Arahova Souvlaki specializes in traditional Greek street food focused on rotisserie-cooked meats and authentic preparation methods. The menu centers on tender souvlaki skewers and thinly sliced gyro served within warm, pillowy pita bread. Fresh tzatziki provides a signature cooling contrast to the savory, herb-marinated proteins that define this culinary experience. Accompaniments include crispy, golden potatoes and crisp salads featuring briny kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese. The straightforward environment emphasizes functional seating and efficient service designed for direct engagement with hearty, protein-rich staples. Every dish reflects classic Mediterranean flavor profiles through the use of high-quality oregano, lemon, and garlic. This establishment maintains a consistent dedication to the preparation of staples that honor historical grilling traditions and time-tested recipes from the Hellenic culinary canon.
Overall, reviews frame Arahova Souvlaki as a reliable source of classic Greek comfort food with generous portions and flavors that include tzatziki and pork souvlaki; the menu offers variety and value, including lunch specials, and the terrace or dining room provides a welcoming atmosphere. Service is consistently highlighted as friendly and accommodating, with staff going the extra mile even at close or during busy times, though some visits note occasional kitchen inconsistencies such as dry meat, cold dishes, or overly salty feta. Catering is praised for timely delivery and professional service, and many guests describe a sense of tradition and comfort that brings them back for reliable, enjoyable meals.
The souvlaki could be the best in the world, but BEWARE if you're using a foreign card to pay. Yesterday, I ordered a lamb souvlaki pita to go. Menu price: 10.95 + TVQ. Charged me 15.85 CAD, so apparently he tipped himself. To boot, he didn't give me the receipt as required by law but a kitchen order slip instead with no prices (classic scam used in Colombia). Being overcharged $3 & change is egregious enough, but this is the same place where my US card was cloned by the waiter 20 years ago & I was bilked for over 2200 US in gasoline at some Quebec gas station. Yeah, I'm dumb to go back there, but that was the last time. Don't care how good the souvlaki is!!!!
Ever since the owners changed this place has ruined. Very sad they ruined the one good greek place i came to. So disappointed & sad to not see the originals that were there. Never going back there & recommend you stay away it's a shame
Best Greek food imo, love their tzatziki sauce & their pork souvlaki & gyro are always so delicious (never dry either!) Nice decor with lots of seating, fast & friendly service & they have lunch specials - but the prices are pretty reasonable regardless. I always make a point to go to St-Viateur whenever I come to Montreal, not for the bagels but for this Greek restaurant! I've been a customer since the 80s & the fact it's still there & there are repeat customers says a lot about the consistency & good food.
Arahova used to be decent if you wanted simple Greek fast food. I went yesterday & wow… I should've known what was coming when I saw the washroom, which honestly looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a week.
We started with two beers served in dirty glasses. Wanting something fresh before the main course, we ordered the pikilia. Technically it was fresh… straight out of the fridge. Easily one of the worst pikilias I've ever had. Everything was drenched in some kind of oil that definitely didn't taste like olive oil.
Then came the chicken gyros platter. Pretty standard dish, but again, disappointing. The potatoes were bland, the Greek salad looked sad, & while the chicken & rice were okay, the whole plate was extremely greasy.
We spent over $100 for this experience. Honestly, a shame. Definitely not going back.
Ordered a souvlaki pita. Disgusting. 4 small pieces of meat, very chewy full of nerves, tasted burnt. Pita was so small seemed like a children's portion, French fries were awful. Not going back. Too bad new ownership hasn't improved anything.
I had an AMAZING experience here at Arahova on St. Viateur (THE ORIGINAL)tonight with my friends!!!! I felt SOOO nostalgic going back there since I haven't been there since I was VERY little!!!!! Food was DELICIOUS, place was spotless & staff was PHENOMENAL!!!! 😊😊😊😊🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'll DEFINITELY come back soon!!!
Got the sliced chicken platter, which was subpar - the meat was quite dry, though the potatoes were delicious. The staff who looked like he might've been the owner or manager was nice & helpful.
Tried this Arahova location & honestly had a really great experience overall.
The food was fresh, flavorful, & well-portioned. The fried calamari were freshly made, the chicken plate was super satisfying with a nice mix of textures, & the pita wrap was simple but hit the spot. Potatoes so flavourful & addictive! Everything tasted clean & well-seasoned.
What really stood out though was the service. The waitresses were incredibly kind & patient the whole time. We were actually among the last customers close to closing, & they still treated us with care, no rushing, no attitude, just genuinely good service.
I was paying with a gift card & they weren't familiar with how to process it, but instead of making it awkward, they stayed calm, figured it out, & made sure I could use it without any issue.
Overall, great food + genuinely kind service (even at closing time) = definitely coming back.
Apr 20, 2026
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My Spanakopita was ice cold the dough was basically raw & uncooked, feta had a really bad taste to it. Chaotic service, waiter forgot my friends order & brought Appetizers & the main course at the same time.. By the time we finished the appetizers, our main dish was cold. Friend didn't have his food yet. Kinda expensive for what you get
Propriétaire exceptionnelle sa fait 40 an je vais a cette place la depuis l'ouverture & toujours aussi bons ses souvlaki pita au porc meuilleur souvlaki en ville au porc tendre savoureux vive la grece
