Montreal Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Vegan 100% Plant-Based Open Now Restaurants (2026) - Reviews & Menus

Mirazu - Montreal Middle Eastern, Lebanese, Vegan Options, Vegetarian, Vegan 100% Plant-Based Open Now Restaurants

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Mirazu

Laval bring your own wine restaurant serving classic Turkish cuisine

Open until 10 pm

(393)

Chomedey Laval-des-Rapides

Turkish Middle Eastern Grill Market Vegetarian Gluten-free Options

Review Summary

Across reviews, Mirazu is described as a welcoming Turkish dining spot with a warm, convivial atmosphere, clean elegant decor, and consistently attentive service that makes guests feel at home. The menu is praised for authentic Turkish flavors, generous portions, and a variety of mezze and grills, with highlights including lamb dishes, shakshuka, and the Serpme Kahvalti breakfast, all presented with fresh ingredients and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the option to bring your own wine, the generous brunch and breakfast offerings, and the chance to share plates with friends or family in a lively yet relaxed setting. While some note prices can be on the higher side for portion size, overall quality, consistency, and the friendly staff are repeatedly cited as reasons to return, with many planning future visits and describing the experience as flavorful, satisfying, and warmly hospitable.View restaurant profile

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Falafel St-Jacques

Open until 8 pm

(393)

Lachine Montreal-West

Middle Eastern Sandwiches Vegan Options Vegetarian

Review Summary

Reviews of Falafel St-Jacques consistently praise fresh, flavorful falafel and generous portions, with the falafel pita and vegetarian options standing out as some of the best in town. Diners describe a warm, homey dining experience and friendly, attentive service that makes guests feel welcome, with many noting the staff go out of their way to share samples and chat during the meal. The menu is celebrated for variety and quality, including falafel sandwiches and plates, salads like babaganoush and eggplant, vegan options, shawarma and shish taouk, all made with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, plus homemade pita and a range of desserts and bakery items. Some reviewers mention pricing being higher than expected and occasional busy parking or longer wait times around peak hours, but these concerns are outweighed by the consistent freshness, flavorful dishes, and heartfelt hospitality. Overall Falafel St-Jacques emerges as a hidden gem for vegetarian and vegan Middle Eastern cuisine, a place many would return to again and again for the quality and the warm service.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 5 am

(202)

Chomedey

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

Review Summary

Overall reviews describe Amir as a place with fresh flavorful food, especially the chicken shawarma plate and shish taouk, with generous portions and consistently solid taste, and service described as friendly, professional and attentive; multiple diners highlight a clean, welcoming atmosphere and a warm vibe at the Daniel Johnson Laval location. The menu is praised for reliable quality across visits and dishes such as shawarma and pita shish taouk stand out, with some noting the option for late night hours and late night snacking. Yet a few reviews mention recent dips in portion size or value, with less chicken on plates and promotions not always clearly communicated or honored, leading to hesitation about ordering due to price. Overall sentiment is strongly favorable with many calling it the best Amir in the area, praising freshness, flavor balance, and dependable service.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 9 pm

(49)

Pointe-Claire Dollard-des-Ormeaux

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

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Reviews describe Amir as a place with quick, tasty, well prepared food and very friendly service, with shawarma and shish taouk highlighted as especially delicious and fresh. Some notes mention a desire for more customization options compared to other locations, but the overall vibe is welcoming, family friendly, and consistently positive from year to year. Several instances recount generous hospitality, including making a poutine from scratch for kids when it wasn’t on the menu and even giving it for free, along with patient, helpful staff who take preferences into account. A few criticisms appear, including one report of dry chicken and bland vegetables, and another about cleanliness, but these do not overshadow the strong service and quality praised by most. Taken together, the feedback points to a dependable spot for flavorful food and warm staff that many customers would recommend to others, including regulars and takeout guests.View restaurant profile

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Boustan

Open until Midnight

(275)

Ahuntsic-Cartierville

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Vegetarian Kebab Rice Bowl

Review Summary

Overall, Boustan is described as welcoming and consistently reliable, with friendly staff, clean spaces, and generous portions. The food is praised for freshness and flavor, including shawarma, falafel, and vegetarian options, alongside fast service and attentive hospitality. Many reviews note good value, including student discounts and occasional free extras, contributing to a positive experience. A few diners mention occasional inconsistencies such as dry chicken or missing ingredients in a soup, but these are outweighed by overall satisfaction and repeat visits. The sentiment across locations is that Boustan stands out as a top Lebanese option in Montreal, delivering delicious, well-prepared dishes and a consistently pleasant atmosphere. This overview suggests Boustan remains a trusted choice for tasty meals and warm service.View restaurant profile

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Boustan

Open until Midnight

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Downtown Quartier des Spectacles

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Vegetarian Kebab Rice Bowl

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Boustan is described in reviews as a place with flavorful shawarma bowls and pitas, where generous portions, comforting combinations, and late hours attract diners, and service is often fast and friendly with several mentions of good value and standout items like garlic potatoes and vegan options; however, experiences vary, with some orders arriving cold, overly heavy, or lacking freshness, reports of leftovers in certain meals, and occasional concerns about cleanliness or water availability, as well as a few negative incidents about staff interactions or safety outside the restaurant. Despite these inconsistencies, the overall impression is that Boustan remains a go-to choice for satisfying, casual meals, especially for those seeking quick service and substantial portions, while menu changes or bowl updates drew mixed reactions from regulars.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 9 pm

(43)

Duvernay

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

Review Summary

Reviews describe Amir as having very friendly and welcoming staff, consistently good food, and generous portions. Service is frequently described as impeccable and attentive, with the menu offering solid choices and the overall experience often framed as standard for Amir. The chicken pita is repeatedly praised as among the best in Montreal, and many comments highlight warm hospitality and good value through generous portions. On the positive side, several remarks credit the owner being present for very good service, and a staff member’s smile making the evening special. On the less favorable side, there is at least one report of a sandwich causing diarrhea and meat that looked old, and another note that the owner came across as grumpy and discouraged recommendations of the franchise. A later visit is described as excellent with incredible service from the staff, and there are repeat mentions that the dishes are well made, warm and juicy.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 10 pm

(22)

Verdun

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

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Reviews describe Amir as a welcoming Nun's Island spot with friendly staff and a warm family vibe, where regulars feel at home and return often. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned, with tasty sauces and a varied menu that highlights salads and vegetables. Service is repeatedly praised as excellent or very good, with attentive staff in a clean, inviting setting. Value is noted for affordable prices, ample portions, and options like outdoor terrace seating and good parking. Taken together, Amir is seen as a dependable favorite, with many noting this location as the best and that no other Amir is as good.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 11 pm

(51)

Terrebonne/Lachenaie

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

Review Summary

Overall, Amir is described as a place with warm, friendly service and generous portions of fresh, flavorful Middle Eastern dishes that are regularly well prepared and served hot. Many reviews highlight late hours, good value, and a welcoming atmosphere, with a new owner noted for engaging with customers in a positive way and the team described as attentive and sincere. The food is frequently described as fresh, delicious, and well balanced, with standout sides like hot, flavorful potatoes and a well balanced garlic sauce. A few notes of caution include some dishes reported as dry or lacking flavor, salads that seem small, or sauces that feel overdone, and isolated service hiccups such as delivery miscommunication or longer prep times. Nonetheless, the overall sentiment is positive, with customers saying they would return and that Amir remains one of the better spots in the area for generous portions, good taste, and a welcoming, efficient staff.View restaurant profile

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Boustan

Open 24HRS

(358)

Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG)Monkland Village

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Vegetarian Kebab Rice Bowl

Review Summary

Reviewers consistently note good food and fast service at Boustan, with many saying they will return and praising flavorful items, fresh ingredients, and in some cases the best value or best Boustan experience in Montreal. The staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and efficient, even during busy periods. Vegetarian options are appreciated, and several comments highlight generous portions and reasonable prices. However, there are caveats about inconsistency between locations, with some debates over cleanliness, order accuracy, and pacing, and a number of mentions of smaller portions or drier chicken and undercooked potatoes or rice in certain visits. Overall, the cuisine is seen as solid and reliably tasty, making Boustan a popular choice for quick Lebanese dishes, and many reviews emphasize dependable quality and memorable service despite the occasional drawbacks.View restaurant profile

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Restaurant Zaytouni

Open until 8 pm

(75)

Pointe-Claire

Lebanese Grill Vegan Options Salads

Review Summary

Restaurant Zaytouni receives widespread praise for fresh, flavorful Lebanese dishes, generous portions, and fast, friendly service. Shawarma lovers rave about the crispy edition and juicy chicken, the saj sandwiches, and the beef marinade, while the fresh salad bar and garlic hummus are repeatedly highlighted as standout touches. The place is described as clean and welcoming with attentive staff, reliable quality, and good value, and several reviews note halal options and easy customization, including mentions of a secret menu. Overall, Zaytouni is seen as a top Lebanese fast food spot in Pointe Claire and the West Island, a dependable go-to for both dine-in and takeout, with many saying they will return and would recommend it to others.View restaurant profile

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Amir

Open until 11 pm

(152)

Griffintown Montreal-Southwest

Lebanese Mediterranean Middle Eastern Sandwiches Kebab Vegetarian

Review Summary

Overall, Amir is praised for generous portions, fast service, friendly staff, and dishes that feel fresh and flavorful, with standout chicken shawarma that is juicy and well seasoned, creamy hummus, and a crispy saj that many describe as a must-try; catering is repeatedly noted for reliability and on-time delivery with good communication, making large orders easy to manage, and the restaurant is often described as clean, welcoming, and a great place to enjoy a variety of dishes; several reviewers call it one of the best shawarmas in town and a favorite to return to, while some mention that service or food quality can vary by visit or location, including reports of tepid sides, undersized portions, occasional dish errors, and longer waits during busy times; a number of comments reference a recent change in ownership with mixed effects on consistency, but the overall impression remains highly positive with many planning to reorder or book catering again.View restaurant profile