial east African food .

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great customer service. Very welcoming African atmosphere.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I had fun thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great vegan tasting menu!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Every single dish was delicious. Service was outstanding and informative. This was our first experience with Ethiopian food and it was quite a treat!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very helpful, and delicious mrc bcp

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: Best vegetarian food ever! Food

★★★
October 22, 2024

Wheelchair accessibility: aucun accès Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Delicious !

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Very nice discovery. Their tasting platters are a delight. We had great service!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The Blue Nile was recommended to us, so we went while enjoying an overnight in Montreal. It was a warm evening in October, and we were seated by the front window with a great view on Rue Denis. The serving staff and chef were exceptionally attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. I look forward to returning in the future. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

A sure value even after several years, the chef does not sit on his laurels. Impeccable and friendly service. Vegetarian options: The tasting plate is offered in a vegetarian version

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Excellent Ethiopian food with decor that is in line with this African country where the food originates from. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Can ask for dairy free although majority of the preparations are dairy free

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Unforgettable experience. The very warm chef offered us exotic dishes.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

We took the vegan menu with starters and main courses. Each dish was more delicious than the next. The roasted vegetables are very tasty and the lentils were a favorite too, but each option was really fresh and well prepared. The service was very professional and kind. I cant wait to go back because it was one of my best meals in Montreal.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Food was excellent, with good options for vegans and vegetarians. Fairly fancy restaurant, so meal ended up on the expensive side. Service left something to be desired. Definitely felt rushed to order and rushed to pay by the server.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

What a nice restaurant! Impeccable food and excellent service (thanks again Kevin!). I highly recommend.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: A child rate would have been appropriate. My 9 year old daughter doesnt eat like an adult but we paid adult prices.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

What an incredible restaurant! Its a gastronomic journey!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We were very well served, my sister and I! Special mention to our server Kevin! THANKS

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The tasting platters had lots of is a fun eating experience with friends. Very warm and helpful service. The location is enchanting and looks like a great place to be for supper of drinks, though we were the only ones dining today for lunch. I am told by my Ethiopian friends you can t find truly authentic Ethiopian food in MTL, and apparently this place uses more white flour than teff flour, but that s technically hearsay. Nevertheless, we had a very enjoyable experience here

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

DO not hesitate!! Amazing food, staff and atmosphere!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Always a pleasure to have a meal at le NilBleu. I have been going there for several decades and have never been disappointed. Its my families go to place to get our fix of fine Ethiopian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

We ordered online via doordash and were beyond impressed. We had the ten item vegan meal and the food was superb. I have had Éthiopien food in Manhattan, Boston, Toronto and other major cities and they do not compare. The flavour in the dishes is exceptional and the ingredients are so fresh. I cannot wait to visit in person.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Never have I ever seen a habesha place like this! Speechless!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Excellent as usual.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Authentic flavourful food, great price, and excellent ambiance. The owner, Lidya, was so kind & shared her experience with me. The staff is uber professional and attentive. I often order through UberEats to support local businesses, but got to visit in person for the first time this past Saturday, and so glad I did. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great experience. We didnt know Ethiopian food. Great discovery for us! Vegetarian options: Several vegetarian options on the menu.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The service is very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Wow we had a very good experience at this restaurant ! The vegan platter for 2 comes with 4 starters and 5 portions to try as main ! Really tasty and service was 5 stars. I highly recommend !!!! Also loved the ambience, perfect for a date ! Dietary restrictions: Vegan options

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Pretty tasty Ethiopian food. I actually liked the vegetarian dishes more than the non vegetarian ones. Both kinds were good though :)

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

A great experience at all levels

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Outstanding service, a meal of unparalleled taste, a memorable evening. This was not my first experience in the Blue Nile nor the last. I highly recommend it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The tasting platter is definitely worth it, everything was delicious! The service was also impeccable.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Truly incredible service! It should be noted Beautiful decoration and atmosphere The discovery menu is really nice and worth the price Downside on the fact that one of the waiters (different from the one we had throughout) offered us desserts and replied yes when we asked if it was included in the menu but it was not and we had to pay

★★
September 22, 2024

This is my boyfriend and Is favorite restaurant. Every time we visit, we enjoy the food, the on-site service, the ambiance, etc. It was our favorite. We had the idea of having a dinner/baby shower at Nil Bleu. Unfortunately, when booking it was super complicated. We had made a reservation for 16 people, 4 weeks in advance. Not enough people to reserve the private room . No problem! We agreed to opt for a table in the main room which is on the first floor. The employee on the phone explains to me that he must wait to see if there are any last minute reservations before accepting my reservation for 16 people. I didnt really understand why I had to wait... he couldnt explain it to me either. He told me that he could just confirm 2-3 days before the dinner date... I wrote to them to express our desire to celebrate the arrival of our child, but no response from them. I think the operation for group reservations was too complicated. Unfortunately, I booked elsewhere... I find it a shame that we couldnt go to our favorite restaurant.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

I love it here! Tasty food and wonderful people

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

The food was delicious and original. Its different from what were used to eating. We had the tasting menu since we knew little about Ethiopian food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Hearty, good quality ingredients and great taste! Excellent value for money, at the time of our visit the tasting menu for 2 people was around $70. To discover!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I have eaten in many ethiopian restaurants over the years in various parts of the world: Toronto, NY, DC, Milan , Paris , Rome,etc...and I must say this is the best ethiopian restaurant based on those 3 variables: atmosphere (setting), food and service. The food is well prepared and well set on the plate. The portions are decent and the service is very friendly. The restaurant itself is amazingly decorated and very modern. A must if you are in Montreal

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Succulent dishes and authentic Ethiopian cuisine! The service is impeccable and the quality of the food is impeccable! I recommend it every time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Amazing food and experience! Everything we tasted was delicious and the service was fantastic! We had the tasting menu (meat and veg) and it was delightful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A restaurant that I rediscover with pleasure each time I visit. THANKS!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

First time at this Ethiopian restaurant, incredible food, excellent service, friendly atmosphere. We had a Zilzil tibbs and a Doro tibbs, both succulent. We plan to come regularly and try new dishes and discover new flavors.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

What a nice place! The meal was delicious and the service was impeccable. A great discovery for us!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

This restaurant is located in downtown Montreal walking distance from Sherbrooke metro station very easy fine. The restaurant very clean and the bathroom very clean. Well organized and Very freindly staff. The food very delicious. I oderded thibsi. I highly recommend the Nil Bleu (Le) Restaurant any visitors to relax and enjoy good hot meal.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent food in a warm atmosphere. The service could be improved - the service was cold and expeditious. The dishes are well seasoned, tasty and complex. Its the kind of restaurant you have to try at least once, but one I wouldnt necessarily return to.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This was better than the best Ethiopian restaurant in Manhattan. Unreal quality of food. The beef gored gored was so good we had to order another plate. The decor is also lovely.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very spicy cuisine. Nice atmosphere. The staff is friendly and efficient.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very interesting, food like in East Africa but lacking a bit of savannah flavor. The decorum is good but the theme is not very African. Thank you Adeli cat and Cleopatra.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Superb, extraordinary culinary experience. Tasty food, fresh and different from the flavors we are used to in other restaurants that we are all used to frequenting. To try at least once in your life. Nice atmosphere and good service too.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Service, cuisine and atmosphere A1

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food. Amazing hospitality. Beautiful decor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Excellent food and service. We had no reservation and waited for 5 minutes to be seated (Saturday at about 5pm).

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

An incredible evening with Chris, Randi, Lili, Aïcha

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Exceptional.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

The food is incredibly delicious; the staff is friendly and the ambiance is relaxing and inviting. Highly recommended. Parking: Paid parking on the street. Close parking for EV vehicles. Hasn t been an issue in the 16 years we ve been eating here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

What a gem! Beautiful restaurant with excellent service and delicious food. The turmeric lamb was perfectly cooked, and the caramelized vegetable appetizer was delicious. The service was also friendly and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience! Vegetarian options: My wife is a vegetarian and we love Ethiopian because there are plenty of options for everyone.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great vibe and ambience! Food is just above average. A bit overpriced.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Food is great and very tasty but some portions are a bit weird. We ordered the taste menu for 3 people and some of the dishes could barely be split equally between 3 person so everybody could have a proper tasting of everything. Some drinks are served in a tiny, talk glass full of ice. On a 4$ Coca-Cola? Come on... Service was outstanding.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Ethiopian delivery.

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Someone recommend this food say it is tasty. I went inside five minute and left quickly so weird type food and staff not good for place like Montreal which more Europene type city.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Delicious Ethiopian food. Great service. 100% recommend it. Small thing: They should play more Ethiopian music! Food

★★
August 22, 2024

Overpriced, average Ethiopian food loaded with clarified butter. Bring antacid with you. The majority of waiters seemed attentive but ours was rude and pushy. A one time experience for me Wheelchair accessibility: Too crowded and narrow but not impossible.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great food with lots of vegan options and outdoor seating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The food and service were excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Ethiopian food is still exotic and the service knows it, so the restaurant has options for newbies like me and the servers are very welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is classy and relaxed, and the food was great! Ill come again for sure. Parking: Its usually hard to find parking in Saint Denis street, but Sundays after 6 are free. Otherwise, there are more parking options around.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

This place is beyond amazing! I had the Vegan appetizers, the Vegan combo platter for two and the Vegan Gluten free raspberry chocolate mousse cake. The flavours, textures and variety are all mind blowing! I could eat here everyday and be extremely satisfied with everything they have to offer. The service, ambiance, reception etc are incredible as well. I highly suggest that you go here. You will definitely have a heavenly experience. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegan options and vegetarian options. Dietary restrictions: The traditional Ethiopian Injera/Bread is made with Teff flour (Which makes it alkaline vegan and gluten free). Majority of their food selections are all gluten free. So you can have a fabulous timing dining in, and leave feeling full, light, happy, satisfied and energized.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

A good culinary experience, to recommend!! :)

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Very good Ethiopian food. They use only teff injera, keeping it thin. Vegan mix (lentils, veg etc) and ribs good, excellent kitfo. Spicing and preparation slightly adjusted for Canada, but done well (other Ethiopian restaurants are sometimes heavy-handed with spices or oil...not here). Service was excellent, warm and helpful. Nice atmosphere. Recommended! Dietary restrictions: Fine gluten intolerance, though no absolute guarantees for coeliacs

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I came to eat on Wednesday evening with two people from my entourage. This was not planned but curiosity and the many opinions influenced our choice. It was the first time we tried Ethiopian cuisine. Pleasantly surprised! Thanks again to Romain who took care of us throughout the meal and who was able to give us very good recommendations. Very good quality restaurant with inimitable flavors! Vegetarian options: Very good initiatives to have vegetarian options for everyone. Inclusive: also allows people to discover new flavors with vegetables.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I have had the pleasure of visiting Hôtel Kutuma and the Nil Bleu restaurant on numerous occasions, and each time has been nothing short of exceptional. The rooms are always immaculate, and the warm, gentle nature of the restaurant staff makes every meal a delight. The food is consistently amazing, reflecting the high standards of the entire establishment. Whether I m here with friends, family, or on my own, I can always count on an impeccable experience. Thank you for making every visit so special

★★★
August 22, 2024

Unfortunately the waiter(a male) was very rude to me. He refused to help when I have some questions about the food on the menu. Very passive aggressive. Food was good.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Absolutely fabulous experience! Atmosphere, service, food, drinks, everything was perfect! Thank you for everything, we will be back very soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The vegan menu is absolutely wonderful. It is so great they really dont need to serve animal parts. And beautiful ambiance. Cant wait to come back. Food

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Excellent food and impeccable service! I visit every time I am in Montreal. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian and vegan options! Dietary restrictions: Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very good evening at the Blue Nile. Family discovery of Ethiopian cuisine. It was good and the service was pleasant and fast.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Me and my friend had an amazing time. The food was very delicious.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Impeccable service! Eating it is delicious. I loved my experience .

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

AMAZING FOOD. Ive had Ethiopian food from all over the world, this restaurant is no joke. Beautiful romantic design. Great service. Absolutely incredible food made with so much love. I will be thinking about this restaurant until I can go again. I was so happy to spend a bit more than expected knowing the ingredients were all organic, the vegan options were plentiful, and that the owners are Ethiopian :) Perfection + Vegan heaven !!!!!!!!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

I really enjoyed the chicken sambusa entree and lamb curry with the special Ethiopian bread. Delicious blend of spices. The service was prompt and warm. Authentic decor. Very welcoming. The Ethiopian tea was soothing. The hibiscus and ginger drink was refreshing. Shall return soon! Vegetarian options: Many options available on the menu.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The waiter was downright rude. Im never going back there

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very good Very clean What a great experience every time For over 20 years

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Good atmosphere and great food

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

went for my boyfriends birthday with a few friends and had such an incredible experience! lovely atmosphere with great customer service and amazing food! 10/10 would recommend!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food, friendly service, honest prices. Nil Bleu was perfect for our family gatherings. Great place for date night, family dinner, any occasion

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

-There were 6 of us with my son and his vegan girlfriend. We ate out with cousins from the States. The air was good. This is my 3rd time in 30 years. There was always a server present to help. The water was still high. Bilingual service. -It smelled good on arrival, spices like turmeric. -We chose their proposal for several people which is in the menu (starter and main course), with meat. -Parking is a major problem. The waiter was even trying to help with that. You have to travel by Metro to Montreal, everything was also blocked from 10:30 p.m. -Since we eat with our hands (pieces of pancake to pinch), we are offered hand washcloths at the beginning. GOOD. But they should be left for during the meal. -We went inside to go to the toilet which is nice and clean. Each person talked about how beautiful it was in the restaurant, soft African music, waterfall, soft lights, clean... -The starter board was so delicious that we would have eaten just that. What is spicy is not too spicy. Beautiful presentation. -The rest of the board: delicious. There was a lack of choice for vegan on the 2nd board, tofu or chickpeas perhaps. The lentils were bland compared to the rest, and the texture a bit like chalk. -The choice of desserts was interesting except for the vegan one, but we were no longer hungry. -I suggest one small empty plate per person. Where to put the little piece of unmistakable meat (there is always one, its normal), or the chicken bone? You could even put the washcloth in a ball. I would suggest not leaving the bones in the meat. We dirty the white tablecloths without having a plate, pieces full of brown sauce fall from the pancakes onto the white tablecloths. And I cant put the chewed bone back on everyones central plate! - You dont have to be very disdainful about eating TOGETHER, from the same dish while dirtying the tablecloth. -Overall, delicious, excellent evening. I wanted to please our guests and it was a success. Even with the dismissive one of the gang who accompanied us and let loose and ate. -very affordable Vegetarian options: See main post. Dietary restrictions: They are accommodating, smiling, but they are mixed foods and sauces, we must not be too restrictive. There were salads, a la carte options. Check before. See main post. Parking: See main post. My husband left me there and searched for 30 minutes and was a 10 minute walk away. Montreal=Metro Kid-friendliness: It could have been more outside, but children need to be fairly calm inside. Personally, I wouldnt want them to get dirty by touching the white of the chairs with their hands, among other things. I wouldnt have brought my son to this restaurant when he was young, but yesterday, he loved the experience, new for him. Wheelchair accessibility: I think they would work it out, there is a permanent inclined plane at the main door, but I havent seen one for the front patio. Not for the toilets downstairs, it seems. There is a larger office, but I didnt see an elevator.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Great food. Decent price. Awesome service. A great place to discover. Vegetarian options: Wonderful vegan meal. The sampling platter gives you plenty of great and diversified food. I totally recommend. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Our go to spot for Ethiopian cuisine when we are in Montreal. Go there!

★★★★
July 22, 2024

Delicious meal! Vegetarian options: Really amazing and flavorful! Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

First time eating Ethiopian food and it was delicious!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Very welcoming people, in a comfortable hotel-restaurant!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Impeccable service, exquisite food... Exotic, but not too much! Well go back any time!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Many little plates that allow to test a lot or ethiopian food. Really good cuisine.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing place! I would eat there every day if I could

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

I judge Ethiopian restaurants by their Kitfo. This one was excellent. Extremely spicy but flavorful. The basic salad was beyond basic flavor-wise. Will be back! Update: yes I came back, and went with the shared sampler for two and it was more than enough. Fantastic selection - great job on enhancing the menu.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Vegan tasting dish was a wonderful treat .delicious!unlike any other type of cuisine. Service was fast, friendly and attentive.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

One of the most aromatic cuisines I have ever tasted. Exceptionally good!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Original and delicious cuisine, beautiful decoration and perfect service. Vegetarian options: Meatless dishes offered à la carte or as a set menu.