#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 ??
Les avis sur Abu el Zulof convergent sur une expérience culinaire du Moyen-Orient, marquée par des saveurs authentiques et des portions généreuses, dans une ambiance chaleureuse et festive. La nourriture est décrite comme fraîche, bien travaillée et joliment présentée, avec des mezzes, des salades et des plats traditionnels comme le mansaf ou les grillades qui séduisent par leur goût riche et équilibré. Le service est largement salué pour sa gentillesse, son efficacité et sa capacité à conseiller, et l’accueil donne souvent l’impression d’être bienvenus dès l’entrée. L’ambiance est renforcée par des éléments de spectacle, musique live et danse du ventre, particulièrement appréciés lors des soirées, avec des conseils de réservation et parfois des frais additionnels pour les animations. Certains avis soulignent un rapport qualité-prix qui peut varier et des portions qui ne paraissent pas toujours à la hauteur du prix, ainsi que des écarts ponctuels dans le service ou dans certains plats comme le knafeh ou les frites. Globalement, l’expérience est décrite comme mémorable et recommandée, avec un cadre qui rappelle le Liban ou la Syrie et invite à revenir en famille ou entre amis.
The best part is definitely the belly dancer & the ambiance. The belly dancer is only performing on Friday & Saturday, late at night (around 10:30-11 pm?), & this'experience' has to be specifically reserved. You get a taste of the more authentic Syrian restaurant style with music & dance.
Food was good, but not wow. It was also pretty expensive for the value. Not that surprising given its location though. The restaurant is very loud, it is hard to communicate & order food.
Good for special events & the'exotic' factor.
9 juin 2025
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I recently visited this wonderful Syrian restaurant in downtown Montreal, & I have to say, it was an exceptional experience. I ordered the Mansaf, & it was simply amazing - the flavors were rich, & the lamb was incredibly tender. It was a perfect representation of authentic Syrian cuisine. What made the experience even more enjoyable was the vibe of the restaurant. They were playing Fairuz in the background, which added a beautiful & calming atmosphere to the meal. The design of the restaurant was also impressive, with cultural hints
This place has absolutely delicious food! Authentic Syrian (Al Sham) arabic classics. The portions are very generous which makes it worth the price! The entry is a bit confusing as it's on the lower level of the outdoor sign. Very polite & friendly staff. We got the Fettoush, hummus, falafel, shawarma abo al abd & the Ouzi. Everything was on point except the ouzi which was basic compared to everything. 100% worth going if you like Arabic food or want to try it.
31 août 2024
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We had the Ouzi the kibbeh & the sea bass & Syrian wine. It was all incredible. We have very high standards for food & the places we eat & from when you walk in the door the atmosphere & decor is striking the food was delicious & our server Sanaa was absolutely excellent, being patient walking us through all the foods & providing us with recommendations. I will be eating here again & would absolutely recommend it. I don't think there is a wrong thing to order on the whole menu.
The Syrian flavors that make you excited, curious, & eager to try , it can all be experienced at Abu el zulof . A perfect affordable alternatives to restaurant Damas.
We recently dined at abu el zulof, coming from Toronto it was a must try. As a Syrian myself I was blown away with the fast service & the vibrant atmosphere. All in all very a very friendly environment with amazing food that transports you to Damascus. ❤️🇸🇾
21 juil. 2024
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From the grape leaves, the falafels to the chicken kebab to dip in the garlic sauce. It's Lebanese/Syrian style , delicious. The atmosphere was belly dancer, & loud music inside & the sitting outside is casual take out style. Lebanese wine is a must if you enjoy red wine. The service is super nice & they do go above & beyond to help out.
Beautiful clean place on the popular crescent Street with a Syrian fountain on the Inside, giving away the cuisine style. Tried mansaf for the first time & the meat was incredibly tender. My friend advised me he prefers the yogurt to be thicker as he is Palestinian but for me the taste was great, strong perfumed rice & steaming hot.
Very nicely decorated Syrian restaurant that serves great food. The brunch menu is new & a good value for the quality of the food. We had the falafel & hummus plate that was incredible & the shakshuka with warm bread that was amazing. The decor is just outstanding.
2 avr. 2024
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A year ago, I wandered into this restaurant. Ok, I actually searched google for good middle eastern food, & this place came up. It was absolutely spectacular. I remember having a Syrian style ice cream & a tartare dish. The sweet velvet cotton candy balanced out with the pistachio & the ice cream. The tartare dish reminded me of kitfo, an Ethiopian dish. It was delectable. The Syrian servers were really nice. I got an impression that they were curious that an Asian ended up in their restaurant (in fact, a customer stared at me hard). I'm no stranger to exploring global cuisines though. & the thing is, if your food is good, people in all corners will come :).
This restaurant is def #1 in terms of food, vibes, music, & decor. The presentation of food is unique & the quality is top! I visited this place again & again after the first visit. Never fails to disappoint. Definitely the first place to go for Syrian & Lebanese food. Also it has great music & vibes during the weekend!
The decor is very cute & very creative with a lot of classic objects & photos of singers. It is a casual outing, & is on crescent, so keep that in mind when you come for a visit.
We were seated promptly & ordered a variety of items to try out from every section of the menu.
The portions were larger than other places, so unless you’re very hungry or are many, I wouldn’t order many dishes. As with many middle eastern places, the dishes are meant to be shared.
There were a lot of families & groups in the restaurant listening to the live music.
In comparison to other Syrian places around town & what we’ve had abroad, this place is just ok. Our favorite dishes were the mansaf, kibbeh & batersh. We didn’t enjoy the tabouleh, zulof & fish dish as much.
I went today with my friend for the first time, & the food was beyond amazing. Honestly, the closest I got to actual middle eastern food!!! The decor of the place is so beautiful, reminds me of Syrian houses with the fountain in the middle. The staff are super nice & welcoming 😊
We ordered the tabouleh, mansaf, cheese sambousek, batresh & maskhan. Each dish was beautifully made to perfection!
