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.
I don't understand how this establishment can justify these prices. It's insulting. $14 for potatoes: you get a handful of potatoes (at most) & they taste like fast food (cold, sat on a counter for hours). $60 for chicken: you get 2 legs, which are almost gray in color - not edible. Very pretentious. Service & wine was excellent though - very friendly staff.
The food was really bad & extremely overpriced. There's a plethora of Lebanese restaurants in Montreal with far superior food. I'm baffled by the high reviews.
Feb 13, 2026
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A'must visit' Lebanese family run restaurant. A fantastic welcome, servicw & food. Went there Wednesday in February.
This family run restaurant is an unexpected gem on William St. It is authentic & charming. The food is of high quality, fresh & expertly prepared. The atmosphere is warm & the staff knowledgeable & interested in the clientele. They take a personal interest in ensuring customers have enjoyed every aspect of their meal which is impressive, even in a city where food service seems to be the norm. If we are ever back in Montreal we will be repeat customers! This restaurant absolutely deserves to succeed.
1:45h limit for 4 people & a credit card on file to reserve. The food may be good (albeit pricey) but I do find the time limit ironically antithetical to the typical Middle Eastern hospitality that the restaurant is supposed to espouse.
Quelle découverte!! Moi même d'origine libanaise & j'en est essayé des restaurant de ce type (non pas un fast food comme Amie, Boustan & autres pour ne pas les nommer) mais ce restaurant à, & dans chacun de ses plats, une touche très spécial & délicieuse. Nous avons prix le menus Mezza, des entrées plats froids & chauds. Nous avons eu environ une bonne quinzaine d'assiettes & toutes sans exception était excellentes. Même leur menu alcool est a une touche spécial, des recettes maison du style Arak-Ananas, Pink-Arak mais moi j'ai très aimé leur Bourbon Old Fashion, excellent. Je conseille absolument sans hésitation.
Food was ok, nothing special (except the battata, tasted old & dry). Really small & overpriced portions. It seemed pretentious… also 18/20$ for a mocktail? Seriously?
Feb 3, 2026
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Quelle magnifique découverte ! Super design dans un lieu intime & convivial. & que dire de la nourriture qui nous a épatés ! C'est littéralement un voyage à Bayrut où on a la chance de goûter à des plats authentiques de grande qualité qui sont des recettes de la grand-mère du chef ! Plein de plats à partager comme on les aime :)
Wow! An amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious & the service was top notch. The server & his assistant were always asking if all was good or if we needed anything. True Lebanese cuisine. Can't wait to go back!
I NEED to leave a glowing review even if my order was via Uber Eats & I clearly missed the in-house atmosphere & hospitality. Every bite was fantastic! Bursting with flavors & textures & color. The fattoush was probably my favorite in all of Montreal. Tangy, spiced, & a hint of sweetness. It was hard to stop myself from eating the entire bowl (because I wanted to still try the other dishes). The baked chicken toast was unique & tasty. I'm not vegan/vegetarian but I happen to like vegetarian kibbeh, & those are hard to find in Montreal restaurants. The baked-not-fried method of cooking is an excellent healthy upgrade. The freekeh with chicken was beautifully plated/decorated even for delivery, & the chicken itself was so tender & flavorful! I MUST congratulate whoever thought of the packaging design for to-go items. Everything is neatly packaged in aesthetic cling-film trays so nothing spills in transit. Perfect to take to work, picnics, potlucks. If this was'just' delivery, I am eager to experience the in-person food & service! A side note: people who rated the resto poorly because of less authentic dishes - this is OKAY. They are transparent about wanting to offer healthier ways to eat traditional dishes. They have also created their own take on certain things & that's OKAY too! Nobody said they are trying to be some other traditional resto with strict'correct' ingredients or flavors. They are being creative, & I can appreciate that, even if others don't. LOVED IT, I need more!
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 !
Wow excellent sur toute la ligne. Nous avons eu l'entrée de bienvenue gratuite offerte à tous qui inclut deux pitas maison, olives, fromage de chèvre & beurre maison. Le service était excellent
Le repas était délicieux. Nous sommes agréablement surpris.
Merci à tout le personnel!
Jan 20, 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!
Excellent food & service. Can't go wrong coming here.
We arrived 7 mins past their kitchen closing time in the afternoon, & the owner made an exception & let us dine, which we were grateful for. What followed was nothing short of an incredible culinary experience.
The dishes were diverse, exceptionally well-executed, & all had their own subtly creative but approachable flair.
The environment is curated but inviting. The vibe is relaxed but upscale - an embodiment of some of the best parts of the Montréal food scene.
Staff are all friendly & attentive, like they care about your experience, & like they enjoy working there!
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.
Accueil exceptionnel, le personnel est d'une gentillesse incroyable & la nourriture y est délicieuse. Je conseille à 100%. Merci pour cette super expérience.
