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.
Wow j'ai commandé un shawarma mix poulet & boeuf avec un Pepsi c'était vraiment délicieux & mon grand frère a pris shawarma boeuf avec un Pepsi diète & il a lui aussi aimé délicieux restaurant
Jan 1, 2026
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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!
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.
Excellent restaurant de shawarma à Montréal ! Tout était délicieux, mais la grande surprise a été le shawarma à la tête de poisson - absolument incroyable & unique ! La viande était tendre, savoureuse, & parfaitement assaisonnée. Le service était rapide & chaleureux, & l'ambiance très accueillante. C'est sans aucun doute le meilleur shawarma que j'ai goûté. Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir !
Boustan is hands down my favorite shawarma spot! The food is consistently delicious, affordable, & prepared quickly, making it a great go-to for a satisfying meal. The staff is always friendly & welcoming, even during busy times, & they work efficiently to get your order ready. Whether you're grabbing a quick bite or looking for something tasty & filling, Boustan never disappoints! 🫶🏻🫶🏻 .
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.
