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Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
Au Tarot RestoMontreal.ca
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$$ & $$$
OPEN11:45 am - 11 pm
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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
Service
on Google4.4 (700+)
*as of 2026-04-02
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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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Quel restaurant délicieux & chaleureux. La soupe, le tajine citron-olives & les aubergines nous ont ravies. Les saveurs sont concentrées, c'était un peu piquant mais ça nous plait. En plus la musique est bonne. On recommande sans hésiter.

Sep 26, 2024
on Google

Supe

Sep 8, 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

Delicious with great options for vegan & gluten free.

Jun 5, 2024
on Google

Bonsoir à tous ! Dans un premier temps ; propriétaire toujours chaleureux & très accueillant ! Deuxièmement ; saveurs exquises & portions toujours aussi généreuses ! Sincèrement toute mon entière appréciation pour cet établissement 😀

Jun 3, 2024
on Google

Tasty couscous & friendly service in a fine-dining like resto. The only thing I did't like was the hot spice in the food, it was too much for me. If you're the same don't think of trying their harissa 🔥(friendly advice). Else I recommend this place, enjoy!

May 26, 2024
on Google

Bravo chef pour votre délicieuse cuisine très authentique. Des assiettes tres tres généreuses qui reflète votre personnalité. Vous êtes très gentil & très proches de votre cliente bravo. Bonne continuation & à la prochaine avec d autres découvertes. Merci à vous & à votre personnel, toute l équipe était au top. Surtout ne changez pas

May 4, 2024
on Google

Un vrai restaurant authentique où l'ont ressort le ventre plein & satisfait, propriétaire & employés super gentil & serviable & à l'écoute je le recommanderai à n'importe qui sans hésiter. Nous reviendrons merci beaucoup

May 3, 2024
on Google

Super adresse je recommande fortement !

Apr 27, 2024
on Google

Excellent couscous. Endroit & proprio chaleureux.

Apr 21, 2024
on Google

A gem of a family restaurant in Montreal. Friendly & personal service, family friendly, fresh, delicious & authentic North African dishes like couscous, tagine, thé à la mente. & beautiful decor! Recommended!

Apr 9, 2024
on Google

Très belle découverte! Personnel sympathique qui offre un bon service! Les portions sont très copieuses & la nourriture est excellente!

Apr 6, 2024
on Google

Delicious foods, wonderful service, generous cheif... One of the most wonderful Mediterranean restaurants I visited eve

Apr 2, 2024
on Google

Excellent service! Cuisine riche en saveurs, c'était délicieux.

Apr 1, 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

C'est tout simplement délicieux. Les coucous sont divins & les salades aussi. On est accueilli comme si on rentrait à la maison. C'est bon, c'est réconfortant, c'est convivivale. Le rapport qualité prix est parfait. J'ai déjà hâte d'y retourner. On aime aussi beaucoup commander en take-out! Ne pas confondre avec le restaurant sur Rosemont, vous serez déçu!

Mar 15, 2024
on Google

La nourriture est très bonne & le proprio est très gentil je le conseille fortement

Mar 11, 2024
on Google

Tasty, big portions & BYOW

Feb 19, 2024
on Google

Nourriture délicieuse! Le couscous royal est incroyable & les portions sont généreuse! Excellent service & propriétaire très sympathique!

Feb 18, 2024
on Google