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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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4.2383 ratings
5★
65%
4★
11%
3★
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2★
14%
1★
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*as of 2026-08-01
4.2383 ratings
5★
65%
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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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
Eve
5.0

Nous avons commandé & la nourriture était vraiment excellente!! Le service était courtois & le propriétaire généreux & sympathique. La commande était prête à temps & était emballée avec soin. Nous recommandons fortement!

Apr 13, 2024
on Google
Ehsan
5.0

Been here multiple times before. The food & meat is really good. I highly recommend the filet mignon.

Apr 6, 2024
on Google
Khalid
5.0

La qualité est toujours au rendez-vous

Mar 24, 2024
on Google
Mimi
5.0

Juicy & fresh chicken ❤️

Mar 22, 2024
on Google
Dave
5.0

...& to think I was oblivious to their Kibi nayeh for the first couple of years after I was introduced to Abu Elias. Don't make the same mistake. Go for the Kibi nayeh.

Feb 12, 2024
on Google
Car
3.0

Taste is good, lamb kebab sandwich seems small for 10$.

Jan 26, 2024
on Google
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