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 is described as a warm, inviting gem in Montreal where authentic Lebanese cuisine is delivered with a home cooked touch. Reviewers consistently praise generous tasting menus, fresh pita with traditional butter, creamy hummus, vibrant fattoush, and a wide range of shareable dishes that feel like family cooking. The service and hospitality are highlighted as outstanding, with staff attentive, friendly, and clearly proud of the cooking, and many experiences include personal touches from the team. There are occasional critiques about price and portion size, and a few opinions that some dishes lean toward presentation over tradition, but the overall consensus is that the flavors are fresh, balanced, and comforting. Several notes mention house made butter, truffle hints in the hummus, Lebanese wines, and standout items like lamb, freekeh, grape leaves, and shish barak, reinforcing Bayrut as a destination for authentic flavors in a modern, cozy setting. Overall, the reviews describe a memorable, heartwarming dining experience with generous hospitality and quality food that many visitors say makes it worth returning for another tasting menu or a new dish.
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!
Mar 6, 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.
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 !
Jan 22, 2026
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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!
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.
One of the best experience we had in Montreal, trying this authentic Lebanese restaurant. The food was so delicious & the service was excellent. H8ghly recommended.
Dec 26, 2025
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Amazing experience at Bayrut. The food is authentic & delicious. Lots of little details that contribute to a special exquisite taste. Service is impeccable & the decor is very soothing. Highly recommend it.
I have never tasted something as this delicious as the food at this place, in whole city of Montreal! It's so great generously served with fresh bread, rich dishes & kind service. Highly recommended, love from Iraq ❤?
If you're looking for real unapologetically authentic Lebanese food in Montreal, this place is it. Every single dish hits with the same quality, flavor & finesse you'd expect from top spots back home in Lebanon. Nothing misses.
The team is genuinely amazing warm, attentive, & they make you feel like you're eating at a family house. The drinks u'd think they seem only Creative but honestly addictive.
Highly recommend. this is one of those spots you visit once & immediately plan your next visit. & you want to to take all your friends & tell them this is how my grandma's food taste back home.
Wonderful 1st experience at Bayrut restaurant! The food is delicious, filled with amazing fresh flavours, very well presented & the servings are generous. Every member of the staff is devoted & very nice. The Chef came to talk to us as I wanted to thank him for his dedicated work. The music is festive & the place is very clean. I highly recommend this restaurant & the tasting menu.
