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Akwaba
Traditional & unique African & Greek fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are served in a warm setting.
Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
Opens Today at 1 pm
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Restaurant Akwaba, which means Welcome, is located in the Rosemont-Petite-Patrie district of Montreal.
Akwaba proposes a culinary journey combining African and Greek treats with a modern and original touch within a pleasant, warm and welcoming atmosphere.
At Akwaba, we offer traditional African dishes such as Kédjénou (stewed chicken), variants of choukouya (beef, lamb, goat or chicken breast braised with a mix of African and Greek spices (kankankan) onions and peppers), Yassa (chicken or lamb cooked in an onion-lemon-mustard sauce), Mafé, Tiep bou dienn or yap, braised marinated fish, the unforgettable Alloko (fried plantains), attiéké (cassava couscous) and much more ..., traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, etc. and dishes resulting from the fusion of the two such as African Souvlaki etc ...
Indeed, the chef and owner is very knowledgeable in African and Greek cuisine. He was previously a restaurant owner and chef in Greece. He has worked closely with many great African and Greek chefs and has an excellent command of both cuisines.
The Akwaba concept aims, on the one hand, to increase awareness by promoting the true flavors of authentic African cuisine in all its dimensions and on the other hand, to introduce ingredients of African cuisine in a few Greek recipes: thus, the potato is replaced by the yam (sweet potato) in the Greek Moussaka, tuna is substituted by salmon in the Bassamoise Salad etc. The addition of cress to the ingredients of this salad brings out a special taste that is very appreciated (it is the Queen of our salads). Furthermore, all our salads are seasoned with home-made vinaigrettes made with extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata (Greece).
Dessert includes, among other things, Pineapple Chutney Crêpes cake with Pinacolada sauce, the comforting Akwaba pie served with lime sorbet, dêghê, Baklava (Greek) etc.
At Akwaba, the freshness of the food is essential. Come with your friends or family, many pleasant surprises are waiting for you.
Akwaba, Bienvenue, Welcome, Kalos Irthate
Akwaba proposes a culinary journey combining African and Greek treats with a modern and original touch within a pleasant, warm and welcoming atmosphere.
At Akwaba, we offer traditional African dishes such as Kédjénou (stewed chicken), variants of choukouya (beef, lamb, goat or chicken breast braised with a mix of African and Greek spices (kankankan) onions and peppers), Yassa (chicken or lamb cooked in an onion-lemon-mustard sauce), Mafé, Tiep bou dienn or yap, braised marinated fish, the unforgettable Alloko (fried plantains), attiéké (cassava couscous) and much more ..., traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, etc. and dishes resulting from the fusion of the two such as African Souvlaki etc ...
Indeed, the chef and owner is very knowledgeable in African and Greek cuisine. He was previously a restaurant owner and chef in Greece. He has worked closely with many great African and Greek chefs and has an excellent command of both cuisines.
The Akwaba concept aims, on the one hand, to increase awareness by promoting the true flavors of authentic African cuisine in all its dimensions and on the other hand, to introduce ingredients of African cuisine in a few Greek recipes: thus, the potato is replaced by the yam (sweet potato) in the Greek Moussaka, tuna is substituted by salmon in the Bassamoise Salad etc. The addition of cress to the ingredients of this salad brings out a special taste that is very appreciated (it is the Queen of our salads). Furthermore, all our salads are seasoned with home-made vinaigrettes made with extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata (Greece).
Dessert includes, among other things, Pineapple Chutney Crêpes cake with Pinacolada sauce, the comforting Akwaba pie served with lime sorbet, dêghê, Baklava (Greek) etc.
At Akwaba, the freshness of the food is essential. Come with your friends or family, many pleasant surprises are waiting for you.
Akwaba, Bienvenue, Welcome, Kalos Irthate
Our Specialties
African Special Grill (chicken, sirloin steak, fish and shrimp) Kédjénou (chicken stewed), Alloko (fried plantains), variants Yassa, Dian Tiep bou, Moussaka, Fish & Seafood.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 25 We accept: Master Card, Visa, InteracMore details
Parking on the street is very accessible.
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5.0
Ce sont les meilleurs 😱 j'ai tellement aimé la nourriture que 5 étoile ne suffis pas pour définie j'ai été bien accueillie & tout était parfait merci à vous & au chef
Jan 12, 2026
on Google
3.0
J'ai dépensé plus de 100$ ce qui m'a permis de goûter plusieurs plats. J'ai été déçu premièrement par les quantités. & la saveur des plats. Je ne suis pas Africain mais je connais passablement la nourriture pour avoir des frères de ces régions donc j'ai pu goûter à des plats fait maison alors c'est bien différent de ces régions donc resto les plats manquent de goût. Déçu surtout pour le prix que j'ai payé & rien d'extraordinaire.
Jan 1, 2026
on Google
5.0
Un des meilleurs restaurant en matière de goût mais le service de livraison est limité!
Oct 24, 2025
on Google
5.0
I will highly recommend this restaurant to people who like very good food. During our stay in Montreal we really enjoyed our meals. Food was fresh, delicious & the staff were very nice & available. We really feel at home & we give thanks & appreciation to the staffs. See you on our next trip.
Oct 23, 2025
on Google
5.0
Fantastic place & food! The lady handling this restaurant is amazing as she served with all politeness & great customer service! Travelled down from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on holiday in Montreal & enjoying her food!
Sep 24, 2025
on Google
5.0
Pour ceux à qui le pays leurs manques, venez faire comme chez vous
Sep 14, 2025
on Google
5.0
Un de mes restaurant préféré à Montréal!!
La cuisine est raffinée & les sauces font toute la différence ..j'ai toujours commandé donc je ne juge que la qualité des plats & c'est excellent.
(Ça serait vraiment pratique si c'était sur Uber eat)
Aug 3, 2025
on Google
5.0
Très très très bon . Très authentique . J'ai tout essayé & tout adoré.
Jul 27, 2025
on Google
2.0
Le service nous a malheureusement déçus & n'a pas été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Nous avons également eu des difficultés à obtenir des informations précises sur la composition des plats de la part du personnel. Cela dit, la nourriture était plutôt bonne.
Jul 22, 2025
on Google
5.0
10/10 , plat INCROYABLE nous sommes trop satisfaits c'est vraiment une explosion de saveur ! Nous avons goûté l'agneau avec le riz & les plantains : le prix en vaut définitivement la chandelle, les portions sont généreuses mais surtout savoureuses :)
Jun 9, 2025
on Google
5.0
The food was authenticly Ghanaian. Very good customer service.
It's best to order ahead & pick up. Unfortunately, it is not an eat-in restaurant, which would have been nice. Montreal needs an elegant Ghanaian eat-in restaurant.
Apr 16, 2025
on Google
5.0
Wow juste wow , merci seigneur , jai gouter pour la premiere fois moi & ma famille de la cuisine africane , ce restaurant est top , vous ne serais pas decu, merci encore pour votre patience avec moi .🙏💕💕💕☺?☺?☺? psaume 91.
Feb 27, 2025
on Google
5.0
Very GOOD authentic food from the motherland. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for some well cooked African food. Great service by Louise, she's the best!
Feb 27, 2025
on Google