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Abu Elias

Authentic Middle Eastern flavors defined by their legendary, succulent charcoal-grilled chicken.

Ville Saint-Laurent
4.2$$
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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.

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4.2374 ratings
5★
66%
4★
11%
3★
5%
2★
14%
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*as of 2026-08-01
4.2374 ratings
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66%
4★
11%
3★
5%
2★
14%
1★
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Abu Elias is widely recognized as a cornerstone for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and high-quality butcher services in Montreal. Many patrons praise the freshness and superior flavor of their charcoal-grilled meats, raw specialties like kibbeh nayyeh and lahmi madoua, and their signature sandwiches. While a majority of visitors highlight the friendly staff and the reliable, traditional quality of the food, some feedback notes inconsistencies in service, pricing concerns, or occasional issues with portion sizes and saltiness. Despite these mixed remarks and challenges with parking, the establishment remains a popular destination for those seeking genuine Lebanese products and catering services, with many loyal customers returning for years to enjoy consistent, flavor-packed meals.
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Sarah
4.0

Best hummos in Montreal! Could be a bit slow due to high demand + there's an automatic sense of priority given to prettier women, it's funny 🙂

Sep 6, 2024
on Google
Ramzi
2.0

Small Sandwish ✅ A fail in toum sauce ✅ Disappointing Vine leaves ✅ My tawouk was mediocre so was the kafta, this place has more reputation than it should

Sep 1, 2024
on Google
Kishan
2.0

27$ for barely any meat (pictured). Food was "okay" but not good. The cashier was friendly; the kitchen staff - not so much. Abu Elias should consider improving its quality & decreasing its price point because there are many better Lebanese restaurants all over St Laurent. Best of luck.

Aug 29, 2024
on Google
Rachel
5.0

I had a chicken & a kefta sandwich & wow it was so tasty, smokey & juicy. I wish I had taken a pictute, but next thing I knew, I had no food left. Will be back

Aug 24, 2024
on Google
Pierre-Olivier
5.0

2024 Après plusieurs années à déguster leur produits, nous sommes toujours ravis ma famille & moi. Leurs viandes sur charbon est tout simplement exquise . **** 2021 Endroit propre, staff accueillant, nourriture délicieuse. Je recommande fortement !

Aug 23, 2024
on Google
Wael
5.0

Enjoying best sawda nayye with good friends...

Aug 18, 2024
on Google
BIL
5.0

Super delicious sandwiches

Aug 16, 2024
on Google
Fabiola
5.0

Everything is great, from the food to the service, fresh, delicious & great service!

Jul 14, 2024
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3.0

Ordered a few chicken tawooq. Weren't as I expected. Tiny dry sandwiches you'd need 4 to get full. From basic/normal/good/excellent, I choose basic. Won't go back.

Jul 4, 2024
on Google
Marlon
5.0

Really is worth the hype

Jul 2, 2024
on Google
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