I've been seeing a lot of recommendations for Damas in Montreal, so we made a point to book a…read morereservation. The restaurant was very well decorated and had a certain character to it. It was fairly quiet, the service was prompt and responsive, although our server missed our order for the hummus and bread platter, so missed out on that. The decor and ambiance matched the Syrian cuisine. The overall prices were about $$ to $$$, depending on the entree. Here's what we ordered: Hibiscus Sipper (8/10) - a refreshing cocktail on gin and hibiscus. It was a bit on the tart side but a good drink that I enjoyed. Shish Borek (9/10) - lamb dumplings in a sheep milk yogurt. Expertly made and so delicious. One of the many highlights of our meal. Rack of Lamb (10/10) - an amazing rack of lamb, cooked with flavorful spices with a nice crispy light char that made for a fantastic first bite! The entree came with an assortment of vegetables Batata Harra (10/10) - spicy potatoes with a bit of lemon and coriander. It came out hot and fresh and was just the right amount of crispy on the outside and light and fluffy potato inside. Kunafa (8/10) - a dessert made of sheep milk cheese and pistachios. It was served warm, very rich and sweet. Overall, we were happy we visited and had an amazing meal at Damas!

This restaurant was on our list during our trip to Montreal…read more The restaurant is beautifully decorated. The warm colors give it a modern vibe, yet very traditional. We started out with the Dumplings facon shish barak - 10/10. This starter was outstanding. Our main dish was the rack of lamb - 10/10. This dish was phenomenal. The flavor of the lamb paired with the eggplant and tahini sauce was amazing. For dessert we had the Kunafa - 8/10. Great dessert, but a bit too sweet for me. Our waiter was good, however he did forget to bring us another appetizer we ordered. By the time we realized our appetizer wasn't coming we told him about it, and he said there was a miscommunication on the order. So, at that point we just told him not to bring it. Overall, I would definitely try this place out. Their food is really great!

This place came highly recommended from a Lebanese acquaintance; reservs were full so we called &…read morelucked out! This place is a gem. Hole in the wall, warm family like vibe that we love while ALL the food made for one of the tastiest meals we've ever had! A large group of students came in and shared many dishes given how abundant the servings...my son's considering McGill, and this was our first & favorite meal in Montreal. Fattoush Salad - a delightful so very fresh combo Dip Taster - I've had all these many times before but never done quite as well Mixed Grill Platter - the spices in the meats were delicious while the toum was mouth watering out of this world! We had our first glasses of Aryan- yummier than cold sake imho, so good!

The Lebanese wine is a must! The food was outstanding and felt truly authentic. If you're looking…read morefor a fabulous dinner, go to Garage Beirut.

My family and I have been coming here for over a decade and I always leave very full and happy. I…read morecan honestly say the service and the quality of food are consistently excellent. I would rate this restaurant in my top for middle eastern food with Damas. It's no secret this place is great so make sure to call and make reservations before hand. They have a more casual branch called le petit Alep next door but I believe it fills up just as quick. The waiters and sommelier are ready to help you and offered a preset menu for groups. However, we knew exactly what we wanted to we went ahead and ordered our favourites. We started with the hummus, muhammara, fattouch salad, tabbouleh, kibbeh (baked comes with yogurt sauce) and Aleppo sausages. I honestly would recommend all of them, they were all so delicious I have no favourite out of these! We then ordered the spicy 3 meat sampler which comes with kabab, chicken and filet mignon. I could eat a whole other plate of filet mignon. These come covered with garnished pita and bring it to a whole new level. Wrap the meat with these and you'll never want to eat anything else. Very grateful for this Syrian restaurant and the consistent quality over the years, 5 star for every visit.

Nice place, good atmosphere and feels a bit more date night than casual. Food was tasty but…read moreportions are on the smaller side

Visiting Montreal from NYC. And this place was recommended by a local. And my God what a…read morerecommendation!! We ordered a couple of appetizers. They were all amazing. But baba ganoush was the highlight, the light springy eggplant base is highlight by a drizzle of olive oil and contrasted by the pomegranate seeds. For the entrées, the lamb shank is a must, it's succulent, flavorful, and fall off the bone!! The host were sweet attentive and speak both French and English. The environment, lively, and cozy!!

Bonne cuisine du moyen orient, le hummus et le poulet sont excellent, fattet végétarien…read more Service excellent et rapide !

Disregard all the naysayers here and listen up: the food, the service, and the ambiance are…read moreamazing!!! You enter, remove your shoes, and then have a seat. We were a family of four and sat near the window. It's true there's no AC, but with the windows open, it isn't so bad. The cushioned benches and colorful quilted ceiling along with the Moroccan lanterns really evoke the feeling of being transported to North and Western Africa. And I have traveled and eaten my way across Morocco. The chef here is from Mauritania, and the cuisine is similar to that of Morocco's. It's a pre-fixe menu, and we were given lentil soup with pita bread, hummus, and a platter filled with stewed beef & dates, chicken and green olives, and chickpeas all over couscous. The presentation was a feast for the eyes, and everything tasted delicious. The lentil soup, by the way, was the tastiest lentil soup I have ever had. I could do that, pita, and a salad and be satisfied. We finished with a pot of Moroccan mint tea, where our server poured the first round from way up high as they do in Morocco, surrounding countries, and the Middle East. He did great without spilling lol. Service was excellent. Our server was the only one working the dining room, and he did a great job attending to everyone's needs, including those of other diners around us. He had a sense of humor and was very generous when he asked if anyone wanted more food and tea. If you're looking to dine on Northwestern African food and enjoy a unique ambiance, this is a wonderful spot. It's perfect for dates and groups. Enjoy and expect to be wow'ed.

What a delight! We stopped by this place quite early for dinner (6ish?) and we got the full North…read moreAfrican experience- charming restaurant owner, thé à la menthe, and FANTASTIC dishes. We were 4, so we just got the "mixed" couscous service ($30 apiece) , which is all three of their dishes- Beef couscous with dates, Chicken and olives, and vegetables. All were marvelous, though the beef & dates has my heart. Highly recommend going if you're in Fairmount. Next time we're up in Montreal again, I'll pay another visit for sure.

Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra…read moreLayer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch and water. The food is worth it!

Great late night drunchies spot on Rue Crescent! They're open until 4AM, so you can pop in for a…read morelate night snack or to grab something as a hangover meal (future you will thank you). Upon entering the restaurant, I'm instantly reminded of the late nights waiting at a halal cart in nyc after a night out. This restaurant itself is not the cleanest and rather chaotic on weekend nights. Theres usually a long line to order, but it moves rather quickly and efficiently. The staff members aren't the friendliest, but they get the job done LOL. You'll find a bunch of hungry and probably drunk people sitting at the cafeteria styled seats at night. The food is the main selling point here though. I've gotten the mixed platter and shawarma platter; both with generous servings of protein all doused in a flavorful sauce. Ordered the poutine recently and was also impressed how much they loaded the protein. It was a little on the saltier side and wished they had more cheese curds, but still pretty enjoyable. The fries were also more like small potato wedges. I've recommended this place countless times for almost any point of the day, but they especially hit the spot after a long night.

Petit comptoire sans prétention qui sert des falafels incrablement frais et bons. Il sont dorée et…read morecroustillant et tendre et bien vert a l'intérieur. Sûrement parmis les meilleur en ville. Si on les prends en pita in adoreras le choix de garnitures d'une tres grandes qualité. Les Snitzhel sont offert aussi. L'équipe est un peu désorganiser on se demande parfois qui fait quoi mais si non une fois le repas en mains wow!

Wooow woow wowww Best falafel/ Sabich / Shawarma spot in Montreal!!…read more Ambiance super welcoming super friendly and just a crazy awesome vibe !! I got lunch for the entire family The falafel pitas were frkn incredible! So jammed packed they make the pitas with laffa bread it's thicker and super soft and fluffy wow yum and just super filling The shawarma had amazing flavour reminds me of my homeland ! The sabich... (vegetarian) mmmmm again they jam packed my pita sandwich with the traditional eggs / eggplant / tchina hummus sauce harif ( spicy sauce) pickles red cabbage I swear it was the best sabich I had since I've been to Israel! This is going to be my go to for sure! EVERYTHING is FRESH!!! Made on the spot so it takes a few minutes to get your order if you don't want to wait maybe order ahead... but it's sooo worth the wait it's super mouthwatering everything The hummus was creammy delishhhh wow Shawarma hands down one of the best in the city! And let me add it was kosher ! Super authentic and they really are generous with the portion size vs price Overall,super happy I found this new found gem can't wait to be back here soon Totally recommend!! Cheers!

Amazing food with wonderful service! My friend and I snagged the last open bar seats and boy was it…read morea great experience. The bartender was super knowledgeable on the food and cocktails, he really made everyone feel comfortable! The food came out quickly and was delicious. Definitely give this place a go! I will say it gets pretty busy with a smaller indoor dinning area but I would definitely say worth the wait! They had some covered outdoor seating but unsure if it was open.

If I could break the 5 star scale, I would with Hayat! I did the tasting menu with a couple of…read morefriends, 100% worth it! Come hungry because they Bring out the variety of Dishes off their main menu. They started off with a bunch of their dips. All of them were super delicious I could make a meal out of just eating that. The brought out generous portions of meat, but my favorite was the chicken. The presentation of everything was beautiful too. They had a DJ there who was FANTASTIC the vibe was so fun, a little jazzy but upbeat and mixed so nicely. The service is paced a little slow but you need the time to make sure to eat everything. I plan on coming back here!

Going thru UberEats app, I encountered this restaurant. As a vegetarian, I took the falafel and…read moreeggplant pita with salad, rice and fries. I was under impression, the fries meant garlic potatoes like Boustan, Basha or Amir, but I was wrong, they were regular fries. It was a slight disappointment due to that. Otherwise, my pita was exceptionally good. I like the idea of the mix of falafel and eggplant. My family enjoyed their shrimp, beef shawarma and chicken shish taouk platters. The meats dishes were well flavored and cooked. The shrimps were slightly salty but flavorful. Definitely, it was an interesting grab of food.

Great Lebanese restaurant on Monkland. Food is always fresh, portions are generous and prices are…read morevery reasonable. I usually order their kefta plate, filet mignon or vegetarian option. All wonderful choices. Service is also good. If you plan on going in the winter for dinner during the week, ensure you go early enough as they close earlier if the restaurant is quiet. This means that once you finish eating they will let you know they're closing even though they are supposed to close an hour later. I don't appreciate that but will keep this in mind for future reference as this is not the first time this has happened to me. Enjoy their yummy Libanese freshness

Solid 3.5 review…read more Stopped in to get a few baked good. The babka is super hyped, but doesnt completely live up to the hype, not the best i've ever had, but it was very, very good. Some of the other baked goods were good, and some were just okay. I'd come back if I was in the area and be specific with my order.

There are many options to choose from, but as we were doing a food crawl we settled on the…read morechocolate babka. Probably the best babka I've had so far.