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Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
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Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
Restaurant

Au Tarot

Fine Mediterranean Restaurant in Montreal
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
4.7$$ & $$$
CLOSEDOpens Today at 11:45 am
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MediterraneanAlgerianMoroccanMiddle EasternCouscousSaladsGluten-free OptionsBring your own wineCateringTasting Menu

About us

For more than 35 years, the restaurant Au Tarot has established itself as the best Mediterranean restaurant in Montreal. The restaurant Au Tarot is at once an Algerian restaurant, a Moroccan restaurant, and a Tunisian restaurant, as it marries all the cuisine of the Maghreb. To save you the effort of cooking, the restaurant offers free delivery of its fresh traditional dishes, cooked every day with care. Takeout meals are also available. Consult the chef for special delivery during events, weddings, film shoots, office parties, etc.

The chef-owner, Nouredine Kara, demanding and a perfectionist, does his own shopping by selecting the best fresh products from the market every day. He oversees everything: from the preparation of the semolina to the homemade production of the merguez; from the perfect composition of the tagines (which are undoubtedly the best in Montreal), to the warm and affable welcome of all customers. One often encounters many personalities from the world of arts, business, or politics at the restaurant, who are loyal fans of tagines, pastillas, and couscous, as well as the charm that reigns here.

Au Tarot: quality, calm atmosphere, smiles, and a warm welcome… nothing but happiness!

Our Specialties

Couscous, Tagine

Amenities, services & more

We accept:  Master Card, Visa, AMEX, Interac, Mobile Payment, Contactless Payment
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Reviews for Au Tarot

Food
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on Google4.4 (700+)
*as of 2026-04-03
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Review Summary

Au Tarot earns warm praise for flavorful, comforting Moroccan and North African dishes, with couscous and tajines highlighted as standouts and portions that feel generous and satisfying. The atmosphere is described as friendly and inviting, with attentive service and a host who makes guests feel welcome and at ease, often like a family welcome. Many reviews emphasize fresh, well balanced flavors, reasonable prices, and dependable takeout options that preserve the homemade character of each dish. The menu is noted for variety and authenticity, including lamb and chicken tajines, and the couscous is highlighted as exceptional by several diners. While some comments point to a cozy, small space and occasional inconsistencies, the overall experience is marked by hospitality, generous servings, and a spirit of generosity that guests repeatedly respond to with plans to return.
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such a great place honnestly!! great staff & great food too!! if you don't finish your food you can take it to go & they pack your stuff greatly, I really recommend this place, it's a must to try, it's worth the wait, the lamb meat was so tender too

Mar 11, 2026
on Google

My friend & I enjoyed a delicious lamb & chicken tajines paired with Moroccan mint tea for lunch. Both were delicious! We plan to return with another friend soon.

Dec 20, 2025
on Google

I LOVED my food experience at this restaurant!! Their couscous was the best one I've ever had. So savoury! & the owner is such a pleasant man. Amazing ambiance & service! I definitely recommend & will come back!

Sep 20, 2025
on Google

vous pouvez manger comme si vous étiez à la maison. Saveur délicieuse & service personnalisé par son propriétaire, ambiance calme & agréable

May 12, 2025
on Google

We were a group & had the Lamb Tagine & the Chicken Tagine. The food was plentiful & delicious. The staff were attentive but didn't hover & were all delightful. Will definitely go back!

Apr 3, 2025
on Google

Honnêtement rien à dire , endroit tellement chaleureux , vous vous sentirez comme a la maison! J'ai réservé pour l'anniversaire de ma maman 🤍& c'était juste super! le personnel est tellement aimable & sympathique , le propriétaire est d'une gentillesse remarquable. La nourriture est excellente, que ce soit le couscous, la viande , la soupe ou les tajin , tous étaient délicieux , les portion était super . Nous avons adoré & nous reviendront a 100% Ambiance méditerranéenne 100%

Mar 25, 2025
on Google

Nice place. The vegetable is a bit acid. But the lamb is really delicious. There are a lot of taste lamb, everyone is worth to take once.

Dec 17, 2024
on Google

J'ai passé une excellente expérience ici. La nourriture était délicieuse, le service impeccable, & l'ambiance chaleureuse & accueillante. Tout s'est parfaitement accordé pour une visite mémorable. Je recommande fortement !

Dec 16, 2024
on Google
5.0

Excellent service. Delicious food. Great ambiance. Thank you Mr Nourridine for your wonderful hospitality. We loved it

Dec 13, 2024
on Google

The food was all good specially the chicken dajen & lamb couscous

Nov 26, 2024
on Google

Excellent petit restaurant maghrébin. Le couscous royal à l'agneau était fantastique. Le propriétaire est venu nous voir & il était très chaleureux & convivial. Belle ambiance, somme toute, malgré l'espace restreint. Je vais y retourner.

Jul 20, 2024
on Google

Was intrigued by this Mediterranean restaurant & invited my friend to try this out. It was a really nice experience overall. The menus are very generous & you get an abundance indeed. My friend chose grilled scrimps & I had grilled lamb. Spectacular ! It is a nice cosy place & great ambiance indeed. Aside from the parking which is at times hard to find, you will not be disappointed with this place. We also had artichokes as an entree which was nice as well. My friend was really happy about this restaurant & she highly enjoyed the atmosphere! Also you can byob as well. Congratulations to the owner of this restaurant. They do their best to satisfy their clientele.

Mar 24, 2024
on Google

I hadn't eaten at this restaurant for a while. Ordered take out today. The lamb was amazing! As good as I remember. Will order again!

Mar 16, 2024
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Toujours aussi généreux & accueillant. Je n'évalue pas l'ambiance car en cette période de party de bureau, c'est bruyant ! mais d'habitude l'ambiance est calme...

Dec 8, 2023

Je suis allée ce soir pour un diner en groupe de 4 personnes. Nous avons bien mangé; meilleure Pastilla en ville. Nous avons également apprécié le tajine & le couscous. L'ambiance est familiale & le personnel extrémement sympatique. Fortement recommandé!

Dec 3, 2023
on Google

Délicieux couscous & bouillon riche & plein de goût; patron généreux, ambiance invitante, familiale & chaleureuse. Très bon service. J'ai remarqué que certaines personnes se plaignaient des prix en ligne vs prix en personne, mais j'ai posé la question & la raison s'explique facilement. Quand vous mangez au restaurant, vous avez droit à de la semoule + bouillon & légumes à volonté, alors que le menu en ligne est pour les clients qui commandent à emporter. Ce qui est tout à fait censé. Ça serait peut être judicieux de rendre cette information plus accessible sur le site.

Nov 24, 2023
on Google
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Absolutely LOVED au tarot & the owner Nourridine! Will definitely be returning, lamb was incredible & we felt welcomed the entire evening

Aug 29, 2023
via Other
1 Review
5.0

Complètement Délicieux! Goûteux! Ambiance chaleureuse & typiquement Marocain. C'est un WOW!

Aug 27, 2023

Tres bonne & copieuse cuisine, propriétaire d'une gentillesse exceptionnelle. Ambiance très chaleureuse 😊

Aug 25, 2023
on Google

amazing food & service. Lamb & chicken was tender & flavourful. Large portion sizes. the Chef's laugh was so wonderfully joyous. The mint tea & sweets instantly transport you to Morocco. To top it off the chef was from Chefchaouen, one of my favourite places in the world. definitely a Montreal must!

Aug 24, 2023
on Google