Behesht Restaurant
Restaurant
Behesht Restaurant
Opens Today at 12 pm
| Monday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
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Persian Halal Restaurant, offering Persian Kebab Grills and various stews in a traditional romantic persian ambiance.
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Display Allpersian(91) kebab(85) quality(58) recommend(47) rice(34) iranian(33) koobideh(32) fresh(31) tasty(28)Page 1 of 1 - 24 Reviews
Saman
Rating: ★★★☆☆
I've been visiting Behesht monthly since its opening. While it started strong, the food quality has noticeably declined. During my last visit, the rice was poorly cooked, & the Barg kebab lacked authentic flavor. Only one non-Persian-speaking server was available, leading to long waits. Restroom facilities were also lacking basic hygiene supplies. Still, great parking, nostalgic decor, & polite staff deserve mention.View more
Zeinab
Very beautiful restaurant & very delicious food my son was surprised with super delicious'kebab' & special rice, & very nice & kind stuff 😊 I highly recommend going to this restaurant!View more
Mojtaba
Very bad smell & dry rice
Not very delicious KoobidehView more
Mohsen
The best kebab barg I've had in Montreal so far. Rice wasn't to my standard, 1 person to serve the whole floor is not a good idea. Although she really worked hard & I admire her dedication.View more
Avy-Loren
This place is their new location at the corner of cavendish & st Jacques. Wonderfully decorated & truly a place of warmth & class. Staff are friendly though some had difficulty speaking & understanding English - though Farci is a staple at this restaurant :) The menu is wide & plated as good or better than in the photos. Pricing is on par with other Persian restaurant of this caliber. Portions were excellent. Freshness & quality are excellent. Review. Salad was fresh, cold & crisp. Dressing was good but nothing special. Lamb shank stew (Baghali Polo with Mahicheh) - not recommended. Portion was on the small side. Meat was rubbery & the flavour was lacking. Something wrong likely how they cooked it as it's supposed to be fall of the bone tender. It could be the cut they used & how they cooked it. The fava bean & dill rice was plentiful but overly seasoned with dill, the beans were hard & not tender, & the rice was very dry. It's likely they prepared the typical rice & then added in the additional ingredient & then over cooked the rice - came with a small piece it tahdeek. Also, insufficient amount of stew / gravy. There was not enough to properly marry with the tough, dry & chewy meat. Chicken kebab (chicken Koobideh). The chicken was cooked perfectly as well as seasoned beautifully. The portion was plentiful & came with perfectly cooked basmati rice that was fluffy & not greasy & came with a small piece it tahdeek. Beef kebab (Koobideh) was perfectly seasoned & cooked. It's was so juicy & fresh like no other restaurant has done to match. As per above, cake with & excellent tasting portions of basmati rice & a piece of tahdeek. Yogurt with Persian shallot dip (Must Moosir) was perfect & balanced with a thick creamy yogurt & excellent on pita or combined with the proteins. Portion was very good & four people can easily share. Eggplant dip (Mirza Ghasemi) was superb! Best in the city for sure. The smokeless was on point & the seasoning was perfectly balanced. It's so good you just want to skip to pita & scoop it out with a utensil. Apparently this is their most ordered appetizer they sell. Portion was excellent & four people can easily share. Dessert. I have included the dessert we had & lack the name of it as it's also not mentioned in the menu. It's essentially layered thin pastry (like a proper French mille feuilles) with cream filling in & around it covered with chopped pistachios. I hope I have recalled this properly. This was such a delicious light & flavourful treat away from the typical Baklawa. The only point here is the price ratio to the portion - either the price is too high for the portion or the portion should be larger as it's no more two to (max) three small forkfuls. We didn't notice & mention of BYOB or the selling of any form of alcohol so plan not to consume here. This being stated, you really don't need the alcohol as the atmosphere, service & food really make you very relaxed & satiated. It's amazing how packed the place was & yet the demeanour of the customers was calm & the volume of the place was comfortable to be able to hear the person accepts the table from you. I mention this as if your like mane people, a restaurant with a more calm & quite atmosphere is actually an attraction especially for the elderly who may have hearing challenged. All in all the place is great & will be returning for certain. As for the 4 star rating, this is solely due to the lamb shank stew. It was just too far from "earning a star" & until this dish is prepared properly I without the star, though a more accurate number for me would be 4.5 stars. This being stated I doubt I would order it again as I would not be sure that the chief or management/ ownership will conclude with the same assessment & instead be quite defensive of their food prep & likely not change a thing. I would welcome peoples feedback on this dish to let me know your experience & hopefully one day this dish will be prepared as it should.View more
Farinaz
AWESOME food!!! I tried all kebabs & they are all perfect… the rice is also awesome. The people & personnels are SUPER nice!!!View more
Hamid
Behesht Restaurant in Montreal is a great spot for authentic Iranian cuisine. The food, service, & prices are all excellent, making it a perfect choice for anyone craving Persian flavors. We ordered the Toranj platter for two, which was beautifully presented & came with a generous variety of four kebabs: koobideh (ground beef), chicken koobideh, chicken kebab, & barg kebab. It also included two plates of fragrant saffron rice & a choice of salad or soup, making it a hearty & satisfying meal. To complement our meal, we tried their yogurt with moosir (Persian shallots) & marinated olives, which were absolutely delicious & added a lovely touch of traditional flavors to the experience. The portions were generous, the kebabs were perfectly grilled, & everything was seasoned to perfection. The restaurant has a cozy & welcoming atmosphere, & the service was attentive & friendly throughout. For the quality of the food & the portion sizes, the prices were very reasonable. Behesht is definitely a must-visit for fans of Iranian cuisine or anyone looking to try something new.View more
Saba
I came because of the good comments. I ordered koobide kebab. Unfortunately, it smelled very strongly of onions. The amount of rice was very small & the food smelled of metal because it was served in a metal dish. The salad was dry & not fresh. The waiter was an inexperienced teenage boy, & the chair Very much compared to the size of the restaurant.View more
Ramin
The quality & taste are less than before, the rice smelled badView more
Ihab
We ordered several dishes. I wasn't lucky with mine. I tried Fesenjoon with rice. I didn't like it. It's a thick heavy & sweetie stew. The rest of the food was deliciousView more
Safa
The quality of the food has really gone down compared to the early days of this restaurant. They're using the lowest quality rice, & the rice served is really tasteless. The kebab skewers have also gotten thinner every time I've comeView more
Nima
The quality of koobideh kebab was so bad & the rice was awful. The rest was good.View more
Ali
I recently dined at Behesht restaurant & had a mixed experience. The restaurant offers a variety of Iranian-style main courses, which were impressive. The menu has several delicious side options, adding to the overall appeal. I tried their kebabs (a combination of different types) which ranged from good to average in taste. The salad was fresh & good, but the rice was a bit disappointing as it wasn't prepared very well. The bread, unfortunately, was not fresh & had a sweet taste that I did not enjoy. (Their olive side dish was my favorite part, well balanced & tasted kind of smooth). I didn't notice ( & didn't ask) any alcoholic beverages, but I saw some people smoking hookah ( outdoor sitting area) The restaurant's ambiance was pleasant with nice decorations, & it was clean. Free parking spaces were available, which was convenient. The servers were polite & nice, but the overall service was slow. Their prices were fine, not expensive, nor cheap. Despite some shortcomings, the overall quality of the food & dining experience was good.View more
Max
My wife has celiac (Gluten allergy) & the waiter took care of it carefully. Even he was alert to mention that rice could be contaminated due to having bread (Tahdig underneath rice cooking pot). Just perfect. Delicious & generous food. Im traditional style dishes (Metal trays). Amazing Mastokhiar.View more
Mohammed
Behesht Restaurant in Montreal is an absolute gem & a true paradise for Persian cuisine lovers! From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home. The culinary journey here is nothing short of extraordinary - every dish is crafted with impeccable skill & bursting with authentic flavors. The kebabs are grilled to perfection, tender & juicy, while the fragrant rice dishes, infused with saffron & other delightful spices, are simply divine. The rich, savory stews are an absolute must-try, & the appetizers & desserts will leave you speechless. The service is top-notch, with attentive & friendly staff who go above & beyond to ensure an unforgettable dining experience. Behesht Restaurant truly lives up to its name - it's a little piece of heaven in Montreal. Whether you're a connoisseur of Persian food or a first-timer, this place will exceed your expectations. Highly recommend!View more
Mandeep
Amazing melt in mouth kebabs & super flavourful rice! We ordered a platter for 2 which had 4 different kebabs, 2 plates of rice, humus & pita & 2 soups. The lentil soup had great balance of ginger & freshness of cilantro! The kebabs were moist & fresh with very prompt service. The meal also came with free Persian tea. The only critique is of the female/ladies washroom which was in a horrible condition & the server asked me to use the men's washroom which was occupied & led to an awkward encounter.View more
Saleh
It is the best kabak restaurant in Montreal , I have been to many restaurants in montreal & Behesht is the best , I always bring my friends or any new comers & all like it so much , delicious menu , very very friendly people & nice atmosphere, rice & soap are very delcious , I always orders beheshet or Shahani plate because I used to go there with friends or family & really , it is satisfied , very clean place Thank you so much & keep on this nice servicesView more
Kiana
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 3/5View more
Basaf
Beef & Chicken Kabbab are good & a must try with herbal rice. 1st time we went there it was superb. Kishk beitenjan is quite tasty for an appetizer. 2nd time we were there 6 months later, however, the quality of food seems to have gone down significantly. The meat was not fresh, neither the chicken & tasted v ordinar. I will give it one more chance before I rule it out.View more
Asma
The ambiance was inviting & comforting! The staff (Mr.Parsa) was incredibly attentive, providing great service throughout the lunch. We ordered a mix grill & a lamb shank, kabobs were tender, lamb shank was tasty, & the rice was well prepared. However, I did not like the coriander seeds on the kabobs & the tahdigh was definitely not fresh!View more
Anitha
Good food. We had ordered a huge plate for 5 people. 6 people were able to finish it. The plate came with rice & also tea at the end. It took more than an hour to get the food eventhough we booked our tables in advance. We felt we were not served properly, water was not provided until we asked for. Did not like the service but the food was good if you can wait for an hour (we went on a Sunday afternoon, not sure about other days) Restrooms were cleanView more
Taha
Very delicious. I had zereshk polo ba morgh (barberry rice with chicken), mirza Ghassemi (eggplant, tomato & rice stew) & kashke bademjan (eggplant dip), all very delicious.View more
Abdullah
We had the darbari for 3, was served with 3 rice & 3 appetizers either lentil soup which was spot on or salad with hummus which was nice as well. The food was more than enough, very generous portion.
The meat was very fresh & perfectly seasoned. Overall a great environment, the indoor dining is really nice & aesthetically pleasing, outdoor seating was nice too but it lowkey smelled weird.
I’d definitely recommend if someone’s into Persian cuisine or looking to try it out, this is your spot!View more