BÁYRŪT is a modern Lebanese kitchen rooted in family, memory, and tradition. Inspired by the recipes of our mother Nunu and the food of our childhood, we serve dishes that honour the classics — creamy hummus made fresh daily, vibrant tabbouleh, and the rich earthiness of lentils and freekeh. Every plate tells a story, of the mountains of Lebanon, of meals passed hand to hand, and of the joy of feeding others with care. Whether you're here for a quick lunch or a slow, soulful dinner, we invite you to taste a legacy passed down through generations and reimagined for today.
Bayrut Restaurant earns praise for authentic Lebanese flavors, generous portions, and fresh, well presented dishes, with many noting a warm and attentive service and a welcoming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the tasting menu as a standout experience, the bread, hummus, and tabbouleh, and the use of Lebanese wines and l'Arak in moderation, while some mention high prices or smaller portions for the cost and occasional modern twists or tapas style serving. The overall impression is that Bayrut Restaurant reflects a home style, family inspired cooking with pride in recipes, delivering flavorful, balanced dishes and thoughtful touches that make guests feel at home, encouraging return visits.
The atmosphere is elegant, warm, & beautifully designed - perfect for a cozy dinner with friends or family. Every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented, from the creamy hummus & vibrant tabbouleh to the perfectly cooked octopus & delicious desserts. The attention to detail in both taste & presentation truly stood out.
A special thank you to Andrew for the exceptional hospitality & attentive service throughout the evening. He made us feel genuinely welcomed & taken care of. & compliments to Chef Pierre - the food was outstanding, authentic, & crafted with real passion. You can feel the quality in every dish.
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for refined Lebanese cuisine, a stylish ambiance, & excellent service in Montreal. We will definitely be coming back! ✨
Absolutely amazing! My first experience with Lebanese food & I was blown away. We ordered may different dishes so I could try a variety of dishes. Owner was super sweet & gave us free desserts to go!! Cannot rave enough about this spot!!
Apr 18, 2026
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Amazing find!! Our server was the sweetest & we got to meet with the chef who told us he cooks his mother's recipes. Not only was the service outstanding but so was the food. We discovered a variety of flavors & we still found space for an amazing dessert. Would 100% recommend & go back. Best restaurant in a while.
Bayrut on William Street is a must. We went as two couples after hearing about it on social media & decided to try the full tasting menu: what a delight! Every plate captured the true essence of authentic Lebanese cuisine: perfectly cooked lamb, a colorful & fresh variety of salads, creamy hummus, & an exquisitely assembled dessert. Simple, flavorful, & done right. Highly, highly recommended.
This was my second visit, & even though I'm not a local, I can say this place has an amazing ambience & vibe, with plenty of delicious vegetarian options to choose from.
The staff are super friendly, & the owner, Mohannad, clearly pours his heart into the restaurant, following his mom's recipes with genuine passion. The staff & owner went out of the way to make me feel welcome & gave me nice rice pudding dessert at the end. Definitely my favorite Lebanese spot in Montreal - & my go-to place every time I'm in the city!
J'ai beaucoup aimé l'expérience dans ce beau restaurant les plats sont vraiment délicieux & on sent que ce sont des recettes authentiques . Le propriétaire m'avait dit que c'était les recettes de sa maman & je le crois.
Il est venu nous voir à table avec le chef pour s'assurer que tout était à notre goût.
Surtout je vous conseille la salade fattouche les pommes de terre au sumac les haricots vert avec la sauce tahini, les cubes d'agneau & les crevettes. À la fin le crème glacée avec des cheveux d'ange & des pistaches est un des meilleurs dessert que j'ai mangé dernièrement. Bravo & bonne chance au nouveau propriétaire!
It pains me to write this review because I genuinely wanted to love this place, but unfortunately, it fell short. The food was decent, but nowhere near the standards set by other Lebanese restaurants on the island of Montreal. While the restaurant aims to stand out by offering a more'homemade' style of Lebanese cuisine, it doesn't quite capture the authentic flavors one would expect. That said, the dessert options helped improve the overall experience, & the service was excellent throughout.
Sep 2, 2025
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J'ai récemment visité le restaurant Bayrut & j'ai été agréablement surpris par cette découverte. L'endroit est cosy & superbement décoré, parfait pour une ambiance intime, & le propriétaire est d'une sympathie incroyable!
Le hummus à la truffe est un délice, tout comme la salade fattoush, pleine de saveurs. La langue de boeuf, mijotée à la perfection, est un must-try 🤤Pour finir, le dessert bouza barba à papa avec du kadaif & une touche de cardamome était fabuleux.
A must try in Griffintown area.
Mainly a Lebanese restaurant with a special touch different from the classic ones
They offer you to try olives, kichek akhdar & their special & secret recipe butter.
Awesome with hot bread
Salads:
Tabbouleh Spinach where spinach is mainly replacing the biggest portion of parsley delicious
The Bayrut salad with dried tomatoes & goat cheese is zesty & refreshing
The appetizers:
Hummus Bayrut : awesome creamy hummus with cashew & truffles
Lsanat: langues de boeuf wow smooth & tender
Ras asfour: filet mignon style beef with debes elremmen( sirop de grenadine)
The grilled octopus is soft & tender & melts. We had to order another one
Batata harra is a classic
Sambousek meat & cheese & kibbeh are also good for kids
Tried their brioche chicken with sumac
As main we recommend the Jarret Dagneau & Wine leaves
Jarret Dagneau is tender with tahini sauce & Bourgoul Dessert the ice cream with Cotton candy & a base layer of knefeh/osmalyeh is a must
Highly recommended
Excellent food, excellent service. Coming from Syrian/Lebanese descent I'm very picky when it comes to this cuisine but this restaurant has done it very well. It's home-cooked style with an elegant twist. The kibbé, cheese sambousek, beef tongue, fattoush were all good & the hummus had truffle oil which made it interesting again, loved it! The rice pudding for dessert was perfectly portioned & just sweet enough. What stood out about the food was that you can taste the heart, love, & pride that goes into making the food for their customers. We came for lunch & we'll be going back again for the dinner menu.
Amazing!! Stumbled upon it on a quick trip to Montreal. The restaurant has just opened & is destined to be one of the most popular in town. Great food, flavors & ambience. Make sure to leave room for the dessert - it's one of a kind.
