Arabesque is described as a lively, stylish spot with a warm, friendly atmosphere that makes it easy to relax with friends, enjoy good music, and linger over the shisha and food. Guests frequently compliment the shisha for rich flavors and smooth draws, and the menu is noted for tasty items such as lamb and fresh salads, with the overall food quality earning steady praise. The service is often highlighted as a strength, with staff who are patient, professional, and attentive, contributing to a welcoming vibe and quick, courteous interactions. The ambiance and decor are described as modern and appealing, creating a comfortable setting for a night out or a casual gathering. While most experiences are positive, some reviewers report less favorable moments such as being asked to leave to free up tables, questions about tipping, and occasional variability in shisha performance or wait times; after midnight table access may require bottle service. Overall, the place is seen as a standout for shisha in Montreal, a place that many visitors return to for its consistent energy, good music, and friendly service.
Client depuis plus de 5 ans, j'ai toujours reçu un service exceptionnel de toute l'équipe. Le manager Raghav accueille tout le monde avec beaucoup de gentillesse. Je recommande vivement cet endroit !
We had a very disappointing experience during our last visit. When we arrived, we waited about 30 minutes just to place our order while several staff members were busy doing their makeup & not paying attention to customers. Eventually we had to go & ask someone ourselves because nobody came to the table.
After we finally ordered, the service continued to be very disorganized. Some items were forgotten or came very late, & overall the staff seemed uninterested in providing proper service.
Our bill ended up being around $400, & normally with a bill like that you expect a certain level of professionalism & attention to customers. Unfortunately, that was not the case during this visit.
What concerned us the most was being told that we could not skip the tip. From our understanding, tipping should be optional unless a service charge is clearly included in the bill. Being pressured to leave a tip after such poor service felt very uncomfortable & unprofessional.
The most disappointing part is that I actually used to really like this place & have visited it before. That's why this experience was so surprising & upsetting. After what happened, I honestly don't know how to feel about coming back, which is unfortunate because I genuinely enjoyed this place in the past.
I hope the management takes this feedback seriously & looks into what happened, because it would be sad to see a place people used to enjoy lose customers because of service like this.
Je souhaite partager mon expérience chez Arabesque. Malheureusement, je n'ai pas du tout apprécié le service. L'ambiance m'a semblé très axée sur l'argent & j'ai eu l'impression d'être surfacturé : après avoir payé, j'ai remarqué que des articles que je n'avais pas commandés figuraient sur la facture. De plus, au moment de régler, on m'a indiqué qu'un pourboire minimum de 15 % était attendu, ce que j'ai trouvé très déplacé. Globalement, je suis reparti déçu & je n'ai pas l'intention d'y retourner.
Mar 1, 2026
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Gérant qui te parle comme si tu lui dois de l'argent. Door girl qui tient la jaquette comme si c'est un sac de patates. Une formation au personnel serait une très bonne idée.
On nous a demandé à plusieurs reprises de partir parce qu'ils avaient besoin de la table, alors que nous étions toujours en train de consommer. La serveuse m'a ensuite demandé pourquoi je ne laissais pas de pourboire, alors que pendant 20 minutes ils essayaient de nous mettre dehors. C'est dommage, car l'endroit est pourtant sympa…
