Best Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Orexi Estiatorio - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

Orexi Estiatorio

In the heart of Old Montreal, Orexi Estiatorio invites you to awaken your 'Orexi' (appetite) with the sun-drenched tastes of Greece.

Open until 11 pm

(45)

Old Montreal

Greek Mediterranean Seafood/Fish Grill

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Orexi Estiatorio offers a warm, inviting Greek dining experience with consistently delicious dishes from grilled octopus and zucchini chips to lamb chops, sea bass, and a ribeye steak, plus crowd pleasers like moussaka croquettes and desserts such as baklava and loukoumades. The atmosphere is praised for its cozy vibe, tasteful decor, and a hint of Greek music that enhances the meal. Attentive, knowledgeable service guides guests through the menu and makes diners feel well cared for. Overall, this popular spot in Old Montreal is seen as a standout for authentic flavors, high quality food, and a memorable night out worth repeating.View restaurant profile

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Que Sera Syrah - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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Que Sera Syrah

Wine, oyster & cocktail bar / 18 years & over / lunch + evening + brunch

Open until 11 pm

(260)

Brossard

Mediterranean Seafood/Fish Tapas Buvette Charcuterie Tartare

Mentioned in: Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Montreal: The Best Restaurants and Brunches for 2026

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Que Sera Syrah feels like a warm, stylish hub on the Dix where a tapas style menu, fresh local ingredients, and regularly refreshed seasonal dishes deliver flavorful, refined experiences. The wine list is generous and thoughtfully curated, with interesting natural selections and pairing ideas that elevate each course, while cocktails are inventive and well balanced. Service is consistently attentive and friendly, and the ambiance blends cozy and chic for intimate dinners or lively gatherings, with dishes described as creative and beautifully presented. Overall, the impression is of a destination for memorable meals and excellent wines, with occasional notes about slower service or a few items that may not hit every palate, yet the constant theme is quality, originality, and a memorable visit that invites a return.View restaurant profile

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Grillades Amira (Lasalle) - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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Grillades Amira (Lasalle)

Mediterranean restaurant to enjoy delicious halal grilled meats.

Open until Midnight

(65)

LaSalle

Grill Halal Kebab Seafood/Fish Sandwiches Salads

Review Summary

Overall reviews highlight bold flavors and generous portions at Grillades Amira Grill, with calamari standing out as exceptionally crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, repeatedly described as the best bite by diners. The plates are noted for variety and size, offering salads, potatoes, and grilled vegetables alongside meats, and the group platters are seen as a great deal, though some sides and beverages are considered overpriced. The juice and several desserts drew ire for high prices, especially when taken to go, while the main dishes and salads earned praise for authenticity and quality. Service and atmosphere are commonly praised, described as friendly, attentive, calm, and upscale, though one location delivered slow service and poor initial attention. Some reviewers call Grillades Amira Grill the best halal steak house in town and express plans to return to enjoy the calamari and other hearty offerings.View restaurant profile

St.George's Taverne Urbaine - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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St.George's Taverne Urbaine

Neighborhood bar in the heart of St-Jérôme

Open until 3 am

(20)

Saint-Jérôme

Comfort Food Pizza Pasta Sandwiches Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)Poutine

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St.George's Taverne Urbaine offers a surprisingly refined tavern experience with standout items like a crispy chicken burger dressed with Piri Piri sauce and a homemade honey glaze, and paninis that hint at an Italian touch with a well designed menu. The energy is upbeat and the beer selection is solid, creating a warm neighborhood vibe supported by friendly, attentive staff. Karaoke nights on Wednesdays and Sundays bring extra fun and a welcoming crowd. Nachos St Georges and beer battered onion rings are praised as decadent treats, and a fresh decor update since October adds to the inviting atmosphere. Overall, the place blends flavorful dishes with a lively mood and dependable service that keeps guests coming back.View restaurant profile

Jacques Cartier Pizza - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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Jacques Cartier Pizza

Opens Tomorrow at 11 am

(7)

Longueuil, Vieux Longueuil

Pizza Poutine Burgers Comfort Food Pasta Sandwiches

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Jacques Cartier Pizza offers flavorful pizzas with generous toppings and a jalapeno option that delivers on heat and satisfaction. Outdoor seating is popular and dining in can be pricier than delivery or takeout, reflecting a mix of dine-in and takeout choices. Servers are described as helpful and prepared for groups, making same day reservations work smoothly. The piccolo pizza is praised as a true masterpiece with abundant toppings, and the menu also features excellent submarine sandwiches.View restaurant profile

Grillades Amira (Laval) - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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Grillades Amira (Laval)

Mediterranean restaurant to enjoy delicious halal grilled meats.

Open until 1 am

(30)

Chomedey

Grill Halal Kebab Seafood/Fish Sandwiches Salads

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Grillades Amira Grill comes through as a busy but well paced spot with excellent customer service and amazing food that is worth the money. The experience is described as spectacular food, helpful staff, and a striking black and orange decor inside, with a suggestion to try the mocktails. Group dining for iftar was excellent, with everything cooked to perfection and a wide variety of options. Service is relatively fast, and large sharing platters were a highlight, with plenty ordered and enjoyed. Overall impressions are positive, with consistent praise for the team's effort and plans to return.View restaurant profile

Laffé Sandwicherie Libanaise - Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Poutine, Afghan Restaurants in Montreal

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Laffé Sandwicherie Libanaise

Located in the Plateau, Laffé Sandwicherie Libanaise offers generous sandwiches with fresh ingredients

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Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Mile-End

Sandwiches Lebanese Rice Bowl Middle Eastern Vegetarian

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Shawarma Moods

(35)

Saint-Jérôme

Lebanese Sandwiches Vegetarian Rice Bowl Middle Eastern Kebab

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Shawarma Moods is described as delivering flavorful, fresh, and well-seasoned shawarma with a crispy wrap, paired with friendly, attentive service and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers call the food excellent and some even the best in Montreal, with the chicken crispy shawarma highlighted as a standout. The value is noted as reasonable and the overall experience is described as enjoyable enough to warrant a return visit. Overall, the collection of reviews portrays Shawarma Moods as a reliable go-to for satisfying shawarma, consistent quality, good prices, and a pleasant dining environment.View restaurant profile

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Brocard

Taste Syria’s finest!

Opens Tomorrow at 12 pm

(174)

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal

Syrian Middle Eastern Grill Mediterranean

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Reviews describe Brocard as a warmly welcoming Syrian restaurant with an open kitchen, cozy vibe and stylish retro decor where dishes are authentic, vibrant and beautifully presented. Diners praise the mezze and mains like fatet mozat, shish barak, sayadeyeh, batersh, muhammara, fattoush, kibbeh and lamb cuts, noting generous flavors, balanced spice and tender textures. Many highlight great value for quality, attentive and friendly service, and a lively yet intimate atmosphere suited for gatherings, dates or celebrations. The tasting menu is often described as flawless and the overall experience as consistently excellent, with standout desserts and drinks such as the Polo drink. Some feedback mentions occasional small portions on ordering platforms and a few minor inconsistencies, but these are outweighed by the overall praise. Overall, Brocard is regarded as one of the best Syrian spots in Montreal, notable for affordable pricing, high quality authentic flavors, warm service and a welcoming space with a nostalgic cinematic ambiance.View restaurant profile

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D-Burger

Opens Tomorrow at 11:30 am

(46)

Westmount

Burgers Poutine Comfort Food

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Reviews of D-Burger show a mix of praise and criticism: many highlight delicious smash burgers, tasty fries, and friendly, attentive service, with several calling it a welcome neighborhood spot and something worth returning for the flavors and variety of sauces. Others caution that burgers can feel bland or that portions are small for the price, and point to issues such as over-salted fries, thick batter on onion rings, or inconsistency across visits. Delivery experiences are especially variable, with some orders arriving soggy or underwhelming, while a few reviewers note quick error corrections and good service. Some comments celebrate strong flavors and good value, whereas others urge lower expectations on consistency or price-to-portion ratio. Overall, D-Burger seems to offer standout flavor and positive service when the kitchen hits the mark, but consistency and value appear to be the key factors affecting repeat visits.View restaurant profile

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Do Boy

Chinatown

Casse-Croute (Snack Bar)Comfort Food Poutine

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Ashton

Opens Tomorrow at 10:30 am

(64)

Mirabel

Poutine Burgers Sandwiches Comfort Food

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Ashton is a new addition drawing mixed reactions across reviews. Some diners praise items like the roast beef sandwich and burgers, noting fresh fries and flavorful cheese and gravy, while others slam the poutine for being under sauced, lukewarm or cold, with portions that disappoint and a taste that falls short compared with expectations or other local spots. Service is described as variable, with some reports of slow, long waits at the newer Mirabel location or during busy times, and other visits highlighting fast, friendly service and clear menu explanations; at times staff are described as still finding their rhythm. Price is a recurring point, with several reviewers calling values high for the quality, while a few appreciate the local, fresh approach and the choice to order a la carte rather than bundles. Milkshakes and other items receive praise from some, and there is a sense that Ashton brings welcome variety and a refreshing vibe to the area, with many indicating they would return to try different dishes, even as others say the current execution keeps them from returning.View restaurant profile

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Luna Restaurant

Open until 3 am

(59)

Saint-Hubert, Longueuil

Middle Eastern Grill Salads

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Reviews describe Luna Restaurant as a lively, welcoming spot with a warm atmosphere, especially on weekends when live music, a comedy show and a vibrant crowd elevate the night. The food receives frequent praise, with standout dishes including mesakhan, mansaf and chicken sushi, and cocktails are often noted as well balanced. Service is described as fast and attentive in many visits, though it can be slow when the place is full or during events and when only a single server is on duty. A few reviews mention miscommunications with event staff and some pricing errors or extra charges on the menu, which dampen the experience for those guests. Overall, the sentiment is positive and many say Luna Restaurant is worth returning to for good value, atmosphere and the chance to enjoy great food with friends or family.View restaurant profile

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Cococina

(67)

Downtown

Mediterranean Market Moroccan Spanish Tapas

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Reviews describe Cococina as a standout dining spot with delicious, beautifully presented dishes that blend Moroccan and Spanish influences, complemented by creative cocktails and a warm, vibrant, upscale atmosphere that works for celebrations or a cozy date night. The interior design is repeatedly praised as stylish and the overall vibe is welcoming and lively, sometimes described as instagrammable. Service is a mix of high praise for attentiveness and professionalism and occasional notes of slowness or miscommunication, but the consensus is that when the service hits its stride the experience is memorable. Dishes like tajine variations, seafood platters, octopus, calamars, and lamb receive frequent compliments, while a few items such as certain shrimp preparations or poutine have caveats about taste or portion size and some reviews mention timing constraints that affected the meal. Overall, Cococina is viewed as a strong, high quality option in Montreal with many guests planning to return and recommend it, while acknowledging that as a newer venue some aspects can still be refined.View restaurant profile

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Mona Mediterranean Street Food

Opens Tomorrow at 12 pm

(25)

Old Montreal

Mediterranean Sandwiches Vegetarian

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Reviewers consistently praise Mona Mediterranean Street Food for delicious pita sandwiches with tender meats and fresh, soft bread that makes the fillings shine. Favorites include the smoked maple beef, falafel, chicken cutlet and a version of Philly cheese steak, with others noting well balanced sauces and generous fillings. Prices are described as reasonable for the Old Port, offering good value for the taste. Service is friendly and welcoming, with a warm vibe, while the dining room can feel a bit cold and the kitchen can be a touch slow when ingredients are fresh. An outdoor space is anticipated in warmer weather. Newly opened but already getting strong word of mouth, Mona is seen by many as one of the best meals in Montreal so far, with several reviewers eager to return to try more items.View restaurant profile

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Man'oushé - Lahmajoun & Manakish

Opens Tomorrow at 7 am

(246)

Brossard

Middle Eastern Sandwiches

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Reviews consistently highlight fresh, authentic Lebanese flavors at Man'oushé, with dough that is soft and baked to order and a range of toppings such as za'atar, cheese, lahmajoun, muhammara and sujuk that are described as delicious, flavorful and generously garnished. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised as clean, welcoming and cozy, with friendly, attentive staff and fast service, and options to order ahead plus free tea or samples. Many note the quality and freshness of ingredients that evoke memories of Lebanon, and several call it the best manoushe in town or on the south shore, making it a popular choice for a quick bite, a family meal, or a Lebanese breakfast without leaving the area. Value is described as good with reasonable prices, though a few comments mention longer waits or price discrepancies on delivery platforms. Overall, Man'oushé stands out as a maker of made-to-order, authentic manakeesh and lahmajoun, delivering tasty, fresh meals and a warm experience that keeps guests coming back.View restaurant profile

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Celeste

Open until 11 pm

(40)

Downtown

Italian Mediterranean

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Reviews collectively describe Celeste as a stunning, inviting dining room with beautiful décor, a warm, attentive staff, and a vibe that blends refined elegance with comfort. The food is consistently praised for freshness and flavor, with highlights such as cannelloni, mushroom pasta, branzino tartar, calamari, and raw tuna, along with a standout stracciatella salad, cowgirl cut steak, and crispy duck fat potatoes; desserts like a chocolate cake are repeatedly cited as exceptional. Drinks, including red wine from Puglia and espresso martinis, are noted as well balanced, and the bread is described as amazingly fresh. While the restaurant is seen as on the pricier side, many feel the quality, presentation, and service make the experience worthwhile, making it a popular choice for special occasions, date nights, or lively evenings with friends. The atmosphere and staff are consistently described as top notch, with guests leaving eager to return to Celeste for another memorable night out.View restaurant profile

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Bei - Beiroots

Open until 11 pm

(230)

Downtown

Lebanese Sandwiches Salads Middle Eastern

Mentioned in: Montreal's Healthy Restaurant Guide: Where to Find Nutritious Cuisine

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Bei - Beiroots draws wide praise for authentic Lebanese flavors and fresh ingredients, with shawarma and saj frequently named among the best in Montreal, notes of crisp textures, rich toum, and generous fillings inside the bread. The ambience is warm, clean, and modern, with thoughtful branding and Lebanese music that enhance the experience. The staff are described as friendly and attentive, and the downtown location is valued for price and accessibility, with student discounts adding to the value. Dishes like za'atar fries, labneh, halloumi pita, and falafel bowls are highlighted, while some reviewers say the sandwiches are the standout and bowls remain solid. Occasional feedback points to longer waits or occasional order mix ups for takeout, but the overall sentiment remains very positive. Overall, Bei - Beiroots is presented as a top Lebanese fast casual in Montreal, delivering fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, generous portions, and a vibrant, welcoming vibe.View restaurant profile

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La Tasse des Dames

Anjou-St-Léonard

Tea Pastries Middle Eastern

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Rôtisserie St-Hubert

Opens Tomorrow at 11 am

(77)

Chomedey

BBQ Sandwiches Rotisserie Salads Grill Poutine

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Overall, reviews of Rôtisserie St-Hubert describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere with food that arrives at the right temperature and is reliably well prepared, and service that is consistently attentive and friendly. The new Carrefour Laval location is praised for its modern, chic design, a separate entrance from the mall, a private dining area and kid friendly amenities, making it feel comfortable for groups and families. The staff are repeatedly credited with proactive, polite service and genuine effort to accommodate guests, with managers and servers going the extra mile to explain delays and offer adjustments when needed. A few comments mention past issues such as a missing item or a curt manager, but these were followed by positive resolutions and continued visits. Overall the experience is described as enjoyable and reliable, with suggestions to maintain strong service, keep the menu inviting, and preserve the welcoming, festive atmosphere that encourages guests to return with family and friends.View restaurant profile

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Lavraki

Opens Tomorrow at 4 pm

(21)

Sainte-Julie

Greek Seafood/Fish Grill Salads Mediterranean

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Lavraki earns high marks for Greek cuisine with generous, flavorful portions and appealing presentations. The dining experience is described as refined and attentive, set in a quiet, elegant atmosphere with clean white linens. Dishes span crispy zucchini fries, fresh salads, and a range of seafood and grilled meats, all praised for freshness and quality. A bring-your-own-wine policy is frequently noted as a plus, adding value to the outing. Service is consistently highlighted as friendly and professional, helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable evening. Overall Lavraki is seen as a standout and a reliable choice for flavorful Greek cooking that guests are eager to repeat.View restaurant profile

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Khao peeyo

Open until 4 am

(64)

Pierrefonds-Roxboro

Indian Poutine Vegetarian

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Reviews of Khao Peeyo describe flavorful Indian dishes with generous portions and fresh ingredients. Paneer tikka masala and butter chicken are repeatedly mentioned as favorites, and the naan is praised for being nicely prepared. The atmosphere is described as cozy and welcoming, with attentive and friendly service. Staff are praised for offering thoughtful recommendations and adapting dishes to spice preferences. The dining experience is regarded as reliable and satisfying, with good timing, clean surroundings, and a warm vibe that works for families and groups. Promotions and good value are noted, and many say they will return to try more items. Overall, Khao Peeyo is seen as a top choice for Indian cuisine in the area.View restaurant profile

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Shawarma Moods

(65)

Ville-Émard

Lebanese Vegetarian Sandwiches Rice Bowl Kebab Middle Eastern

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Shawarma Moods receives mixed feedback, with many praising crispy shawarma, fresh flavors, and generous portions. The staff is frequently described as friendly and the atmosphere is warm and clean. Several reviews call the food delicious and the service excellent, while a number report bland or dry meat and a lack of flavor in the garlic sauce. Some experiences are quick and efficient with attentive service, others note slow service or longer wait times and inconsistent pacing. There are mentions of pleasant extras like complimentary baklava and a generally welcoming vibe. Overall it comes across as a strong contender in the area that many would return to, though a few visits fall short on taste or timing.View restaurant profile