Montreal Brazilian restaurants: it’s not just meat
I bet the first thing that comes to mind when I say Brazilian food is delicious meat. And you wouldn’t be wrong there, but it’s important to realize that there’s much more to Brazilian cuisine, which is an eclectic mix of European, African and Amerindian influences. Let’s explore this cuisine here, plus I’ll tell you where to go for these delicious dishes. Bom apetite!
Anga Cuisine Inspirée
3425A rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L1Angá sets a lovely tone for an evening with a bright yet sophisticated decor and friendly staff. The menu is as authentic as you can get in this city. Try the traditional moqueca here, a fish stew made with coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander. Desserts are fun too, like the Bolo de rolo, a cake roll with melted guava.
Restaurant Rodizio A Brasil
160, rue Notre-Dame E, Montréal, QC H2Y 1C2Here is another churrascaria offering an all-you-can-eat menu of up to 10 varieties of meat brought right to your table and served right off the spit. The à la carte options include Portuguese chicken and a selection of fish dishes. Try the Cataplana seafood dish for two for something different.
Restaurant Le Milsa
1445A rue Bishop, Montréal, QC H3G 2E4Le Milsa has several locations, one of which is in the heart of the city. This place specializes in churrasco, a Brazilian-style BBQ. Waiters come to your table offering a slice of meat from a selection of long meat-laden skewers they carry. There are a few less meaty offerings on the menu too. It’s fun place for a group, especially when the live samba dancer show happens.
Acajou Br
3425A rue Saint-Denis, Montréal, QC H2X 3L1Acajou is a gem of a restaurant that is run by a mother and daughter team. Everything is made fresh only when ordered, so sit back and relax with the traditional Caïpirinha cocktail (muddled lime with sugar and a splash of cachaça liquor) while your meal is prepared. The Feijoada (a stew of beef, pork and beans) is delicious, as is the Ximxim, a chicken and prawns dish braised in coconut milk.
Guanabara Café Bistro
4520, av du parc, Montréal, QC H2V 4E3This is a cozy home-style Brazilian restaurant with great desserts, like chocolate truffles. But before you jump into the final course, first try a dish like the Escondidinho, a Brazilian version of shepherd’s pie with manioc and jerked meat.
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