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El Gitano Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Spanish Restaurants Basque Restaurants Portuguese Spanish, Basque, Portuguese [Edit]
3507 Du Parc AvMontreal, QC H2X 2H8
(514) 843-8212
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 12 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
2 reviews for El Gitano Restaurant
2 reviews in English
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Review from Brian C.
Montréal, QC
12/28/2011
This is the place for Paella ! A few words about Paella; This dish is fairly simple to prepare and the results are often mediocre. I look for a subtle safron flavor and lots of
fish and meats that are not dried out when served. Most of the time you get a lot of rice
and not much else. El Gitano does their paella very well. The seafood paella was generously portioned with lots of clams, mussels, shrimp,and fish. The best part was
that it was around $30 including a soup or salad, dessert and a glass of wine as part of a Christmas promotion. HEY RESTAURANT OWNER you should do this all the time! Apparently they offer flamenco dancers on the week-end so it looks like a fun place as well. -
Review from Max L.
9/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went here on a whim, and glad we did!
They specialize in Paella here and have at least a dozen to choose from, ranging from vegetarian to the most extravagant.
Super Bock available by the bottle (always a plus) as well as a pretty solid sangria by the liter.
Bread and olives were brought out right after our order and the server was very helpful in deciding/organizing a shared meal for 5 people.
We wanted the grilled octopus, but they didn't have enough, so they gave us a small plate for free and suggested the calamari instead. Octopus was very tender, although the flavor was a little different than expected. Calamari was good, but nothing to write home about.
We ordered the vegetarian, 3 meat, and "de la casa" paella's. Both non-vege's came with ample portions of meat and seafood, by no means a majority of rice. All the seafood (scallops, muscles, shrimp, lobster) was cooked very well, all very tender and flavorful. The lamb was good and rabbit very well and deliciously prepared. The chicken was OK, but more on the dry side. All in all, I would definitely consider returning for more!
The 3 paella's easily fed all 5 of us and we split 3 desserts (chocolate mousse, fruit salad, and coffee cake) with ample satisfaction.
They have flamenco dancing (on a small stage in the restaurant) each Saturday (possibly Sunday) and accept American Express, as well as other credit cards.
A welcome change to the standard rotation of various restaurants available in the area, this cozy nook is definitely worth the trip!
