Food is excellent!…read more Service was sub par and particularly my server -- middle aged lady that never introduced herself, also seemed bitter from the beginning. She apologized but also confronted me to ask why I said something to the manager making it more awkward. Love Ethiopian food and this food was indeed great! Fresh and clean. Kitfo and Lamb were phenomenal.

This was my first time at an elevated Ethiopian restaurant. I cannot fault the food, the…read moreatmosphere, or the service - all were excellent. But a place like this cannot duplicate the charm from a place like a family-run Ethiopian restaurant. For example, on arriving: Other Ethiopian restaurants I've visited: "Welcome!" Nil Bleu: "You don't have a reservation, but we can seat you if you are done by 8pm." Great care was put into quality food, and the tej was quite good and perfectly chilled. This could certainly be a place to sample Ethiopian cuisine for the first time if you were uncomfortable going elsewhere. I'm glad I visited here, but I'll continue to check out as many other Ethiopian restaurants as I can as well.

Very good traditional Ethiopian food. My waitress, who was Ethiopian, said it's the closest to the…read morereal thing in Montreal. It's a pretty basic set up, but I guess you go there for the food

My fave food spot in Montreal!! I come here regularly with friends and usually stay around 2 hours…read morelol. Staff are always so nice and the food is so filling but not heavy. Would recommend getting a combo of braised meats with injera, it is worth every penny. Juices and coffee are good too

We were excited to try their AYCE and came hungry. We ordered different kind of dishes from the…read moremenu, including the papaya salad. They cooked them based on how many people in your group. We quickly disappointed when the papaya salad was just julienne sliced papaya topped with sweet and sour bottled sauce. The rest of the dishes (chicken in satay sauce, fish in brown sauce, beef) tasted the all the same and the meat didn't taste fresh. The calamari was hard and I felt like chewing rubber. The only dish we like is their soup. In terms of service, the server just placed the dishes on the table without telling us which one which. They didn't say anything when we said thank you. I don't like giving a bad review but I feel they need to improve. If you're looking for an authentic Thai food, I'm afraid this is not the place.

An all you can eat Thai buffet where the price is right. Food is fresh and tasty. The ambiance is…read morenice, calm and the service is always great. I've been to that place five times and plan to go many more times.

Located in the eclectic and historical area of McGill. This plant based restaurant is definitely a…read moreplace to try. Inside the decoration and the ambiance is very humble. About 15 tables maybe. Very cozy, perhaps too cozy... I made reservation and I am glad I did as it was packed inside. I ordered the cheesesteak sandwich with the side salad. The sandwich was great, the "cheese" was a cashew style cheese. The "meat" was also perfectly marinated, 5/5. The side salad was leafy greens and pumpkin seeds. The vinegarette was balsamic, it was good but the salad did not have a lot of dressing on it, 4/5. Service was prompt and courteous. Prices are decent. Definitely recommend

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Lola Rosa. The vegan restaurant features a a good selection of…read moresandwiches, salads, appetizers and main dishes. We tried the eggplant batha and "steak" sandwich on a pretzel bun. The eggplant was full of flavor. The "steak" was seitan meant to mimic not steak, but brisket. It was very good, and we particularly like the bun. It was served with a side salad, though there was an option to substitute a sweet potato for a small charge. It is a cute little place that also has beer and wine. Sorry, I forgot to take pics of the food.

Oysters! Ambiance. Did I mention oysters? Boyfriend and I come here and we will be back.read more

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

Food - I fell for the 4.8 stars on Google only to realise the food is mediocre. We had two combos…read moreand the thali had "dat Ruth's" which was dal makhani with no salt! Now tbf I did mention mild to medium so maybe that's why!? Other things on the plate was baingan (ok-ish), naan (the best on the plate) paneer( one of the good things on the plate) and raw malai (again watery) with samosa (which I felt was refried so many times that it turned super crisp and dark) Service - average - nothing extraordinary! Ambience - def a plus one for this!

I stopped by Rutba later on a Thursday evening by myself, and the place was buzzing with…read morepeople--definitely a popular local spot, which I had read about in a little tourist pamphlet. There's outdoor seating available in the summer, which added a nice vibe. One thing I really appreciated was their combo option that lets you sample a little bit of everything. That's always a win for me! The food overall was decent--not bad at all, but nothing that totally wowed me either. The service was friendly for the most part, though a little slow. One server was super responsive, but another didn't seem too sure about the menu. I asked what "soya chaap" was (listed under Unique Finds), and she just said "soya chaap" back to me... which didn't really clear anything up. Not rude, just kind of unhelpful. One thing to flag: the menu online doesn't match what they actually have in person, so don't get your heart set on a specific dish before going. I had a plan in mind, but it wasn't available when I got there. All in all, Café Rutba is worth checking out if you are close to the area and interested in Indian food.

This is THE best vegan restaurant we've tried in Montréal. We ate brunch and lived the vegan eggs…read moreBenedict and shakshuka! We returned for dinner and feasted on 4 different starters just to try more. The solmon avocado tartare was inspired! Konjac root stood in for salmon and was fruity and soft. Their dumplings were served with a Thai peanut sauce that was perfect. Don't miss the roasted cauliflower.

We LOVE Lov! This was our second visit, and just like the first about a year ago, our meal was…read moresimply sublime. We appreciated the excellent service and the light, airy, plant-filled decor. I had a lavender latte--delicious with delicate floral notes. Hubby had eggs benedict and I had a mushroom crostini, just awesome. It was so much food that I took half of it home to enjoy later. I was happy they use completely compostable takeout containers too! We will be back, Lov!

Had lunch at Sham on Mont Royal and really enjoyed it. I went on a Thursday around lunchtime and…read morewas one of the first people there, which was nice and chill. I got the shawarma plate, which came with salad, fries, hummus, and a garlic spread super satisfying and felt like a great deal. I love when a place gives you a salad and a side with your main--it makes the meal feel complete. The vibe is also great. They've got outdoor seating and a cool indoor/outdoor setup where the wall opens up, so it was perfect on a warm summer day. Only downside was it took a while to get the bill. Looked like only two people were working and things started getting busy. It didn't really bother me since I wasn't in a rush, but if you're on a tight schedule, just something to keep in mind. Overall, awesome spot--good food, good portions, and a nice place to hang.

i visited sham today with my mom (vegan of 7 years) and she and i agreed that sham was the best…read morevegan meal we've ever had. (and the best falafel!) i would Absolutely recommend sham, vegans and non vegans alike!