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Boustan

Downtown
4.5$
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Boustan Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (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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Best location I've ever been to. Very generous portions, the employee even walked to our table to give us an extra pita when he noticed my girlfriend & I sharing one meal. Great food & great service!

Jan 2, 2026
on Google
5.0

Authentic Lebanese food. Enjoyed the Falafel pitas, bowl & Tabouleh. Very friendly place.

Aug 10, 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

I got my favourite veggie pita today & to my great surprise it had nothing to do with the way Boustan used to serve it. This used to be a wonderful sandwich with the little pancake thing, fried cauliflower, eggplant, Boustan potatoes, cabbage…. Today I got the sadest iteration of the OG veggie sandwich with none of the classic ingredients except potato & some really weird mushrooms? Please Boustan fix this situation asap & bring back the real veggie pita. TYSM

May 3, 2025
on Google

Perfect 2 Pitas for the Price of 1 😍

Apr 8, 2025
on Google

Just had a chicken Pita....Amazing! That's it!

Mar 25, 2025
on Google

Food is always good & cheap, & people are always friendly. Went out of my way to get a pita falafel here & will do again.

Feb 3, 2025
on Google

The pita is insane juicy & crispy & the potato insane too

Nov 20, 2024
on Google

The new pita is so delicious! I am so happy I get to eat here all the time. The staff was also incredibly kind & efficient despite the long line & large number of customers! Very impressed.

Sep 25, 2024
on Google

Coming from Ottawa "land of the Shawarma" nothing beats Boustans on crescent st. Crispy cabbage, flavourful chicken & the best spice hummus mix. Let's not forget the pita was crisped to perfection. Sad to go back to Ottawa & not have this place near me. Great job!

Jun 22, 2024
on Google

This is an institution in Montreal & has been around forever, so I figured I had to try it. I got the mixed shawarma pita with the garlic potatoes. It was pretty good, but definitely not anywhere near the best I've ever had. The potatoes were old & pretty dry, the only thing that saved them was the garlic mayo, which was super good, extremely garlicky. It was so good I added it to the shawarma too, because it was a bit dry. It's a small dingy kind of partially underground eatery with a bit of seating outside, nothing special. I would hope there are better shawarma places in Montreal.

Jun 19, 2024
on Google

There's nothing in the world quite like a Boustan chicken pita wrap. I went here as a Concordia student in the early 2010s. Been going for over a decade now. Food never disappoints, & somehow grows on you over time. Highly recommended!

Dec 20, 2023
on Google