Behesht Restaurant is widely praised for authentic Persian flavors, with koobideh, joojeh, and Barg offerings, generous portions, and a warm traditional atmosphere. The service is friendly and attentive, and the decor and ambiance often feel welcoming and traditional. Overall quality is high and prices are reasonable for the portions, making it a top choice for Persian cuisine in Montreal. Some reviews note occasional dishes that are not served hot or minor inconsistencies between visits, and a few experiences mention long waits or rare issues with cleanliness or safety. Taken together, the restaurant is celebrated for flavorful, well prepared meals and strong hospitality, suitable for family meals, date nights, and gatherings.
They charged me 32$ for one takeout chicken sandwich. I asked why, they said the chicken skewer costs 22$ each + the salad the put in the sandwich. Insane
We had a great time at this beautiful Persian restaurant, with magnificent service, a welcoming atmosphere, & friendly, polite staff. Highly recommend.
I found this restaurant through Instagram, & I'm so glad I did.
The food quality was excellent, the atmosphere was beautiful & peaceful, & the staff were incredibly kind & welcoming. Honestly, I highly recommend this place.
May 15, 2026
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If you want perfectly grilled meats - this is it! It feel like you are welcomed into a Persian family's home - if that family happened to make unreal grilled meats & perfect rice every single time. The food is comforting, generous, & packed with flavour, & the atmosphere makes you want to slow down & truly enjoy your meal.
You can tell this place was built with heart. The decor is beautiful, everything is spotless, & the staff are incredibly warm & welcoming. The paintings & mosaics throughout the restaurant create such a unique ambiance - you can really see the time, care, & effort that went into making the space feel special.
Some of the best food I've had in MTL. The staff was so kind & pleasant, the food was off the charts delicious. Anita was our waitress & she was fantastic with her recommendations of food to choose, for sure deserves a big pay raise for how great she is at her job. I think we waited less than 15 mins for our entire meal! I can't wait to come back & show my friends how nice this place is.
Very clean, & professionally run restaurant. Great taste in decorations too.
The food was very nice. However, I had to wait for it a very long time, while the friends I was with all got their food already. They waited for me to get my food, but by the time I got my dish (after repeatedly asking the staff, who weren't very responsive or taking immediate action, in stead I needed to confirm my order twice), all their dishes had basically gone cold. No apologies, nothing even mentioned.
We were with six & got a table cornered against a pillar, so that I couldn't see the person on the other side of that pillar. Very strange configuration for a restaurant. Next time I would order the food to be delivered.
Unfortunately, they provide very poor quality food & the cook is rude, & most interestingly, the waiter determines the amount of their tip before serving you the food.
The food quality was excellent - authentic Iranian flavors, with delicious rice, saffron, & kebabs. The atmosphere was pleasant with soft, enjoyable music, & the staff were friendly, smiling, & very efficient.
Really disappointed with my experience here. The chicken for the zereshk polo was actually good, but the rice was some of the worst I've had - it smelled off & wasn't fluffy at all, making it hard to eat. The koobideh was also disappointing; it wasn't juicy & tasted more like a burger patty than traditional koobideh. The one bright spot was the gentleman serving us, who was very nice & welcoming throughout the visit. Unfortunately, the food quality just didn't meet expectations.
