#Abu_ElZulof is a fine dining & the best brunch restaurant in Montreal, our mission is to WOW people everyday and bring back forgotten traditional flavors and vibes ??
Overall, reviews describe Abu el Zulof as a lively, welcoming spot where authentic Middle Eastern flavors shine in generous portions, with highlights including mezze, kebab, mansaf, tabbouleh, fattoush, kibbeh nayyeh, and other traditional dishes that keep guests coming back. The atmosphere is repeatedly praised for being warm and festive, with live music and a belly dancer on certain evenings that many find memorable, while the service is often described as friendly, attentive, and professional, making diners feel at home. Guests commonly commend fresh, well seasoned food that is nicely presented and reliably flavorful, and note that the per person set menus and sharing style work well for groups and celebrations. Some reviews mention high prices relative to portion sizes or occasional inconsistency in portions or pacing, and a few dishes receive mixed opinions. Overall, Abu el Zulof is regarded as a strong choice for authentic Lebanese and Middle Eastern dining with a vibrant ambiance, great value for some, and a willingness to return for the overall experience.
Abu El Zulof is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, lively, & authentically Middle Eastern. The food is outstanding fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was delicious, especially the mezze, grilled meats, & traditional specialties.
The service is excellent: friendly, attentive, & professional, making you feel truly welcome. The live music & entertainment add a special touch & create an unforgettable dining experience.
Whether you're going for a dinner with friends, a celebration, or a night out with great vibes, Abu El Zulof is the perfect choice. Highly recommended we will definitely be back!
Super expérience du début à la fin ! La nourriture était délicieuse, fraîche & pleine de saveurs. Le service était chaleureux & attentionné, on se sent vraiment bien accueillis. L'ambiance est agréable & conviviale. Je recommande à 100 % & j'y retournerai sans hésiter !
Petit resto bien sympa/repas excellent . Le service au début était parfait les plats étaient rapidement arrivés après avoir commandé. Par contre, dès qu'on avait terminé de manger, on a dû demander à deux différents serveurs pour le menu afin de choisir le dessert, & cela a pris beaucoup de temps.
Mise à jour : Mon copain & moi sommes retournés à ce resto. & le service était nettement mieux. Plus rapide & efficace. On
recommande le Mansaf 😅
Too loud music & on google it says they close at 1 am but when they saw us visible Muslims with a Hijab they denied us service & said they are closed at 11:40 pm?? so they closed an hour & 20 mins before the time they listed on google. Which is weird because the waitress was just serving people when she told us they are closed.
I dont recommend muslims to go there.
Jan 2, 2026
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We were visiting from the U.S. over Thanksgiving & had our holiday meal here.
Ola & Elias were warm, welcoming & spoke with pride about the food, which was amazing. Authentic ingredients & preparation. Prefect for a family celebration.
Highly recommend & look forward to returning someday. So many more dishes to try!
Nov 28, 2025
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Great food, even better service. We were here for the first time & Ali was very helpful with the menu & the recommendations, spot on. The meat platter is a must. Ward was also serving us & she was very timely with he food & patient with a big group. Place is highly recommend, great vibe, nice decor, comfy seats, spacious, welcoming, generous & most importantly authentically tasteful.
I would recommend trying this restaurant if you get a chance, my brother & I had a good meal here. The sambousek with sujuk & cheese are delicious. I had the mansaf, which was pricey but the portion size definitely makes up for it (about 1.5 portions worth of food for me, 2 if you're a lighter eater) & the dish tastes good too. It's also a unique dish that's hard to find outside a Jordanian household so definitely consider that too. The ambiance was nice & quiet with good decor which provided a good environment to enjoy your food. Service was slightly cold but still met the minimum acceptable level, overall not a huge issue but if you prioritize warm service this might be an issue. Overall, would say it was money well spent & is worth giving a try if you're in the area.
Oct 26, 2025
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Petit resto bien sympa/repas excellent . Le service au début était parfait les plats étaient rapidement arrivés après avoir commandé. Par contre, dès qu'on avait terminé de manger, on a dû demander à deux différents serveurs pour le menu afin de choisir le dessert, & cela a pris beaucoup de temps.
Mise à jour : Mon copain & moi sommes retournés à ce resto. & le service était nettement mieux. Plus rapide & efficace. On a recommandé le Mansaf 😅
My family is Palestinian, so I'm familiar with this type of food. I must say, some of THE BEST Lebanese cuisine I've ever had. The flavours were unreal. May even come back tomorrow. Highly recommend. The restaurant is absolutely gorgeous as well.
Délicieux ! Le service était impeccable & l'ambiance était chaleureuse. Je recommande vivement ce restaurant pour une expérience culinaire inoubliable ! Je remercie Nevine pour son acceuil & sa gentillesse !!
Oh my god!! Coming from Boston all the way to try this place 10/10 highly recommended
Try their perfectly marinated lamb chops, grilled with perfection
