#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 ??
Abu el Zulof recoit des eloges pour des saveurs delicieuses et fraiches ainsi que pour des portions genereuses, et de nombreux avis soulignent l'authenticite des plats moyen-orientaux, un service chaleureux et une ambiance accueillante, parfois avec de la musique live et une danseuse orientale. L'experience est presentee comme ideale pour partager des mezzes et des repas en famille, avec certains clients estimant que le rapport qualite-prix est satisfaisant, tandis que d'autres trouvent les prix eleves compte tenu des portions. Le service varie entre attention et chaleur et lenteur et incoherence, et quelques visiteurs mentionnent des attentes longues pour les entrees ou les desserts, surtout en periode d'affluence. Certains plats phares comme le fattoush, le tabouleh, le mansaf, les kebabs, le kibbeh nayeh et le muhammara sont cites comme excellents, tandis que quelques portions peuvent etre seches, huileuses ou peu savoureuses, ce qui donne des impressions contrastes. Dans l'ensemble, Abu el Zulof est percu comme une option solide pour une cuisine arabe authentique a Montreal, avec une ambiance memorables et des saveurs satisfaisantes, mais il faut etre conscient des fluctuations de service et de rapport qualite-prix.
Je suis aller avec mon père & ma soeur nous avons vraiment aimer ça c'était très bon.
Ma soeur & moi mangeons pas souvent de l'agneau mais c'était très tendre ! J'ai adorer les salades.
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.
Une superbe expérience du début à la fin ! Le service était chaleureux & attentionné, les plats savoureux & joliment présentés, & l'ambiance très agréable. Une adresse que je recommande vivement pour passer un bon moment & bien manger. J'y retournerai sans hésiter !Merci beaucoup Monsieur Elyes
Very mixed experience.
The tabbouleh & grilled halloumi salad were good - no complaints there. The shish taouk was acceptable, but the fries? An embarrassment. Zero flavor, clearly frozen, nothing homemade - disappointing considering the price. The rice with chicken meatballs in tomato sauce was just okay.
But the worst part? The knafeh. Absolutely awful. Bland, mushy, no texture, no soul. It was straight-up disgusting & ruined the meal's ending.
Aside from the salads, everything else ranged from mid. But I won't be coming back.
Service impeccable : souriante, attentionnée & très professionnelle. Elle a su anticiper nos besoins & rendre notre expérience inoubliable. Merci Oula pour ce moment !'
nice restaurant but I ordered a diet Coke but never get it & when they bring the bill was there , the staff is friendly but I think she was busy , delicious food
1 mai 2025
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We've now been to Abu El Zolof twice, & both times were a blast - but this past weekend was extra special as we chose to celebrate our friend's birthday there, & it was the perfect choice.
The place is spacious, clean, & beautifully set up for a lively night out. Right from the moment we walked in, the energy was great - you could feel that everyone was there to have a good time. The staff was welcoming, professional, & the service overall was smooth & attentive throughout the night.
They recently made a few changes to their set menu. Now it's $75 per person, & for that, you get a full mezza spread followed by BBQ kebab platters. Let me just say - the food was delicious. Every bite brought back familiar Lebanese flavors that felt both authentic & fresh.
We enjoyed everything from the fattoush, tabouli, hummus, baba ghanouj, & mhamara to the perfectly made kibbeh & wara2 3inab (stuffed grape leaves). These two classics were especially tasty - the kibbeh had that perfect crunch on the outside & was juicy inside, & the grape leaves were soft, tangy, & flavorful.
The grilled meats were also a hit - tender, juicy, & well-seasoned.
If I had to suggest anything, it would be to add a couple of hot mezza dishes (like soujouk, makanek, or rakakat) to make the menu feel even more complete & rich - especially for the price point. But that's just a suggestion; the overall quality of the food was excellent.
This is where Abu El Zolof really shines. The singer was absolutely amazing - great voice, engaging, & knew exactly how to get the crowd going. The atmosphere turned into a full-on celebration with everyone clapping, dancing, & singing along.
To top it off, they had a belly dancer, & she was incredible - full of energy & talent, really elevating the whole experience. It's clear that they put a lot of thought into the entertainment, & it makes all the difference.
Whether you're looking for a spot to celebrate something special or just want a night of good food, music, & dancing, Abu El Zolof delivers. We had such a great time that we're already thinking about going back again.
Highly recommend this place for a fun night out - Lebanese-style!
