Overall, reviews portray Amara as a standout Lebanese option with many praising fresh, tasty dishes, large portions, and good value, along with friendly, respectful service. Some comments note delivery experiences that fall short, including cold, dry meat and chicken, bland rice and salads, and mixups with sides. Other diners celebrate a varied menu, delicious falafel and garlic potatoes, and plates that look and taste freshly prepared. Several reviewers call Amara among the best Lebanese restaurants in the city and commend its understated yet inviting decor. Taken together, the feedback highlights kitchen craft and value, while also acknowledging occasional delivery issues that may affect the experience.
I ordered delivery. They told me 30 minutes. It was here in 50 minutes. The food was cold, meat & chicken super dry, the rice was dry & bland, I asked for rice only & they gave me potatoes & rice. I asked for the creamy coleslaw & fatoush. They gave me bland, no salt or peppers or mayo or carrots. The fatoush had no tomatoes which is mandatory in fatoush. & it was overall just dry, oily & bland food. I spent almost 45$ for horrible food & experience. Never buying there again.
Jan 25, 2026
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Always a satisfying big plate with lots of vegetables, rice, potatoes & meat. Looks & tastes amazingly fresh. Forget the others, give a try to Amara !!
Amara is the hands-down best Lebanese restaurant in the city! I've introduced many people to Amara over the years & so far no one has ever been disappointed. The menu is varied, the food is great, the staff is respectful, the portions are generous & the prices are very fair.
Don't let the understated decor fool you! Behind the inexpensive tables & chairs is a food experience no one should miss!
WOOOOW! Que dire de ce restaurant vraiment une tuerie vrm leur bouffe incroyable le personne très gentil & sympa & sont très généreux niveau portion & le prix est largement abordable vue la quantité il y'a facile 1 a 2 kg par assiette pour la modique somme de 17,75 & leur sandwich a 9 $ bien charger c'est vrm rare de trouver une telle qualité à leur prix je recommande à 100 % d'y aller & de les soutenir ☝
Jan 2, 2025
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If you find yourself with any complaints about this establishment, I suggest a visit to a specialist might be in order. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with impeccable customer service-warm, welcoming staff who serve with a genuine smile, unlike many Arab restaurants where it can feel as though they're doing you a favor by letting you dine. The food here is consistently fresh, served warm, & in generous portions. Even after returning two years later, when other places have grown stingy with their servings, this restaurant has remained true to its original quality & quantity. It's a rare find in today's dining scene, & I will continue to be a loyal customer for years to come!
Great shawarma place in town, portion is generous, beef is perfectly cooked & savory, potatoes perfectly paired with garlic sauce. Definitely my go to place for shawarma in montreal!
