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Boustan

Downtown
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Boustan Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reservations (2026)
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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.

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Reviews for Boustan

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Review Summary

Boustan is widely praised for flavorful shawarma, generous portions, and friendly, attentive service, with many calling it the best shawarma in Montreal and a reliable late-night option in downtown; the garlic potatoes and salads are frequently highlighted as standout, and the menu is described as fresh and satisfying, offering value that keeps diners returning over the years. While the experience is usually positive, some reviews note crowded dining rooms, occasional mixups in orders, and a few concerns about food safety or consistency; there are also comments about changes to the veggie pita and a desire to see the original ingredients restored, as well as recognition of gluten-free adaptations and halal options. Overall Boustan comes across as a welcoming, dependable spot with a strong sense of quality and a loyal following, recommended for a quick, affordable meal and for evenings after drinks, with many considering it a top choice in the city.
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Good portion size. Delicious garlic sauce on the potatoes

Dec 5, 2025
on Google

We were in Montreal for a 3 day weekend, tried a lot of really good fancy food places. But it was Boustan that knocked our socks off. We got a beef shawarma & the chicken shawarma poutine, OMG. We had the smoked meat poutine at Schwartz's earlier & thought that was good, this chicken one at Boustan blew it away. Absolutely delicious. Probably our favorite thing all weekend. Obviously non traditional, made with seasoned roasted potatoes, we asked for extra garlic sauce, to die for. The beef combo was great too, really good falafel as well. We will be back every time we are in the city.

Jun 5, 2025
on Google
5.0

Always a great time here. Love their vegetarian pita sandwiches + garlic sauce 🤤
Staff is always super sweet.

Jun 1, 2025
on Google
5.0

The most delicious shawarma! The garlic sauce is to die for.

Mar 13, 2025
on Google

Delicious spot for a quick casual bite. Love that they toasted the outside for an extra Layer of texture. The potato's with the garlic sauce are out of this world! My only qualm while dining in is that ventilation is not great. It gets quite Smokey inside so my eyes started to itch & water. The food is worth it!

Nov 4, 2024
on Google

Not a great place to dine in. But tasty shawarma & potatoes with garlic sauce.

Oct 13, 2024
on Google

Amazing place. Friendly staff. Vegan (not veggie) shawarma is soo good with some extra garlic sauce. Potatoes with garlic is also really good.

Oct 11, 2024
on Google

As an out-of-towner, I walked by this place at lunch time & it was quite packed so I decided to stop in. There's like a dozen or so kebab / shawarma places in this 1mi radius so this one got me. I thought it was good. The chicken was delicious, along with the garlic sauce & babaghanoush. A pretty beige meal. I wish I got more veggies. I got my meal at around 2 & was literally stuffed for the entire day, until breakfast the next morning.

Sep 4, 2024
on Google

Friendly service & clearly displayed menu options. Quick service & ample portions. End of day visit found meat options quite dry, garlic sauce very mayo forward

Jul 11, 2024
on Google

i love their garlic potatoes & garlic sauce

Jun 29, 2024
on Google

So glad the Original is still here. Made a stop specifically for this on my way home to Toronto & it did not disappoint! That Garlic Sauce is still as good as I remembered!

Jun 10, 2024
on Google

I've been multiple times, & I love their food & service. It's delicious, & the potatoes are sweet & flavorful. Their garlic aïoli is stellar with a good amount of garlic in there. & their sauces are also great.

May 23, 2024
on Google

Best Shawarma in town👌🏻I also recommend fries with garlic sauce with it! Delicious! The only thing I can complain about is the ventilation of the restaurant..

Jan 12, 2024
on Google

Stopped here for a dinner take out based on review & I was not disappointed! Chicken shawarma platter with potatoes & garlic sauce was on point. Chicken was tender & delicious.

Oct 28, 2023
on Google

Good food & great service. The young man working there was very kind to us. I would 100% recommend the garlic cream/sauce.

Oct 2, 2023
on Google