I was truly looking forward to enjoying this place because the Yelp reviews seem to rave about the cozy atmosphere, wonderful service, and the fresh food preparation. But although I found the restaurant to be cozy and my server to be friendly, the food though freshly prepared was just average at best. Let me explain. So, after perusing the menu, I saw a few Mediterranean staples, such as, baba-ghanoush, lentil soup, and a beef Shawarma entrée. So I decided to order all three of those items. Now, let me tell you not only was I excited to taste the food here, but I truly wanted to experience what a majority of people on yelp said about this place and its food. But I soon discovered that you truly cannot trust other peoples opinions when it comes to food. You just literally have to try it yourself to see if it even resembles that cuisines standard benchmarks. Well anyway, let me get to what I thought about the food. The lentil soup it's pretty tasty, but it would serve lukewarm. The baba-ghanoush was also tasty, but the pita bread was stale and void of any flavor. And as for the so-called Beef Shawarma entrée, it was literally chopped up cubes of beef! Nothing near to what a standard Shawarma entrée should resemble, or let alone taste like! To be quite honest, I was so disenchanted with the Shawarma entrée that I asked my server to take it away and just give me the bill. I was ready to go! But my server genuinely saw my disappointment with this so-called Beef Shawarma that she pleaded with me to try another entrée. So I asked her to recommend another entrée to me. And she recommended the Skewered Chicken entrée. So, I caved in and went ahead and ordered this Skewered Chicken entrée. But I should've just went with my gut feeling and just should have paid the bill and left. I say this because it took forever for them to prepare this Skewered Chicken entrée and I mean forever! And this is on a Tuesday night with only two other people inside the restaurant, so literally this place was empty! (Not sure if the Cook made me wait for this dish out of spite for me sending back the first entree but that is my suspicion). Anyway, I got my server's attention and she told me if I could wait a few more minutes because they were plating my dish and that it will be out shortly. And that literally took another 10 minutes. To say that I was eager to get out of this place would be an understatement. I was standing up literally putting on my jacket when the dish finally reached my table. My server asked me kindly to return to my seat and to try her recommended entrée. So I gave her the benefit of the doubt and I did so. The Skewered Chicken entrée was a little better than the so-called Beef Shawarma entrée, but really nothing to write home about. What a letdown! I really wanted to give this restaurant one star, but my server really showed genuine concern about my dining experience. And I truly appreciated that. And so as for my take on Le Souk of Montclair NJ. I would caution spending your hard earned money at this restaurant. The food is mediocre at best and there are a lot of better options in the Montclair area for Mediterranean food. read more

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Le Souk is one of those places that stays with you. The moment you walk in, it feels like you're being welcomed into someone's home. The food is incredibly flavorful, everything from the creamy hummus to the smoky baba ghanoush to the juicy chicken shawarma tasted homemade in the best way. The pomegranate chicken was a standout, sweet, tangy, and full of depth. I loved the special brunch board-it had a little bit of everything! Chef Jumana has created something really special here. You can feel the love and intention behind every dish. It's BYOB, and they also have a small market inside with Middle Eastern spices and goods to take home. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We were drawn in by the colorful and cozy atmosphere, and wow--we are so glad we happened to find this place! The mint tea was refreshing, and everything we tried was so fresh and perfectly balanced. I ordered the special brunch and was stunned by how much food was on the platter. My husband enjoyed the combination of pomegranate seeds with the beef shawarma; there was ample pita bread included. This was one of the best Mediterranean meals we've ever had, and we look forward to coming back when we are in the area! read more

Le Souk - Montclair - Brunch special! - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Charming restaurant with great food and prompt, friendly service. Lovely dinner with small group of friends. Felt the middle eastern vibe. Really nice evening out! read more

Delicious and authentic Middle Eastern food. Fun ambience and very friendly and helpful service. A great "go to" place!

Such a beautiful ambiance. Sammy was very inviting and prepared a beautiful dessert spread and tea time for us. Very relaxing afternoon and all the desserts were delicious, especially the Baklava and knafeh! read more

Le Souk - Montclair - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

The food was very good ,the service was nice , I would return good place to have a good meal

A unique hidden gem in a bustling area of Montclair. It is small and cozy and easy to miss but definitely worth the dining experience ! My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day and we were pleasantly surprised! It wasn't overly crowded and we loved that there was no price fixed menu / extra charge ! We ordered Muhammara dip with pita to start and falafel. Both were fresh and delicious . For main course we had the beef shawarma and chicken kabob . It was wonderful, seasoned well , and even the salad was fresh . We also tried their house hot tea which took a while to make but it was flavorful and delicious ! The price is very reasonable, you can tell they make everything fresh and it is authentic . The menu has a lot of gluten free and vegan options which we both loved ! They play nice music and the vibe is relaxed . The server was sweet and even let us change our spot to a more comfortable couch like setting . They are very accommodating and friendly and the food is delicious ! I highly recommend for anyone trying / craving Mediterranean food ! read more

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Our waitress was from Nepal and was the nicest waitress we ever had. The restaurant is clean. The dining room is beautiful. The food is fresh. It was calming and inviting. A true get away from the madness of American life. read more

Wow, so delicious. And it's beautiful inside! Also looks like they are BYOB. We had a lot of dietary restrictions and the chef came out to make sure she understood all of them and actually special made a dish to accommodate us. What a gem! read more

One star for cozy decor and another for friendly service, but unfortunately food fell short and didn't deliver. For appetizer we had beet salad, portion was microscopical and it lacked flavor. For main dish we ordered falafel waffle, which didn't look like waffle rather like ordinary falafel balls. It had stale taste, like made from frozen package and not freshly made. Our overall our experience with Le Souk was very disappointing. read more

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We went there with the intentions of trying an entrée, but we got so full on trying the appetizer with the four samplers very cute inside. Everything was made. Fresh definitely will go back. I like it for lunch. read more

Yes I do, I do recommend this place. The energy in Le Souk is amazingly positive, and the middle eastern decor is fantastic. Hummus: best we've ever tasted. "Monk" Baba Ghanoush: fresh, smoky and brilliant Falafel Sandwich: baked, sauced and seasoned perfectly If you don't know that NJ is the USA's middle eastern cuisine capital, now you know. read more

Le Souk - Montclair - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place has amazing middle eastern food, and I highly recommend it! Everything I tried was so fresh and delicious, and the owners are the friendliest people. The monk baba ganoush with pita bread was really refreshing and the green peppers added a nice crunch. My friend and I tried the pomegranate chicken and homemade beef shawarma, both were super flavorful, and the hummus served with each dish was also really good. For dessert we got baklava, which was also amazing and not super sweet either. There's outdoor and indoor seating available, and the decor is really cute. You can definitely count on great service too. read more

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Great food! We are new to the area and were craving Mediterranean. There is something for everyone at this place. The pomegranate chicken was particularly good! Word of caution though, the baklava, was delicious, is a very tiny serving for the price. read more

I have been passing this place for years and never noticed this delicious gem! Small but an absolutely one of a kind Mediterranean cafe! They have a great variety of menu options, drinks/teas and even authentic handcrafted bags for purchase. We tried a bunch of appetizers, Baba Ganoush, Stuffed Grape Leaves, traditional Hummus and Falafel! For the entree, we got a Chicken Kabob (which was definitely a great portion for two people). We also got Moroccan Hot Tea, which was so refreshing! This will be my go to local spot moving forward! Must try!! read more

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The owner was so welcoming and inviting as soon as we entered the restaurant. The food was perfectly portioned and tasted home made to those who grew up eating Syrian meals. For those who want a good lunch/brunch it is the perfect place to stop by. read more

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Tiny place with really cute decor. Super friendly service and great menu. Had four appetizers (Mezza) for $20 which was a great and very affordable way to taste a selection of the dishes.For main courses we had vegetarian moussaka, eggplant and beef (fetteh) , chicken pomegranate and another beef dish, (shawarma) Everyone loved their meal. Nice, generous sizedportions (but not enough for leftovers/takeout which was fine!!) They seemed a little unprepared for any sort of crowd on a Saturday night but it was fine because you weren't in a hurry. Only complaint was that it was super quiet when we came in at seven pm-- almost felt like we were intruding. Music came on only after we requested it -/was a wonderful addition to add to the ambience. Music should be on all the time! BYO but they don't have ice buckets so come prepared. Free parking after 7pm. Will come back! read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. I ordered take out from le souk and cannot wait to dine in person. The food is so fresh and full of flavor. I loved every single bite. They even included a little dessert with our order which was also delicious. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I was craving something filling and fresh that wouldn't leave me feeling sluggish and I'm so glad that I came here!! The interior vibe is so nice and the falafel waffles were great!! I appreciated their packaging for to-go items and the service was excellent. It was easy to order my food over the phone and it was ready super fast. Would definitely be returning! Helpful tip: If you are using your GPS to get there, it's right on the corner (on a diagonal entrance). The GPS made me think it was on the block. read more

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Staff was super friendly and food was excellent. BYOB was a nice option. It was a nice night to sit outside. read more

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This place is AWESOME! Decoration and vibes are great! Food is creative and delicious. It's not your traditional Middle Eastern place. They do Middle Eastern with a modern twist and it works great. Waitress was nice, knowledgeable and very attentive! Definitely I'll be coming back. read more

Le Souk - Montclair - Baba Ganoush and Eggplant Sandwich!! Amazing!! - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

While walking around Watchung, Le Souk caught my eye. With its intricate decor and almost other worldly feel, there is no way to miss this charming establishment. There was both outdoor and indoor seating but on this particular day I was taking my order to go. I ordered a Hibiscus iced tea,, and since they lovingly make the drinks to order I had a little bit of time to wait and look around the store. In addition to food (including salads, small bites and desserts), Le Souk also sells artistic wares including hand made bowls, purses with Van Gogh art on it and Bamboo notebooks. It was like hanging out in a small art gallery while waiting for your drink. I took the tea to go and it was *delicious*. It had just the right balance of Hibiscus flavor with a tiny bit of sweetener. It was also really smooth, something not all tea shops manage. It was rather late when I visited Le Souk so I really hope to go back at an earlier hour to maybe have a meal there and enjoy some more fantastic tea! read more

3.8 Stars for excellent and authentic flavors with some bumpy execution. I really need to return to this place for in-person dining. Besides the space being stunningly beautiful, there was something really lost in translation by packing and driving this food. We decided to treat ourselves to a pretty extensive dinner and ordered half the menu. A couple of dishes weren't correct (which we didn't realize until we got home) and this amazing, small business was just way to overwhelmed to try to fix the error. So while we didn't get to try the falafel waffle nor the chicken fatteh I can say some stand out flavors were: the fava bean salad (complex yet simple, beans cooked perfectly), the chicken schwaram sandwich (juicy and bursting with flavor), the eggplant fatteh (a unique blend of roasted eggplant, spices and diced pita bread held into a type of bread pudding with tahini sauce and all of the various humuses flavors (Tumeric, avocado) were so perfectly home-made, they put store-bought brands to shame. By far the stand-out winner was the Pomegranate Chicken. I can't even describe the luscious and savory, yet sweet, yet not, flavor of this chicken, and I'm sad we devastated the helping because I know it would have been even better the next day. Unlike other reviewers, the portion sizes were ok (not large) and a lot is lost in transport (humus getting water from condensation, fatteh's a bit dried out, etc.). I would also warn people to give the restaurant WAY more time than indicated on the app you are using, and don't bother calling. They are just keeping their head's above water, so give them, and yourself, plenty of wiggle room. But the flavors are extremely authentic and homie and comforting. I'll be back! read more

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We ordered delivery since we still don't dine indoors and this was really solid! Not the greatest middle Eastern food I've ever had but also not bad. The grape leaves were delicious and the falafel sandwich was on point. The falafel waffle was a bit on the dry side but still was ok. Everything was really nicely packaged too. Glad to have a new spot to add into the mix! read more

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delicious pastries, baguettes, focaccia sandwiches, every time I go there i want to buy and eat everything

I love everything about this place. The decor was beautiful. The lighting was perfect: The cuisine was STELLAR. Parking was a breeze. Service was impeccable. I will be back!! read more

Le Souk - Montclair - You can't go wrong on the menu here! - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Very authentic middle eastern food in Montclair. The waitress, and maybe owner, was Syrian. We ordered the pomegranate chicken, and chicken fatteh with the dandelion salad with hummus. The food was light and delicious and all very authentic. It was a bit lacking in portion sizing read more

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Five of us visited here, we had appetizers ,main courses and deserts. Service was disappointing . Something is odd about this place. It seems the food is made fresh but there is a major issue with restaurant management. Service should be #1 priority. Never once the waitress or the owner asked if we needed anything. We had to get up and ask them for basic requests. I wish them luck. Food taste was mediocre. read more

Stopped by on a whim after glancing into the store and seeing all the decor. The food was delicious! Amir was attentive to everyone's orders and chickpea salad was fantastic and fresh. I saw a lot of other food come out and everything also looked fresh and beautifully presented. This place is a hidden gem for all your middle eastern favorites. The portions were also good. Highly recommend you stop in! read more

Le Souk - Montclair - Chickpea Salad - Syrian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Visited for the first time. The beet salad and Falafel waffle (something different) was good, but the other mezze and service was just okay. Granted that there was only one server for the 4 tables and the take out orders. I have had better Mediterranean food, for sure. The one thing that was super annoying was the flies and bugs that were there. They would come into the food or right in your eyes. read more

AMAZING!!! Even in a slow rainy night they made sure to serve the best food I had in many months!! read more

Very good pita sandwiches for lunch. We ordered one chicken and one eggplant. It was fresh and fast. The only disappointment is how expensive it is for just a sandwich and no sides. Curious about a eat-in meal because everything for takeout was good but I'm afraid the prices will reserve this experience for a special exception to splurge. read more

Since Le Souk is a store in Watchung Plaza, I never really thought of it as a restaurant, but everything in the mezzes section is good, from the fava bean salad to the beet salad, dandelion salad, and the hammarah (red pepper compote with walnuts). The falafel waffle, an ingenious way to get more fried edge on a falafel, is terrific. Chicken kabob: excellent, with a tahini sauce. No baklava this evening, but the sesame cookies and Turkish delight go wonderfully with coffee. Incidental bonus: The woman who cooks is quite friendly and a fun conversationalist. Highly recommended, especially to get out of the usual takeout food ruts we get into. read more

Great middle eastern restaurant located on a charming street in Montclair . Small, byob, vegan and vegetarian friendly , nice decor and gracious owner . Food was impressive, we ordered an extensive mezze and it was all good ! Highly recommend. read more

Wonderful Syrian-style tea room, restaurant and boutique. Beautifully appointed, more like an elegant private living room than a restaurant. Delicious selection of Middle Eastern pastries and Syrian teas. Browse the decor for unique imported furnishings, jewelry and artifacts--most of what surrounds you is also for sale! Open for lunch and early dinners during business hours, Le Souk's delightful setting and home-cooked, Mediterranean cuisine are available for private parties and family dinners every evening around 7 pm. The owner/chef herself is involved with preparing authentic Syrian dishes and serving guests, as if you were dining in her home! One of Montclair's best kept secrets! Steps away from a charming business center, a small park and lots of easy parking. Highland train station is across the street. read more

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I ordered Hummus and Baklava from this place via DoorDash. In my entire 25years of life I have never experienced a stomach ache like the one that came directly after eating this. read more

Very good food. Excellent service / cordial server. Very reasonably priced. BYOB. We'll happily return. (Could not find anything to knock other than possibly some uncomfortable tables due to lack of leg space). read more

Le Souk became our favorite middle eastern restaurant after auditioning several in the Montclair area. From the Chicken Platter to their sandwiches, everything was tasty and filling! Pomegranate chicken platter was full of flavor, and wide variety of sides. And my wife loved their chicken shawarma platter - they even substituted the rice with some of that yummy hummus. All in all, best place for middle eastern food with outdoor seating and indoor ambience. read more

Great food including some of the best hummus I have ever had in my life--really. And each time we go the service is excellent. Le Souk is quickly becoming one of my family's go-to Montclair restaurants. read more