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!

I accidentally left my wallet here and the staff held onto it and tried to find me on Facebook to…read morelet me know. When I came back everything was exactly as I left it. I owe a big thank you to the staff for keeping my wallet safe and going the extra mile!

The Short Version: Popular shawarma place on Sainte…read moreCatherine Street. The beef shawarma was pretty good. The Long Version: My husband and I were chilling in our hotel when my husband had a hankering for some shawarma. He didn't want to go too far, and I encouraged him to try a new-to-us place, lol. So a quick search led him to Shawarmaz. Shawarmaz is a Canadian company that started 2013 in Montreal. It has several locations but they are all in the Greater Montreal Area. My husband got the beef shawarma in a pita $9.79. They have the option of getting your shawarma in Saj bread or a baguette and those options are more expensive. He got lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, turnips and onions. For his sauces he got hummus, spicy garlic and chipotle. He enjoyed the shawarma. I had a bite so I could review it (I also went with him so I could see the restaurant and take pictures) haha. I thought it was pretty good. They give you a decent amount of protein. And the beef was flavourful and not gristly. I was surprised that the wrap was not too spicy considering the sauces he chose. The decor is fast food restaurant-like. Service was good but it did take a while for the food, although it's likely because there was a pretty long line up. Review #205 (2025)

From the owner: Moroccan restaurant, pastry shop, and catering Moroccan and Algerian foods prepared fresh daily…read more Authentic dishes served with pastries & tea in a casual space, with a halal meat counter & imported dry goods. We offer a full catering service.

We called to make reservations are done and they told us the earliest we can come in at 9:45pm…read more When we got there, they didn't rush us, even though they were closing, which was nice. I wanted to try a little bit of everything so I got the pikilla to share as well as the sangria rose pitcher. I ordered my hubs the Hirino plate with an extra skewer. When the food comes out, the flavours are fantastic. However, I felt as if the quality goes down if you don't eat it as fast as you can. The stars of the show today were the sangria the fries and the spanakopita. Everything else just felt like he was missing something. Regardless, this place, definitely gives grade vibes on a corner in old Montreal next to cobblestone roads very aesthetically amazing.

Terrible service and completely disorganized. We arrived as…read morea group of six and were told we could be seated as soon as a few tables cleared up. The staff explicitly told us to come back in 15 minutes. We politely did exactly that, only to discover they had given our tables away to someone else. They offered a completely empty apology and rudely told us to wait another 15 minutes. It was clear they did not want our business. We walked out and went to Nicole instead, where we were treated much better. Save your time and go somewhere else that respects its customers.

Garde Cote was recommended to us by Hotel Nelligan as we we couldn't get into Joe Beef. We were…read morewonderfully surprised by this choice, and turned out to be a quality meal. The manager/owner made sure to sell us a carry of great options to create our own custom tasting menu that accommodated our allergies. The Chilean sea bass was absolutely amazing, as well as the sides and dips! Be sure to give them a try

What is a vacation without formal night?…read more There's complaints about the speed of things, but if you want fast food, there's a McDonalds around the area. This is about slowing it down, and savoring the company you're with, the food, the drink and the environment, just sit back and enjoy the ride. Service was very welcoming and warm, merci! We had a party of 7 Had 1 app, and 3 mains, which each come with a side and 2 bottles of wine, which I highly recommend. Our only regret is not getting dessert, but with definitely come back to Ikanos next time I am in Montreal C'est Bon!

Was walking down crescent street and noticed this new place. Bright clean and welcoming…read more This is a new fresh,clean Mediterranean restaurant. The owner and his staff of welcoming and friendly and are there to explain the menu and even gave us some sample to try. First dish was the hummus. It reminded me when I was back touring the Middle East. The hummus was so fresh and you can taste the ingredients with a hint of lemon juice. It was so good we order another one. Second dish Muhuhammara This is a dish with garlic, pepper, walnuts and outlive oil. This was a hit. I could not believe how good it tasted and how fresh it tatsted Third Roasted cauliflower This is one of my favorite things to eat and they did it perfectly. Roasted and seasoned just the way I like it. They put a touch of tahini on top. I would of gotten more but they sold out. 4th dish Grilled chicken in lemon Usually the chicken is dry. Not here it was supper moist and the Lemmon sauce was right on point. Not to overpowering. It blended well with all the spicies. This is a must try if you like Mediterranean food. not only is the food amazing the staff go out of the way to make you feel welcome

Had the best lunch here! The person behind the counter explained the menu to us and we shared five…read moredishes. Soooooo good. The tiger shrimp and couscous was to die for. Super fresh hummus and this red pepper walnut dip which was to die for. I was so full at the end. The only dish I didn't love was the tabbouleh.

Came here for dinner after seeing the rave reviews. Perhaps…read morethey recently cut down the menu but the restaurant had a lot less offering compared to the larger menu I saw online. Decided on "Les Mezz-Plateaux, plateau de 6" to split between two ppl. It's a set menu that comes with hummus, taboulé, mouhammara, and zaatar potatos with choice on the protein and dessert. We chose the shawarma mignon for protein and almond and apricot for dessert. The food presents well aesthetically and appears fresh but nothing stood out to me taste wise. The pita was not made in-store, it was the store-bought pita pocket type and not even warmed up. Total came to $41 not incl tips. We added tip on top even though we shouldn't have, as you grab the food yourself from the counter. I wanted to like this place but sadly it was mediocre at best.

The service was very good and friendly but the food was very middle of the road, especially given…read morethe ratings/reviews.

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!

My husband and I had a very lovely date night at Modavie. We are glad we had a reservation because…read moreit was packed on a Sunday evening! We were seated at a lovely table for two by a window. The service at first was a bit slow, but that was understandable given how busy the restaurant was. Our server, Yan, was incredibly personable. He had excellent suggestions for dinner. We each started with cocktails, and enjoyed the ambiance. There was a live band, but we were in a different room. It wasn't loud like you would expect. 5/5 service. Beef Tartare: 5/5. This was an excellent start. The appetizer sizing was a little small for two people. If you want a little more, I'd recommend the entree size. It comes with fries. But it was delicious. The crostini's that came with it were a little overpowering, but the tartare itself was delicious. Duck Confit: 5/5. This duck was INCREDIBLE. Perfectly cooked, crispy skin, tender and juicy flavor. An incredible sauce. Delicious veggies and potatoes. The only thing I did not like about this dish was how quickly we ate it! Dessert (not pictured): 5/5. We had a chocolate pyramid with hazelnuts and chocolate mousse. Delicious. Be sure to put Modavie on your Montreal dining list!

It's a pretty good restaurant in the middle of Old Montreal. Decor is nice and services is…read moreattentive. I can't speak French so I appreciate the Englishmen menu. I do recommend making a reservation on open table prior to coming. Here is what I think of the food: Seasoning is generally saltier but not too overly. Escargot or the snails is yummy. It comes with the option of cheese on top. Dressed heavy with olive oil and garlic. They remove the shell so it makes it approachable if you were nervous about trying. Cheese & Charcuterie board is as what you imagined. It can't go wrong. Rack of Lamb was good. I do recommend highly. It comes with our 4-5 bones worth of protein with potatoes & veggies. Lost track of how many bones because it was eaten so fast. Duck confit was average. Let me explain, duck was average but the amount of spinach I gotten and how potatoes on the plate was good. Sides out shine the protein here. Side of Foie Gras was perfect because I was worried about having too much food. It did come on a small plate because it's a side dish and it was fatty and salty. Intermission was the best cocktail of the night. Fruity with a star anise on top so you smell it while drinking it because it was so close to your nose. Jazz District was okay. Overall, I do think this restaurant site fairly between 4&5 stars. Do try it. I would come back for special occasions and it's not an every night meal.