Montreal’s Best Greek Restaurants
Wondering where to find Montreal’s best Greek restaurants? It’s a great question—and one we initially struggled to answer. While we love Greece (especially when Montreal’s winter stretches on and we long for the warmth of the Mediterranean sun), our knowledge of the city’s Greek food scene was somewhat limited. We had tasted a few dishes here and there, but nothing that gave us a truly comprehensive perspective.
So, to create a list worthy of your time, we turned to our Greek friends in the city to help us recommend Montreal’s best Greek restaurants, where you can enjoy authentic, generous, and tradition-filled cuisine passed down through generations.
A huge thank you to Stefanie Stergiotis for her invaluable suggestions, as well as her family—true ambassadors of this vibrant culinary culture. “It’s during the Greek Independence Day parade on Jean-Talon Boulevard that you spot the most authentic places,” she told us. “That’s where Greek families gather, and many of Montreal’s best Greek restaurants proudly take part, showcasing their passion and heritage.”
Her family’s journey mirrors that of many in the Greek community: her grandparents arrived in Quebec with just ten dollars and a bottle of ouzo. Like many others, they settled in Parc-Extension, while the next generation established themselves in Chomedey, Laval. Montreal’s best Greek restaurants seem to have followed that same path, growing in neighborhoods where families built bridges between two cultures.
For delicious souvlakis, we highly recommend Elatos Souvlaki, which even offers delivery, as well as the well-known Marathon’s Souvlaki chain. Plus, you can check out our list of Montreal’s best souvlakis for more great options. And if you’re in the mood for something crispy and golden, don’t miss Phyllo Bar Melina’s, specializing in Greek pastries made with delicate phyllo dough.
Here’s our selection of Montreal’s best Greek restaurants, carefully chosen to make you feel like you’re traveling through Greece—without ever leaving the city.
Kalí órexi!
Marven's Restaurant
Marven’s is a classic Parc Extension restaurant where you can eat good, traditional Greek food. It has been open for more than 50 years, has changed very little, and the quality remains the same. Servings are generous, prices are affordable and the food is fresh. Bring your memories of the Greek sun and sea, and try traditional Greek appetizers, souvlaki, salads and main courses just as they meant to be. The no-frills decor adds to the charm. In short, it may be simple but we feel that the effort goes instead into the cuisine, Nb. Marven’s accepts only cash.
Montréal
Rôtisserie Panama
Rôtisserie Panama is a classic Montreal Greek ‘greasy spoon’ that succeeds in making you feel you are in the Mediterranean while you are dining. It has to be the decor! The restaurant opened in 1992, and was bought by the current owners in 1998. Rôtisserie Panama offers scrumptious dishes with generous servings. Come here for your octopus, grilled calamari, fried eggplants and tzatziki or grilled chicken that include all those mouthwatering Greek flavors. The staff and music also add to the nice atmosphere. We like the simplicity of the menu, the low prices and the family feel of the restaurant.
Montréal
Estiatorio Milos
This is Montreal’s most elegant Greek restaurant. Milos Restaurant offers fine dining and is undoubtedly a Montreal restaurant worth visiting. Having been open for many years now, it doesn’t need to make a name for itself, and Milos has locations in London, New York, Athens, Las Vegas and Miami. The dining room has been completely restyled and you are welcomed into very warm surroundings. The delicious flavours found in Greece are underscored here by the extreme freshness of the produce, from starters to dessert. Milos restaurant is quite expensive but at lunchtime and towards the end of the evening, prices are more affordable!
Montréal
Philinos Restaurant
Come to Philinos, which means “friends of wine”, and celebrate Greek hospitality. The restaurant is comfortable and relaxed, and the menu is excellent. Taste the best lamb chops in town at Philinos! The entire menu is influenced by Mediterranean cuisine and prepared with fresh ingredients. In addition to the lamb, we love the squid, grilled meats, moussaka and spreads (eg taramasalata, tzatziki). The dishes here tend to be simple but delicious. Philinos does not try to reinvent but honors Greek flavours perfectly, attracting both families and groups in their lively surroundings.
Montréal
Restaurant Ikanos
Ikanos is the most contemporary Greek restaurant. This is where Greek cuisine is being updated. Grandparents’ recipes are reinvented, which may be surprising to some but the result is impressive! The decor at Ikanos restaurant is fashionable, elegant and comfortable. The menu proposes trendy market produce, seafood, grilled meats and imaginatively prepared vegetables. « The classics of Mediterranean and Greek cuisine are reinvented according to the seasons and our own inspirations, » says the owner. The restaurant also offers a superb wine list. It’s a place where you allow yourself to be surprised and spend an sophisticated Greek evening.
Montréal
Elounda Restaurant
Elounda is a fashionable Greek restaurant in Montreal, specializing in seafood. This is a menu created with much finesse, offering all the Greek cuisine influences. The generous servings of the Greek classic dishes are fresh and tasty. We appreciate the kindness of the staff who do their best to accommodate each customer’s individual needs. Enjoy your meal in Greek surroundings – the statues and curtains are a bonus! Elounda is well-suited for large groups or families.
Montreal
Mythos Ouzeri Restaurant
Mythos may not be the best Greek restaurant in Montreal, but it is definitely the most fun! In an authentically styled setting, you’ll enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes while listening to live Greek music. As the night goes on, the atmosphere becomes more festive. On Saturday nights, the restaurant almost turns into a nightclub, welcoming guests of all ages—all eager to have a great time. We’ve had unforgettable nights dancing until the early hours of the morning, savoring rounds of ouzo shots. Truly unforgettable!
Montréal
Faros Restaurant - Greek Seafood - Mediterranean
Faros is a very small restaurant on Fairmount St that is a little distance from everything. Taste authentic Greek dishes at Faros, prepared with fresh, quality ingredients. The space is comfortable and intimate, similar to a small taverna in Greece. The servers have worked here for years and the restaurant has a certain charm. This is the ideal restaurant to eat Greek cuisine in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. There is also valet parking.
Montréal
Petros Griffintown
Petros is both one of the best restaurants in Montreal where you can BYOB and one of the best Greek restaurants! Located on Notre Dame St West, Petros prepares fish of exceptional freshness and dishes at affordable prices. The restaurant is friendly and the decor will transport you to Greece. The cuisine here is tasty, nicely seasoned and very attractively presented. The restaurant also serves lunch and the staff are always most helpful. Note that Petros also has restaurants in Westmount and on Laurier.
Montréal
Pâtisserie Afroditi
And in desserts… Afroditi offers you some of the best Greek pastries in town! Whether you’re looking for baklavas, bougatsas, melomakaronas, galaktabourikos or paximadakias that will make you dream of the Greek sun, this small, authentic establishment in Parc Extension will please you. We are also told that the pastry shop offers the best galatobourikos in Montreal. We love the busy decor that gives the place its charm.
Montréal
Kouzina Niata
A charming little counter in Mile End, this spot is run by friendly owners who stay close to their customers! The restaurant serves excellent traditional Greek cuisine, with moussaka being one of the standout dishes. Niata also offers catering services and sells frozen or fresh products to enjoy on-site or at home.
Montréal
Taverne Grecque Máti
For fresh dishes with the flavors of Greece in an elegant and welcoming setting, head to MÁTI. This project, born from the collaboration between Carma Hospitality and the Tomahawk Group, is already turning heads.
Montréal
Mama C
In the heart of Old Montreal, Mama C restaurant, located on the ground floor of Hôtel Nelligan—named the best urban hotel in Canada by Travel and Leisure—offers dishes inspired by the freshness of the Greek islands, blending tradition with the modern flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
Montréal
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