Positives: Nice decor for a nigerian spot (Most west african restaurants are no-frills spots). Warm…read moreatmosphere & Friendly Staff. They take credit/debit card (most west african spots don't and you know why, if you're west african). Food looks good at first glance. Negatives: Food was bland (it needed salt to wake it up). The portions are horrendous. Not sure if this is a Montreal thing because all of the food in this city seems to be child size, just like Paris. I ordered jollof with chicken for $15 cad. I got a massive amount of rice and two tiny pieces of chicken. Shouldn't it be the other way around? The chicken was mostly fat/skin and bones. I had to use a knife at my hotel to dissect the actual meat of the chicken. If i wanted more chicken, it was $2 per piece...that is ridiculous. I originate from New York City, which has many west african spots and much better value (which is sad because nyc is known for being expensive). Even in Toronto, I can get a plate of jollof rice/huge pieces of chicken with salad and plantain for $10 cad. Summary: When I come to a nigerian or ghanian or any west african spot...I come to EAT. That is the only reason why I'm here. If you've ever been to any west african country...you know that the portions are ON POINT. As someone who can actually make this food, i felt cheated. Overall, its not worth it.

In town for my sister's wedding and we wanted a place to hold a welcome reception for all of the…read morefamily coming in from out of town. We are Nigerian, so hors d'oeuvres and other finger food would not do! We had a week's notice so we were really scrambling when we came across Ayo's (they a have a FB page). We spoke to Ayo, who told us what she would be able to do in such limited time. So appreciate her HONESTY in giving feedback on our best options for the event we were trying to hold and not selling us on what could not be delivered for the sake of upselling. I was a little nervous because, she was out of town and her husband, Sunday would be catering the entire thing. I shouldn't have been worried because he was the consummate professional, very helpful (even let me use his GPS for the weekend because I kept getting lost coming from Montreal) and went above and beyond to help us host our family and new in-laws in style! The restaurant remained open upstairs, and there were a steady stream of people coming in to dine-in or take out, and after tasting the food (including the legendary Suya) I understood why. They have multiple spots for dine in upstairs, along with 2 tvs and a full bar. Downstairs is their event space and we comfortably accommodated around sixty people there with no issues. The menu included egusi soup and pounded yam, coolers of jollof rice, EXCELLENT meat pies, EXCELLENT suya, chin chin,amazing dried fish, and mixed meat in stew that disappeared before I even got a chance to see it! If you are in Montreal or Lasalle and looking for authentic Nigerian food and/or are looking to host an event, RUN to Ayo's, they are the real deal.

The first Michelin Star restaurant I've ever been to that served African food and that I managed to…read moreget a reservation for in Montreal on my first night. I got the tasting menu. The month i went, December, gave me a choice of a soup, an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The soup was delicious: Lightly spiced and warming for the weather outside. Same with the fish. I wish I got more of these. For my meat entree, I chose the guinea fowl as my entree. I was disappointed in this one because it was dry. Sorta like chicken, but all the way from New Zealand. Service was exceptional. The restaurant was dark, and the couches looked comfortable. I just wish I got a seat on one of the couches.

Located outside of the bustling downtown Montreal, this was an amazing mouth watering experience…read more Never really tried African food, but this place is delicious. The interior is covered with African art and colorful decor. The tables are nicely situated and the bench and chairs are comfortable. The service was very good. Very professional and education presentation of the drinks and food. Truly a gastronomical dream. We ordered 2 appetizers one was cod fish and the other was a beef layered "napoleon like" delight. Both layered with much flavor and delicious to look at and to eat. Our entrees were fresh fish in a broth with cassava gnocchi and goat covered with the best pastry I have ever eaten. The server explained every dish and poured a delectable light sauce over the pastry. A truly amazing experience

Maquis Yasolo brings together great ambience, great staff, and great food. Though there was a…read morelanguage barrier, the staff were very friendly and helpful. As for the food, it was superb. I got L'Abidjanaise with a side of Jolof, and I have to say that their sauces are superb. The Mayo in particular was perfectly spiced, and although the fish was bony, the seasoning was just that good. I also got the mikate (beignets). These should definitely be shared. A fantastic restaurant if you want some West African flavor.

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant! It felt home cooked with love. The inside was…read morebeautifully decorated, colorful, and inviting. The staff were very friendly and supportive. The woman even offered to translate the menu for us and helped to accommodate my dietary restrictions. They constantly checked in on us to make sure that we were enjoying the food. Most importantly, each dish was delicious. We ordered the following: fried bread with fish as appetizer (so fun and delicious), moussaka with fufu, pork jerk with plantains, and beignets (small round dense donuts). We will happily return again the next time that we are in Montreal!!

The service is exceptionally good for a restaurant in this area. I was told this is Senegal cuisine…read moreand not African (similair, not the same alright ?) While I was seating, the waitress let me know what drinks they had and I got myself a ginger juice pour over a wine glass. My dish is the Yassa chicken served with plantains (extra), a couple of legumes on rice (one of the many choices) and with a yassat sauce. The meal was delicious although, I am not sure what to do with the rest of the yassat sauce during the meal. I applaud the service of this place. It was a little pricey but well worth it.

Excellent food, friendly service, and warm atmosphere. We frequently stop in and order the chicken…read moredish with rice and plantains. My fiancé switched it up and ordered the lamb tonight. He said he loves it just as much as the chicken. We will be back again soon. Thanks chef!

This place is just excellent. The Goat attieke is fantastic. Really flavorful hot sauce. A side of…read morepondu went SO well with the dish and had me wanting another serving. I wish I had the time and opportunity to get the fish -- it sounded great. Maybe next time I'm in town. Oh, plus really friendly service that just made you feel welcome and at home. Can't wait to come back to MTL and go to 30 Juin!

5 stars ! The goat and the fish with attieke are a must! The peppers and sauces that come with the…read morefood there are elite level.

Les nourritures étaient bonnes mais , ils ne sont pas organisés…read more J'avais commandé du foutou banane mais j'ai été surpris ils m'ont mis du placali a la place et aussi, j'avais commandé du jus mais quand ils m'ont servi dans le sac il n'y avait pas. Je m'étais rendu compte qu'il n'y avait pas la boisson lorsque j'étais chez moi, j'ai fais donc demi tour, ils m'ont dit que je n'ai pas commandé cela, je leur ai montré les preuves (la factures de ce dont j'avais commandé). Malgré cela ils ont refusé. Du coup je leur donne une étoile juste parce que la sauce était délicieuse. Sinon je ne recommande pas du tout ! Qu'ils revoient leur organisation. Et comment un si grand restaurant n'ont pas de livreur. So pour toutes les commandes il faut obligatoirement se déplacer pour en prendre. C'est désolant.

Good restaurant. The decor is very nice and the staff are very friendly. The main dish food…read moreportions are huge and can be shared between two people (don't listen to the waiter saying otherwise). We had the full chicken braise with the couscous and the alloko (fried plantain) as a starter. The plantain was a bit oily but the tomato or pumpkin sauce that accompanied it was delicious. The chicken was a bit dry and the couscous was cold and sticky. It tasted pretty good tho. Beware of the hot sauce! We were here on a Friday night and the service was very very slow. There was a big group at the restaurant so the two person serving staff were completely overwhelmed. Took us two and half hours to get out of there!

The food here is very delicious, from the rice, fish and plantain you definitely will not be…read moredisappointed, the servers were very nice and professional, the inside of the restaurant is very nice as well with a nice scenery.

Really delicious and generous food. Charming ambiance. Really supportive service, happy to give…read moregreat explanations but no pressure. On the lovely Duluth watching spring flaneur.

Best lamb Tagine I have ever had in my life! You know you want some! Great service, too.read more