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!

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 !

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!

This is by far the best Middle Eastern restaurant in Montréal. The artisans behind the counter…read morecreate a unique Plat du Jour every day, and it is always excellent. These are options not offered at any other Amir. Additionally, the first time I ordered falafel here I was a bit frustrated when it took almost 20 minutes, but then they served me the freshest, tastiest falafel I have ever had (and I have traveled all over Israel). Now I know that every time you order they make the falafel fresh for you. I am now a very regular customer and have always had great, fresh, delicious food at a very modest price every time I visit.

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.

Food came out warm and flavorful, and the menu had variety, but prices felt a little high for the…read moreportion sizes served

Cute restaurant and the ambiance is. I've. Pretty good Iranian food, the lamb dizzy was interesting…read moreand came with bread and herbs with an eggplant relish. The saffron pistachio ice cream was really really good and so was the quince pudding. Service was a bit slow but we were in good company. Happy to try this place again for other items.

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

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.

Our first time trying Yemeni food. We were visiting Montreal and saw this restaurant and thought…read morewe'd give it a try. So glad we did as the food was so delicious - that we went back two more times. The food comes out bubbling hot so be careful. Large portions. Attentive and friendly service. Save room for dessert - I still dream of the kunafa.

Yemeni restaurant with a good sized menu featuring the best of their cuisine. The bean stew…read moretransported me back to childhood as it reminded me of a Romanian dish and it was served sizzling hot. The rice was just top notch and I topped it with fried almond slices for an extra crunch. Flatbread was vegan too and I really felt satisfied, which I can't say too much about most western restaurants as a vegan and that's really a shame (just evolve already and make good vegan dishes not just salad and fries!!!) (end of rant) Go and support this business and show some love!

Came here with my daughter Courtney (my precious girl) after she begged me because she "saw it…read moreonline". Should've trusted my gut Food took ages, Courtney was STARVING and getting emotional. Her pasta was crunchy (sorry but that means RAW) and my burger tasted like it came from a packet. Not what you expect when you're paying these prices. They didn't have oat milk so Courtney couldn't have her iced latte and that basically ruined the whole evening. She sat there saying the "vibes were off" which as her mother I could immediately tell was TRUE. Staff were friendly but a bit too laid back if you ask me. This isn't a festival, it's a RESTAURANT. Won't be rushing back. Courtney says she's "never eating here again" and honestly I stand with my daughter. DO BETTER. -- Sharon x

We took a chance on Terracotta our first night visiting Montreal as they had amazing reviews and…read moreI've never tried Tunisian food so I was looking forward to it! We didn't have a reservation but the sweet man who greeted us found us a table very fast. This is a family owned business and you can tell how much pride and love they put into it. Both of the owners explained all the dishes to us and were so helpful in making our decisions. We started with the lemonade which is house made by their own mother every day. It had a different type of sweetness to it, almost like it was made with honey instead of sugar but I really enjoyed it. We also got the Trio of Salads which were so good! A few of them were a bit spicy but nothing we couldn't handle. They also kept the bread coming which I never hate! We also split the Tuna Brik and it was amazing! For our mains we had the Honey Lamb which was covered in pistachios. The lamb fell right of the bone and was so tender. We also tried the Ojja which is more of an elevated Shakshuka - dipping the bread in the sauce was a highlight at the end. Overall, this was such a unique meal with wonderful flavors. The owners service was the true stand out of this meal. They really do provide a wonderful experience for all of their guests.