Authentic Lebanese breakfast in Montreal and Laval 🍽️ | Enjoy fresh and delicious dishes to start your day right ☀️ | Discover the true taste of Lebanon at Balila 🇱🇧 | The best Lebanese breakfast in Laval and Montreal for food lovers.
Balila draws praise for an authentic Lebanese breakfast and brunch experience, with fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, and generous portions that keep guests coming back. The atmosphere is described as warm, cozy and lively, sometimes enhanced by live music, with diners feeling transported to Lebanon. Staff are repeatedly credited for friendly, attentive service and helpful guidance when choosing dishes, and families especially appreciate the welcoming vibe and flexibility. Dishes highlighted include manakish, fatteh, foul, msabaha, lahmajoun, cheese breads, and fresh pitas, with many noting the quality of bread and dips as standout. While pricing is often seen as reasonable for quality, some mention it can be a bit high and a few reviewers note occasional service gaps or a desire for deeper flavor or more polished presentation. Overall Balila is seen as a top option for authentic Levantine breakfast and brunch, offering a memorable ambiance and hospitality that inspires return visits.
This place has been there since almost two years now. Cute setup. Not a lot places to sit but on Sunday they have someone playing oud & last time we went we got lucky with a singer who was having brunch & went on to sing a few songs
We did many times takeout before but it was our first eating there.
I recommend the classics:
Manakich cheese & half half with zaatar
The classic foul is really well done
Tried two Fatteh one with tahini & one with Laban
Tried the Msabaha as well as omelette
Nice brunch place with family
Dec 7, 2025
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We had brunch here & everything was excellent. The food was so fresh & full of flavor, & the portions were generous. The atmosphere felt cozy & welcoming, & the service was friendly & attentive. You can really tell that everything is made with care. Highly recommended if you're looking for authentic Lebanese brunch! 🌿🍽?
Nov 11, 2025
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Un grand merci à tout le monde du resto Balila. Chaque bouchée est un déjeuner high class! Lorsque j'ai demandé du pain extra, vous m'avez donné cela & ajouté de la Labneh Makdouce! Salemidekom & God bless you all!
Absolutely amazing experience at Baliba! Everything was so fresh & flavorful - you can really taste the quality. The cheese bread was out of this world - soft, warm, & perfectly cheesy. I ordered two dips of chickpeas with a bowl of fresh, pickled sides & two cheese breads, & every bite was delicious.
The service was just as impressive - friendly, efficient, & super professional even over the phone, the lady who is spoke with was sweet & answered my questions. You can tell they really care about their customers. I'll definitely be ordering again & recommending Baliba to everyone I know!
The food is tasty & flavourful. The service was a bit lacking; we had to remind them quite a few times about a dish they forgot.
Seating outside is nice but over crowded & noisy inside.
From the moment I walked into Balila, I knew I was in for something special. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, & filled with the comforting aroma of authentic Middle Eastern spices. Every detail - from the elegant décor to the friendly smiles of the staff - makes you feel right at home.
The food? Simply incredible. Every dish is bursting with flavor & freshness. The balila was silky smooth, the manakich perfectly crisp on the outside & fluffy inside, & the eggs were seasoned to perfection. You can really taste the care & passion that goes into every plate.
The service was exceptional - attentive without being intrusive. The staff took the time to explain the dishes & even offered great pairing suggestions. It's rare to find a place that balances quality, hospitality, & authenticity so well.
If you're coming for a casual meal, Balila delivers a dining experience you'll want to repeat again & again. Highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates amazing food !
It's a beautiful concept, but it unfortunately doesn't go beyond being a concept.
The food & space is clean which is great. Bathrooms would take some more cleaning.
The food would greatly benefit from more flavour, better presentation & the touch of authenticity compared to it being treated as a business.
Food was left on the counter for a bit, the server gave us tissues but then placed them literally on the food 🫤. Also. I am not sure about chewing'munching' gum while taking the order.
I wish you guys all the best! Would love to see improvements to make it more of an experience 🤍
