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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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Review Summary

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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Mike
5.0

Best abou elias

Jun 22, 2024
on Google
Control
5.0

Wow

Jun 20, 2024
on Google
Caramelsweets
3.0

Honestly , if it wasn't for the food I wouldn't be going there! Despite leaving near by I would choose somewhere else! Lucky for me I never had issues with the food! But the SERVICE!! HORRIBLE! They serve their "friends" first! Seems like if you are arab you get your food faster than the rest! I'm sorry but if I order one sandwich & your "friend" orders half of the food, you should prioritize! Every single time it's like that! The wait is horrible! They have a number system when you order but honestly sometimes it's useless! It's not because you were there first that you get your food first! Let's just say that! They could do better on the service! That's my main problem with them!

Jun 18, 2024
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Saba
5.0

Delicious food! I was lucky to have found this place on my trip to Montreal. A wide menu to choose from. Perfect authentic Arabian taste is like no other! Savoured every bite of my order, the grilled platter was juicy & prepared on spot. I wish they expand & have a place to serve the guests in the restaurant!

Jun 14, 2024
on Google
Serge
5.0

Great food must have

Jun 2, 2024
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Boulahbel
5.0

The best

May 22, 2024
on Google
Mohammad
5.0

Very very good ! The food is great but you need to wait :).

May 17, 2024
on Google
Sherif
5.0

Love their sandwichs. I got 2 kifta & 2 shawarma, & they were awesome. Cooked on the charcoal in front of you, it made my mouth water just from the smell. Best of all, although it is tasty, the food still felt very light. So, no after meal regrets, haha.

May 9, 2024
on Google
E
5.0

Amazing shish touq shawrma & beef shawrma here. They take only cash !!!! Their parking is very constrained but it's worth a try. The best most diff shawrma I've had in whole of canada !!

May 4, 2024
on Google
Driver
5.0

Les meilleures sandwichs en ville. 10/10 Depuis des années j'y vais & je n'ai jamais été déçu.

Apr 13, 2024
on Google
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