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Akwaba

Traditional & unique African & Greek fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are served in a warm setting.

Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie
4.5$ & $$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 1 pm
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AfricanGreekFusionVegetarianCateringPrepared Meals

About

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

Details

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, Interac
Parking on the street is very accessible.

Menus (1) QR Code

Takeout
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Reviews for Akwaba

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on Google4.2 (300+)
*as of 2026-08-23
5★
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Review Summary

Akwaba is widely recognized for its fresh, flavorful, and authentic African cuisine that leaves a lasting impression on visitors and locals alike. Many guests praise the generous portions and high quality of dishes, noting that the unique flavors provide a delightful culinary experience. The service is frequently described as kind, welcoming, and hospitable, making customers feel right at home despite the establishment primarily focusing on take out. Whether one is a local or a traveler from abroad, the consistent attention to detail and delicious variety of food make it a highly recommended destination for those seeking a memorable meal in Montreal.
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We were here for first time & the food was incredible. It's a husband & wife team & they were so warm & patient. We spoke to the couple in Greek, they are very kind. The food definitely has hints of both cultures. We are definitely going to visit them again. Very delicious!!!

Aug 15, 2026
on Google

I am Greek & my friend is Cameroonian so we thought, hey, this would be perfect for us to try together & try each other's culture. I'm so glad I found this on Insta from zai.eats because I would have missed this place cause it is small. My friend & I DEVOURED the food. I got to try alloko, jollof rice, DG chicken, & their bissap juice. DELICIOUS. For the Greek portion, we got bougatsa which was good & African Souvlaki platter which while not typical Souvlaki flavour, still made me feel nostalgic & was delicious too. Also served Fasolakia Lathera with an African sweet potato yam which was good. It was so cool to see Greek food with an African twist! I liked that the resto is also like a corner store as they sell African & Greek products. I would say the resto fusion is 70% African & Greek 30% influence which is still appreciated.
The lady was so sweet & she also speaks Greek!
I would say the only negatives were that its not a sit down resto but a take out, but they do have picnic tables outside. It was raining when we went but Louisa, the lady, let us use the small table inside.
Other than that, we had a really good time & Im glad that I visited this restaurant & look forward to coming again!

Aug 14, 2026
on Google

Très très bon. Cuisine avec des ingrédients frais & de qualité. Fortement recommandé

Jul 14, 2026
on Google
4.0

Take out only. Traveled from NYC as I wanted to try foods that were outside of your typical French Canadian cuisine options. Food did not disappoint & owners were very kind & hospitable. As a tourist, it was nice to try a more local spot that reflects that cultural diversity of Quebec. Yum.

Jul 6, 2026
on Google

Nous étions de passage à Montréal & déjà notre cours séjour ne se passait pas très bien . Mais lorsqu'il était temps de dîner nous avons décider de manger africain. Nous sommes tombé sur le restaurant Akwaba sur Google . Nous avons décider de lire les avis avant de nous y rendre vu que c'était un peu loin de notre hôtel . On a commencé par les avis défavorables pour nous c'était pas grave parce nous étions prêt à emporter notre dîner . Après nous avons lu les favorable . Celui qui nous a fait prendre la décision est celui de Mohammed qui avait commander pour sa maman & il a dit qu'elle était super contente . Entant qu'africains nous savons combien c'est pas facile d'impressionner nos maman avec la cuisine . Mais si la maman de Mohammed était contente ça devrait être bon . & en effet , c'était super bon. Depuis notre retour des vacances chaque fois qu'on parle de notre stop à Montréal on dit toujours : la seule vraie chose de Montréal c'est le commentaire de la maman de Mohammed sur la cuisine du restau akwaba . Elle a dit vrai . Du coup elle est notre héroïne même si on ne la connaît pas . La madame qui nous a servi au restaurant était super gentille . La nourriture était fraîchement préparée en plus délicieuse . Merci à tout le monde qui prend le temps de laisser un avis . Sans ces avis on aurait jamais su qu'il y'avait une superbe bonne cuisine chez akwaba .

Jul 4, 2026
on Google
5.0

Fresh food to say the least & amazing service.

Jul 2, 2026
on Google

Service impeccable, la bouffe goûte super bon, & ils ont été assez gentil de nous laisser manger sur place malgré le fait qu'ils ne font que du take out. Je recommande à 100%!

Jun 30, 2026
on Google

The size is good. Keep it up, sir 👍🏻

Jun 29, 2026
on Google

Bonne portion de nourriture. La sauce gombo est très bonne.

Jun 24, 2026
on Google

I enjoy it everytime I get a chance to order food there. Not one time was I not pleased with the food. Keep up the good work.

Jun 3, 2026
on Google