Abu Elias specializes in authentic Middle Eastern culinary traditions with a robust focus on charcoal-grilled meats and freshly prepared bakery items. The menu features signature shish tawook, kafta, and tender lamb skewers seasoned with traditional spice blends and served alongside warm, pillowy pita bread baked directly on-site. Traditional accompaniments include creamy garlic sauce, velvety hummus, and fresh tabbouleh that highlight the depth of Levantine flavor profiles. The kitchen maintains high standards for dough production, resulting in a selection of manakish topped with fragrant zaatar, salty halloumi, or minced meat mixtures. Diners encounter a straightforward environment where the focus remains entirely on the precise execution of grilled preparations and authentic baked goods. This establishment serves as a dedicated destination for those seeking reliable, high-quality ingredients processed through time-honored Mediterranean cooking techniques.
Abu Elias is widely recognized as a premier destination for high-quality Middle Eastern cuisine and exceptional butchery in Montreal. Customers frequently praise the establishment for its fresh, charcoal-grilled meats, including standout shish taouk, kafta, and tender lamb, as well as its authentic hummus and variety of Lebanese delicacies. Whether visiting for a quick lunch of delicious sandwiches or purchasing premium raw meats for home cooking, many patrons appreciate the consistent flavor and professional service provided by the team. With a long-standing reputation for quality and a welcoming atmosphere, this location remains a highly recommended fixture for those seeking genuine, traditional preparations and artisanal culinary craftsmanship.
De los mejores sándwiches árabes de la ciudad. Sus precios son económicos, tienen platos completos y ensaladas así como otra variedad de productos. Además venden diferentes cortes de carne.
Tienen unas mesas largas para comer. Cuentan con un pequeno estacionamiento.
Ordered the fillet mignon plate, 2 skewers. Paid close to 30$ for a plate full of rice & potatoes. No garlic sauce , no salad but slices of onions & tomatoes. Rice lacks flavour & texture. Disappointed by the quantity of meat , however good patatoes
Best grill, sandwiches, sides, Kafta & shish Taouk in town by far...Fresh & well served meat, good quality ( beef, chicken & lamb ), delicious food, they know well what they're doing !
Cozy athmosphere & prompt service, a good & representative place for Middle Eastern cuisine, a place not to miss ! I will recommend it !
Ordered the BBQ chicken for takeout & was shocked when I opened it at home, the portion was barely half a chicken for what I paid. When I called to raise the issue, the staff were dismissive & rude, telling me there was nothing they could do. No apology, no attempt to make it right.
Poor value, poor service. I won't be going back, & I'd think twice before ordering here.
We ordered two full BBQ chickens with appetizers for delivery. The restaurant is literally only five minutes from our place, so we were surprised by the quality of the food we received.
Both chickens were extremely dry & tasted as though they had been pre-cooked & reheated. The skin was stuck to the meat & bones, & the chicken itself was so dry.
We have ordered from this restaurant many times before by phone for pickup, & the quality has always been good.
To be fair, we contacted the restaurant before posting this review to give them an opportunity to address the issue. Unfortunately, their customer service response was just as disappointing as the meal itself.
Order lamb, fillet mignon & chicken sandwich & fried potatoes. The meat are good but not seasoned enough. Asked remove pickles for chicken one, but still added it. No garlic mayo, lettuce & magenta radish as expected.
Many culinary delights issued from this austere, stone-faced team of bbq masters. & the very finest hummus one can expect to buy in a shop in Montréal.
Asked my mom to get me meat chunks for a BBQ. The butcher cut the meat & handed it over without mentioning the price. We got charged $60/kg. What is this? Wagyu that gets coconut oil massages & listens to Mozart? Never again.
