Behesht Restaurant draws praise for authentic Persian flavors, with koobideh, chenjeh, and barg kebabs, flavorful rice, and dishes like fesenjan and ash that many find consistently delicious. The atmosphere is warm and traditional, with elegant decor and attentive, friendly service that makes it feel welcoming for dates, family meals, or group dining. While the food quality and portions are often highlighted as excellent and good value, a few guests note occasional issues such as over-saltiness, undercooked items, or inconsistent preparation, and some experiences with wait times or crowded spaces. Takeout and catering experiences are mixed, with generous portions and timely delivery mentioned by some and complaints about preparation, packaging, or delays by others. Overall, Behesht is regarded as a standout Persian option in Montreal, known for flavor, ambiance, and hospitality, with some room for improvement in consistency and logistics.
This place was in my list for quite a while but In my opinion it's overhyped. We had lamb shank, fesenzoon & kebab. The Kababs were really good but the lamb shank taste was not good. Fesenzoon was unique so some people will like it some people won't. They gave us complimentary tea which was really nice . The service was really good , so is the vibe. You should definitely go once & try the popular items but it's not a must visit.
A delightful experience. Service was fantastic, & the ambiance was excellent. We shared a Behesht plate which was excellent (except for a few things I didn't care for). Absolutely recommend. Would come back :)
It's definitely the best Persian restaurant in Montreal especially for Koobideh kebab. The staff are really nice too. April 2024 update: they have made the Koobideh kebab thinner & juicier which is even better now! see photo
food was undeniably delicious, I couldn't help but feel let down by the service. The flavors of the dishes transported me to another world, but unfortunately, the service fell short of the standards set by other fine dining establishments in the area. It's a shame to see such exquisite cuisine overshadowed by subpar service. Hopefully, the restaurant can address this issue, as it has the potential to truly shine with a more attentive approach to customer service."
Apr 17, 2024
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Its really a nice & good place & they make a good food , but the delivery service is the worst ever , you order will take ages to come & when it arrives they usually gone miss something & when call them back you got no response
Another fantastic celebration at Behest. This is the best Iranian restaurant in Montreal. We just came back from a birthday dinner for my husband. The atmosphere is inviting & the presentation is great (plates are gorgeous) but the best part is the food. The beautifully seasoned, slowly cooked lamb shank is my favourite but everything is delicious at this place. My daughter is vegetarian & she loves all the options here. All meals start with a soup or salad & end with a cup of tea. The service was excellent & they didn't charge us for the cake cutting or the tea to end our meal. I highly recommend this place!
Joli décor! La nourriture est très bonne & servie joliment dans de belles assiettes! Le service des employer est excellent! Je n'ai vraiment rien du tout à dire de négatif! C'est parfait!
Apr 10, 2024
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Small restaurant with nice decor. Waited about 20 minutes in line at a crammed entrance to get a table. I noticed some staff looking at us & others waiting, & there seemed to be this smugness attitude. When someone finally came for the table, they said it was about a 30-45 minute wait, but even then, they weren't sure. Another restaurant received my money with their respect & good service.
We came to this restaurant as everytime we visit Montreal we like to have some Persian food. We saw this restaurant had 4.5 stars so we immediately decided to come to Behesht. The spot itself is very cozy, small but cozy. The inside is designed very nicely giving you a taste of what Iranian restaurants are like. My dish (bakhtiari $50) Others ($20-30) The kabob was pretty tasty however there were a few critiques. The rice had a bit of a smell to it, I'm not sure why.. if it's cheap rice or maybe the way they made it? One of the beef kabobs were completely burnt on the back as well. The chicken was juicy & tender but lacked salt as I had to put salt on my whole dish. The salad & most-mousier (yogurt) was delicious. The service was also OK. Tea was complimentary but they brought the tea with our food dishes still on the table so we tried to stack our plates & make room for the tea. They also forgot to bring our drinks & we had to remind them. One more thing: the bathrooms are very dirty! If the owner or staff sees this I hope it gives them a sign to clean their bathroom.... For these reasons I can only give this place a 3/5
I recommend this restaurant : 1) The service was good, fast, & appropriate 👌 2) The food quality was really good, I can say it was on top of what I expected. However, it would be excellent if the kebabs were more greasy 😉 3) The place is cozy with nice decorations 4) Most importantly, the prices are fair Overally you'll enjoy
