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.
Had such a great experience at Restaurant Beirut. Farah provided excellent service & was very kind & attentive throughout our visit. The drinks were amazing, the fattoush salad was one of the best I've ever had, & the lahmacun/laham dish was incredibly tasty with a very generous portion. The recipe tasted homemade & authentic, which made the food even more enjoyable. The owner was also very friendly & welcoming, making the whole experience feel warm & inviting. Highly recommend this place for delicious food & great hospitality.
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! ✨
May 12, 2026
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I had a fantastic experience here! The service was top-notch, & the staff was incredibly professional. I highly recommend them to everyone. 5 stars well-deserved
I had a great experience at Bayrut Restaurant. The food was fresh, flavorful, & beautifully presented-especially the mezze dishes. The atmosphere felt warm & inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening. Service was friendly & attentive without being overwhelming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to & recommend to anyone who enjoys authentic Lebanese cuisine
A must try! Different than other Lebanese restaurants in the city. You'll find dishes you only eat at home. The food was so tasty & well executed. The staff was attentive, joyful & on point. Will definitely return. Highly recommend.
We enjoyed a great dinner at Bayrut. The food was really good, the service was excellent & the ambiance really good as well. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Good place. Very traditional Lebanese. They explain every dish. Our bartender Joya was very nice. Made us Arak Rose. Also good variety of Lebanese wine. Very good. Highly recommend.
We had an amazing catering experience for our company event. Muhannad went above & beyond to make sure everything was perfect, even taking care of beautiful decorations so everyone could enjoy the best experience.
The food was absolutely outstanding authentic Lebanese cuisine at its finest. Fresh, flavorful, & perfectly prepared.
5-star service & top-quality food. Bayrut is easily my #1 Lebanese restaurant in Quebec. Highly recommend!
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.
Excellent restaurant & new discovery in Montreal! Apparently, they opened up just a few months ago, so kudos to the team! I took my lady there for Valentine's day & we took the tasting menu. The food was great: delicious flavours, generous quantities, all served in beautiful dishes to share. Every thing was authentic & well executed. I highly recommend!
Superbe expérience, je recommande de prendre plusieurs entrées & plats à partager pour avoir la chance de tout gouter ! Le hummus Bayrut a été notre favori à tous & le staff etait super sympathique :) vraiment contente de notre soirée !
One of the best dining experiences I've had! The food was absolutely delicious & full of flavor, & the service was truly amazing. The staff went above & beyond to make us feel welcome. It was my friend's birthday, & they surprised her with a delicious ice cream cake to celebrate, which made the night even more special. Highly recommend this place we will definitely be coming back!
Jan 19, 2026
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I would like to preface this by saying that I frequent Lebanese/Syrian restaurants & this is not really a good representation of our arabic culture. I hope to provide as much constructive criticism as possible.
1. The restaurant provided us a table right next to the entrance to the kitchen & right behind the servers. This made it feel that we had no room for privacy at all since the servers were at maximum 2 feet away & everyone was coming & going near us. To resolve this issue, I don't think that table should be there.
2. As we sit & settle, the first thing the server tells us is the'policy' they have which is that we have a maximum one hour (or 1.5 hrs I don't remember) to eat our food. This is non-traditional & actually considered very disrespectful. In no way this is a lebanese tradition or'beirut'-like.
3. Since the servers were right next to us, almost every sip of water we had led to the servers refilling it. In less than an hour, our water was filled 18 times (we counted) which kept getting us interrupted.
4. The servers were great but they seemed tense. I persume it's management that needs them to be like this but it did not feel natural & they seemed almost stressed. I would urge management to be more considerate of their servers & to loosen up a bit on them.
5. The food was fine. We had wara2 3enab, fattoush, kebbeh, & shesh barak. They all tasted good but nothing to justify the insane price they had. The portions are also insane considering arabic food is meant to be shared. I noticed for what we ordered they came in odd number portions & not even... almost felt intentional.
6. While I appreciate the shots on the house that they provided, the timing of when they brought the shots was awkward. It seems often that the servers interrupt our conversation or our eating. This is NOT a server issue, I believe management trained them like this so they seem'caring'.
7. Music. What kind of lebanese restsurant doesn't play lebanese music. We have beautiful music & culture that would go hand in hand with the food we offer. I was very disappointed by that.
Overall I think management is trying to hard to be something that theyre not. I am confused as to what type of people are they trying to attract? Definitely not authentic arabs. I would not personally recommend this place to anyone.
We spent 120$ for 2 people. We ordered fattoush to share, grape leafs (5 of them), kebbeh (3 of them) & sheesh barak (8 of them). This dinner should be 40~50 max for the portions they offered.
Do not go here for arabic food (we got influenced by this montreal tiktoker).
Amazing dining experience. Both the owners were extremely kind & generous, as were the waiters. Immediately felt at home at this restaurant. Would definitely recommend.
I had been meaning to try this restaurant since the summer & am so glad I finally did! Everything we ate was delicious, & I would strongly recommend. The staff was very kind & attentive too.
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.
