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Milos Restaurant
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm
Mon-Sat 5:30 pm - 12 am
Sun 5:30 pm - 10 pm
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
17 reviews for Milos Restaurant
Review Highlights
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"White fish, served simply with olive oil." In 4 reviews -
"milos special and crab cakes are fantastic too." In 3 reviews -
"...zucchini, shrimp and lamb chops were particularly wonderful." In 3 reviews
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17 reviews in English
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Review from shan t.
5/4/2012
Went there with a friend for lunch. Lunch special consists of starter, entree and dessert. I had a Begula salad, grilled salmon with rice and yoghurt martini with sweets. The taste and plating of each course was absolutely exquisite. The service was wonderful. I also need to mention the bathroom, so clean and fancy.
I would definitely return to this establishment when I'm in Montreal again! -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
2/14/2012 6 photos
This has got to be the best baklava I've ever had. But that's not what they are known for.
Their fish has been touted the best in the city! It was fresh, and portion size was really good.
From the outside, it looks pretentious, but when walking in, it's like you're transported to Greece.
The service was very good, and even though we showed up late, he did get our meal to show up some what around the same time as everyone else.
We got the catch of the day, roasted Sea Bass that comes with a large bowl of rapini. It's simple dishes, but very tasty.
For a special occasion, it's definitely worth it. -
Review from Terrie C.
1/20/2012
Looks and feels very elite with an air of ostentatious qualities. Even the bar guy was calling this restaurant "renown", "classy", "superb" and so forth. Using all these adjectives, my goodness...
Looking around, it is very spacious and the customers ranged from locals to tourists.
This is NOT an affordable restaurant but got lucky that we reached a time when the prefix dinner menu for like 25-30 bucks were available, whoo hoo!
The dinner came out excellent. I ordered the Dorade fish, which was cooked just right. My friend ordered a huge lobster and although it was $90, it was WORTH IT! It was sweet and lovely...a great experience!
So is this a recommended place to eat? Yes, if you can wait till the prefix menu is in effect, to save on costs. Yes, if you love seafood. Yes, if you want to have a beautiful dinner without minding the bill. The desserts were also good too. I'd come here again and will check out the one in NYC. Also on the menu that I would try next time would be the salt-baked fish. I've only seen it done on TV... but a loooot of people were ordering that.
Also, Montreal has a bunch of different charges/taxes, so be aware!
There is valet parking, coat check and the whole nine. -
Review from Janine T.
11/25/2011
Came here for dinner before heading off to the OSM for the evening. I was almost dreading going to a nicer place this evening given that I was in a cocktail dress and rocking Sorels thanks to the snowfall earlier that day, but the hostess happily checked my furry boots so that I could change into my heels before being seated.
The fresh baked bread was tasty as was the wine we picked (didn't go for the Greek selection, just couldn't do it!) I had the big eye tuna which was done sashimi-style. It was hands down the best fish I have had in Montreal: fresh, cooked just right and melted in my mouth. The beet variety on the side was oh so tasty as were the greens.
The service was friendly, fast and knowledgeable and my galaktoboureko for dessert was wonderful (although I would suggest sharing it given that it was the size of my head) I will definitely be back as I saw a waiter walk by with a tower of tempura that practically had my name on it, YUM! -
Review from Dean A.
Montréal, QC
11/16/2011
Much of what makes Cava such an amazing restaurant is applicable to Milos, which is obvious to many since the owner is one and the same. The flagbearing quality that sets this place apart from others is the impeccable service, practically white glove. Waitstaff ooze class - they are literally there to make your dinner experience as top notch as possible, and will focus on the little details like pulling your chair out for you and swapping your utensils without you noticing.
The ambience is really spectacular - it's light, whitewashed, and vaguely resembles a cycladic landscape. The feeling is very comfortable and very unique, especially for a city that's quagmired in snow and darkness for half the year.
The food is very good - simple, honest, predictable dishes that have been honed to a high standard. The fish is simple and fresh. The salads feature tomatoes that don't taste like tofu chunks, quite the feat in Montreal. Everything has this light airy feeling to it, almost like you're sampling all night. Nothing on the menu will break the mold, and if you're looking to get knocked off your feet by some stroke of culinary genius in the kitchen, forget it. Like all smart businesses, they stick to what they do best, which is why the restaurant is so popular.
And, btw, not nearly as expensive as some people think. Enjoy! -
Review from Anni L.
11/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I went there for a client dinner. The ambiance is very european and the services is very good.
For starters we had bread served with their homemade olive oil and fresh basil (that they use scissor to cut the potted plant straight onto your table).
We had crab cakes and alaska crab legs as apetizers. The crab cakes are the best I've ever had in my life.
We had what tasted like deep fried tempura vegetables (zucchini, eggplant and potatoes - all thinly sliced) which came in the shape of a high tower..
For the main we had Trout cooked and coated in sea salt. It was served with lemon and their special house olive oil. We had side orders of steamed brocoli, asparagus, and homemade fries.
For dessert we had a fruit plate and baklava, as well as greek coffee.
We also had greek wine to compliment the meal. -
Review from Julie E.
9/23/2011
I had some of the best Greek food I've ever tasted at Milos.
It was my cousin and his fiancee's rehearsal dinner. We had the entire restaurant with almost 200 people. And even with the huge crowd, the food and service were both excellent.
Top dishes:
- Thinly sliced fried zucchini, served with a tahini sauce. An OMG dish.
- "The best crab cakes in town," claimed one server. And they were quite delicious.
- Charcoal grilled shrimp
- Grilled lamb chops
- Filet mignon
- White fish, served simply with olive oil
- Salad with feta and tomatoes
Even my grandma, who HATES Greek food, thought this was the best meal of the wedding weekend. And I would 100% agree with her. I would have all of these dishes again. The zucchini, shrimp and lamb chops were particularly wonderful.
I would certainly return in Montreal or visit the New York restaurant. -
Review from Mel A.
Toronto, ON
8/16/2011
Feel like your next to a market with fresh treasures from the sea, with wonderful chefs ready to cook for you.
Favorite dish was octopus. milos special and crab cakes are fantastic too.
Great expresso martinis. -
Review from Kevin K.
1/22/2009
Milos Montreal, owned by Costas Spiliadis of Estiatorio Milos in Manhattan, is currently in the charge of renowned Italian chef Franca Mazza, previously at Little Italy's Il Mulino. A Greek meal cooked by an Italian in Montreal! It seemed out of place but it would have to do. And the suggestion, purloined by a couple visiting New York from Montreal, was worth every bite.
Spiliadis has taken it upon himself to elevate the status of Greek cuisine, which is commonly associated with gyros lathered in oily tzatziki, salty Greek salads with cheap feta and olives and syrupy baklava that cloys to one's molars. Many Greek restaurants eschew Greek for the more common appellation of Mediterranean--hardly a sin, but telling. A quick inspection of the catch, and the total absence of fishy smell, iced on display in front of the open kitchen reassures diners that the prices for this lesser esteemed cuisine is justified. If not altogether charitable.
If people are uncertain of how Greek food can be, they need to talk to Mr. Spiliadis at one of his restaurants.
Milos serves family style meals: whole groupers that feed five, enormous salads that waiters plate at your tableside, and bountiful sides such as baked beets or greens. The two of us, unable to fully enjoy such a feast chose the five-course tasting menu and a bottle of highly recommended 2005 Assyrtico (Areti, Ktima Biblia Chora) over an Alsatian Riesling.
Greek wine is not as various as Italian or French, but this bottle worked throughout the meal.
While we waited for our meal to begin, we munched on hearty bread that steeled our appetites and warmed us--the walk from the subway to the restaurant was much further than our map portended. We noted the success with which the rustic/chic interiors had been designed and the crisp, formal (if not old-fashioned) service of the staff (my fiancé was excluded from almost all decisions and questions). We sat at wide, spacious tables that were stationed at comfortable intervals or pushed together for large families. The floors were a matted brown, which offset the formal white, and the fish, imported foodstuffs and ironwork reminded me of the taverna tradition.
The first course arrived. Grilled octopus atop thinly sliced, raw onions. Portioned into medallions, the octopus was nicely charred but still tender and sprinkled with sea salt and olive oil. Filling the plate were grilled oyster mushrooms and colorful peppers whose tender flesh resonated with grass and straw flavors that met balsamic and olive oil directly. The onions provided a crunch that balanced the dish.
Quietly, the plates were taken away and we were presented with a more ambitious course: grilled shrimp on lemongrass skewers with the fixings of a Greek salad. The shrimp were delicately imbued with the citrus notes of the lemongrass and quite succulent. The Greek salad was comprised of tomatoes, which were a bit flavorless, a bring feta and olives arranged to fill the remaining space of the plate but offering little else to the shrimp. This dish was the least impressive of all. The attempt to reinvigorate the Greek salad came off as unimaginative, forced.
The crab cake that Milos boasts as "famous" followed. Actually, it contained a meaty lump of crab meat spiced with something not unlike Old Bay, and slices of calamari served after prolonged boiling and a quick trip to the grill. The crab cake was bound almost wholly by meat and was not over-breaded or mealy. The nod to Old Bay was charming, appropriate and delicious. Having nearly filled ourselves with crustaceans and mollusks, we patiently waited for our entrees. I was moving inland, hoping for the arrival of lamb chops and fries. My fiancé had ordered a dish of grilled salmon and beets.
I am not a fan of salmon, having eaten too much of it when it was the only fish my mother allowed in the house, so leaving the sea was an easy choice--even at a seafood restaurant. My risk was rewarded. The chops were rubbed with salt and rosemary, grilled to medium and served with crisp fries sprinkled in sea salt. The salmon, however, was the superior dish. As fresh a piece of fish as I had ever seen upon a plate, the flesh was firm, a beautiful hue and cooked with care. An undisturbed surface yielded to glassy meat in the center. A side of beets gave the dish weight and the deeper hues emphasized the appealing appearance of the fish.
By the time dessert arrived we were ready to loosen our belts. Knowing full well that we would be wondering through a city of French pastries, a plate of baklava seemed superfluous. But our server insisted and I added a cup of Turkish coffee to the bill. The baklava was as flaky and light as my mother's, but prepared with honey it surpassed her recipe. It was topped with crushed pistachios and fresh strawberries that were surprisingly tasty. -
Review from Lucy G.
9/5/2011
Mojito was yummy. Couldnt eat, didnt make rsvp. :(. Food looked gooood
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Review from Paola B.
Markham, ON
8/28/2011 1 photo
Greek food at its best! I was skeptical at first not having had good experiences with this type of cuisine thus far, but so many people recommended it, I had to try. I cannot say enough good things about this place, the quality and freshness of the ingredients, the preparation and presentation, the service, and of course the taste, everything was perfect. We sat next to the seafood market display, which is a nice touch to their decor, and we ordered the Milos Special, followed by a seafood pasta, and the lamb chops. Delicious! When I saw the impressive variety of dishes being carried out to other customers, I knew I would have to be back.
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Review from adrian s.
9/22/2010
Listen... if this restaurant were a car, it would be a Ferrari. You're in Montreal, you want to go somewhere where you are CERTAIN you will not be disappointed? This is the place. Everything is absolute perfection. Service is impeccable. The menu is simple. Fresh seafood for the most part. Now, I love seafood. But I also love adventurous dishes prepared with flare with the flavors to back it up. These wasn't a lot of flair. Definitely not adventurous. But FRESH and PERFECTLY prepared? Yes. Everything. A little pricey (My seabass was $43/lb, which came out to almost $100). But it was well worth it. Again, if you don't want to take chances and you want to go to a restaurant where you'll leave feeling like you just experienced some of the best dining the city has to offer, Milo's is your place.
One last thing... you must order dessert. I have never had a Greek dessert that I actually loved... and I lived in Athens for a year. The Baklava here is the best I've ever had, but even that doesn't compare the ridiculously rich and delicious Galaktoboureko, which is basically just a custard in a pastry, but wow. I could eat that every day for the rest of my life. -
Review from Reza K.
Montréal, QC
9/5/2011
Best sea food restaurant in town. Top service!
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Review from George K.
Mont-Royal, QC
11/23/2011
People always ask me which is my favorite restaurant in Montreal and it's always difficult to answer because I have so many but the one that stands on top for service quality and freshness on a consistent basis is the one and only Milos. George Spilliadis and his team from Kosta to Jerry and Ioanna make an evening at Milos a trip to Greece without the need to fly. The fish chosen from a selection not seen in North America is cooked perfectly in my favorite way and that is salt crusted and baked now I know that most of you will disagree and opt for the BBQ method but you must try this at least once in your life just so that you can experience pure bliss in harmony between Man and the Sea. I can go on and tell you how great the crab cakes and Greek salad,octopus and of course their zucchini fries are but I recommend that you visit this restaurant so that you can concur with us mortal souls who feel that those who have not visited have been denied a little of what the Greek Gods meant for the World to experience.
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Review from Jaime L.
4/14/2009
I have always enjoyed Milo's. Superb fish. Exquisite starters. And I adore the Milo's Special. Service is also spectacular.
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Review from Tim Paul W.
5/17/2011 3 photos
Such a wonderful experience at Milos, I don't know where to begin except to say, that the food was outstanding and the service was incomparable. Ask for Theodoro:) I thought he must be a partner in the restaurant because his enthusiasm, personality, and passion for what he was doing that night were really something to experience. We started off with a personal tour of what was being served fresh that night right in front of the kitchen, where all the fish and seafood were on ice. We were given a brief description of what each fish was, and how it could be prepared. A completely cool start to a wonderful dining/eating experience. We were then presented with house olive oil, with literally, fresh snipped oregano, (the server snipped oregano off of little plants into the dishes at our table) and a basket of grilled bread, which was amazing. We started off with the grilled sardines which were robust, as they should be and served whole, with fresh lemon. we also ordered the Milos Special: paper thin zucchini, eggplant and saganaki cheese lightly fried, served with tzatziki. the presentation was beautiful, and unique, and very resourceful, as the waiter dismantled the pyramid at the table which allowed evryone to grab some crunchy fried vegetable goodness, and tzatziki-see pic. also, saganaki cheese? hello. That's like the cheese of the gods. We then got the tomato salad which is the classic greek horiatki, served family style. I should mention, that the menu is designed for everything to be shared, as it invites a communal vibe, as you would feel if you were eating at someone's table at home-it was a nice touch, but you might want to order two of something you like if you have a big party, like we did. I was the last in line, but that was just the luck of the draw. I sampled the lamb, which was wonderful, but the restaurant specializes in seafood, so I went with the grilled whole fish, which you can also get salt encrusted and roasted, which looked pretty spectacular. The fish is some of the freshest I've had and really changed the way I will eat fish from this point on-seriously life changing. it was grilled whole and filleted table side and served with lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Simple, yes, but a total culinary knockout. Another spectacular dish was the fresh linguini and Lobster pasta dish. The pasta was perfectly al dente and coated in a flavourful rih tomato sauce with huge chunks of lobster meat from an entire lobster. Unbelievably good. Of course, the desserts were off the charts good, baklava, loukoumades, and my favorite, galaktoboureko; vanilla custard in honey drenched filo dough-the espresso was pretty wonderful as well. Milos specializes in seafood, but they let us know that their sister restaurant Cava is their version of the Greek steakhouse, with specialties from the mainland, and our waiter described it as a place whee they serve thick cuts of beef, and lamb with big fiery red wines-sounds like it's worth another trip to Montreal.
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Review from Peter K.
10/22/2010
Amazing food and amazing service,perhaps a little uptight and stuffy, but I guess that would only bother you if you wanted it to. very pricy but the food is excellent, Had a whole fish and a tomato salad. both amongst the best dishes I've ever had.
