Since 1986 Restaurant Boustan, has been serving up the exotic flavors of Lebanon in downtown Montreal. Satisfy your hunger by indulging in our carefully prepared dishes.
Boustan gets high marks for flavorful fresh food and generous portions at a good price, with shawarma, garlic potatoes, falafel and veggie pita bowls often singled out as standout items and the garlic sauce described as addictive. Service is repeatedly praised as friendly, fast and welcoming, contributing to a homey feel and a dependable experience for quick lunches or late nights out. Many reviewers note convenient locations and consistent quality across visits, with gluten free options and vegetarian choices well received. Some critiques include occasional order mix ups, a burnt oil smell and warm dining areas with limited air conditioning, and concerns around food safety standards. Overall Boustan is described as one of the best in Montreal and in some cases the top Boustan, making it a must try for visitors to the city.
Next level! You already know a place is fire if I take a bite before I take the picture! Potatoes super crispy & fresh. All kinds of wonderful flavors. Large portions at a reasonable price. Highly recommended.
Oct 6, 2025
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First time visiting Montreal & spent the whole day exploring the city-fun but definitely exhausting. I stopped by this place for a quick bite & ordered a shawarma wrap & some chicken on fries (wedges). The service was super kind & fast, which I really appreciated after a long day.
But the real highlight? The food. Absolutely out of this world. Flavorful, fresh, & perfectly satisfying. If I didn't live so far away, I'd be a regular here. Honestly, I might just come back to Montreal just to eat here again. That's how good it was!
I had a great experience at this place! The food was delicious & fresh, & the service was excellent. The Moroccan guy who helped us was super friendly. Definitely recommend & will be coming back!! Thank you
Falafel: had the falafel wrap at this boustan location. Unfortunately the falafel are pre-fried in batches. so if you are looking for fresh out of the fryer hot crispy falafels, this is not the spot. However, boustan's sauce is delicious & the proportions are right i gotta say. Overall, boustan serves decent quality ingredients, but i wouldn't say it is freshest, nor the friendliest service. I love this Montreal born chain, but this location is not my favourite. I would recommend trying the location by Saint-Laurent metro. I do really appreciate that they offer great vegan options such as the falafel & the meat imitation wrap.
Tastes good most of the time (when the meat is fresh off the stick & crispy, when its not its not great) but the amount of meat they give you is so small... like 95% of my bowl is just rice & potatoes.. paying 23$ for just rice & potatoes is 👎👎 (shawarma)
This is a great place for filling, satisfying , affordable delicious food. Fast service, lots of turn over so food is always fresh & good. & it's in the action spot of Crescent.
Jan 5, 2024
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