Bayrut Restaurant

Georges

5.0

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.

Dec 31, 2025
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Moayed

2.0

The prices are unjustified, is too pricey
Bowl of hummus 18$, are you serious?
The restaurant in short focuses way too much on the presentation which is amazing but that should not be an excuse to charge 18$ for hummus just because it has some flowers in it.
Frankly speaking, its an Instagram restaurants, wanna have some good pics & post & oh wow look this! then this is your spot.
All im saying is, food is good ,but prices are not. its good restaurant but its not gonna have loyal customers that will come back again. Due to high price

Nov 24, 2025
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Billy

5.0

Amazing food, 100% hit super close to home. Everything my wife & I ordered was so delicious & the restaurant itself was really great, everyone there was super nice, got to meet the owner & the chef too & they were great. I'm definitely coming back, my favorite dish that my wife & I ordered has to be a tie between the Báyrüt Hummus & the L'sanat, I haven't eaten those two dishes like that since I was a kid, I've never had it that perfect anywhere else in Canada & for my wife she absolutely loved the Kebbey Nayee & even said she's never had it that tasty outside of home. We had also ordered Warak Enab & it was so juicy & delicious. & to finish it all off we got to try the Ghzel El Banet with ice cream & omg was it amazing. Couldn't be more perfect

Oct 26, 2025
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Sutthiphong

5.0

One of the best, if not the best, Lebanese kitchens I've ever experienced.
Every bite was a pleasure. The slow-cooked lamb was incredibly tender & full of depth. You can taste the hours behind it.
& the Bayrut hummus? Smooth, silky, & perfectly balanced.

The service was outstanding. I never had to ask for anything. The staff seemed to sense when I needed something & were there instantly without hovering.
The atmosphere was elegant & cosy, like in a family home. Refined, warm, & welcoming all at once.

An unforgettable experience. I'll definitely be back.

Special Thanks to Michel! It was a great pleasure to have you as a host!

Sep 23, 2025
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Wael

5.0

Loved every bit of it. It's the most authentic Lebanese cuisine experience I had outside lebanon. The hummus, freeki with chicken, shish barak.... Everything is just awesome.

Sep 23, 2025
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Mira

5.0

Bayrut is more than just an authentic lebanese restaurant, it is a one-of-a kind dining experience. From the moment you walk-in to this place, you feel warmth & kindness.

They offer you a welcome trio that consists of freshly baked pita, that just came out of the oven. It is accompanied by delicious olives that are directly imported from Lebanon & home-made butter that I have never tasted anything alike previously. Their'Hummus Bayrut' is a must-try, it is very creamy.

It is very evident that the owners of this place worked tirelessly to come up with this gourmet menu. They take care of every detail from the decoration of the place to the food to the music playing in the background.

I am so happy I got to experience Bayrut & I am looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommended!

Sep 1, 2025
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DannyBil-6086

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3.5

This review is based on an independent visit, aiming for objectivity. While Bayrut Restaurant serves respectable Middle Eastern cuisine, there are other options in Montreal that offer **greater value & superior flavors** for the price.

The food at Bayrut is decent but not distinctive. The restaurant advertises fresh ingredients, yet only provides lemonade made from imported syrup. Bread servings were notably minimal, which was especially disappointing for dishes like hummus, labneh, brown butter, & kibbeh niyeh-frequently eaten with bread, but here, I resorted to using a fork. Rice portions were also sparse & failed to complement the otherwise tasty kibbeh arnabieh, which was the highlight of the meal. The three types of kibbeh niyeh (walnut, rose petals, pistachios) failed to impress, & the hummus was comparably ordinary.

Overall, Bayrut did not stand out from other Middle Eastern restaurants in Montreal. The experience lacked the transportive aromas, flavors, & hospitality you expect in a standout establishment. Service was satisfactory but showed signs of inexperience, with some staff evidently still undergoing training.

In short, Bayrut felt indistinguishable from several other unremarkable restaurants in Montreal; neither the ambiance, nor the food, nor the generosity made the visit memorable.

Hassan

5.0

Went to BÁYR?T last night with three friends. Place looks new, full of people, nice decoration, good vibe. Definitely the type of place you take a date so they think you're cooler than you really are.

Joya the waitress… walla this girl is a machine. Alone, running the whole place, & still smiling & joking. You call her once, she's at your table like she's got teleportation powers. Big respect.

The Food:

Fattoush - really good, balanced, fresh, delicious. Portion could be bigger for the price, but honestly no complaints, we enjoyed it.

Hummus - it's hummus. We destroyed the plate.

Malfouf - ya zalameh… wow. Straight up home vibes. Chef, whoever you are, respect. This was the star of the night.

Chich Barak - just'good.' Nothing life-changing, but it did its job.

Ijjeh - crispy, fluffy, & dangerously close to my mom's. If she hears me say that, I'm dead.

Overall: fun vibe, tasty food, drinks needs some work, Joya deserves a raise, & honestly - every Lebanese eating here will say:'teta & mom would clap their hands & then remind you they still make it better.'

Aug 24, 2025
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Nadia

5.0

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.

Je recommande vivement 😍

Aug 11, 2025
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Ouss

5.0

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

Aug 9, 2025
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Lisa

5.0

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.

Aug 9, 2025
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Tania

5.0

If you're craving truly authentic Lebanese cuisine-the kind that tastes like it was made by someone's loving teta (grandma)-this is the spot.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted like family. The warm, inviting atmosphere sets the perfect tone for a romantic date night or a lively dinner with friends.

Every dish is homemade & overflowing with love. The hummus is impossibly creamy, the tabbouleh is vibrant & fresh, & the kibbeh, my favorite! Don't miss the grape leaves, which are rolled with care & packed with flavor, or the sambousek lahme which is stuffed with seasoned ground beef.

What makes this place truly special is the soul in every bite. You can taste generations of tradition in the food. It's not flashy or overdone-just deeply comforting, heartwarming Lebanese food made with care.

Whether you're sipping rose water tea after your meal or sharing their delicious rice pouding & laughing with friends, you'll leave full, happy, & already planning your next visit.

A must-visit. A love letter to Lebanese home cooking 💛

Jul 27, 2025
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