Top 5 dining experience of my life! We started with the fattoush, which turned my salad-hating…read morehusband into a believer. We followed that up with the batata harra, which were spicy, acidic, crispy little morsels of perfection. We rounded out the meal with the lamb and hummus dish, along with the filet mignon and little pickled peppers. Everything was perfection. Beyond the amazing food, the restaurant itself was beautiful and service was friendly, attentive, but never intrusive or annoying. These guys are doing everything right. I don't know when I'll be back in Montreal, but I can promise I will be right back here when that happens.

5:45 pm dinner on the patio, with nicholas as our server. the outdoor patio made for a relaxed…read moreearly evening setting, while the interior has a much more dramatic, intimate feel, with dark wood, ornate hanging lanterns, patterned tile floors, warm lighting, and rich middle eastern inspired details. it has a distinctly upscale and atmospheric feel that suits the restaurant's refined take on syrian cuisine. service was impeccable throughout the meal. nicholas and his team was attentive, professional, and genuinely on top of everything without being intrusive. the pacing was well handled, and we never felt neglected or rushed. the level of service definitely matched the upscale setting and was one of the stronger parts of the experience. we ordered the meat platter for two, which was $220. the meatballs were easily the standout for me, juicy, flavourful, and probably the best part of the platter. the beef was good, but the prime rib was overcooked and the chicken was quite dry. at $220, i honestly expected more, particularly from a restaurant with this level of reputation and positioning. the uneven cooking was disappointing and kept the platter from being the highlight it should have been. the fattoush salad was much more successful. it was light, fresh, and refreshing, with plenty of herbs and pops of pomegranate. this was actually my favourite dish of the meal. the freshness and acidity worked especially well alongside the richer grilled meats. the grilled octopus was another highlight. it was tender, nicely grilled, and had a good texture without being tough or chewy. overall, the experience was a mix of excellent service, a beautiful setting, and some genuinely memorable dishes. the fattoush, grilled octopus, and meatballs were all standouts, while the prime rib and chicken fell short of expectations. the impeccable service and atmosphere certainly elevated the evening, but given the $220 price tag for the meat platter, i was expecting a more consistently impressive meal.

If you are looking for an authentic Lebanese place, then this is the place for you…read more I am a Lebanese , living in the US and each time I visit Montreal, I make sure I visit this place at least once. I love the food, great menu and service. The place is small and can get busy, but if you can make it then it is worthwhile the wait. Thank you Grace, Chef and the rest of the staff. Keep up the authentic work.

Good overall. The food portions are on the smaller side, bread didn't come warm, and I can't rave…read moreabout chicken that needs sauce to feel less dry. But the place is charming and the staff are friendly. I had a lemonade that was a thirst quencher!

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

good overall experience. the mezze was better than the mains in my opinion. still enjoyed…read moreeverything, just didn't feel mind-blowing. nice place for a calm dinner.

Food was great and fairly priced! The customer service was very good. This restaurant reminds me of…read moreold times and it has a cozy vibe.

I went there yesterday craving pizza as I was about to pay at the Register after passing my order…read morethat they already had heated up they were telling that they don't accept credit cards so basically couldn't get it and had to go elsewhere to get some food instead .

Did you ever get that feeling that you're being punked by a restaurant? That's what I felt when I…read morewent here. I kept on thinking they were trying to mess with me, but I couldn't even tell you how. The food was very, very good, don't get me wrong. And the portions are gigantic. But the place is very, very busy and noisy and it seems like they're always trying to I guess upsell you. I don't know. I won't be going again.

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.

amazing place amazing worker, weal was honestly the best worker you could look for, would always…read morewant to come back

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!

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